civics exam review

Question 1

whats a veto?

Answer 1

when the president does not agree and sign a bill to make a law

Question 2

whats preamble?

Answer 2

Describes the purpose of the Constitution

Question 3

whats the artilce of the constituion

Answer 3

Describes the structure of the federal government and how changes can be made

Question 4

precedent

Answer 4

The practice of deciding on a case in court using similar cases that have been decided in the past

Question 5

acquittal

Answer 5

the person is found not guilty in a trial

Question 6

case law

Answer 6

laws are made in court

Question 7

debit card

Answer 7

a plastic card that connects to your checking account

Question 8

arraignment

Answer 8

the person is told of his or her charges

Question 9

trial

Answer 9

the person is told of his or her charges

Question 10

enemerated powers

Answer 10

powers specifically given to the federal gov in the constitution

Question 11

3rd amednment

Answer 11

the gov cant force you to house soldiers

Question 12

reserved powers

Answer 12

any powers not given to the federsl gov is reserved for states

Question 13

Just because it’s not in the Constitution does not mean other people don’t have that right

Answer 13

9th amendment

Question 14

Any powers NOT specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are RESERVED for the states.

Answer 14

10th amendment

Question 15

slavery is not allowed and no one can is forced to be a servant

Answer 15

13th amendment

Question 16

1)Establishes citizenship for everyone born or naturalized in the US, 2) due process and equal protection for everyone

Answer 16

14th amendment

Question 17

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 17

prohibited discrimination in general, ended segregation in businesses and public places

Question 18

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Answer 18

Banned race discrimination in voting practices, such as literacy tests

Question 19

Civil Rights Act of 1968

Answer 19

was an addition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and banned discrimination related to buying and selling houses

Question 20

everyone should be able to vote, no matter race, color of skin, or if they were enslaved in the past

Answer 20

15th amendment

Question 21

this amendment ended the requirement of poll taxes because they created discrimination

Answer 21

24th amendment

Question 22

this amendment allowed any citizen, who is 18 and older, to vote

Answer 22

26th amendment