Civics Final Exam

The main purpose of a political campaign is either to get an issue passed or

• a verdict overturned.

• an officeholder removed.

• a law revoked.

• a candidate elected.

American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via

• income taxes.

• sales taxes.

• property taxes.

• sin taxes.

What is an example of a civil service job?

• pediatrician

• police officer

What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury?

• Possible jury members receive a court summons.

• All possible jury members must report to the court.

• Judges and lawyers choose the members of the jury.

• The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.

One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is

• registering for the draft.

• serving as a jury member.

• clearing litter from the street.

• paying state and local taxes.

Which best describes a political party?

• a group with similar work ethics

• a group with the desire to help others

• a group with varied goals and ideals

• a group with similar beliefs about government

A responsible citizen could best participate in serving their community by

• watching campaign ads on TV before going to vote.

• registering for the selective service when they turn 18.

• paying their federal income taxes on time each year.

• driving a neighbor to their polling place on election day.

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

• executive and appellate.

• original and appellate.

• legislative and original.

• original and executive.

The Supreme Court practiced Judicial Activism in deciding Mapp V. Ohio because the Court decided, contrary to precedent, that?

• The Bill of Rights did not pertain to the states.

• Schools should be integrated "with all deliberate speed".

• Separate but equal was legal.

• The Fourteenth amendment required the states to exclude evidence acquired in violation of the 4th Amendment

The three levels of federal courts in the United States are:

• District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court

• State Courts, Federal Courts, Local Courts

• Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, Supreme Courts

• Magistrate Courts, Circuit Courts, Supreme Court