Civics EOC Exam Review: Key Concepts and Benchmarks

The video covers the roles, rights, and responsibilities of US citizenship, including the 14th Amendment, naturalization process, and citizen obligations. It also reviews the Bill of Rights, key amendments, and landmark Supreme Court cases, highlighting their significance and impact on American society.

What does the 14th Amendment specify about U.S. citizenship?

• Allows for dual citizenship

• Defines citizens as those born or naturalized in the U.S.

• Grants the right to vote to all citizens

• Abolishes slavery

What is the minimum residency requirement for U.S. naturalization?

• 3 years

• 10 years

• No residency requirement

• 5 years

What is required from a non-citizen to start the naturalization process?

• Passing the Civics test

• Obtaining permission to live in the U.S.

• Taking the Oath of Allegiance

• Completing a background check

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of U.S. citizens?

• Serving on juries

• Paying taxes

• Voting

• Obeying the law

What does the First Amendment protect?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Right to bear arms

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What does the 24th Amendment prohibit?

• Discrimination based on race in schools

• Slavery and involuntary servitude

• Poll taxes in elections

• Gender discrimination in voting

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

• 24th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What landmark case established judicial review?

• Miranda vs. Arizona

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Gideon vs. Wainwright

• Brown vs. Board of Education

Which case ruled that schools could limit students' freedom of expression?

• Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier

• Tinker vs. Des Moines

• United States vs. Nixon

• Miranda vs. Arizona