Civic Literacy Exam 40 Question Randomized Practice Questions and answers.

Who either vetoes or signs bills to become laws? The president What month do we vote for President in? November Who is a member of the President's cabinet? Secretary of State What does the cabinet do? Advises the president about how to execute laws. What is the capital of the United States? Washington D.C. How many years are representatives elected for? 2 How many justices are on the supreme court? 9 If the president can no longer serve, who becomes President? The vice president What is the rule of law? Everyone must follow the law Pick one responsibility reserved for US citizens Serving on a jury Prohibits double jeopardy and self-incrimination 5th amendment Prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors 18th amendment The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that Power must be used to offset power Which of the following provisions is not part of the First Amendment? The right to keep and bear arms The federal government's power to tax, regulate commerce among the states, and to declare war are all examples of_______powers. Enumerated Guarantees the right to vote, to those over 18 26th amendment Limits the president to two terms in office 22nd amendment Guarantees the right to vote, regardless of race 15th amendment Outlaws excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment 8th amendment Which scenario represents a violation of the Equal Protection Clause? A state law establishes a higher minimum wage for men than for women How does the outcome in Miranda v Arizona (1966) affect the rights of the accused? It protects against self-incrimination The double jeopardy rule in the Bill of Rights forbids which of the following? None of the options Held that corporate and labor funding of campaign advertisements cannot be limited. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Held that the involuntary internment of citizens during times of war by the government is justified based on military necessity Korematsu v. United States In McCulloch v. Maryland, the supreme court invoked which provisions of the constitution? Necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause Decided that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to license and recognize same-sex marriage. Obergefell v. Hodges Decided that there were limitations to executive privilege relating to presidential communications United States v. Nixon Decided that slaves were property and not citizens Dred Scott v. Sandford Abolished the "separate but equal" doctrine Brown v. Board of Education What government action established the three-tiered federal court system? The Judiciary Act of 1789