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Civics Section 2

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not one of the branches of government? 
a)
Executive 
b)
Judicial  
c)
Legislative 
d)
Federal 
2.
Which is the highest level of government? 
a)
State 
b)
Local 
c)
Federal 
3.

1. Which of the following best describes the term citizen? (2.1)

a)

a. An individual that exercises political authority over another

b)

a. An individual who is able to vote in elections

c)

a. A legally recognized member of a country

d)

a. A person who is loyal to and proud of his country

4.

1. Who of the following is a Natural Born Citizen of the United States? (2.1)

a)

a. Carlie was born in England and has been working in the U.S. the past 7 years

b)

a. Khasie is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles

c)

a. Derek was born in Spain to two U. S. citizen parents

d)

a. Lily moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Spain when she was 12.

5.

1. Why does the United States government require qualified 18-year-old males to register for selective service? (2.2)

a)

a. to allow the government to quickly draft them in times of crisis

b)

a. to ensure that they are also registered to vote

c)

a. to provide jobs for more people

d)

a. to provide money to pay for government services

6.

1. Why are citizens obligated to respond to documents such as Jury summons? (2.2)

a)

a. to guarantee court hearings remain public

b)

a. to guarantee courts provide probable cause

c)

a. to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers

d)

to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser

7.

1. Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures? (2.4)

a)

a. First Amendment

b)

a. Fourth Amendment

c)

a. Sixth Amendment

d)

a. Thirteenth Amendment

8.

1. In Which U.S. Supreme Court decision did Chief Justice John Marshall establish the power of the Court of Judicial Review- to invalidate a ‘law repugnant to [in conflict with] the Constitution?’ (3.12)

a)

a. Bush vs Gore (2000)

b)

a. Miranda vs Arizona (1966)

c)

a. Marbury vs Madison (1803)

d)

a. Brown vs Board of Education (1954)

9.

1. Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)? (3.12)

a)

a. Administrators may limit the content of student’s publications.

b)

a. Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.

c)

a. Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.

d)

a. Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.

10.

1. Which was an outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)? (3.12)

a)

a. Administrators may limit the content of student’s publications.

b)

a. Public school districts that segregate deny equal protection.

c)

a. Students have a reduced expectation of privacy in school.

d)

a. Criminal defendants have the right to an attorney.

11.

One way ordinary citizens can participate in the political process is by joining a--

a)

sports club

b)

local volunteer service

c)

church

d)

political party

12.

What is the source of any and all power in America's government?

a)

The States

b)

The President

c)

The People

d)

The Constitution

13.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Unalienable Rights

d)

Freedom Amendments

14.

Which part of the Constitution protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assemble, and petition?

a)

The Preamble

b)

14th Amendment

c)

5th Amndment

d)

1st Amendment

15.

The protection under the 14th Amendment that prevents unreasonable treatment by any state government or its unfair laws is called?

a)

petition

b)

assembly

c)

due process

d)

unalienable rights

16.

What section of the Constitution list the Legislative Branch's powers?

a)

Article 1

b)

Article 4

c)

Article 3

d)

Article 5

17.

The First Amendment protects all of these EXCEPT

a)

speech

b)

religion

c)

press

d)

security

18.

Which is not a civic DUTY

a)

Jury duty

b)

registering to vote

c)

paying taxes

d)

obeying the law

19.

Failing to perform a civic duty could result in

a)

paying a fine

b)

nothing

c)

receiving a refund

d)

going to jail

20.

What are the ways to become a citizen

a)

naturalization

b)

bribery

c)

birth

d)

knowing someone famous

21.

In a Democracy, the power belongs to___________

a)

the president

b)

the people

c)

the law

d)

Lebron James

22.

How long do you have to live in the U.S. to become a citizen?

a)

5 months

b)

10 years

c)

3 years

d)

5 years

23.

How old do you have to be to apply for U.S. citizenship?

a)

14

b)

21

c)

18

d)

16

24.

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a citizen?

a)

Voting

b)

Obeying laws

c)

Paying taxes

d)

Attending school

25.

In what 2 ways can you become a U.S. citizen by birth?

a)

At least one of your parents is already a U.S. citizen.

b)

Your parents become naturalized before you turn 2 years old.

c)

You are born in the United States or, in one of its territories.

d)

None of these.

