Amendment Vocabulary Test

What does "Disenfranchised" mean?

• A person or group that has been stripped of the ability to vote.

• A person or group that has gained the ability to vote.

• A person or group that has been given more voting rights.

• A person or group that has no interest in voting.

What is the purpose of "Judicial Review"?

• To determine the constitutionality of a governmental action.

• To review the effectiveness of government policies.

• To evaluate the financial impact of laws.

• To assess the popularity of government officials.

What were "Jim Crow Laws"?

• Laws that allowed for segregation in Southern states.

• Laws that promoted integration in schools.

• Laws that provided equal voting rights.

• Laws that abolished slavery.

What are "Civil Liberties"?

• Protections for individuals against abusive government actions.

• Rights to free education.

• Privileges granted by the government.

• Obligations to serve in the military.

What are "Informal Practices" in government?

• Practices not part of the original constitution but are part of the government today.

• Practices that are strictly outlined in the constitution.

• Practices that are illegal.

• Practices that are only used in emergencies.

What is the "Unwritten Constitution"?

• Items not specifically outlined in the constitution but based on custom and precedent.

• A secret set of laws known only to government officials.

• A draft of the original constitution.

• A fictional document used in political theory.

What does "Legislative Oversight" involve?

• Review and evaluation of the activities of the executive branch and other federal agencies.

• Creating new laws and regulations.

• Overseeing the judicial branch.

• Managing state governments.

What is "Due Process"?

• A trial by jury for all who are accused of wrongdoing.

• A quick resolution to legal disputes.

• A process for creating new laws.

• A method for appealing court decisions.

What is a "Search Warrant"?

• A legal document authorizing a police officer to enter and search a premise.

• A document granting citizenship.

• A permit to carry a firearm.

• A license to operate a business.

What is "Eminent Domain"?

• Power of the government over property that can be taken for public use.

• A law protecting private property from government seizure.

• A policy for distributing government land.

• A tax on real estate transactions.