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WorksheetsEOC RC2 Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Use the diagram to answer the question.
The diagram above identifies the steps in becoming a U.S. citizen. Which of the following best
completes the diagram?
be interviewed and pass citizenship tests
complete a background check
receive appointment letter
wait five years
What does a person born in any U.S. territory automatically become?
a native-born citizen
a naturalized citizen
a permanent resident alien
a refugee
Why is it important for citizens to pay taxes?
to allow the country to start a draft
to help citizens become informed voters
to make sure that laws are up to date
to provide money to pay for government services
Which statement most accurately explains the significance of the excerpt?
Congress must approve any rights not listed in the Constitution before they are granted
to the people.
Despite only granting certain rights, the Constitution does not deny other rights.
People have only the rights granted in the Constitution.
People have only the rights granted in the Ninth Amendment.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution
to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen
to inspire the governments of other nations
to limit the rights of individual citizens
To what age did the Twenty-sixth Amendment lower the voting age to?
16
18
21
25
How did the Twenty-fourth Amendment allow more Americans to vote?
It changed voting laws, which meant that non-U.S. citizens were able to vote.
It outlawed poll taxes, which many states used to prevent poor Americans from voting.
It prevented grandfather clauses, which many states used to prevent women from voting.
It required literacy tests, which meant that Americans became better educated about voting.
A citizen received this notification in the mail. What civic obligation does this notification represent?
getting a driver's license
appearing for jury duty
paying income tax
registering to vote
Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
In re Greene (1930)
In re Gault (1967)
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students’ rights with principals’ responsibilities?
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Bush v. Gore (2000)
States must pay for public defenders (lawyers) as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case?
District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
What do the 15th , 19th , 24th and 26th amendment all have in common?
They all gave more citizens the right to vote
They all helped people in poverty
They all limited citizens' right to vote
They all related to racial discrimination
What is the right of the government to take private property for public use? The Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government.
cruel and unusual punishmnet
eminent domain
double jeopardy
search and seizure
"Double jeopardy" refers to . . .
following established legal procedures.
the government's right to take private property for public use.
paying an amount for bail that is unfairly high.
being tried twice for the same crime.
Which amendment protects an accused person's right to remain silent?
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
This amendment protects 5 different rights.
1st Amendment
10th Amendment
5th Amendment
11th Amendment