26.
An official, usually periodic enumeration of a population, often including the collection of related demographic information.
a)
census
b)
citizen
c)
quota
d)
clearance
27.
How many justices serve on Supreme Court?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
28.
The Supreme Court hears what type of law?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Civil
c)
Criminal
d)
Military
29.
Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
United States v. Nixon
d)
Marbury v Madison
30.
Supreme Court cases that established that separate is equal, therefore making segregation legal.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas
c)
Washington D.C. v. Heller
d)
United States v Nixon
31.
Supreme Court case that established separate is NOT equal, therefore DESEGREGATING public schools.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Gideon v. Wainwright
d)
Bush v. Gore
32.
This Supreme Court case established that JUVENILES have the same constitutional rights as adults.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
33.
This Supreme Court case established students have a first amendment right to freedom of SPEECH as long as it doesn't cause a disruption.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
34.
Miranda v. Arizona established the Miranda Warnings, which remind citizens of their ______ and ________ amendment rights.
a)
1st and 2nd 
b)
3rd and 4th
c)
5th and 6th
d)
7th and 8th
35.
This Supreme Court case established juveniles are protected with the same constitutional rights as adults.
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
36.
This Supreme court case established that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms for self-defense.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
37.
This Supreme court decision  serves as a reminder that rule of law applies to the President of the United States.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
38.
This Supreme court decision that declared the recount of votes in a presidential election unconstitutional.
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Miranda v Arizona
c)
Bush v. Gore
d)
Washington D. C. v Heller
39.
The Supreme Court is an appellate court.  An appellate court ____________ cases. 
a)
makes the first decision
b)
reviews the decision made by a  lower court
40.
This case reminds us that private citizens have a second amendment right to bear arms.
a)
Marbury v Madison
b)
D.C. vs Heller
41.
This case reminds us of the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution. Involved a recount of votes in an election.
a)
United States v Nixon
b)
Bush v Gore
42.

Determined the FL Supreme Court could not order a recount of ballots.

a)

Marbury v. Madison

b)

Bush v. Gore

c)

U.S. v. Nixon

d)

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

43.

What is it called when the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether something is legal or illegal (unconstitutional)?

a)

supreme court review

b)

due process

c)

segregation

d)

judicial review

44.

Suspects cannot be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)

a)

Brown v Board of Education

b)

Miranda v Arizona

c)

Tinker v Des Moines

d)

Bush v Gore

45.

Established “Separate but Equal”, which provided separate public facilities for both whites and blacks as long as they were equal.

a)

District of Columbia v Heller

b)

In Re Gault

c)

Brown v Board of Education

d)

Plessy v Ferguson

46.

Juveniles are allowed to have “Due Process” rights. (right to a trial, right to an attorney, right to question witnesses, etc.)

a)

District of Columbia v Heller

b)

Tinker v Des Moines

c)

In Re Gault

d)

Miranda v Arizona

47.

Students have the right to free speech at school as long it doesn’t disrupt school activities. (wearing black armbands in protest)

a)

In Re Gault

b)

District of Columbia v Heller

c)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

d)

Tinker v Des Moines

48.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

a)

due process of law

b)

eminent domain

c)

double jeopardy

d)

trial by jury

49.

What is called when someone is being forced to testify against oneself?

a)

self-incrimination

b)

reflection

c)

self-process

d)

judicial review

50.

Carol, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for petty theft, a misdemeanor charge. Carol asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge claims that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself.

a)

4th Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

7th Amendment

51.

Susette bought a house and spent years restoring it. She loves her home. One day, she gets a notice that the local government is taking her property in order to sell her land over to a private company, arguing that it can take Susette’s home since it will provide jobs & tax revenue.

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

52.

Karl is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, he is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is 5 years in a prison labor camp.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

53.

Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ state standardized test scores. Congress passes a federal law that abolishes (gets rid of) local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum.

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

7th Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

54.
(Review question) The Magna Carta included the important constitutional principle that established
a)
Freedom of religion.
b)
Equal rights for all citizens.
c)
Government based on the rule of law.
d)
Parliamentary law 
55.
The most persuasive objection to the Constitution by the Anti-Federalists (and George Mason) was that
a)
The judicial branch lacked sufficient power.
b)
It gave too much power to the House of Representatives
c)
Certain actions required more than a simple majority vote.
d)
It did not contain a bill of rights.
56.
“The right of the people peaceably to assemble” means that government may
a)
Forbid assemblies based on their content, subject, or theme.
b)
Prohibit the use of public property for assemblies or demonstrations.
c)
Apply restrictions to some groups but not others.
d)
Make reasonable “time, place, and manner” restrictions.
57.
In September of 2005, at least 200,000 people demonstrated near the White House to promote
peace and an end to the war in Iraq. Which constitutional right were these people exercising?
a)
freedom of assembly
b)
right to privacy
c)
freedom of the press
d)
right to due process
58.
How have constitutional rights shaped individuals' involvement in social movements in the United
States?
a)
They have discouraged people from supporting unpopular social movements.
b)
They have barred involvement in social movements that speak out against the
government.
c)
They have allowed people to choose the social movements they want to support.
d)
They have required individuals to receive government approval to support social
movements.
59.
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
a)
summary judgment
b)
quartering soldiers
c)
civil disobedience
d)
double jeopardy
60.
A writ of habeas corpus means...
a)
a citizen cannot be charged with a crime if the action wasn't illegal when they did it.
b)
an official must bring an accused person before a judge.
c)
the government can not set bail too high.
d)
police must have a warrant to enter your home.