EOCREVIEW

What is the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court ruling?

• A Everyone has the right to due process • B Public schools cannot make students say the Pledge of Allegiance • C Students have the right to freedom of speech • D The “separate but equal” doctrine was unconstitutional

What is the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court ruling?

• A Everyone has the right to due process • B Public schools cannot make students say the Pledge of Allegiance • C Students have the right to freedom of speech • D The “separate but equal” doctrine was unconstitutional

When the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Health Care Reform Act is constitutional, it was practicing –

A stare decisis B judicial review C federalism D popular sovereignty

When the Supreme Court recently ruled that the Health Care Reform Act is constitutional, it was practicing –

A stare decisis B judicial review C federalism D popular sovereignty

Which Cabinet Department Secretary is responsible for interacting with foreign governments?

A Department of Defense B State Department C Homeland Security D Commerce Department

Which Cabinet Department Secretary is responsible for interacting with foreign governments?

A Department of Defense B State Department C Homeland Security D Commerce Department

Which Constitutional amendment protects the right related to flag burning?

A 1st Amendment B 2nd Amendment C 4th Amendment D 8th Amendment

Which Constitutional amendment protects the right related to flag burning?

A 1st Amendment B 2nd Amendment C 4th Amendment D 8th Amendment

How did the Supreme Court case of Hernandez v. Texas affect civil rights?

A It said that women cannot be discriminated in employment because of their gender. B It said that the Constitution protects all races from discrimination, not just Whites and African-Americans. C It said that affirmative action policies were unconstitutional because they did not include Hispanics. D It said that all children must be allowed to attend school regardless of race.

How did the Supreme Court case of Hernandez v. Texas affect civil rights?

A It said that women cannot be discriminated in employment because of their gender. B It said that the Constitution protects all races from discrimination, not just Whites and African-Americans. C It said that affirmative action policies were unconstitutional because they did not include Hispanics. D It said that all children must be allowed to attend school regardless of race.

Which landmark Supreme Court case is the most closely related to the Fifth Amendment?

A Miranda v. Arizona B Marbury v. Madison C Mapp v. Ohio D Schenck v. United States

Which landmark Supreme Court case is the most closely related to the Fifth Amendment?

A Miranda v. Arizona B Marbury v. Madison C Mapp v. Ohio D Schenck v. United States

Why do people living in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia see more commercials about presidential elections?

A Those states have more television stations and report election news more often. B They have fewer electoral votes than all of the other states in the region. C The candidates can’t spend much time campaigning in those states so they rely on commercials. D They are considered states where either candidate could win and claim those electoral votes.

Why do people living in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia see more commercials about presidential elections?

A Those states have more television stations and report election news more often. B They have fewer electoral votes than all of the other states in the region. C The candidates can’t spend much time campaigning in those states so they rely on commercials. D They are considered states where either candidate could win and claim those electoral votes.

Which of the following does not represent one of the requirements of citizenship?

A Paying taxes to support the government B Obeying the laws of the community C Serving in the military if called upon D Voting in general elections

Which of the following does not represent one of the requirements of citizenship?

A Paying taxes to support the government B Obeying the laws of the community C Serving in the military if called upon D Voting in general elections

Which of the following would not be a process used by special interest groups to affect public policy?

A Legislative action B Public opinion polling C Referendum D Media campaign

Which of the following would not be a process used by special interest groups to affect public policy?

A Legislative action B Public opinion polling C Referendum D Media campaign

According to the United States Constitution, your freedom of speech does not allow you to yell, "Fire!" in a crowded restaurant for which of the following reasons?

A You have to wait for the fire department to declare a fire. B Freedom of expression is a civil right rather than a criminal right. C Freedom of speech does not apply in any public places. D Freedom of speech does not extend to creating a danger to others.

According to the United States Constitution, your freedom of speech does not allow you to yell, "Fire!" in a crowded restaurant for which of the following reasons?

A You have to wait for the fire department to declare a fire. B Freedom of expression is a civil right rather than a criminal right. C Freedom of speech does not apply in any public places. D Freedom of speech does not extend to creating a danger to others.

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt call Congress back into session when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941?

A The President must personally inform Congress when a national emergency happens. B The President must tell Congress when the nation goes to war. C Only Congress has the power to declare war on another country. D All three branches of government must agree when to go to war.

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt call Congress back into session when Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941?

A The President must personally inform Congress when a national emergency happens. B The President must tell Congress when the nation goes to war. C Only Congress has the power to declare war on another country. D All three branches of government must agree when to go to war.

The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade said that no woman could be denied an abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. Which of the following was the basis for that decision?

A The right of privacy B Civil rights C Due process of law D Freedom of religion

The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade said that no woman could be denied an abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. Which of the following was the basis for that decision?

A The right of privacy B Civil rights C Due process of law D Freedom of religion

Why does Congress have a bicameral structure?

A Great Britain had the same system with two elected houses, and we copied it. B Every state has equal representation in Congress, and they divide it between two houses. C The founders wanted to ensure that both states with small populations and large populations had a voice in Congress. D The government divides power between the national and state levels of government

Why does Congress have a bicameral structure?

A Great Britain had the same system with two elected houses, and we copied it. B Every state has equal representation in Congress, and they divide it between two houses. C The founders wanted to ensure that both states with small populations and large populations had a voice in Congress. D The government divides power between the national and state levels of government

The cartoon reflects which Fifth Amendment right?

A A person must be indicted by a grand jury before being tried for a serious crime.

B No person may be subjected to double jeopardy [tried twice for the same crime].

C Government may take property for a public purpose with proper payment.

D Every person has the right to remain silent if their words might incriminate them.

The cartoon above reflects which Fifth Amendment right?

A A person must be indicted by a grand jury before being tried for a serious crime.

B No person may be subjected to double jeopardy [tried twice for the same crime].

C Government may take property for a public purpose with proper payment.

D Every person has the right to remain silent if their words might incriminate them.

Which statement best explains the cartoon about Texas v. Johnson?

A It is wrong for someone wearing a peace sign to burn the flag.

B The Supreme Court makes decisions that are not always popular with all Americans.

C A person may use a lighter or match to burn the American flag.

D Most Americans agree that flag burning is constitutional.

Which statement best explains the cartoon about Texas v. Johnson?

A It is wrong for someone wearing a peace sign to burn the flag.

B The Supreme Court makes decisions that are not always popular with all Americans.

C A person may use a lighter or match to burn the American flag.

D Most Americans agree that flag burning is constitutional.

The point of view expressed by the cartoon refers to the idea that most candidates for the presidency try to --

A win the majority of popular votes nationwide

B campaign in all states during the course of the election

C gain the support of first-time voters only in certain states

D win the electoral vote in certain key states

The point of view expressed by the cartoon refers to the idea that most candidates for the presidency try to --

A win the majority of popular votes nationwide

B campaign in all states during the course of the election

C gain the support of first-time voters only in certain states

D win the electoral vote in certain key states

What was the cartoonist’s opinion concerning the 2nd Amendment?

A Today, modern production methods have made guns less expensive than in the past.

B Guns today are more accurate and fire faster than in the past.

C In modern society, guns are often used more for violence than for a militia or protection.

D Modern guns are less powerful than guns made in the 1800 or 1900s.

What was the cartoonist’s opinion concerning the 2nd Amendment?

A Today, modern production methods have made guns less expensive than in the past.

B Guns today are more accurate and fire faster than in the past.

C In modern society, guns are often used more for violence than for a militia or protection.

D Modern guns are less powerful than guns made in the 1800 or 1900s.