Question

1. which term means that all citizens should be processed fairly and equally for legal procedures?

(a) due process
(b) indictment
(c) probable cause
(d) jurisdiction

1. the poll tax had a direct effect on this.

(a) black codes
(b) suffrage
(c) segregation
(d) boycotting

1. black codes and \jim crow\ laws were used to enforce what?

(a) civil rights
(b) segregation
(c) sit - ins
(d) equal rights

1. according to the 10th amendment, any powers that the constitution doesnt give to the federal government, belong to or are reserved for?

(a) congress
(b) the president
(c) the courts
(d) the states

1. the 26th amendment set the voting age. one must be how old?

(a) 18
(b) 17
(c) 21
(d) 20

1. what are the 1st 10 amendments referred to as?

(a) civil war amendments
(b) \jim crow\ laws
(c) bill of rights
(d) patriot acts

1. this is a crime when lies are spread through speech.

(a) slander
(b) petition
(c) censorship
(d) boycott

1. what does it mean to boycott?

(a) to pay a tax or fee to vote
(b) give personal property to the government
(c) not support something as a form of protest
(d) written lies in newspapers

1. this amendment says that no state may deny a person the right to vote because of race.

(a) 19th
(b) 15th
(c) 26th
(d) 13th

1. why does the struggle for civil rights continue?

(a) there are too many laws for it to work properly
(b) there are not enough courts to process the violations
(c) many groups still face discrimination
(d) government does not have any agencies to address these issues

1. freedom of speech has no limits or restrictions.

(a) true
(b) false

Explanation:

1. Due - process ensures fair and equal legal treatment for all citizens.
2. Poll - tax affected suffrage, limiting the right to vote.
3. Black codes and Jim Crow laws enforced segregation.
4. The 10th Amendment reserves powers to the states not given to the federal government.
5. The 26th Amendment set the voting age at 18.
6. The first 10 Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
7. Spreading lies through speech is slander.
8. Boycotting means not supporting something as a form of protest.
9. The 15th Amendment prohibits states from denying the right to vote based on race.
10. The struggle for civil rights continues due to ongoing discrimination.
11. Freedom of speech has some limits and restrictions.

Answer:

1. A. due process
2. B. suffrage
3. B. segregation
4. D. the states
5. A. 18
6. C. Bill of Rights
7. A. Slander
8. C. Not support something as a form or protest
9. B. 15th
10. C. Many groups still face discrimination
11. B. False