Civics Practice Test 2

The primary purpose of the civil rights movement was to

• encourage civic participation among immigrants.

• oppose the Vietnam War.

• obtain equal protection of the laws for African Americans.

• ensure that public schools remain segregated.

Citizens who put the common good above their own selfish interests demonstrate

• democracy.

• separation of powers.

• balance of powers.

• civic virtue.

What is the main purpose of the police chief’s announcement?

• To promote the city to the attendants

• To discourage people from attending the event

• To communicate behavioral expectations for participants

• To share information about the schedule of events with the public

Since the emergence of the Internet, political campaigns have used communication techniques such as e-mail, social networking, and Web-based advertising to mobilize support and spread information about candidates for public office. Which statement describes the most likely disadvantage of the emergence of the Internet for political campaigns?

• It has led to an increase in the cost of running for public offices.

• It has led to a decline in candidate debates and public forums.

• It has made it easier for false information about candidates to influence the public.

• It has made it more difficult for candidates to meet with voters in person.

Why is this type of media politically effective?

• Urgent classified instructions can be sent to government employees.

• Long detailed explanations can be shared with select journalists.

• Misleading unsigned messages can be mailed to popular elected officials.

• Direct public communication can be sent to large numbers of people.

Read the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, which was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . .” How did this idea impact American political history?

• It prompted Parliament to release the American colonies from British control.

• It led other American patriots to write a response to Jefferson, and to disagree with his ideas.

• It led American colonists to demand a representative government, and to revolt against British rule.

• It prompted American political thinkers to demand a government with stronger control over its people.

Why was the Bill of Rights originally written?

• to abolish slavery

• to protect individual liberties

• to establish universal suffrage

• to declare independence from Great Britain

Which of the following occurred as a result of contact between European colonists and Native Americans?

• Most Native Americans learned to farm.

• Many Native Americans died from European diseases.

• Most Europeans learned to tame and ride the wild horses.

• Many Europeans chose to live with the Native Americans.

During World War I, the United States government produced propaganda posters for a variety of purposes. One such poster is shown. In creating this poster, what was the U.S. government’s primary goal?

• to encourage citizens to serve on juries

• to encourage citizens to vote in elections

• to encourage citizens to enlist in the military

• to encourage citizens to respect others’ property rights

The following is the text of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Why is this portion of the Bill of Rights significant?

• It prevents people from criticizing the government.

• It prevents newspapers from criticizing the government.

• It allows a government to create or support any religion.

• It allows people to protest in public against the government.