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Semester 2 Review 24-25

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How many justices serve on Supreme Court?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
6
d)
9
2.
How are Supreme Court justices selected?
a)
Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
b)
by an election
c)
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
d)
Congress selects them
3.
The Supreme Court hears what type of law?
a)
Constitutional
b)
Civil
c)
Criminal
d)
Military
4.
Supreme Court case that established judicial review.
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
United States v. Nixon
d)
Marbury v Madison
5.
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
6.
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
7.
This Supreme Court case established students first amendment right to freedom of  the PRESS is limited at school
a)
Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
8.
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
9.
This Supreme Court case established that all citizens have a right to an attorney (legal counsel) even if they can not afford one.
a)
District of Columbia v. Heller
b)
Tinker v. DesMoines
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Gideon v Wainwright
10.
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
11.
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
12.
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
13.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Preambles
c)
The Vetos
d)
The Federalisms
14.
Women "got the vote" in which Amendment? 
a)
19th
b)
18th
c)
20th
d)
21st
15.

The following is a scenario.


A local government wants to purchase privately owned homes to build a new business district. The district will create new jobs. Some of the owners do not want to sell their homes.


Under which amendment is the government given the power to purchase the home?

a)

Fifth Amendment, Eminent domain

b)

Sixth Amendment, right to speedy trial

c)

Seventh Amendment, right to civil trial

d)

Ninth Amendment, right to privacy

16.
Which amendment give you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
17.
Which amendment gives you due process?  This means everyone must follow the law. You cannot be brought to trial twice for the same crime. You do not need to tell on yourself.
a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
Sixth Amendment
c)
Seventh Amendment
d)
Eight Amedment
18.

Which amendment guaranteed the right to vote for all men regardless of race or previous servitude?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

19.

The amendment which expanded suffrage rights to all citizens over the age of 18

a)

14

b)

15

c)

19

d)

26

20.

Suffrage means...

a)

Right to an education

b)

Suffering of citizens

c)

Right to Vote

d)

Right to work

21.

Amendment that ended slavery

a)

13

b)

12

c)

14

d)

10

22.

Segregation is ...

a)

separate facilities for minority groups

b)

racial segregation separated african americans and whites

c)

separate but equal, were usually not equal

d)

all of the above

23.
A group of people holding picket signs and protesting are exercising their right to:
a)
Civil Disobedience
b)
Assembly and Free Speech
c)
Sedition
d)
Freedom of Religion
24.

The 5th Amendment offers protection from what?

a)

Free Speech

b)

Unreasonable Search and Seizure

c)

Clear and Present Danger

d)

Self-Incrimination (remain silent)

25.

This amendment defined citizenship and granted citizenship rights to former slaves. Voters are defined as male, at least 21 years old and citizens.

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

24th

26.

This amendment gave women the right to vote in federal and state elections.

a)

15th

b)

26th

c)

24th

d)

19th

27.

This amendment guarantees that the right to vote in federal elections will not be denied for failure to pay any poll tax.

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

24th

28.

Which amendment is described below?


"SECTION. 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age."

a)

19th

b)

24th

c)

26th

d)

14th

29.
Which describes a component of rule of law?
a)
transparency of institutions
b)
fair procedures
c)
accountability to the law
d)
all of the above
30.

Which of the following is NOT an example of rule of law?

a)

"When the President does it, it is not illegal."

b)

"I prefer to follow the law, not men."

c)

"Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police.

d)

The government must work within the guidelines of the law.

31.

What do the 15th , 19th , 24th and 26th amendment all have in common?

a)

They all gave more citizens the right to vote

b)

They all limited citizens' right to vote

c)

They all helped people in poverty

d)

They all related to racial discrimination

32.

Establishes the Right to Privacy, free from unlawful searches & seizures.

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

33.

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny (cruel and oppressive government) and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

a)

The Commerce Clause

b)

The Elastic Clause

c)

The Rule of Law

d)

The Right to Trial

34.

Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

a)

Government officials must listen to everything that citizens say.

b)

Government decisions limit people's freedoms

c)

Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.

d)

Citizens are protected from oppressive uses of government power.

35.

3.11 What is the correct order of Florida's courts, from lowest to highest authority?

a)

Circuit courts, Florida Supreme Court, county courts, District Court of Appeals

b)

County courts, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court

c)

District Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court, county courts, circuit courts

d)

Florida Supreme Court, circuit courts, District Court of Appeals, county courts

36.

