Civics_SemB_Final Exam Review (Part 2)

Front

Which of the following is NOT a form of political participation?

• Sending an e-mail to your representative.
• Sharing your political opinions with others on social media.
• Joining a political party.
• Staying home on election day.

Back

Staying home on election day.

Front

Which agency is primarily responsible for ensuring that Americans have clean air and water?

Back

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Front

Which U.S. Cabinet agency is primarily responsible for representing America on the world stage, with responsibilities such as diplomacy and issuing passports?

Back

Department of State

Front

Which are the powers of the U.S. President?

Back

Negotiate treaties, veto bills passed by Congress, and serve as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces

Front

What is a frequent criticism of special interest groups in the political process?

Back

They have too much influence because they donate significant amounts of money to political campaigns.

Front

How does the media in the United States generally influence legislation?

Back

The media provides news coverage on topics that influence the public and lawmakers.

Front

Judicial review

Back

The Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws it considers unconstitutional.

Front

Why would a judge require substantial evidence before issuing a search warrant?

Back

To ensure there was probable cause for conducting the investigation.

Front

The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was an important step in which of the following?

Back

The Civil Rights Movement

Front

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade?

Back

Women have a limited right to have abortions.