Civics Final Exam Test Bank

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To create a new government

• To declare war on Britain

• To justify the colonies’ break from Britain

• To elect a president

Which is a responsibility of U.S. citizenship?

• Owning property

• Voting in all elections

• Serving on a jury

• Running for office

Naturalization is the process of:

• Protecting natural rights

• Becoming a U.S. citizen

• Electing representatives

• Passing laws

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed:

• Income inequality

• Racial discrimination in public places

• Women in the military

• Segregated sports leagues

A peaceful protest is an example of:

• Legislative action

• Civil disobedience

• Voter suppression

• Political party work

Contacting elected officials to express opinions is an example of:

• Civic duty

• Federal power

• Direct democracy

• Civil disobedience

Which best describes the long-term impact of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Reversal of the Bill of Rights

• Increased federal control over states

• Expanded equality and civil rights protections

• Creation of new political parties

Completing and returning a jury summons is primarily a citizen’s _____

• Privilege

• Duty

• Economic Right

• Discretionary Service

Which strategy was central to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-56?

• Lobbying

• Armed resistance

• Boycott

• Litigations

A federal law and a state constitution conflict. According to the Supremacy Clause, which prevails?

• State constitution

• Federal law