The main job of the judicial branch is to…?

a)

interpret the laws

b)

make the laws

c)

provide a jury

d)

enforce the laws

37.

Of the following, what may happen following a guilty verdict in a criminal case?

a)

A U.S. Court of Appeals asks to review the case.

b)

The criminal case becomes a civil case.

c)

The defendant appeals the case to a higher court.

d)

The U.S. Supreme Court automatically reviews the case

38.

What is it called when a court has the authority to hear a case before any other case?

a)

jurisdiction

b)

original jurisdiction

c)

judicial Review

d)

judicial authority

39.

What is the only level of federal courts that has a jury?

a)

Circuit Court of Appeals

b)

Divorce Court

c)

Supreme Court

d)

District Court

40.

From which of the following courts is there no appeal (you can't take it any higher)?

a)

U.S. Court of Appeals

b)

U.S.Supreme Court

c)

U.S.District Court

d)

U.S. High Court

41.

Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over?

a)

disputes between two citizens of the same state

b)

disputes between two states

c)

violations of local ordinances

d)

violation of state laws

42.

Ruled that “Separate but Equal” was unconstitutional - in effect overturning Plessy vs. Ferguson.

a)

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

b)

Marbury v Madison

c)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

d)

Brown v Board of Education

43.

In which court would you find a panel of 3 judges?

a)

Circuit Court of Appeals

b)

US Supreme Court

c)

Florida Supreme Court

d)

Circuit Court

44.

What is the correct order of the federal court system from lowest authority to highest authority?

a)

U.S. Appeals Courts, U.S. District Courts, U.S. Supreme Court

b)

State Supreme Court, U.S. Appeals Court, U.S. Supreme Court

c)

U.S. District Courts, U.S. Appeals Courts, U.S. Supreme Court

d)

State Supreme Court, Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Supreme Court

45.

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

a)

supreme court review

b)

due process

c)

segregation

d)

judicial review

46.

The decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) expanded the power of the Supreme Court by

a)

establishing the power of judicial review.

b)

restricting the use of the elastic clause.

c)

upholding the constitutionality of the National Bank.

d)

interpreting the interstate commerce clause.

47.

Favoring one view of thinking over another...

a)

non-partisan

b)

mass media

c)

bias

d)

propaganda

48.

What is propaganda?

a)

A technique used to sway your opinion either for or against someone or an idea.

b)

A technique used only during political campaigns.

c)

A technique used only during wartime.

d)

A technique used strictly in commercials.

49.

Why is it important to analyze political ads carefully before choosing a candidate?

a)

Political ads are designed to convince you to vote for a candidate & may not present all sides of an issue.

b)

Political ads are usually an afterthought for a campaign & probably do not contain up to date information.

c)

Political ads often present a balanced viewpoint of all issues & therefore can be a good source of information.

d)

Political ads contain only propaganda & lies & should not be a factor when selecting a candidate.

50.

When the media only shows/publishes one side of an issue, the media is

a)

displaying bias

b)

offering a forum

c)

evaluating sources

d)

holding government officials accountable

51.

Who has the power to declare war?

a)

President

b)

Congress

c)

The People

d)

Senate

52.

What was the series of terrorist attacks by al Qaeda using hijacked planes?

a)

December 7th

b)

September 11th

c)

August 2nd

d)

August 8th

53.

The United States joined World War II after which event?

a)

Signing of the Paris Treaty

b)

Japan bombed Pearl Harbor military base

c)

Invasion of Florida

d)

A strong military alliance was formed with Germany

54.

Why did the US get involved in the Vietnam War?

a)

South Vietnam invaded North Vietnam

b)

South Vietnam wanted to increase trade with the United States

c)

to prevent the spread of communism

d)

the US feared military conflict

55.

What method did the US use to deal with the Cuban Missile Crisis?

a)

foreign aid

b)

military action

c)

economic pressure

d)

diplomacy

56.

Americans often refer to a country that is not the United States as a ___________ country.

a)

Foreign

b)

Domestic

57.

Which involves issues or concerns within one's own country?

a)

treaty

b)

foreign affairs

c)

domestic affairs

d)

policy

58.

Which of the following is defined as a country's actions, words, or beliefs toward/about other countries?

a)

Foreign Policy

b)

Domestic Interests

c)

Military

d)

Treaties

59.

