Worksheets3rd 9 Weeks Exam 2020
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 46mins
Congress overrides a President's veto?
the President vetoes a bill?
Which court case had to do with the 6th amendment protection to a right to counsel (an attorney)?
Miranda vs Arizona
Brown vs. the Board of Education
Madison vs. Marbury
Gideon vs. Wainwright
What significant outcome of the 5th Amendment came from Miranda vs. Arizona?
The Miranda Rights (protection from self-incrimination)
The Miranda Due Process (to be treated equally)
The Miranda Separate but Equal (getting rid of segregation)
What was significant about Brown vs The Board of Education?
it overturned the idea of "separate but equal."
it allowed juveniles to get an attorney
it improved voting procedures
it gave free speech to schools
Which court case established judicial review?
Bush vs. Gore
District of Columbia vs. Heller
Marbury vs. Madison
Plessy vs. Ferguson
In which case was a juvenile's due process rights violated?
Gideon vs. Wainwright
In re Gault
Miranda vs Arizona
U.S. vs. Nixon
Which court case sadly said that "separate but equal" facilities for blacks was okay?
Brown vs. the Board of Education
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Hazlewood vs. Kuhlmeir
"Students don't shed their rights at the schoolhouse gate" is a famous quote by a justice from what court case?
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Miranda vs Arizona
Bush vs. Gore
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Where is the Bill sent after its introduction?
Congress
The Senate
The House
Committee
How much of the majority of Congress needs to agree to override the President's veto?
2/4
2/5
2/3
1/2
Why is it important to have a formal amendment process?
The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that there was a process for the Constitution to be a “living document” that could change with the times.
To ensure that everyone follows the law.
Why is the process for amending the Constitution difficult?
If the process were too simple, the Constitution could change far more often than it should. If the process were too hard, the Constitution would be stuck in 1787, when the Constitution was written.
The process is not difficult. It is an easy process.
Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?
Two-thirds (2/3) of each house of Congress votes to propose the amendment.
Three-fourths (3/4) of state legislatures vote to propose the amendment.
Two-thirds (2/3) of citizens nationwide vote to propose the amendment.
Three-fourths (3/4) of each house of Congress votes to propose the amendment.
Why is a formal amendment process important?
To prevent the Supreme Court from being eliminated.
To keep some states from being too powerful.
To allow the U.S. Constitution to be adjusted as times change.
To give the president a role in changing the government.
A published or written false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation
Libel
Slander
Both of these
None of these
The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation is:
Libel
Slander
Both of these
None of these
Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?
the House of Representatives
any citizen of the United States
the President
the Senate
"States are prohibited from imposing any voting qualifications or prerequisite to voting or to deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color" - Which of the following is being described in the document?
Armed Forces Desegregation Act
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
G.I. Bill
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Majority Whip
Habeas corpus is a safeguard you have that protects you from
being charged with a crime after the fact
being held in prison indefinitely without just cause
having unreasonable search and seizures
no cruel and unusual punishment
Mr. Carter was at work when police officers gained access to his home and went through his belongings, taking a number of items they deemed suspicious. Prior to this, Mr. Carter had not engaged in any behaviors that were questionable, nor was he accused of anything by a civilian. However, he had written a blog criticizing the chief of police.
Which right of Mr. Carter’s has been violated?
the right to due process of law in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment
the right to the equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right against self-incrimination in the Fifth Amendment
Which of the following grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence directly led to the inclusion of one of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?
“He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly.”
“He has kept among us in times of peace standing armies,”
“He has denied us in many cases of the benefit of trial by jury,”
“For imposing taxes on us without our consent,”
Which of the following may be a reason why the Supreme Court would uphold a law that limits an individual’s practice of their natural rights?
If the action criticizes the political party in power.
If the action prevents industry from making a profit.
If the action reflects an opinion that is considered unpatriotic.
If the action presents a “clear and present danger” to those around them.
Use the information below to answer the question.
"The Socialist Party says that... officers of the law... violate the... United States Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, when they refuse to recognize your right to assert your opposition to the draft."
The Socialist Party member was arrested and convicted for distributing these pamphlets. The Socialist Party member appealed his arrest and conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court, which upheld the government's actions.
What long-term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?
Rights protected in the Constitution are safeguarded, but can be limited
Rights protected in the Constitution are safeguarded unconditionally.
Rights protected in the Constitution can be limited only during times of war.
Rights protected in the Constitution can be limited only for third party members.
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson utilized John Locke’s concept of natural rights, but changed them from “life, liberty, and property,” to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Which concept below, related to this difference between Jefferson and Locke, demonstrates that the Constitution limits individual rights?
popular sovereignty
double jeopardy
eminent domain
An independent judiciary
How does this image from the Civil Rights Movement relate to prior events in American constitutional history?
It is a reversal of the progress made following the abolition of slavery in the 13th Amendment, following the Civil War.
It is a consequence of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which expanded suffrage to women.
It is a continuation of the expansion of minority rights that began with the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
It is a result of the inclusion of minority rights in the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence.
Which statement summarizes the outcome of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
Students had the right to protest government policies by wearing armbands in school.
States could only maintain segregated schools if they could demonstrate the quality of education in all schools was equal.
Students of Mexican-American descent were entitled to protection from discrimination.
States could not maintain segregated schools since racial segregation in public education is "inherently unequal."
The list below identifies landmark cases of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A. Tinker v. Des Moines
B. Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
C. Brown v. Board of Education
D. Gideon v. Wainwright
A and C
A, B, and C
A only
B and D
based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The US Constitution is intentionally difficult to amend.
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The U.S. Constitution is intentionally easy to amend.
