Unit 7: Vocabulary

What is a referendum?

• A process where citizens can propose legislation

• A vote by the electorate on a specific proposal

• A petition signed by a certain number of voters

• A legal case decided by the Supreme Court

Which of the following best describes the role of a petition in a democracy?

• A method for citizens to directly vote on laws

• A tool for citizens to express their opinions to the government

• A legal document used in court cases

• A process for electing government officials

What was the significance of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

• It established the "separate but equal" doctrine

• It overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine

• It established the right to free speech in schools

• It ruled against school prayer

How did the Brown vs. Board of Education case impact American society?

• It reinforced segregation in public schools

• It declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional

• It supported the use of school prayer

• It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine

What is the primary purpose of jury duty in the legal system?

• To ensure a fair trial by a group of peers

• To allow citizens to propose new laws

• To provide legal advice to the judge

• To sequester the jury from public opinion

What does it mean for a jury to be sequestered?

• The jury is dismissed from the trial

• The jury is isolated from outside influences during a trial

• The jury is allowed to discuss the case with the public

• The jury is given additional evidence to review

What was the outcome of the Engel vs. Vitale case?

• It upheld the right to free speech in schools

• It ruled that school-sponsored prayer is unconstitutional

• It declared segregation in schools unconstitutional

• It established the "separate but equal" doctrine

How does civil disobedience differ from other forms of protest?

• It involves violent actions to achieve goals

• It involves breaking laws to highlight their injustice

• It is always conducted in secret

• It requires government approval

What is the significance of the Tinker vs. Des Moines case?

• It established the "separate but equal" doctrine

• It upheld students' right to free speech in schools

• It declared school-sponsored prayer unconstitutional

• It reinforced segregation in public schools

What is the role of suffrage in a democracy?

• To limit the number of people who can vote

• To ensure all citizens have the right to vote

• To allow only government officials to vote

• To restrict voting to certain demographics