Civics Exam

Question 1

Who proposed including a bill of rights in the constitution

Answer 1

George Manson

Question 2

What protects Americans civil liberties and civil rights

Answer 2

The bill of rights

Question 3

In some cases, government may place limits on individual freedoms for the sake of the……

Answer 3

Common good

Question 4

In which situation below might an individual’s first amendment rights be limited

Answer 4

Threatening a public official with assassination

Question 5

What guarantees each person the right to hold any religious beliefs he or she chooses

Answer 5

Free exercise clause

Question 6

Which amendments in the bill of rights specifically protect people accused of crimes

Answer 6

Fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth

Question 7

What is double jeopardy

Answer 7

Being tried twice for the same crime

Question 8

What happens if police gather a piece of evidence without following the fourth amendment

Answer 8

The evidence cannot be used in court

Question 9

What group of people were put interment camps during world war 2

Answer 9

Japanese Americans

Question 10

Why did white Americans discriminate against Chinese immigrants in the 1800’s

Answer 10

The Chinese were competing with Americans for jobs

Question 11

The first national women’s right gathering was called

Answer 11

Seneca falls convention

Question 12

What is suspect classification

Answer 12

A classification based on race and national origin

Question 13

How did groups that were discriminated against by the government gain the civil rights they had been denied

Answer 13

Women and African Americans fought for their rights. They succeeded in pushing for the passage of constitutional amendments and federal and state laws

Question 14

What were two things that helped to focus national attention on the civil rights movement

Answer 14

Media coverage (pictures)
Peaceful marches

Question 15

List the 3 responsibilities of a campaign manger

Answer 15

Developing and execution the campaign plan
Presenting any ideas of changes to the candidate
Watching over the staff

Question 16

List the four main sources of campaign money

Answer 16

Individual donors
Contributions by PACS
Political party contributions
Public funding for presidential campaigns

Question 17

Why should voters do research about the candidates and issues before voting

Answer 17

It will help voters choose the best candidate to fill each positions

Question 18

What is GOTV

Answer 18

To make sure the voters actually go the polls

Question 19

List the 4 ways an individual can be involved in the political process

Answer 19

Voting
Work at polls
Run for office
Work for a campaign

Question 20

List the five freedoms that the first amendment protects

Answer 20

Speech
Religion 
Assemble
Petition 
Press

Question 21

Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution

Answer 21

Several states would not ratify the constitution unless it offered more protection of individuals rights