Civics Test 5/16 Test Prep

What was the reason the original framers of the Constitution delegated the authority over voting rights to the states?

• They couldn't reach a consensus on voter eligibility

• They aimed to uphold state authority

• They trusted states to make impartial choices

• They were undecided between democracy and autocracy

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted 18-year-olds the right to vote?

• 24th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 27th Amendment

Which methods were employed by Southern states to disenfranchise African American voters?

• Literacy tests

• Poll taxes

• Grandfather clauses

• All of the above methods were used

Who among the following was NOT associated with the early women's rights movement?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Lucretia Mott

• Mary Littlefield

What was a significant reason for 18-year-olds' desire to vote in the early 1970s?

• To participate in local government decisions

• Due to their involvement in the Vietnam War draft

• To influence educational policies

• To advocate for environmental issues

Which act passed in 1965 was crucial in prohibiting racial discrimination in voting?

• Civil Rights Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Voting Rights Act

• Equal Protection Amendment

Native Americans can legally vote in elections. True or False?

• True
• False

Which constitutional amendment ensures protection against self-incrimination and guarantees due process?

• The 1st Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 10th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

What significant legal right was affirmed in the Gideon v. Wainwright decision?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to legal counsel at no cost if unaffordable

• Right to confront witnesses

• Right to a public trial

Which amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in the Gideon v. Wainwright case?

• 4th Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 7th Amendment