Civics Unit 4 2025 Test Review

Declares that the Constitution and the federal government wins when in conflict with the states

High school students sign a letter to complain about the firing of the basketball coach and send it to the school board.

The right to a lawyer during a criminal case, even if you cannot afford one

the government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.

protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms

tests that USED to be given to minorities in the Southern U.S. to create an obstacle to voting

a group of people sworn and selected to give a decision/verdict based on facts of a case

A judge gives one of these to police officers if convinced there is enough evidence to suggest illegal activity

gave women the right fo vote in 1920

being tried twice for the same crime

testifying against yourself, being compelled to provide evidence that connects you to a crime

Banned race discrimination in voting practices, such as literacy tests

describes the purpose of the Constitution

Why so difficult to get an amendment ratified?

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

a trial between two people who are in a disagreement (divorce, lawsuits, malpractice, etc).

The government can only take your property for public use IF you agree AND they pay you for it

the finding and taking of a person, item or property

Sam and Kat meet with several of their friends at lunch time to discuss ways to change their school’s dress code policy.

Powers specifically given to the federal government in the Constitution

Rights that belong to a citizen

Changes to the Constitution

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

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

a trial in which someone is accused of a crime

banned discrimination related to buying and selling houses

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

The accused can pay an amount of money (depends on intensity of crime) so they don't have to wait in jail for trial

Which of the following is NOT a limit on the first amendment?

James Baker publishes a newspaper in a large city. In the newspaper, he ften criticizes the mayor and city government.

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

The government needs probable cause and a search warrant to be able to search your home

Jenny and her brother wear tee shirts to school saying "Animal Rights."

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

a sum of money that USED to be required to pay when voting

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

The Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution, added by the Anti-Federalists, and contains which amendments?

The right to question all witnesses who offer testimony (oral or written evidence in court) against the accused

Enough evidence to reasonably believe an illegal act is being or has been done

The right of a person to fair and proper legal procedures

Any powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution, are set aside for the states

the right to vote

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart home school their three children since their churchdoes not approve of public education.

you can't be left in jail waiting for your trial for years and you may allow an audience to watch your trial

Slavery is not allowed and no one is forced to be a servant