WorksheetsGov Unit 6 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The 26th Amendment is defined as:
The amendment that abolished slavery
The amendment that granted women the right to vote
The amendment that lowered the voting age to 18
The amendment that established income tax
The 14th Amendment states:
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship and equal protection under the law.
The 14th Amendment grants the right to vote to all citizens.
The 14th Amendment establishes the separation of church and state.
The 14th Amendment abolishes slavery.
Selective service is defined as:
A system for calling up people for compulsory military service
A method of choosing employees for a job
A process of selecting students for a scholarship
A technique for filtering data in research
Civil Liberties are defined as:
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
The duties of citizens to obey laws and regulations.
The economic rights of individuals to own property and engage in commerce.
The responsibilities of citizens to participate in community service.
Civil Rights are defined as:
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
A type of government where power is held by the people.
The economic principles that govern the production and distribution of goods.
A system of laws and regulations that control a country.
Brown v. Board of Education is a landmark Supreme Court case. What did it declare?
Segregation in public schools is unconstitutional
Segregation in public schools is constitutional
Only private schools can be segregated
Segregation is allowed in certain states
The 5th Amendment states:
The 5th Amendment protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process.
The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
The 5th Amendment mandates a speedy trial.
The 5th Amendment allows for double jeopardy.
How has the Pledge of Allegiance been amended since its creation?
It has not been amended.
The phrase 'under God' was added.
The word 'indivisible' was removed.
The phrase 'to the Republic' was added.
The 19th Amendment is defined as:
The amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.
The amendment that granted women the right to vote in the United States.
The amendment that established the federal income tax.
The amendment that limited the terms of the President of the United States.
Due process is defined as:
A legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
A process of creating new laws.
A method of enforcing laws without trial.
A system of government where laws are made by a single ruler.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a significant piece of legislation in the United States. What does it primarily address?
Abolition of slavery
Voting rights for women
Prohibition of racial discrimination
Environmental protection
The head the executive branch in the state of Georgia.
Governor
Secretary of State
Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Ad valorem tax is defined as:
A tax based on the assessed value of an item.
A fixed tax amount regardless of value.
A tax applied only to luxury goods.
A tax that decreases over time.
The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution ________.
Allows poll taxes in federal elections
Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections
Mandates poll taxes in state elections
Eliminates income tax
What does the acronym SPLOST stand for?
Special-purpose local-option sales tax
Specific-purpose long-term savings trust
State-provided loan and savings tool
Standardized public learning and teaching system
What is a recall?
A recall is a system for voters to express dissatisfaction with government policies.
A recall is a method for voters to elect new officials during an election.
A recall is a process that allows officials to resign voluntarily.
A recall is a process that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.
The 15th Amendment is defined as:
A law granting women the right to vote
A law abolishing slavery
A law granting African American men the right to vote
A law establishing the income tax
Georgia’s General Assembly is defined as:
The executive branch of Georgia's government
The legislative branch of Georgia's government
The judicial branch of Georgia's government
A historical society in Georgia
The role of county governments is to:
manage local affairs and services
oversee national defense
conduct foreign policy
regulate international trade
Citizens participate in civil life in various ways. Which of the following is a form of involuntary participation?
Voting in elections
Serving on a jury
Attending town hall meetings
Volunteering for community service
