Civics Literacy_Module Two Review

The landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines involved which of the following issues?

• Right to freedom of religion for students in school.

• 
  Right to freedom of speech for students in school.

• Right to remain silent for students in school.

Which Enlightenment Philosopher's ideas were used to create a separation of powers between the three branches of government?

• 
  Locke

• Montesquieu

• 
  Rousseau

Identify the group of people that did not want to ratify the new Constitution for fear that it gave too much power to the federal government.

• Farmers

• Federalists

• 
  Anti-Federalists

Which statement explains why the Supreme Court ruled for Ernesto Miranda in the case of Miranda v. Arizona?

• 
  He was not told of his right to an attorney and to remain silent.

• He was not told of his right of Double Jeopardy.

• He was not told of his right to Eminent Domain.

Which of these statements was true as a result of the NC Supreme Court decision in the Case of Leandro vs. State of NC?

• Students in North Carolina have the right to be bussed to a better school.

• Students in North Carolina have the right to protest in school.

• 
  Students in North Carolina must receive the same, high-quality education.

A legislature with two houses is known as a ___________ congress.

• Constitutional

• Continental

• 
  Bicameral

In which plan for government did the smaller states ask for equal representation in the legislative branch?

• North Carolina Plan

• Virginia Plan

• 
  New Jersey Plan

A police officer knocks on your door and begins going through the drawers in your office. The police officer does not have a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects you from this?

• Amendment 10

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 2

The United States Constitution and the North Carolina Constitution both set up which three branches of government?

• 
  Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Dictator, Judges, and Governor

• General Assembly, Legislative, and Executive

What rights does Amendment 6 guarantee? 

• The right to remain silent.

• The right to a speedy and fair trial with a jury of your peers.

• 
  The right to bear arms.