Civics Final: 2023 Cumulative
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20 questions
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Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?
Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?
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Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?
Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?
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Fill in the Chart Below with the Following Words
Other Answer Choices:
Representative Democracy
Theocracy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
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Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government? (Only one correct answer)
Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government?
(Only one correct answer)
4
Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?
Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?
4
An example of Oligarchy is..
An example of Oligarchy is..
4
Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?
Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?
4
People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?
People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?
4
Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?
Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?
4
Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?
Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?
4
Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
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Fill in the Chart Below with Checks and Balances between the 3 Branches of Government:
In other words: What can each branch do to check the power of the other branches?
Other Answer Choices:
Can declare laws unconstitutional
Can Veto New Laws
Nominates & Appoints Judges
Can declare actions to be unconstitutional
Can impeach judges and remove them from office
Impeach the President; Override Vetoes, Approve Nominations
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"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...
"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...
4
Legal Citizenship is defined by..
Legal Citizenship is defined by..
4
Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?
Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?
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CERER: Choose one of the court cases below, and write a CERER that answers the questions:- Why does EVERYONE need "equal protection under the law?"
- How does this court case demonstrate that some people have more citizenship rights than others?
- Use the case to demonstrate how citizenship was unequal between people- Refer to the idea of “Equal protections” under the 14th Amendment, and whether treatment was truly equal.- Dredd Scott vs. Sandford (Citizenship Prior to the Civil War),
- Plessy vs. Ferguson (Equality in Travel Between States), or
- Brown vs. Board (Equality in Education)
For reference: The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protections: “All persons born in the US are guaranteed Citizenship and equal protection of rights and responsibilities under the law.”
Rubric:- Claim: 2 Points
- Evidence of Court Case: 2 Points
- Reasoning of Impact: 3 Points
- Evidence of 14th Amendment: 2 Points
- Reasoning on Citizenship: 3 Points
- Conclusion: 2 Points
- Organization & Clarity: 2
You will need AT LEAST 4 clear sentences, but feel free to write 6 short sentences to make sure you meet the rubric.
CERER: Choose one of the court cases below, and write a CERER that answers the questions:
- Why does EVERYONE need "equal protection under the law?"
- How does this court case demonstrate that some people have more citizenship rights than others?
- Use the case to demonstrate how citizenship was unequal between people
- Refer to the idea of “Equal protections” under the 14th Amendment, and whether treatment was truly equal.
- Dredd Scott vs. Sandford (Citizenship Prior to the Civil War),
- Plessy vs. Ferguson (Equality in Travel Between States), or
- Brown vs. Board (Equality in Education)
For reference: The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protections: “All persons born in the US are guaranteed Citizenship and equal protection of rights and responsibilities under the law.”
Rubric:
- Claim: 2 Points
- Evidence of Court Case: 2 Points
- Reasoning of Impact: 3 Points
- Evidence of 14th Amendment: 2 Points
- Reasoning on Citizenship: 3 Points
- Conclusion: 2 Points
- Organization & Clarity: 2
You will need AT LEAST 4 clear sentences, but feel free to write 6 short sentences to make sure you meet the rubric.
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Socialism is Based On..
Socialism is Based On..
4
A Policy Is...
A Policy Is...
4
The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..
The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..
4
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...