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1. 
Which is the most common method for amending the Constitution?
A.
2/3 of the states hold a constitutional convention then 2/3 of each house approves the proposed amendments
B.
2/3 of each house of Congress approves the proposed amendment then 2/3 of the states hold a constitutional convention
C.
2/3 of each house of Congress approves the proposed amendment then 3/4 of the state legislatures ratify the amendment
D.
2/3 of each house of Congress approves the proposed amendment then the President approves the amendment
2. 
Extending voting rights to include more groups of citizens has made the United States
A.
larger.
B.
more expensive to govern.
C.
more democratic.
D.
more totalitarian.
3. 
The 14th amendment graded full citizenship to __________ by defining citizenship and requiring states treat people equally under the law.
A.
women
B.
American Indians
C.
Asian Americans
D.
African Americans
4. 
Jacob was accused of breaking into a house and taking jewelry, televisions and other electronics. He went to trial and the jury found him "not guilty". Later, after the trial, the homeowner discovered video footage on their neighbor's surveillance system that proved Jacob was the robber. The homeowner turns in the video to the district attorney. What will happen next?
A.
With this evidence, Jacob will probably be convicted on his second trial.
B.
Jacob cannot be tried again because this would violate the ban on "double jeopardy".
C.
After seeing this evidence, Jane may admit her wrongdoing and plead guilty to a lesser charge.
D.
Jane cannot be convicted because she was not advised of her right to legal counsel.
5. 
What does "bail" mean?
A.
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
B.
money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time
C.
money a defendant pays as security to stay out of jail while waiting for trial
D.
money paid as punishment for a crime
6. 
The 1st Amendment guarantees
A.
freedom of speech
B.
protection against self-incrimination
C.
the right to bear arms
D.
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
7. 
How did the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments increase participation of minorities in the political process?
A.
The amendments lowered the voting age.
B.
The amendments outlawed poll taxes.
C.
The amendments gave African Americans full U.S. citizenship.
D.
The amendments gave women the right to vote.
8. 
Which statement best defines "due process" of law?
A.
Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity.
B.
People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.
C.
Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable and just.
D.
Decisions affecting individuals are made by a jury of peers.
9. 
Because of a Supreme Court ruling, juvenile suspects must
A.
be sent to boot camp
B.
be tried in adult courts
C.
receive due process rights
D.
be released on bail
10. 
What was the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore (2000)?
A.
The U.S. Supreme Court used the results of the popular vote in place of the Electoral College.
B.
The U.S. Supreme Court confirmed the ruling of the Supreme Court of Florida to conduct a recount.
C.
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a new election to be held in Florida.
D.
A recount of votes in Florida was stopped and George W. Bush became the next President.
11. 
A person has been arrested and questioned by the police before being informed of his or her rights. This is in violation of the Supreme Court ruling in
A.
Plessy v. Ferguson
B.
Marbury v. Madison
C.
Miranda v. Arizona
D.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
12. 
Why is freedom of the press so important to democratic government?
A.
It keeps citizens informed about the acts of their governmental leaders.
B.
It helps government officials keep track of public opinion.
C.
It keeps talented and creative writers employed.
D.
It provides a place where candidates can advertise in election campaigns.
13. 
In the 1967 Supreme Court case In re Gault
A.
the court ruled that juvenile offenders must be tried as adults.
B.
the court ruled that juvenile offenders do not have the same right to due process as adults.
C.
the court ruled that juvenile offenders must testify against themselves.
D.
the court ruled that juvenile offenders have the same right to due process as adults.
14. 
Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
A.
freedom of petition
B.
freedom from military service
C.
freedom of assembly
D.
freedom to choose any religion or no religion at all
15. 
What influence did the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines case have on schools?
A.
School authorities could censor school-sponsored publications.
B.
Students could not publish statements that identified other students by name.
C.
Students were entitled to free speech rights even in a school setting.
D.
Students could not publish statements that criticized government policies.
16. 
The reserved powers of the states were established by the
A.
3rd Amendment
B.
6th Amendment
C.
10th Amendment
D.
14th Amendment
17. 
Which of the following are protected by the 1st Amendment?
A.
electronic media
B.
books and other written works
C.
television and radio broadcasts
D.
all of the above
18. 
The 14th Amendment
A.
guarantees the right to bear arms
B.
gave women the right to vote
C.
prohibits state governments from limiting the benefits of citizenship
D.
has been rewritten 11 times
19. 
Which statement identifies the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
A.
It overturned racial segregation in public schools.
B.
It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation on railroad cars.
C.
It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes to vote.
D.
It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright.
20. 
The Fourth Amendment guarantees
A.
protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
B.
freedom of assembly.
C.
protection from double jeopardy and excessive fines.
D.
freedom of speech.
21. 
According to eminent domain, when taking private property for public use, the government
A.
must pay a fair price to the owner.
B.
is not required by law to provide justification.
C.
is breaking the law.
D.
is acting unconstitutionally.
22. 
A country that wanted to protect the civil rights of all of its citizens would NOT have
A.
a Bill of Rights.
B.
due process of law.
C.
suffrage.
D.
a poll tax.
23. 
According to the 5th amendment, no person can be denied life, liberty or property without
A.
an affidavit from a judge.
B.
the consent of that person.
C.
due process of law.
D.
none of the above.
24. 
Freedom of speech allows all the following EXCEPT
A.
criticizing the government.
B.
telling lies that may harm another person.
C.
criticizing the actions of a neighbor.
D.
delivering a speech in public.
25. 
If accused people cannot afford to hire a lawyer
A.
they must be careful not to incriminate themselves.
B.
one will be provided by the courts.
C.
there will be no trial.
D.
they will be forced to represent themselves in court.