WorksheetsCivics C9A.3
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 33mins
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.
"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.
During the Civil Rights Movement, many college students participated in sit-ins, “freedom rides”, and peaceful demonstrations across the nation.
Which action best describes the way in which these students exercised their constitutional rights?
quartering soldiers
double jeopardy
civil disobedience
summary judgment
How does this image from the Civil Rights Movement relate to prior events in American constitutional history?
It is a result of the inclusion of minority rights in the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence.
It is a continuation of the expansion of minority rights that began with the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
It is a consequence of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which expanded suffrage to women.
It is a reversal of the progress made following the abolition of slavery in the 13th Amendment, following the Civil War.
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
Which of these court cases expanded or protected the rights of students in public education?
A and C
A, B, and C
A only
B and D
Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.
The voters approve the amendment in a national election.
Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would Senator Obama support?
The U.S. 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.
Which of the following is true of all federal laws?
They must be approved by a majority of citizens.
They must be approved by the Supreme Court.
They must be approved by the President.
They must be approved by both houses of Congress.
The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in passing a federal law.
Which step completes the diagram?
The bill is sent to a conference committee of both chambers to agree on a final version.
The bill is sent back to the House to be amended.
The bill is pigeonholed until the next session of Congress.
Both bills are sent to the President to choose which to sign.
Which statement BEST describes the role of the vice president in Congress?
The vice president assigns bills to committees in the House of Representatives.
The vice president casts tie-breaking votes in the Senate.
The vice president casts tie-breaking votes in the House of Representatives.
The vice president assigns bills to committees in the Senate.
What branch of the government has the ability to declare war, confirm cabinet nominations, and impeach justices?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Olive Branch
In the destruction of earth, Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet snapped away thousands of US citizens. Captain America is considering torturing Thanos for this violent acts. Captain America would be violating what Bill of Rights Amendment?
Amendment 4
Amendment 10
Amendment 8
Amendment 1
Post Malone was on tour and on his way to his next concert in Denver he was stopped by police. Without probable cause or a warrant the cops searched the tour bus for anything to use against him in a court of law. What amendment protects them from that search?
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
Amendment 6
Amendment 10
Which branch of the government carries out (enforces) the laws?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Treaty Branch
Executive Branch
Which branch has the power to impeach the President and override a veto?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Jackson Martin George Branch
A proposed law is called a _______________
veto
congress
bill
unconstitutional
When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.
veto
congress
bill
unconstitutional
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Vice President
President Pro Tempore
Speaker of the House
Majority Whip
Who is the president of the Senate and casts tie breaking votes when needed?
Speaker of the House
Vice President
Majority Whip
Chief Justice
