Intro to Civics/crafting the constitution
Which is an example of DUTY of US citizens?
A. Freedom of speech C. Serving on a jury
B. Right to vote D. Freedom of religon
C. Serving on a jury
Who supported the ratification of the US Constitution?
A. Anti-Federalist
B. Federalist
C. Loyalist
D. Patriots
B. Federalist
Which Amendment Protects freedom of speech and religion?
A. 2nd Amendment C. 1st Amendment
B. 4th Amendment D. 10 Amendment
C. 1st Amendment
Which movement worked to end unfair treatment of Black Americans in public places?
A. Labor Movement
B. Civil Rights Movement
C. Environmental Movement
D. Anti-War Movement
B. Civil Rights Movement
A challenge for democracy is that people can easily believe false information online. This problem is caused by
A. Fake news spreading fast
B. Schools shutting down
C. Gas prices
D. Weather apps
A. Fake news spreading fast
The United States mainly uses a two party system made up of which two political parties
A. Whigs and Tories
B. Republican and Democrats
C. Federalist and Anti-federalist
D. Libertarians and Green Party
B. Republican and Democrats
Why did the Anti-Federlist oppose the Constitution?
A. It made the states too powerful
B. It lacked a Bill of Rights
C. It created a weak nation government
D. It ended Democracy
B. It lacked a Bill of Rights
Which Amendment Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?
A. 1st Amendment C. 8th Amendment
B. 4th Amendment D. 14th Amendment
B. 4th Amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 helps protect people from discrimination in
A. Gyms
B. Only parks
C. Schools, jobs, and public places
D. Restaurants only
C. Schools, jobs, and public places
A future challenge for democracy is dealing with people who don’t vote at all. One big reason some people don’t vote is because:
A. They don’t like TV ads
B. They feel voting is pointless
C. Polling places give out too many flyers
D. The weather is always bad
B. They feel voting is pointless
One Criticism of the two party system is that it...
A. Encourages more political choices
B. Makes elections faster
C. Limit voter choice
D. Increases voter turnout
C. Limit voter choice
What is the main Purpose of the 14th Amendment?
A. To give women the right to vote
B. To end slavery
C. To grant citizenship to ensure equal protection under the law
D. To create the Electoral.
C. To grant citizenship to ensure equal protection under the law
Which Amendment gives states powers not given to the federal government?
A. 5th Amendment C. 14th Amendment
B. 10th Amendment D. 6th Amendment
B. 10th Amendment
The case Brown v. Board of Education changed the country by ruling that:
A. Private schools cannot charge tuition
B. Segregated public schools were unfair
C. Kids must wear uniforms
D. All schools must have the same curriculum
B. Segregated public schools were unfair
Democracy gets harder when people feel like their vote doesn’t matter. This leads to:
A. More voting
B. Less trust in the system
C. More political parties
D. Quicker elections
B. Less trust in the system
Which of the following is a responsibility of the federal government related to national security?
A. Running public schools
B. Conducting local elections
C. Protecting the nation from Foreign threats
D. Issuing driver's licenses
C. Protecting the nation from Foreign Threats
What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?
A. To create laws
B. To elect members of Congress
C. To choose the President
D. To interpret the Constitution.
C. To choose the President
Which Amendment guarantees due process and equal protection under the law?
A. 8th Amendment C. 14th Amendment
B. 10th Amendment D. 1st Amendment
C. 14th Amendment
The Voting Rights Act targeted mostly :
A. Small businesses
B. Young children
C. Minority voters
D. Police departments
C. Minority voters
A big challenge today is how divided people are on political topics. This makes it harder for leaders to:
A. Wear suits
B. Agree on laws
C. Raise money
D. Make commercials
B. Agree on laws
Which action BEST demonstrates active civic participation?
A. ignoring political news
B. Complaining Privately
C. Voting and staying informed
D. Avoiding public issues
C. Voting and staying informed
Why do some critics argue the Electoral College is unfair?
A. It gives too much power to Congress
B. It can allow a candidate to win without the popular vote
C. It violates freedom of speech
D. It limits campaign spending
B. It can allow a candidate to win without the popular vote
Which Government actions best reflects the purpose of the Patriot Act
A. Limiting students speech in school
B. Increasing police surveillance to prevent terrorism
C. Ending segregation in public school
D. Allowing Cruel Punishment
B. Increasing police surveillance to prevent terrorism.
The IDEA helps protect equality among all students by requiring places like schools and stores to
A. Give discounts
B. Provide safety classes
C. Make their buildings accessible to people with disabilities and fair treatment
D. Hire the same number of workers every year
C. Make their buildings accessible to people with disabilities and fair treatment
A challenge for democracy is social media, since it can spread information super fast and sometimes cause big arguments or confusion. This challenge is mainly about:
A. Keeping people informed without chaos
B. Making new emojis
C. Picking the best influencers
D. Getting more followers
A. Keeping people informed without chaos