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This Review Game Covers Unit Four, Five, Six, And Seven (civil Liberties, Political Communication, Political Participation, And Origins Of Political Parties.). TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which of the following principles is contained in the Bill of Rights?
a) The right to vote shall not to be approached on account of race
b) Both houses of Congress must be elected by popular vote
c) One cannot be forced to testify against oneself in a court of law
d) The federal government is permitted to collect income taxes from the people

Which statement is a characteristic common to all types of propaganda?
a) Propaganda is factually accurate.
b) Propaganda avoids biased statements
c) Propaganda is intended to influence opinion
d) Propaganda avoid appealing to the emotions

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) Voter fraud is an under-reported problem in the United States
c) State should not be required to gain preclearance in Washington for new election laws
d) Voter identification laws make it harder for some Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote

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 can never be denied to any person
b) Individual rights are more important than societal rights
c) Individual rights cannot infringe upon the rights of others
d) Individual rights of citizens are protected more than those of non-citizens

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.

What impact did the decision of the US Supreme Court case Brown V Board of Education have on society?
a) Facilities at segregated schools begin to improve.
b) Civil rights in many public areas begin to advance.
c) Science curriculum was increased in public schools.
d) The voting age was reduced to include high school students.

Which action has been limited by the courts, and is not protected by the First Amendment freedom of speech?
a) Writing an article that demeans minority groups
b) Saying something that will likely cause violence
c) Publishing a cartoon that depicts religious figures
d) Saying something that will hurt someone else's feelings

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 cannot waive their right to a jury trial.
b) Defendants confessions cannot be used in a court of law.
c) Defendants must have an attorney present when questioned by the police.
d) Defendants must be read their rights and be offered the option of having an attorney present.

Though protesting is a right of US citizens, why might there be limitations to this right?
a) The protesters are all under the age of 18
b) The protesters did not get a permit to assemble
c) The protesters are part of a politically unpopular group
d) The protesters are part of a group that discriminates against Muslims

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 imprisoned during times of war
d) An accused individual may be released during a trial to perform business dealings

In non presidential election years, voter turnout typically goes down _______ percent.
a) 10
b) 25
c) 50
d) 65

How do modern social media sources affect politics differently from the way the print media did in the past?
a) Social media allows political access for far fewer numbers of citizens in rural areas.
b) Social media allows politicians to interact directly with citizens to gather policy opinions.
c) Social media assured that descriptions of political issues are well researched and factual.
d) Social media assures that reports of political issues are unbiased and thoroughly analyzed

What qualifies you to vote in the Florida primary election?
a) You must be at least 21 years old.
b) You must show your driver's license.
c) You must be registered as an independent.
d) You must be registered with one of the political parties

Which action is an example of voluntary political participation by a US citizen?
a) Paying taxes
b) Obeying laws
c) Serving on a jury
d) Voting in an election

Which groups rights were strengthened by the US Supreme Court decision and Miranda v Arizona?
a) Political groups
b) Religious groups
c) Property owners
d) Criminal suspects

What was the significance of the following Supreme Court case decision? McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819)
a) It denied slaves the right to a fair trial.
b) They clarified constitutional limits on the right to bear arms
c) It decrease the power of the federal government over the states.
d) They increase the power of the federal government over the states.

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 must allow all student Self expression.
b) Schools may censor all students self-expression.
c) Schools may limit Student Self expression if it offends teachers.
d) Schools may limit students of expression if it disrupts learning.

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 stop violent protest at college campuses
b) Supporters wanted to decrease political influence of voters over age 21.
c) Supporters wanted to enable citizens to have influence on politics governing them.
d) Supporters wanted to raise the number of draftees by increasing the pool of eligible voters.

Which of the following is true of interest groups?
a) All are a part of the legislative branch.
b) Some are funded directly by the government.
c) The World Bank is an example of an interest group.
d) They expressed a desire to improve government, not win elections.

How do political interest groups and lobbying groups typically influence public policy?
a) Interest groups exist only in the inner Lobbying groups exist in suburbs.
b) Interest groups are only active during election year, lobbying groups are active all year long.
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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