1. Level II-Unit V Self-Assessment We The People, The Citizen and The Constitution Developed by Millie Aulbur, Director of Citizenship Education, The Missouri Bar, and Russ Sackreiter All questions within this assessment have been aligned with E.O.C. content objectives and test guidelines, and matched with the levels of D.O.K. Click here to start.

2. Instructions Read each question carefully, consider what the question is asking you to do. Some of the questions will ask you to match facts, others to read and interpret data or quotes. Read all four choices completely, then select the best answer by moving the cursor over the selection box until you see a “hand” If you give an incorrect response the assessment will ask you to return to the question. To do this, move the cursor over the selection box until you see a “hand,” then click. Click here to go to the first question.

3. 1. Which phrase is synonymous with abridging rights? A. Incorporating rights B. Limiting state rights C. Limiting or reducing rights D. Incorporating rights through the fourteenth Amendment

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6. 2. Which definition best summarizes the right to freedom of expression? A. To make known a person’s attitudes thoughts as protect by the First Amendment B. To make known a person’s attitudes thoughts as protect by the Fourth Amendment C. To make known a person’s attitudes and thoughts, as long as it is done within a public forum D. To make known a person’s attitudes and thoughts through speech or the press

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9. 3. “An Amendment guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech.” The Free Dictionary  The above definition best describes which Amendment? A.First Amendment B. Fourteenth Amendment C.Fourth Amendment D. Second Amendment

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12. 4. Which statement best describes the significance of the establishment clause? A. The federal government may not declare an official religion B. The federal government has the power to ban selected religions C. Any religious practice may be outlawed by the government D. Congress has the power to declare an official religion

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15. 5. “Setting right a wrong or injustice on the part of an individual or group.” American Heritage Dictionary What term best describes the above quote? A. Commutation B. Pardon C. exclusionary rule D. redress of grievances

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18. 6.Identify, the best reason why the Framers incorporated the free exercise clause. A.Citizens should be allowed to incorporate any religious practices they choose B. Religious practice should never be in conflict with personal beliefs and the federal government C. Religious practice should never be in conflict with personal beliefs and the federal government D. Citizens should be free to hold whatever religious beliefs they choose

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21. 7. Which term best describes the purpose of a poll tax? A. A tax levied to prevent all minorities from voting B. A tax and literacy test used to prevent African Americans from voting C. A tax levied to prevent African Americans from voting D. A tax, literacy test, and residency requirement used to prevent African Americans from voting

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24. 8. “State and local laws enacted in the Southern and border states of the United States after 1876 requiring the separation of African-Americans from white Americans in public facilities.” The Free Dictionary Read and analyze the above definition. Which laws best summarizes this statement? A. Literacy laws B. Jim Crow laws C. Civil Rights laws D. Suffrage laws

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27. 9. Identify which phrase best explains the negative impact of segregation? A. The separation or isolation of races B. The separation or isolation of all minorities and females C. Southern states could deny African Americans citizenship D. It forbid the construction of professional schools for African Americans

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30. 10. “Laws whose purpose was to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.” The Free Legal Dictionary Read and analyze the above definition. What selection best matches the selection above? A. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 B. Passage of the Fourteenth Amendment C. Redress of grievance laws D. The Separate but Equal laws

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33. 11. Which action best describes the concept of separate but equal? A. Separate public facilities of equal quality were required by federal law B. The quantity of separate facilities was allowed if approved by federal inspectors C. The standard for separate facilities was enforced by federal judges D. Public facilities for blacks and whites were constitutional if they were of equal quality

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36. 12. Which phrase best illustrates the definition of due process? A. Federal and state governments must treat all people reasonably and follow known rules and procedure B. The federal government must treat all people reasonably and follow known rules and procedures C. The state government must treat all people reasonably and follow known rules and procedures D. Federal and state governments must treat all citizens reasonably and follow know rules and procedures

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39. 13. Which statement best explains the importance of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment? A. It prevents the federal government from treating individuals unfairly because of race, national origin, citizenship, or gender B. It allows for separate public facilities as long, as they are equal C. It allows citizens to engage in free speech without discrimination D. It prevents states from treating individuals from being treated unfairly because of race, national origin, citizenship, or gender

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42. 14.Which are the effects of freedom of assembly? A.It grants groups of individuals the right to gather and meet without any government interference B. It allows individuals to gather to discuss beliefs, ideas, and political thought C.It is a Second Amendment right allowing individuals the power to meet to discuss beliefs, ideas, and political thought D. A First Amendment right that allows even neo-Nazis the authority to meet and collect any type of firearm

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45. 15. Sam Apple was accused, tried, and found innocent of the crime of cyberbullying Sally Nixon, on March of this year. Which constitutional amendment prevents him from being tried twice for the same crime? A. Sixth Amendment B. First Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Fourteenth Amendment

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48. 16. Which phrase best summarizes the use of the South’s use of the grandfather clause? A. African Americans could vote only if their grandfather had the right to vote B. African Americans could own property if their grandfathers owned property C. African Americans could vote regardless of their grandfather’s right to vote D. African Americans did not have to pay a poll tax if their grandfather owned property

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51. 17.Identify the best definition for the constitutional phrase “right to petition”. A. The right to send a written document supporting or criticizing an action or bill B. The right to gather petitions that will force a recall vote C. The right of groups to send written documents criticizing the actions of a specific Senator D. The right of groups to send written documents criticizing the actions of a specific member of the House of Representatives

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54. 18.Which example best illustrates the concept of “rights”? A. The legal authority to do what you wish as long as there is no conflict with federal law B. The legal authority to do what you wish as long as there is no conflict with state law C. The collection of legal actions that a person may have which are protected by the government and the courts D. The collection of legal rights specified by written federal and state law

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57. 19. What statement best describes the legal definition of a “suffrage”? A. The right to petition federal, state, and local government B. The right to redress of grievances C. The constitutional right to due process of law D. The right to vote

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60. 20. Which example best summarizes the content of the Twenty Fourth Amendment? A. It outlawed the concept of separate but equal B. It outlawed the use of a poll tax to prevent people from voting C. It allowed any registered voter to cast a ballot D. It allowed eighteen year old citizens to vote

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63. 21. “A requirement stating citizens must demonstrate their ability to read, but used by some southern states to prevent African Americans from voting even if they could read. Identify the term, which best fits, the above definition. A. grandfather clause B. eminent domain C. literacy test D. separate but equal

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66. 22.Which of these circumstances best illustrates self-incrimination? A. Giving testimony in a trial or other legal preceding that could subject a person to criminal prosecution B. Giving false statements about a citizen that could result in criminal prosecution C. With holding information about yourself from the police or courts D. Giving false statements about your self to guard against criminal prosecution

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69. 23. Identify the effect of the Thirteenth Amendment. A. It abolished slavery B. It abolished the poll tax C. It abolished separate but equal D. It abolished the Jim Crow Laws

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72. 24. Which phrase best defines the effect of the Twenty Sixth Amendment? A. It gave women the right to vote B. It gave eighteen-year-old citizens the right to vote C. It eliminated the poll tax D. It eliminated the poll tax and the literacy test

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75. 25. Which statement best illustrates the importance of a warrant? A. It prevents illegal government searches unless they are for national security B. It forces the government to “throw out” evidence obtained through an informant C. It prevents illegal searches or arrests D. It forces the government and law enforcement to get an individual’s permission to search their property

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