New Unit 5 Test Review

Which is the best example of someone's first amendment rights being violated?

• Snow in Florida

• Marty is arrested for peacefully protesting in front of the White House

• Bill was not read his rights while he was being arrested

• Sasha's bail was set at $5 million for stealing a candy bar

Why did the government require rationing (limiting) of supplies like food and building materials during World War II?

• Snails and dirt

• To conserve (save) the supplies and food for our troops fighting the war

• So Checks and Balances were kept in place

• To guarantee habeas corpus

What is the best example of forced imprisonment (internment) during World War II.

It was ruled constitutional during the war, to protect the safety of the Country.

The government later apologized for this action.

• Taking all Japanese in the USA into custody and taken to a secluded location.

• Requiring citizens to ration their food supplies

• Suspending Habeas Corpus for those accused of crimes

• Green beans

Which two amendments were directly responsible for expanding US Citizenship to more than just white males?

• 100th and 1000th

• 19th and 26th

• 10th and 12th

• 13th and 14th

To help you remember your fifth amendment protection from incriminating yourself, what must a police officer read to you before they arrest you?

• "May I see your license and registration please."

• "Go stand over there, put your hands behind your back."

• "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Which government process involves 3/4ths of the State Legislatures doing something?

• Singing songs while walking to school

• Proposing (suggesting) a Constitutional amendment

• Ratifying (approving) a Constitutional amendment

• Approving Presidential appointments

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution immediately increased women's political participation?

• 19th amendment

• 24th amendment

• 13th amendment

• 1,000th amendment

What is the best definition of the political process?

• Eating a meal

• Driving a car

• influencing who gets power and how it is used by government officials

• Learning how to ride a bike

What is one impact of the 14th amendment?

• It expanded participation in the political process because more people became citizens.

• It reduced the rights of most Americans

• It guaranteed 18 year olds the right to vote

• It made talking in class illegal

What is a main result of the 26th amendment?

• It caused lights to go out daily at 1:26pm

• Women could now vote for the first time

• More people could now vote (giving 18-20 years olds voting rights)

• African American males could now participate in the political process