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Civics Edition

Civics Edition. With your host: Ms. Poveromo. First Category - 100. Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses? A county B federal C municipal D state. First Category – 100. D State. First Category - 200.

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Civics Edition

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  1. Civics Edition With your host: Ms. Poveromo

  2. First Category - 100 Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses? A county B federal C municipal D state

  3. First Category – 100 D State

  4. First Category - 200 The statement below was made during a speech by President Barack Obama on September 9, 2009. I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for healthcare reform. And ever since, nearly every president and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way. Source: The White House Office of the Press Secretary According to the statements, which power did President Obama ask Congress to exercise? A confirm Supreme Court appointments B confirm Cabinet appointments C lay and collect taxes D declare war

  5. First Category – 200 C lay and collect taxes

  6. First Category - 300 Which is a responsibility of state government? A regulating public transportation B regulating public education C providing clean drinking water D providing fire protection

  7. First Category – 300 B regulating public education

  8. First Category - 400 Which level of government provides the most services to citizens? A federal B local C national D state

  9. First Category – 400 B local

  10. First Category – 500 The statement below is from a document. Without support from Congress or the President, efforts to avoid compliance with enacted law are not likely to succeed. Source: legal memorandum What conclusion can be drawn from the statement? A It is illegal to suspend trash collection. B It is illegal to suspend police services. C It is illegal to suspend mail delivery. D It is illegal to suspend fire services.

  11. First Category - 500 C It is illegal to suspend mail delivery.

  12. Second Category - 100 Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress? A U.S. permanent resident B at least 25 years old C at least 30 years old D U.S. citizen

  13. Second Category – 100 D U.S. citizen

  14. Second Category - 200 After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida. Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run. A judge rules in Liz’s favor. What was the basis for the lawsuit? A Laura has never owned land in Florida. B Laura is not a Florida resident. C Laura is not yet 40 years old. D Laura has never voted. CHECK

  15. Second Category – 200 B Laura is not a Florida resident.

  16. Second Category - 300 The newspaper headline below describes a government process. Why might this have been a difficult election for Richards to win? A Richards is a homeowner. B Richards is a party leader. C Richards has less political experience than his opponent. D Richards has less employment experience than his opponent.

  17. Second Category – 300 C Richards has less political experience than his opponent.

  18. Second Category - 400 A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent. Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford? A Mayor Sanford owns a local farm. B Mayor Sanford is an elected official. C Mayor Sanford is an experienced teacher. D Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station.

  19. Second Category – 400 B Mayor Sanford is an elected official.

  20. Second Category - 500 The poster below is from a recent election. Doug is pro-immigration! Doug is pro-military! Vote for Doug A Doug is running for judge. B Doug is running for mayor. C Doug is running for president. D Doug is running for city council.

  21. Second Category – 500 C Doug is running for president.

  22. Third Category - 100 What right do citizens have? A attending public schools B owning property C holding a job D voting

  23. Third Category – 100 D voting

  24. Third Category - 200 A citizen received the notification below in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent? A getting a driver's license B appearing for jury duty C paying income tax D registering to vote

  25. Third Category – 200 B appearing for jury duty

  26. Third Category - 300 Which type of service project would help promote the common good? A planning a neighborhood recycling program B participating in a neighborhood party C completing homework on time D visiting public libraries

  27. Third Category – 300 A planning a neighborhood recycling program

  28. Third Category - 400 Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship? A volunteering in the community B attending civic meetings C voting in elections D paying taxes

  29. Third Category – 400 D paying taxes

  30. Third Category - 500 The image below describes a citizen obligation. Source: United States Postal Service Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations? A Citizens support attending civic meetings. B Citizens support securing individual rights. C Citizens resist registering for selective service. D Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

  31. Third Category – 500 D Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

  32. Fourth Category - 100 Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed? A summary judgment B double jeopardy C habeas corpus D ex post facto

  33. Fourth Category – 100 D ex post facto

  34. Fourth Category - 200 What is the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion that words creating a “clear and present danger” are not protected by the First Amendment? A The Constitution limits individual rights. B The Constitution safeguards individual rights. C The Constitution does not limit individual rights. D The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.

  35. Fourth Category – 200 A The Constitution limits individual rights.

  36. Fourth Category - 300 Below is a statement from Chief Justice John Roberts. “…students do not shed their First Amendment rights at the school house gate.” Source: Morse v. Frederick (2007) Why is this statement significant? A The Constitution limits individual rights. B The Constitution safeguards individual rights. C The Constitution does not limit individual rights. D The Constitution does not safeguard individual rights.

  37. Fourth Category – 300 B The Constitution safeguards individual rights.

  38. Fourth Category - 400 The statement below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision. A person who is a resident of a loyal State, where he was arrested, who was never resident in any State engaged in rebellion, nor connected with the military or naval service, cannot be regarded as a prisoner of war. Source: Ex parte Milligan (1866) What constitutional safeguard does this passage describe? A writ of certiorari B habeas corpus C ex post facto D stare decisis

  39. Fourth Category – 400 B habeas corpus

  40. Fourth Category - 500 The timeline below shows events related to the death penalty. 1957-1972 Several states abolish the death penalty. 1968 The U.S. Supreme Court forbids jurors from being dismissed because they oppose the death penalty. 1988 The U.S. Supreme Court rules the death penalty for persons 16 and under to be unconstitutional. 1994 President Clinton signs a crime bill that allows expanded use of the death penalty. 1996 Death penalty by hanging and by gas chamber ends. 2012 Connecticut repeals the death penalty What constitutional protections have resulted from these events? A Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue. B Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue. C Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue. D Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.

  41. Fourth Category – 500 A Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.

  42. Fifth Category - 100 What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? A Democratic and Republican B Democratic and Libertarian C Socialist and Republican D Socialist and Libertarian

  43. Fifth Category – 100 A Democratic and Republican

  44. Fifth Category - 200 The statement below is from a political party platform. We, the workers and our allies, need to take power from the hands of the wealthy few, their corporations, and their political operatives. Which political party’s position is represented in the statement? A Communist B Democratic C Republican D Socialist

  45. Fifth Category – 200 A Communist

  46. Fifth Category - 300 Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support? A homeland security B space exploration C education D military

  47. Fifth Category – 300 C education

  48. Fifth Category - 400 The conversation below is part of a political discussion. Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending. Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs. Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support? A Democratic B Green C Republican D Socialist

  49. Fifth Category – 400 C Republican

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