CH. 8 TEST Per. 5

Who can become an American citizen through the process of naturalization?

• a person born on U.S. soil to parents who are U.S. citizens

• a person born on U.S. soil to parents who are not U.S. citizens

• a person born on freign soil to parents who are U.S. citizens

• a person born on foreign soil to parents who are not U.S. citizen

Which statement describes the right of citizens to due process of law?

• The governnent must treat people the same under the law, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.

• The government must treat people fairly and follow established procedures.

• The government can exercise only those powers granted to it specifically in the Constitution.

• The government cannot make a law prohibiting the right of citizens to petition the government..

Which passage from the Constitution describes the First Amendment right of Americans?

• "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

• "The right of the citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

• "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 assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

• "The right of the people to be secure in their person, housed, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place, to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Line 1 Fifteenth Amend. , Nineteenth Amend.t, Twenty-Sixth Amend.

Line 2 : African American men, Women, people 18 and older

Line 3: people 18 and older, Women, African American men

Line 4: African American men, people 18 and older, Women

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• Line 2

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How did the Twenty-Fourth Amendment help expand voting rights?

• It outlawed poll taxes as a qualification to vote.

• It outlawed written tests as a qualification to vote.

• It required voting districts to be redrawn to accurately reflect population growth.

• It required all states to allow naturalized citizens to vote.

The Supremacy Clause relates most closely to which principle of the Constitution?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• federalism

• individual rights

In what way can the executive branch check the pwer of the judicial branch?

• The executive branch can refuse to approve treaties.

• The executive branch an appoint judges.

• The executive branch can impeach judges.

• The executive branch can veto legislation.

What is the meaning of Judicial Review?

• Powers that are clearly listed in the Constitution and given solely to the federal government.

• The process by which a person born in another country can become an American citizen.

• Carries out the duties

• The power of the court to judge if an action is constitutional.

What is the meaning of naturalizaiton?

• The right to be treated the same as everyone else under the law.

• A power that is suggested but not spelled out.

• A government that only has as much power as necessary to carry out its duties.

• The process by which a person born in another county can become an American citizen.

What is the meaning of Due process?

• The rules the government mus follow before it may limit or take away the rights of a citizen.

• A power that is suggested but not spelled out

• Process that are shared by the state governent and the federal government.

• The right to be treated the same as everyone else.