Outer Space (Civics Level 3 -- 13 Questions)

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?

• It established the principle of "separate but equal."

• It ended racial segregation in public schools.

• It allowed women the right to vote.

• It declared the Articles of Confederation unconstitutional.

Which Supreme Court case overturned the decision made in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed the President to have too much power.

• It could not tax the states or raise a national army.

• It created a strong central government.

• It provided for a national currency.

What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It did not include a Bill of Rights.

• It gave too much power to the states.

• It allowed for direct election of the President.

• It established a national bank.

What is the selective service system?

• A program that provides scholarships for college students.

• A requirement for male citizens to register for potential military draft.

• A government agency that manages national parks.

• A system for selecting members of Congress.

Which Enlightenment idea influenced the founding fathers of the United States?

• The divine right of kings

• The separation of powers

• The importance of a monarchy

• The necessity of a state religion

What role do Political Action Committees (PACs) play in elections?

• They organize debates between candidates.

• They fundraise and donate money to political campaigns.

• They count votes on election day.

• They write laws for Congress.

What was the outcome of Brown v. Board of Education?

• It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine.

• It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

• It allowed states to decide on segregation policies.

• It reinforced the power of the federal government over states.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide a strong national government?

• They gave too much power to the President.

• They lacked the ability to enforce laws.

• They allowed for a standing army.

• They required a national religion.

Which document was created to address the concerns of the Anti-Federalists?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation