Question: Which Supreme Court decision was based on the principles contained within the Fifth Amendment?
Answer Choices: A Gideon v. Wainwright B United States v. Nixon C Miranda v. Arizona D Mapp v. Ohio
Answer: C. Miranda v. Arizona
Question: Which federal law was the focus of the information in the graph about women’s earnings as a percentage of men’s?
Answer Choices: A the Equal Pay Act B the Civil Rights Act C the Service Contract Act D the Fair Labor Standards Act
Answer: A. the Equal Pay Act
Question: Which amendment reflects President Jefferson’s view that religion is between a man and his God, and government cannot interfere?
Answer Choices: A the First Amendment B the Second Amendment C the Fourth Amendment D the Fifth Amendment
Answer: A. the First Amendment
Question: In Plessy v. Ferguson, which of the following did the U.S. Supreme Court rule regarding racial segregation?
Answer Choices: A It must be ended with “all deliberate speed.” B It was prohibited only in public schools and universities. C It was permitted if states complied with “separate but equal.” D It must be allowed in states that had not ratified the Fourteenth Amendment.
Answer: C. It was permitted if states complied with “separate but equal.”
Question: Which concept from the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights did American colonists use to support the call for independence?
Answer Choices: A cooperation with foreign governments B no taxation without representation C equality for all property owners D free and public education
Answer: B. no taxation without representation
Question: Which purpose of government in the Preamble is supported by the Selective Service System?
Answer Choices: A “provide for the common defense” B “promote the general welfare” C “form a more perfect union” D “establish justice”
Answer: A. “provide for the common defense”
Question: The colonists used a political cartoon with the caption “Join or Die” to support which action?
Answer Choices: A forming their own government B promoting international treaties C establishing their own schools D creating local communities
Answer: A. forming their own government
Question: Which do Memorial Day and Veterans Day honor?
Answer Choices: A the contributions of laborers B the sacrifices of military personnel C thanks to the agricultural community D volunteering to improve communities
Answer: B. the sacrifices of military personnel
Question: Which U.S. Supreme Court opinion reflects the view: “All citizens are equal before the law… regardless of race”?
Answer Choices: A Bush v. Gore B Texas v. Johnson C Brown v. Board of Education D District of Columbia v. Heller
Answer: C. Brown v. Board of Education
Question: When Socialist Charles Schenck was charged with violating the law during World War I, what was the Supreme Court’s ruling?
Answer Choices: A Free speech is guaranteed under the First Amendment without exception. B Language that creates a “clear and present” danger is illegal. C Language that incites “imminent lawless action” is banned. D Free speech is violated by the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
Answer: B. Language that creates a “clear and present” danger is illegal.
Question: Which government officials hold the power to change the size of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Answer Choices: A executive bureaucrats B Congress members C Cabinet secretaries D vice presidents
Answer: B. Congress members
Question: Which of the following statements describes an advantage of a republic over a direct democracy?
Answer Choices: A Decisions are more likely to be unanimous in a direct democracy. B Mob rule is more likely to occur within a direct democracy. C Citizens have a stronger voice within a republic. D States have greater power within a republic.
Answer: B. Mob rule is more likely to occur within a direct democracy.
Question: Which action is an example of petitioning the government?
Answer Choices: A supporting a ballot initiative B paying a property tax C joining the military D serving on a jury
Answer: A. supporting a ballot initiative
Question: What is the age requirement to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer Choices: A at least 18 years old B at least 25 years old C at least 30 years old D at least 35 years old
Answer: B. at least 25 years old
Question: Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the rights of Americans from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
Answer Choices: A the First Amendment B the Second Amendment C the Fifth Amendment D the Tenth Amendment
Answer: C. the Fifth Amendment
Question: Which principle of American democracy is reflected in the practice of having an independently elected president?
Answer Choices: A pluralism B federalism C rule of law D separation of powers
Answer: D. separation of powers
Question: Which of the following situations accurately reflects the concept of popular sovereignty?
Answer Choices: A the police arresting an individual for breaking the law B the President signing legislation passed by Congress C the people taking to the streets to protest a statute D the Supreme Court exercising judicial review
Answer: C. the people taking to the streets to protest a statute
Question: Which U.S. leader has the constitutional authority to serve in the capacity of Commander in Chief?
Answer Choices: A the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff B the Secretary of Homeland Security C the President of the United States D the Secretary of Defense
Answer: C. the President of the United States
Question: A president nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, whom the Senate fails to confirm. Which principle is demonstrated by the provided scenario?
Answer Choices: A separation of powers B checks and balances C popular sovereignty D natural rights
Answer: B. checks and balances
Question: Which officials are elected to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Answer Choices: A executive officers and Cabinet Secretaries B Associate Justices and Attorneys General C military officers and Joint Chiefs of Staff D Representatives and Senators
Answer: D. Representatives and Senators