When Congress makes decisions on taxes, education, healthcare, and the economy which type of policies are they creating?

a)

domestic policies

b)

presidential policies

c)

diplomacy policies

d)

military policies

60.

Any negotiations or talks between countries is referred to as...

a)

diplomacy

b)

treaty

c)

domestic policy

d)

embassy

61.

The policy of giving economic and military assistance to other countries is known as...

a)

domestic affairs

b)

foreign aid

c)

negotiations

d)

espionage

62.
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a)
a person is born in an American territory
b)
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
c)
a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
d)
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
63.
To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
7
d)
5
64.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
65.
Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.
a)
important/unimportant
b)
optional/required
c)
for males/for females
d)
required/optional
66.
Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?
a)
A. Testifying before Congress
b)
B. Participating in a community service project
c)
C. Voting for president 
d)
D. Speaking at a city council meeting
67.
Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?
a)
Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
b)
Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
c)
Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
d)
Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.
68.
The idea that your citizenship is based upon your parents no matter where you are born.
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
69.
It is the idea that citizenship is based upon where you are born. 
a)
Law of Blood
b)
Law of Soil
70.
The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.
a)
Immigration
b)
Naturalization
c)
Propagation
d)
Materilization
71.

"I'm 34 years old. My mother and father are both citizens of Russia. I have been a permanent resident in the U.S for 3 years."


Am I already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must I wait to apply?

a)

already a citizen

b)

eligible for naturalization

c)

must wait to apply

72.

"I'm 20 years old, and I was born in Korea. My parents are both U.S. citizens."

Am I already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must I wait to apply?

a)

already a citizen

b)

eligible for naturalization

c)

must wait to apply

73.

"I was born in the Philippines, but I've been living in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years. I am 28 years old."

Am I already a citizen, eligible for naturalization, or must I wait to apply?

a)

already a citizen

b)

eligible for naturalization

c)

must wait to apply

74.

"I'm 20 years old, and I was born in Korea. My parents are both U.S. citizens."


Why am I already a U.S. Citizen if I was born in Korea?

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Naturalization process

75.
A DUTY of all Citizens is:
a)
Obey all laws
b)
vote
c)
run for office
d)
Read the news
76.
What allows you to have a trial by your peers?
a)
Jury 
b)
Judge
c)
Lawyer
d)
Witness
77.

What is a right that ONLY citizens have?

a)

Vote

b)

Work

c)

Attend school

d)

Own property

78.
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries are which of the following for citizens? 
a)
rights
b)
obligations
c)
freedoms
d)
rules
79.

Which case claimed blacks were not citizens and was overturned by 14th Amendment?

a)

Brown v. Board of Education

b)

Dred Scott v. Sanford

c)

Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier

d)

In re Gault

80.

What was the basis of the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?

a)

That slavery was taking away from American pride.

b)

That African Americans' rights were protected by the Constitution.

c)

That African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court because they were not citizens.

d)

That slavery should be abolished immediately.

81.
These laws include more serious crimes such as felonies or less serious crimes such as misdemeanors.
a)
Criminal Laws
b)
Civil Laws
c)
Military Laws
d)
Juvenile Laws
82.
These laws include a wide range of subjects such as personal injury, divorce, taxes, property, and employment.
a)
Criminal Laws
b)
Civil Laws
c)
Military Laws
d)
Juvenile Laws
83.
When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave, he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL.
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
84.
Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00am and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. 
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
85.
The government or groups of workers might control these resources but the profits are divided among the people.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism 
c)
Socialism
d)
Mixed Economy
86.
This economic system is based on competition, profits, and self-interest.
a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
87.
How does socialism differ from capitalism?
a)
In socialism, the goverment controls the means of production; whereas, capitalism focuses on the private owner.
b)
In socialism, the goverment provides subsidies for small buisnesses; whereas, capitalism only depends on the corporations to spark the economy.
c)
In socialism, the goverment does not provide any form on humanitarian aid; whereas, capitalism funds small buisness with tax relief.
d)
In socialism, the government controls what the consumer can purchase; whereas, capitalism controls what the business can market.
88.

Which economic system encourages high quality, achievement, and production?

a)

Socialism

b)

Communism

c)

Capitalism

89.

In which economic system are INDIVIDUALS in charge of owning land, resources, and factories?

a)

Communism

b)

Socialism

c)

Capitalism

90.

In which economic system is the GOVERNMENT in control of land, resources, and factories?

a)

Socialism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Communism

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