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Test Description: This review game covers unit four, five, six, and seven (civil liberties, political communication, political participation, and origins of political parties.)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following principles is contained in the Bill of Rights?
A
One cannot be forced to testify against oneself in a court of law
B
Both houses of Congress must be elected by popular vote
C
The right to vote shall not to be approached on account of race
D
The federal government is permitted to collect income taxes from the people
2) Which statement is a characteristic common to all types of propaganda?
A
Propaganda avoids biased statements
B
Propaganda avoid appealing to the emotions
C
Propaganda is factually accurate.
D
Propaganda is intended to influence opinion
3) Many states have implemented laws that would require United States citizens who are registered voters to present their driver's license or passport in order to vote in elections.Which statement was most likely made by a critic of these laws?
A
Quote disenfranchisement is not a problem in the United States
B
State should not be required to gain preclearance in Washington for new election laws
C
Voter fraud is an under-reported problem in the United States
D
Voter identification laws make it harder for some Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote
4) Read the following information and answer the question. The Constitution protects individual rights. However, some limits on individuals can be imposed by law. Which statement best supports this idea?
A
Individual rights cannot infringe upon the rights of others
B
Individual rights can never be denied to any person
C
Individual rights are more important than societal rights
D
Individual rights of citizens are protected more than those of non-citizens
5) The Declaration of Sentiments pointed out that women had to submit to laws in which they had no say, that men could take women's wages, and that women could not own property. Which choice best explains why some people were against women's suffrage?
A
Since men could take women's wages, women should not have the ability to vote.
B
Since only men could own property, women should not be allowed to vote on property taxes.
C
Since women could not receive a higher education, they were unprepared to vote in elections.
D
Since women could not receive a higher education, they were unprepared to vote in elections.
6) What impact did the decision of the US Supreme Court case Brown V Board of Education have on society?
A
Science curriculum was increased in public schools.
B
The voting age was reduced to include high school students.
C
Civil rights in many public areas begin to advance.
D
Facilities at segregated schools begin to improve.
7) Which action has been limited by the courts, and is not protected by the First Amendment freedom of speech?
A
Saying something that will likely cause violence
B
Writing an article that demeans minority groups
C
Saying something that will hurt someone else's feelings
D
Publishing a cartoon that depicts religious figures
8) In Miranda v. Arizona, the defendant's confession have been used as evidence in the case against him. The Supreme Court found the use of his confession to be unconstitutional. Which ruling did the Supreme Court make after reviewing this case?
A
Defendants confessions cannot be used in a court of law.
B
Defendants must have an attorney present when questioned by the police.
C
Defendants cannot waive their right to a jury trial.
D
Defendants must be read their rights and be offered the option of having an attorney present.
9) Though protesting is a right of US citizens, why might there be limitations to this right?
A
The protesters are part of a politically unpopular group
B
The protesters are all under the age of 18
C
The protesters did not get a permit to assemble
D
The protesters are part of a group that discriminates against Muslims
10) The sixth amendment protects your right to trial by jury, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. Which example is a valid limit on the sixth amendment, according to the US Constitution?
A
An accused individual may be released after trial
B
An accused individual may be imprisoned without trial
C
An accused individual may be released during a trial to perform business dealings
D
An accused individual may be imprisoned during times of war
11) In non presidential election years, voter turnout typically goes down _______ percent.
A
65
B
50
C
10
D
25
12) How do modern social media sources affect politics differently from the way the print media did in the past?
A
Social media allows politicians to interact directly with citizens to gather policy opinions.
B
Social media assures that reports of political issues are unbiased and thoroughly analyzed
C
Social media assured that descriptions of political issues are well researched and factual.
D
Social media allows political access for far fewer numbers of citizens in rural areas.
13) What qualifies you to vote in the Florida primary election?
A
You must be at least 21 years old.
B
You must be registered with one of the political parties
C
You must be registered as an independent.
D
You must show your driver's license.
14) Which action is an example of voluntary political participation by a US citizen?
A
Serving on a jury
B
Paying taxes
C
Obeying laws
D
Voting in an election
15) Which groups rights were strengthened by the US Supreme Court decision and Miranda v Arizona?
A
Religious groups
B
Criminal suspects
C
Property owners
D
Political groups
16) What was the significance of the following Supreme Court case decision? McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)
A
It decrease the power of the federal government over the states.
B
It denied slaves the right to a fair trial.
C
They clarified constitutional limits on the right to bear arms
D
They increase the power of the federal government over the states.
17) In Tinker vs. Des Moines, students claimed that their first amendment rights were violated. Which impact did the US Supreme Court's ruling have on students rights to self-expression at school?
A
Schools may limit Student Self expression if it offends teachers.
B
Schools must allow all student Self expression.
C
Schools may limit students of expression if it disrupts learning.
D
Schools may censor all students self-expression.
18) The right of citizens of the U.S., who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied by the U.S. or by any state on account of age. Which choice best supports the assertion that the 26th amendment was influenced by the Vietnam War?
A
Supporters wanted to raise the number of draftees by increasing the pool of eligible voters.
B
Supporters wanted to enable citizens to have influence on politics governing them.
C
Supporters wanted to stop violent protest at college campuses
D
Supporters wanted to decrease political influence of voters over age 21.
19) Which of the following is true of interest groups?
A
They expressed a desire to improve government, not win elections.
B
The World Bank is an example of an interest group.
C
All are a part of the legislative branch.
D
Some are funded directly by the government.
20) How do political interest groups and lobbying groups typically influence public policy?
A
Interest groups are only active during election year, lobbying groups are active all year long.
B
Interest groups exist only in the inner Lobbying groups exist in suburbs.
C
Interest groups recruit everyone who lives in a country, lobbying groups recruit only citizens.
D
Interest groups organized citizens to take political action, lobbying groups meet with legislators to influence legislation.
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