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WorksheetsCivic Literacy Final Exam
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 51mins
Procedure for criminal cases
The case proceeds to an __________ where probable cause is reviewed, an attorney may be appointed for the defendant, and a _________ is entered.
arraignment, plea
process, statement
misdemeanor, felony
The judge allowed Grant to return home until his court date. Grant had to put up $10,000 in order to ensure his return. What is this called?
Plea bargain
Proposition
Bail
Perjury
What is the job of the prosecutor/district attorney?
To present the state’s case against the defendant in a criminal trial.
To present the plaintiff’s case against the defendant in a civil trial.
To arrest and question suspects in a criminal case.
To defend his client against charges in either criminal or civil matters.
Who determines the facts and issues a verdict/decision in a criminal trial?
The jury
The plaintiff
The prosecution
The defense
A crime punishable by imprisonment for more than a year in a state prison or federal prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both, or death is a(n)
Criminal Act
Felony
Misdemeanor
White Collar Crime
A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county or city jail for one year or less, a fine of $1,000 or less or both is called a(n)
Felony
Arbitrary Crime
Misdemeanor
Bribery
When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a serious charge dropped
Bargain
Bail Bargain
Plea Bargain
Contempt of Court
In which of the following forms of government do "the people" have the most governmental power?
absolute monarchy
communism or dictatorship
socialism
representative democracy (republic)
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." Which document contains this passage?
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
The First 10
Top 10 Amendments
Original 10 Amendments
What is the "rule of law"
whatever the President says goes
only the Supreme Court writes law
no one is above the law, even the President and Cogress
elected officials are above the law since they make the law
A Supreme Court Justice serves for _______.
4 years
7 years
as long as the President who appointed him is in office
life
A conservative usually votes for a candidate who belongs to the ______ party.
Independent
Republican
Democrat
none of these
There are ______ justices on the Supreme Court
3
5
9
15
The role and duty of the Supreme Court is to ____________ the laws.
create
enforce
interpret
change
Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for life?
to have adequate time to become experts on the Constitution
to allow them to decide on cases without any outside pressure from society
because the process of appointing a judge is a lengthy process
there isn't enough qualified judges in the nation to replace the judges.
Who appoints Supreme Court Judges?
President
Judicial Branch
The people
Vice President
A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called
a pardon.
an amnesty.
a reprieve
an executive order.
What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To keep the Executive Branch in check.
To write laws.
To declare war.
To take your money.
This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state
House of Representatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
Judges who broadly interpret the Constitution in order to support their own political or personal opinions, rather than existing laws.
judicial activism
judicial restraint
strict constuction
original intent
What is called when someone is being forced to testify against oneself?
self-incrimination
reflection
self-process
judicial review
Garantees Freedom of Religion
Amendment 3
Amendment 2
Amendment 9
Amendment 1
Right to Bear Arms
Amendment 5
Amendment 9
Amendment 2
Amendment 10
An individual has been accused of taking the property of another person. Why would a judge require evidence before issuing a search warrant?
to prevent law enforcement from having to testify in court
to guarantee an arrest by law enforcement officials
to avoid self-incrimination by the suspect who took the property
to make sure there is probable cause for conducting a search
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to
protect citizens from losing the right to vote
forbid the government from collecting income taxes
promise economic equality
protect citizens from excessive power of the Federal Government
Some people oppose the death penalty because they believe it violates the
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
_________ votes of __________ total votes are needed to win the Electoral College.
270/535
275/535
538/270
270/538
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
Change the number of electoral votes an individual state has
It can't affect it.
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies
Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity
Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable, and just
All American citizens over the age of 18 are guaranteed the right to vote in presidential elections.
Gerrymandering changes political districts to favor who?
one Political Party
Senators
Citizens
Gerry
The passage is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.
Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.
Gaining and maintaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.
The part of the Constitution that describes the legislative branch is _________________-
Preamble
Article I
Article II
Amendments
An American whose views are seen as progressive, open to change to our society's values. The government should be active and quick to intervene to support it.
liberal
conservative
racist
moderate
An American who favor American patriotic traditions, limited government and religious values are seen as what?
liberal
conservative
communist
racist
The legislative branch includes the
Supreme Court
cabinet
House of Representatives and Senate
state governors
Which is not listed in the Preamble as a purpose of the US Constitution?
form a more perfect union
establish justice
promote general welfare
promise jobs for all
Which of the following demonstrates how the US Constitution is flexible document?
committee hearings
amendment process
presidential elections
political party conventions
Which document explained how the government of the United States was to be set up?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Gettysburg address
14th amendment
A Grand Jury decides
where a trial will be held
when a case will go to trial
whether a person should be indicted
which attorney will represent the defendant
If a judge remands a case, where is the case sent?
to the Supreme Court
to an appellate court
to a civil court
to a lower court
"In framing a government which is to be administered BY MEN OVER MEN, the great difficulty lies in this, you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself."
This passage from the Federalist Papers refers to the need for what?
a strong executive branch
electoral college
independent military
separation of powers
Which action taken by the Supreme Court shows that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land?
overturn an earlier court verdict
they are appointed for life
approving articles of impeachment to the president
declaring a state law unconstitutional
Which landmark supreme court case allowed for a person accused of a crime no matter how poor has the right to an attorney during trial. Enforces the 6th Amendment.
United States v. Nixon
Tinker v. Des Moines
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Which landmark supreme court case allowed suspects to not be questioned (interrogated) until they are informed of their rights (right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)
District of Columbia v. Heller
Bush v. Gore
Miranda v. Arizona
Marbury v. Madison
Which landmark supreme court case overturned “Separate but Equal” because it was unconstitutional?
Bush v. Gore
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Constitution of the United States has three branches of government, what are they?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
National
Right to Keep & Bear Arms shall not be infringed.
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
9th Amendment
Establishes the Right to Privacy, free from unlawful searches & seizures.
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
A civil court settles disputes & controversies between citizens.
True
False
No Cruel & Unusual Punishment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
The people have more rights than what is listed in the Bill of Rights, according to the...
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
