Gov Unit 6 Test Review

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 26th Amendment is defined as:
The amendment that abolished slavery
The amendment that granted women the right to vote
The amendment that lowered the voting age to 18
The amendment that established income tax
Answer explanation
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18, ensuring that younger citizens could participate in elections. This amendment was ratified in 1971, reflecting the changing attitudes towards youth and voting rights.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 14th Amendment states:
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship and equal protection under the law.
The 14th Amendment grants the right to vote to all citizens.
The 14th Amendment establishes the separation of church and state.
The 14th Amendment abolishes slavery.
Answer explanation
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship and equal protection under the law, ensuring that all individuals are treated equally and have the right to due process. This is the core principle of the amendment.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Selective service is defined as:
A system for calling up people for compulsory military service
A method of choosing employees for a job
A process of selecting students for a scholarship
A technique for filtering data in research
Answer explanation
Selective service refers to a system for calling up individuals for compulsory military service, making the first choice the correct answer. The other options pertain to employment, scholarships, and research, which are unrelated.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Civil Liberties are defined as:
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
The duties of citizens to obey laws and regulations.
The economic rights of individuals to own property and engage in commerce.
The responsibilities of citizens to participate in community service.
Answer explanation
Civil Liberties refer to the rights of citizens that ensure political and social freedom and equality, distinguishing them from duties, economic rights, or community responsibilities.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Civil Rights are defined as:
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
A type of government where power is held by the people.
The economic principles that govern the production and distribution of goods.
A system of laws and regulations that control a country.
Answer explanation
Civil Rights refer to the rights of citizens ensuring political and social freedom and equality, making the first choice the correct definition. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to civil rights.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Brown v. Board of Education is a landmark Supreme Court case. What did it declare?
Segregation in public schools is unconstitutional
Segregation in public schools is constitutional
Only private schools can be segregated
Segregation is allowed in certain states
Answer explanation
Brown v. Board of Education declared that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional, overturning the previous 'separate but equal' doctrine and ensuring that all children have equal access to education.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 5th Amendment states:
The 5th Amendment protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process.
The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
The 5th Amendment mandates a speedy trial.
The 5th Amendment allows for double jeopardy.
Answer explanation
The 5th Amendment protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process, ensuring individuals cannot be compelled to testify against themselves and that legal proceedings follow fair procedures.
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