AL Civics Exam Test Prep 2

In the 1966 ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, the Court held that any criminal suspect must be informed of his or her rights when arresting for a crime. The practice, sometimes callede "Mirandizing" a suspect, involves reading a list of constitutional protections. Which of the following rights are among those described in this list?

• The right to free speech and the right to have a chaplain of one's choosing

• The right to a speedy trial and the right to select a jury of one's peers

• The right to bear arms and please not guilty in court

• The right to an attorney and the right to remain silent

Organized groups that seek to gain power in the political system by assisting the electoral process, organizing the day-to-day running of the government, or nominating candidates are called _______.

• Political parties

• House committees

• Senate Committees

• Action Parties

The mayor ________.

• looks after oceans in the world.

• helps people in other countries

• works in the White House

• works to solve problems for a city or town

Voting in an election is a ______.

• rule

• civil right

• culture

• holiday

Putting a person in jail for a month for failing to pay a parking ticket would be a violation of which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• the 1st Amendment - addressing freedoms such as the freedom of speech

• the 6th Amendment - addressing the right to legal counsel

• the 5th Amendment - addressing the rights of the accused

• the 8th Amendment - addressing cruel and unusual punishment

What was one purpose of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• to allow equal access to education

• to grant citizenship to anyone over 18 years of age

• to guarantee due process of law

• to allow former slaves to own land

Poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses were all outlawed by the ____.

• Taft-Hartley Act of 1947

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution

• The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution

The constitutional concept of states' rights involves reserving to the states any powers not delegated to the ____.

• United Nations

• Judiciary

• President

• Federal Government

The original USA Patriot Act was signed into law 43 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks. It was intended to improve investigation and surveillance methods. Many concerned Americans felt the Act was an example of

• racial profiling

• too little surveillance of US Citizens living abroad

• age profiling

• too much government interference in private lives

The primary duty of the President of the US is to ____ the nation's laws.

• interpret

• veto

• legislate

• execute