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US GOV Chapters 8 & 9 Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following BEST defines Segregation?

a)

no separation of people by race or ethnicity

b)

separation of people by race or ethnicity

c)

The act of disliking someone based on race or ethnicity

2.

Who is the man who broke the professional baseball color barrier on April 15th, 1947? (pictured above)

a)

Willie Mays

b)

Jackie Robinson

c)

Larry Doby

d)

Ray Campanella

3.

Thurgood Marshall was famously known for...

a)

Being a speaker and nonviolent activist during the civil rights era

b)

Sitting on a diner counter seat until being served in a whites only restaurant

c)

the NAACP's top lawyer who worked on many cases to help right civil rights laws

4.

The man known for advocating for non-violent protests, civil disobedience against unjust laws, and speeches of wanting ALL Americans to live together

a)

John F Kennedy

b)

Thurgood Marshall

c)

Martin Luther King Jr

d)

Malcolm X

5.

Breaking the law or creating a disturbance in a non-violent way to gain attention of it's unjust nature is known as...

a)

Boycotting

b)

Civil Disobedience

c)

Strikes

d)

Petition

6.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

13th Amendment

1.

abolished slavery

b)

14th Amendment

2.

all persons born or naturalized in U.S. were entitled equal rights

c)

15th Amendment

3.

gave people right to vote regardless of race

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

4.

Allowed "separate but equal" facilities.

e)

Brown v. Board of Education

5.

Ended segregation in public schools

7.

What was Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

A court case in which the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional to have separate public schools for black and white students.

b)

A court case in which the Supreme Court declared it constitutional to have separate public schools for black and white students.

c)

A court case in which the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional to have separate private schools for religious groups.

d)

A court case in which the Supreme Court declared it constitutional to have separate privater schools for religious groups.

8.

"We conclude that in the field of public education, the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal..."


This quotation illustrates the action of the supreme court to-

a)

uphold the decision in Plessy V. Ferguson

b)

Overturn the decision in Plessy V. Ferguson

c)

create job training for unemployed African Americans

d)

provide for educational funding for African Americans

9.

What was the significance of sending federal troops to protect African-American students in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957?

a)

It showed that the government would enforce court decisions on integration.

b)

It was the first time martial law had been declared in the united states

c)

It proved that the federal government was weak.

d)

It showed that states' governments had full control over education.

10.

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his dream that the United States would reach a time, "..when all of God's children, black men and white men, . . . will be able to join hands.." This speech expressed his desire to-

a)

Unite all churches into one religious faith

b)

Establish religious freedom

c)

Create a separate free nation for African Americans

d)

Replace racial segregation with an integrated society

11.

In his "Letter from a Birmingham City Jail", Dr. King said, "I would agree with Saint Augustine that 'an unjust law is no law at all.'"


This statement was used by Dr. King to show support for-

a)

Social Darwinism

b)

Separation of church and state

c)

Jim Crow Laws

d)

Civil Disobedience

12.

What was the major goal of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 1960's?

a)

To end racial segregation

b)

to reform prison conditions

c)

to reduce prejudice against Mexican-American immigrants

d)

to improve living conditions for Native Americans

13.

Which view was shared by Governors Orval Faubus (Arkansas) and George Wallace (Alabama) in the 1950's and 1960's?

a)

"Separate but equal" has no place in public education.

b)

The time has come for all African Americans to enjoy equal rights,

c)

The federal government should actively intervene in states when necessary to stop racial discrimination.

d)

People should not be forced to mix with those of other races in public places, including schools and universities.

14.

The white people were sitting in the white section. More white people got on, and they filled up all the seats in the white section. When that happened, we black people were supposed to give up our seats to the whites. But I didn't move. The white driver said, "Let me have those front seats." I didn't get up.


"I'm going to have you arrested, " the driver said.


"You may do that," I answered.

~Rosa Parks


How did the event described by Rosa Parks affect the Civil Rights movement?

a)

It changed the wat police arrested public protesters.

b)

It resulted in a bus boycott that lasted more than a year.

c)

It lead to an increase in the number of registered voters.

d)

It prompted the government to station the National Guard in Southern states.

15.
Brown v. Board of Education was famous because the court ruled that it is illegal
a)
allow children to work.
b)
to pay black people less than white people.
c)
to return a slave.
d)
to segregate schools.
16.
Who was arrested for refusing to give up their seat on a bus?
a)
Charlayne Hunter
b)
Harriet Tubman
c)
Rosa Parks
d)
Rebecca L. Felton
17.

