CIVICS UNIT 2 Summative

In the case Gideon v. Wainwright, which of the following explains why Gideon wanted his conviction overturned?

• He was not provided an attorney

• He was not told his rights

• He was illegally searched

• He was not given a trial with a jury

The 6th Amendment guarantees which of the following rights?

• The right to remain silent

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a trial with a jury of peers

• The right to petition government

Which of the following best describes the concept of concurrent powers?

• Powers shared between state and federal government

• Powers reserved only for the federal government

• Powers reserved only for states

• Powers reserved only for the people

Which of the following best describes the Chief Executive of a state?

• Senate Pro Tempore

• State Supreme Court

• Governor

• Secretary of State

Which of the following best describes the intention of the Preamble in the US Constitution?

• To detail the rights of individual citizens of the US

• To specifically describe the role of the President

• To outline goals for the structure of the Constitution

• To define reasons for declaring independence from Britain.

Which Amendment lowers the voting age to 18?

• 15th

• 19th

• 25th

• 26th

Presidents can temporarily remove themselves from duties according to which Amendment?

• 25th

• 12th

• 27th

• 19th

According to the 20th Amendment, when will a newly elected President take the oath of office?

• November 2

• March 20

• July 4

• January 20

The 22nd Amendment limits the President to two elected terms in office. What was the limit prior to the 22nd Amendment?

• 2 terms

• 3 terms

• 4 terms

• There was no limit

The _______________ of the Second Amendment argues the operative clause in that the Second Amendment guarantees all citizens the right to keep and bear arms.

• Individual Rights viewpoint

• States’ Rights viewpoint

• Federal viewpoint

• None of these