Rights/Ideas Review (A.P. Gov)

Emma, Sarah, and Jovin are discussing important documents in American history. Select the statement that accurately describes the Declaration of Independence.

• A founding treaty that created the national bank in 1791

• A wartime alliance between the colonies and France

• A 1776 document asserting colonial rights and listing grievances to justify separation from Britain

• An early U.S. Constitution ratified before the Articles of Confederation

During a history class discussion, Bruce and Keshav are debating which statement accurately describes the Bill of Rights.

• The set of executive orders establishing presidential succession

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution protecting individual liberties from government action

• A list of grievances sent to Parliament before independence

• The closing clauses of Article II concerning the presidency

Sarah and Anders are discussing important changes in U.S. history. Which statement accurately describes the 15th Amendment?

• Established direct election of U.S. Senators

• Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

• Prohibited poll taxes in federal elections

• Granted women the right to vote nationwide

Lily and Sonali are discussing changes in how U.S. Senators are chosen. Which statement accurately describes the 17th Amendment?

• Provided for direct election of U.S. Senators by the people

• Allowed state legislatures to appoint U.S. Senators

• Established the Electoral College for Senate elections

• Required Senators to be chosen by popular vote only in presidential election years

During a history class discussion, Lily and Alvin are learning about important changes in voting rights in the United States. Select the statement that accurately describes the 19th Amendment.

• Prohibited poll taxes in all elections

• Granted women the right to vote nationwide

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race or gender

During a class discussion, Sophia and Bruce are learning about amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Their teacher asks them to identify which statement accurately describes the 24th Amendment.

• Outlawed poll taxes in federal elections

• Prohibited literacy tests in federal elections

• Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race

• Granted Washington, D.C., representation in Congress

Bruce, Aashrita, and Sonali are discussing changes in voting laws. Select the statement that accurately describes the 26th Amendment.

• Guaranteed voting rights regardless of sex

• Lowered the voting age to 18 for federal and state elections

• Lowered the voting age to 21 for federal elections only

• Prohibited property requirements for voting

Keshav, Aashrita, and Sonali are discussing how the 15th, 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendments have impacted American democracy. What effect have these amendments had?

• They centralized electoral authority in the executive branch

• They expanded political participation by broadening suffrage and democratizing election processes

• They restricted voting eligibility to landowners and taxpayers

• They abolished federalism in election administration

During a class debate, Lily and Keshav are discussing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance. Select the statement that accurately describes Citizens United v. FEC (2010).

• Upheld limits on independent political expenditures by corporations and unions

• Held that campaign donations could be anonymous without disclosure

• Ruled that corporate and union independent expenditures are protected speech under the First Amendment

• Prohibited super PACs from operating in federal elections

During a class debate, Tiffany and Cole are discussing the impact of Supreme Court decisions on campaign finance laws. Select the statement that accurately describes Buckley v. Valeo (1976).

• Upheld limits on candidates' personal spending as constitutional

• Struck down limits on independent expenditures and candidates' personal spending as violations of free speech while upholding contribution limits

• Eliminated all campaign finance disclosure requirements

• Prohibited public financing of presidential campaigns