During which event did Eisenhower send troops to Arkansas in order to desegregate a high school?

a)

Tuskegee Airmen

b)

Little Rock Nine

c)

Atomic Bombs

d)

Flying Tigers

18.
Court case that created "Separate-but-equal" doctrine.
a)
Sweatt v. Painter
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Plessy v. Ferguson
d)
Mendez v. Kirby ISD
19.

Who was the Arkansas governor that sent the National Guard to keep nine African Americans students out of school?

a)

Orval Faubus

b)

George Wallace

c)

Lester Maddox

d)

Bull Connor

20.

Which court case in 1954 ended segregation in schools, and reversed Plessy v. Ferguson?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Lee v. Lee

c)

Sweatt v. Painter

d)

Delgado v Bastrop ISD

21.

Rosa Parks initiated the _____________.

a)

Montgomery Bus Boycott

b)

Little Rock Nine event

c)

Woolworth Sit-In

d)

Freedom Rides

22.

What is a boycott?

a)

A form of protesting. Refusing to buy something or participate in an action.

b)

A violent form of protesting

c)

Taking a knee

23.

Many southerners resented their society changing and wanted to keep the

a)

Status Quo

b)

everyone integrated

24.
What state laws created separate public facilities for African Americans in the South?
a)
Jim Crow Laws
b)
affirmative action
c)
Civil Rights Acts
d)
Force Acts
25.
The main goal of the freedom riders was to 
a)
pressure the federal government to enforce the law banning segregation on interstate buses
b)
inspire students to protest in Birmingham against Jim Crow
c)
encourage Congress to pass Kennedy's civil rights agenda
d)
desegregate urban bus systems in the south
26.

During which event did Eisenhower send troops to Arkansas in order to desegregate a high school?

a)

Tuskegee Airmen

b)

Little Rock Nine

c)

Atomic Bombs

d)

Flying Tigers

27.

Outlawed racial discrimination in the workplace and in public places, including schools.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

Jim Crow Laws

c)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1964

28.

This act ended voter suppression tactics like literacy tests and grandfather clauses

a)

13th Amendment

b)

Jim Crow Laws

c)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

29.

The Alabama Governor who blocked the entrance of 2 African American students from entrance into the University of Alabama

a)

George Wallace

b)

Henry Clay

c)

Cletus Gulliver

d)

James Bond

30.

What was one of the things that the March on Washington hoped to accomplish?

a)

The right to vote for women

b)

Stop the Vietnam War

c)

An end to segregation

d)

Abolish the Police

31.

What is the famous speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. called today?

a)

Fourteen Points

b)

We Shall Overcome

c)

The Mountaintop Speech

d)

I have a Dream

e)

Cry the Beloved Country

32.

What is this a picture of?

a)

The Capital of Alabama

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

The lawn of the White House

d)

The Crowd from the March on Washington

33.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed by

a)

John F. Kennedy (JFK)

b)

Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ)

c)

Richard M. Nixon

34.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 stopped this type of discrimination...

a)

Housing

b)

School

c)

Employment

35.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed what type of tests?

a)

Drivers Tests

b)

none of the above

c)

Literacy Tests

36.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 end discrimination in voting by outlawing...

a)

Voting Fraud

b)

Literacy Tests

c)

Voter Registration

37.
This law made segregation illegal.  It also made it illegal to deny someone a job based on race.
a)
Plessy v Ferguson
b)
Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
c)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
d)
Montgomery Bus Boycott
38.
This amendment banned banned poll taxes in federal elections.
a)
16th amendment
b)
19th amendment
c)
23rd amendment
d)
24th amendment
39.
NAACP
a)
It's just a myth.
b)
It's a new rock band.
c)
It's a civil rights organization.
d)
I don't know.
40.

"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?

a)

Armed Forces Desegregation Act

b)

the Civil Rights Act of 1964

c)

the Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

G.I. Bill

41.

The Executive Order​ ​ ​ (a)   de segregated the military and helped to kick off the ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
9981
Civil Rights Movement
9066
Equal Rights Amendment
8802
Labor Union Movement
42.

Reorder the following in chronological order

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Rose Parks arrested

Executive Order 9981

Little Rock 9

Brown vs Board of Education

a)

Executive Order 9981

b)

Brown vs Board

c)

Rosa Parks arrested

d)

Montgomery Bus Boycott

e)

Little Rock 9

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
43.

He was a co founder of the NAACP ​ (a)   and he founded the Tuskegee Institute ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
W.E.B. Dubois
Booker T Washington
Marcus Garvey
Langston Hughes
MLK
Malcolm X
44.

