Civics Reporting Category 2 Practice Test

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• What are the two houses of Congress?
• Which branch is primarily responsible for interpreting laws?
• Which term refers to the document providing fundamental civil liberties, including freedom of speech and worship?
• Which amendment protects the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
• What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
• How do reserved powers differ from concurrent powers?
• What term refers to a person who comes to a country to live permanently?
• Which amendment protects the right to own and carry weapons?
• Which term describes the benefit or welfare of the public as a whole?
• What is the term for the confinement of a group during war?
• Which concept guarantees fair treatment by the government through established procedures before depriving life, liberty, or property?
• What term best describes a legal member of a state and/or country?
• What is the role of the President's Cabinet?
• To bring a legal action against an accused person to prove guilt is to what?
• Which term describes the obligation to participate in civic life and support community welfare, not legally mandated?
• What is coercive federalism?
• What is an interest group?
• Which statement best describes popular sovereignty?
• Which statement best describes the relationship of state and local governments to federal funding?
• Which principle ensures court decisions are fair and impartial and not subject to undue influence from the other branches?
• Which term denotes a formal order issued by a court?
• Which concept includes the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to be informed of charges, and the right to be represented by counsel?
• Which right ensures a defendant without funds can have a lawyer appointed?
• What is federalism?
• What fraction of states must ratify constitutional amendments for them to become law?
• Which term refers to the set of protections including the right to counsel and to a speedy trial?
• What is the purpose of political parties?
• Amendments are ratified by what level of government?
• What is due process?
• What is the term for the right to the vote?
• What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?
• Which statement best distinguishes civil liberties from civil rights?
• What is required to override a presidential veto?
• What is a veto and who has the power to veto?
• If no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College, which body elects the President?
• Which term describes the list that enlists young men for service in the U.S. military?
• Which principle requires a state to treat people in similar situations the same as others?
• The prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which he has already been tried; prohibited in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• This case established the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review.
• Which amendment extended suffrage to women?
• Which principle determines nationality at birth by birthplace?
• Which term describes rights that are protected by the Constitution itself as fundamental?
• Which case guarantees the right to counsel for those who cannot afford an attorney?
• Which mechanism allows the judiciary to limit the actions of the other branches?
• Which principle states that a person’s nationality at birth is the same as that of his or her biological mother?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical requirement for naturalization?
• Which word means to forbid or disallow something?
• Which of the following best describes interstate commerce?
• Which of the following is NOT a national government responsibility?
• What is the main function of the legislative branch?
• Which term describes a person who is a legal member of a state and/or country?
• Which term describes the right to be free from public exposure?
• What is the role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?
• Which elements are included in due process protections for individuals accused of crimes?
• What is a constitutional amendment?
• Which statement best captures the distinction between fundamental rights and statutory rights?
• Which term describes a law that makes an act a crime after the act was committed?
• Property rights are addressed in which two amendments?
• Which rights are protected by the First Amendment?
• What is agenda setting in policymaking?
• Which term is a legal instrument that can compel government action or prohibit specific actions, commonly issued by courts?
• If the President vetoes a bill, what is a means by which Congress can still enact the bill into law?
• Which term describes someone who lives in a place for a minimum period of time?
• A guarantee under the 14th Amendment that a state must treat a citizen or class of citizens the same as it treats other citizens or classes in like circumstances
• Which phrase specifically names the group of protections including unreasonable search and seizure limits and other fair trial guarantees?
• Which term describes someone who is legally and permanently living in the United States, but is not a citizen?
• A trial in which the issue is determined by a judge and a jury, usually with 12 members.
• A change to the U.S. Constitution
• Which term describes the act of refusing to testify in a criminal case to avoid self-incrimination?
• Which case involved censorship of official school publications?
• Which Supreme Court case established the doctrine of 'separate but equal'?
• Which principle prevents the government from holding a person indefinitely without charges?
• An amendment that made poll taxes illegal as a condition for voting.
• Which principle states that a person’s nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he or she was born?
• The right to be represented by an attorney and to have a trial by jury are protections associated with which amendment?
• Which branch has the power to declare war?
• Which term describes the policy of segregating people by race?
• Which describes a judgment decided by a trial court without that case going to trial; an attempt to stop a case from going to trial?
• Gerrymandering is defined as which practice?
• Which amendment protects the right to speak freely?
• Which term means to protect or safeguard?
• Punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or other forms of punishment too severe for the crime committed
• What is meant by the rule of law in protecting civil liberties?
• An amendment that grants women the right to vote.
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
• Which term describes whether government actions align with the Constitution?
• How can public opinion influence government policy?
• Which of the following is a standard naturalization requirement?
• A system of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle in the Fifth Amendment that a person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without appropriate legal procedures and protections
• Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review?
• Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law in the United States.
• What term describes someone who is legally and permanently living in the U.S., but not a citizen?
• Which constitutional principle holds that government authority is derived from the people?
• Which phrase describes not participating in certain crimes or behavior?
• Which case established the requirement to inform suspects of rights prior to police questioning?
• Which concept refers to the protection of freedom to practice religion including exercise?
• What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?
• Which term means the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
• Civic responsibilities are important in a democracy because they:
• Which First Amendment right protects the freedom of the press to write and print news freely?
• Which term refers to the jury selection process?
• Which case held that official school publications may be censored by school officials?
• What term describes a test used to determine whether someone is eligible to register to vote?
• The term for police searching a person's property and collecting evidence, protected against illegal search and seizure.
• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the:
• What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
• What term means whether something is legal under the U.S. Constitution?
• Which Amendment is central to due process protections in juvenile court cases such as In Re Gault?
• Which term describes the right to hold meetings and form groups without government interference?
• How can a citizen influence public policy in a representative democracy?
• Which word means to bring a case in court against someone accused of a crime?
• Which statement correctly describes the process of using a constitutional convention to propose amendments?
• Which term describes an organized group seeking to influence public policy on specific issues?
• Which concept best describes the system that limits each branch's power by requiring cooperation or consent from the others?
• An amendment that outlawed slavery.
• Which term refers to a law that retroactively criminalizes an action?
• An amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting Congress from establishing a religion, and from interfering with freedom of religious exercise, press, speech, assembly, or petition
• What is the primary role of the Vice President in the U.S. government?
• Who is an incumbent?
• How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
• Which of the following is a typical requirement for naturalization relating to language?
• What term refers to the separation of people based on race?
• Which constitutional clause requires states to apply laws equally and forbids discrimination?
• Which statement about impeachment is true?
• Which term describes the act of not testifying under oath to avoid self-incrimination?
• An amendment that lowers the minimum voting age to 18.
• Which level primarily holds reserved powers?
• Property rights are addressed in which amendments?
• Which amendment is most associated with due process and equal protection?
• How do fundamental rights differ from statutory rights?
• Which of the following is a requirement for naturalization?
• What is the function of congressional committees?
• Which amendment prohibits denial of voting rights based on race?
• Which scenario illustrates coercive federalism in practice?
• Civic responsibilities help ensure which outcomes in a democracy?
• Which case addressed juvenile due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment?
• Which term refers to a person registered for selective service who could be drafted?
• What are the main responsibilities of the national government?
• What is the purpose of the Commerce Clause?
• How do checks and balances limit government power in practice?
• Which amendment explicitly protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
• Which set of rights includes protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination, plus the right to due process and a speedy trial?
• Which statement accurately describes the two common paths to proposing constitutional amendments and their ratification?
• Which term names a person registered for selective service who is chosen by the government for military service?
• What does due process require of the government?
• Which description best defines freedom of assembly?
• Which set of actions typically requires cooperation among the three branches of government for confirmation or approval?
• What is judicial review?
• What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
• Which amendment is known for abolishing slavery?
• What is another term for the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they can be fair?
• Which freedom allows citizens to engage in nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or disapproving government action?
• Which case declared that segregation in public education is unconstitutional?
• Which term describes the refusal to obey certain laws as a form of political protest?
• Which of the following is an example of civil disobedience?
• What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
• Which statement about federal supremacy is true?
• Which term describes a person who is not a citizen or national of a country?
• What is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
• Which amendment protects the freedom to practice religion without government involvement?
• Marbury v. Madison established which principle?
• Which term refers to the common benefit, the general welfare of the public?
• Which concept ensures court decisions are made without undue influence from other branches?
• The system by which men aged 18 through 25 register with the U.S. government for military service is called the:
• Something a person should do is called the:
• Which body confirms Presidential appointments?
• Which constitutional amendment is described as defining citizenship, granting citizenship to former slaves, and defining voters as males at least 21 years of age?
• Which body formally brings impeachment charges against a federal official?
• Which document outlines the goals of the U.S. government and protects fundamental rights?
• Something a person is required to do is known as the:
• Which statement best describes how state and local governments interact with the federal government?
• Which amendment protects a person from being forced to reveal information that might subject them to criminal prosecution?
• Which constitutional principle requires government power to be limited by laws and protects individuals from arbitrary action?
• Which term refers to the legal process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen?
• Which statement best describes civil disobedience?
• What term describes the government's power to take private property for public use, with fair compensation?
• What voting-related fee was invalidated by an amendment?
• In Re Gault addressed due process protections for juveniles under which amendment?
• Beliefs or actions that benefit the larger community rather than individual interests are called the:
• Which of the following describes due process requirements?