Match the following

a)

First African American baseball player

1.

Jackie Robinson

b)

Promoted Black Power

2.

Malcolm X

c)

Event where MLK gave a speech

3.

March on Washington

d)

Tested integration laws passed by Supreme Court

4.

Freedom Rides

e)

obstacles to prevent blacks from voting

5.

Literacy Test

45.
The civil rights movement began in 1955 with the _________________.
a)
Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education
b)
"I Have a Dream" speech
c)
March on Washington
d)
Montgomery Bus Boycott
46.
To separate one group from another is ___________________.
a)

integration

b)

segregation

c)

Civil Rights Movement

d)

Jim Crow

47.
Court case that ruled that segregated schools are inherently unequal, ending the separate but equal doctrine.
a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Sweatt v. Painter
d)
Delgado v. Bastrop ISD
48.
This banned the use of literacy tests.
a)

Civil Rights Act

b)

Civil Rights Movement

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

Jim Crow Law

49.
After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, it was no longer legal to
a)
let African Americans ride the bus.
b)
deny someone of a job because of their race.
c)
fire someone for not doing their job.
d)
kick someone out of the military.
50.

Match the following

a)

Final decision of the Brown v. BOE case

1.

Ruled that segregation is unequal and goes against the 14 Amendment.

b)

Brown v. BOE case required all states to what?

2.

Required public schools to integrate.

c)

Brown v. BOE impacted which states?

3.

South

d)

This is how Georgia and other states felt regarding integration in public schools.

4.

They resisted the change

e)

Integration of public schools in Georgia

5.

Slow and difficult processb

51.

This civil rights organization made up of college and high school students that were known for their non-violent sit-ins, freedom rides, and desegregating lunch counters/restaurants? Hint: Nickname: Snick

a)

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

b)

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

c)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

d)

The National Urban League (NUL)

52.

This Civil Rights organization was made up mainly of religious leaders and older adults, was known for nonviolent protests, and its leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and setting up marches and rallies for the cause.

a)

SNCC

b)

SCLC

c)

or NAACP

d)

The Black Panthers

53.

Thurgood Marshall eventually held what position in U.S. government?

a)

Supreme Court Justice

b)

Speaker of the House

c)

Governor's Correspondent

d)

U.S. Senator

54.

What did a lot of Black veterans experience when they came back from WWII?

a)

equality

b)

discrimination

c)

chances to attend college for free

d)

travel

55.

What is being described below?


A nonviolent method of fighting Jim Crow laws.

a)

Obedience

b)

Violent Ignorance

c)

Civil Disobedience

d)

Rebellion

56.

What was the outcome of the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

a)

Brown lost

b)

The Board of Education won

c)

Schools stayed segregated

d)

Schools were desegregated

57.

Fill in the blank!

The _________________ planned to attend classes at Central High School in Little Rock, AK which was still a segregated school.

a)

Little Rock 5

b)

Arkansas 7

c)

Little Rock 9

d)

Freedom Riders

58.

What's the formal name for breaking laws that were thought to be unjust in a peaceful way to get them changed?

a)

"No go" protest

b)

Rioting

c)

Nontraditional protest

d)

Civil Disobedience

59.

What organization created by W.E.B. Dubois sought immediate equality for minorities?

a)

WAC

b)

HUAC

c)

NAACP

d)

SNCC

60.

What group during the Civil Rights Movement allowed members to use all necessary means to defend and provide for their community?

a)

Southern Peace Corps

b)

NAACP

c)

SNCC

d)

Black Panthers

61.

What happened as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the 24th Amendment?

a)

Expanded the political participation and power for minorities

b)

Decreased the political and economic opportunities for minorities

c)

increased jobs for minorities

d)

swayed blacks to vote less

62.
Who founded the Black Panther Party ? 
a)
Huey Newton
b)
Malcolm X
c)
Eldrige Cleaver
d)
Bobby Seale
63.
Which amendment ensured citizenship and the basic rights of all citizens?  
a)
13th amendment
b)
14th amendment
c)
15th amendment
d)
16th amendment
64.
which lawyer  argued against segregation in the Brown V. Board of Education ?
a)
Thurgood Marshall
b)
Clarence Thomas
c)
John Roberts
d)
Earl Warren
65.
which supreme court case ruled that separation is okay so long as it is equal? 
a)
Plessy V. Ferguson
b)
Dred Scott v. Sanford
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
66.
This amendment granted African American men the right to vote (1870) (USH.9A)
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
5th
67.

Which amendment gives the following rights/freedoms: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition? (a)  

Choose from the below words
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
68.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

69.

The 4th amendment protects which of the following rights?


(a)  
Choose from the below words
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.
70.

The 8th amendment protects which of the following rights?


(a)  
Choose from the below words
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
No quartering of soldiers.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
71.

Which amendment requires the government to follow legal procedures during a criminal trial?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

72.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

7th

b)

6th

c)

2nd

d)

4th

73.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

11th

b)

3rd

c)

8th

d)

4th

74.

Which amendment is this case referring to?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

7th

75.

Which amendment was passed because the colonists were unable to criticize or question the King?

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

1st Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

76.
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
77.
A writ issued by a judge to search a home or vehicle is a
a)
claim
b)
warrant
c)
statute
d)
reasonable suspicion
78.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
79.

Double Jeopardy (putting someone in a court trial twice for the same crime) is...

a)

allowed by the 5th Amendment

b)

not allowed by the 5th Amendment

c)

allowed by the 10th Amendment

d)

not allowed by the 10th Amendment

80.
What provision of the constitution says that the government shall not establish a national religion?
a)
Necessary & Proper Clause
b)
Establishment Clause
c)
Free Exercise Clause
d)
Supremacy Clause
81.
What provision of the constitution says that Congress can make no law that hinders a person's ability to practice their religion?
a)
Free Exercise Clause
b)
Establishment Clause
c)
Elastic Clause
d)
Supremacy Clause
82.

Congress cannot establish an official religion; effectively creating a separation of church and state.

a)

Ex Post Facto Clause

b)

Extradition Clause

c)

Establishment Clause, 1st Amendment

d)

Preamble

83.

Proving oneself was involved in a crime or exposing oneself to a criminal prosecution

a)

Self -Incrimination

b)

Juvenile

c)

Incarceration

d)

Interview

84.

People gather to listen to religious music in a park. What amendment protects this action?

a)

10th

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

1st

85.

This amendment prohibits the government from listening to your phone calls or looking through your cell phone.

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

7th

86.
This amendment provides for freedom from self-incrimination, right to remain silent and freedom from being tried for the same crime twice.
a)
3rd
b)
6th
c)
10th
d)
5th
87.
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
88.

A reporter is arrested for writing mean things about the president. What right has been violated?

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of press

c)

freedom of assembly

d)

8th Amendment

89.

  • the government cannot deprive a person of their freedom or property without going through the court system.

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Due Process

c)

Great Compromise

90.

Which amendment states you are have a right to a attorney and a fair and speedy trail?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

6

d)

10

91.

Match the following amendments with their descriptions.

a)

5th amendment

1.

people can't be held for a crime unless charged, and that we have due process

b)

14th amendment

2.

due protection and equal protection under the law

c)

5th and 14th Amendments

3.

outline due process

92.

The 14th amendment grants ___________ to anyone who is born in the U.S. including former slaves.

a)

Citizenship

b)

Equal Rights

c)

Due Process Rights

d)

Voting Rights

93.

Which of the following would be an example of a "Due Process" Right?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Freedom to own weapons

c)

The Right to Remain Silent when being questioned by Police

d)

Freedom of the Press.

94.

Which of the following would be an example of a Due Process Right? Select 3.

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

The Right to an attorney

c)

The Right to a Jury Trial

d)

Freedom of press

e)

The Right from cruel and unusual Punishments.

95.

The 14th amendment....

a)

Promises all citizens the right to due process

b)

abolished slavery

c)

Establishes a national religion

96.

Which amendment prohibits state and local governments from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without due process of law (fair procedure for protection of those accused of a crime)?

a)

Thirteenth Amendment

b)

Fourteenth Amendment

c)

Fifteenth Amendment

d)

Sixteenth Amendment

97.

Which amendment has been used to apply most of the Bill of Rights to the states (known as "incorporation")?

a)

Fifteenth Amendment

b)

Fourteenth Amendment

c)

Sixteenth Amendment

d)

Thirteenth Amendment

98.

Which amendment prohibits the federal government from depriving you of life, liberty, or property without due process of law (fair procedure for protection of those accused of a crime)?

a)

Seventh Amendment

b)

Eighth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

99.

Which amendment requires each state to provide equal protection under the law to all people within its jurisdiction?

a)

Fourteenth Amendment

b)

Fifteenth Amendment

c)

Thirteenth Amendment

d)

Sixteenth Amendment

100.

Which amendment guarantees the right to have a fair, impartial, and speedy trial?

a)

Sixth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Eighth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

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