Take this Quiz: GED and HiSET social studies — civics and government | Zestly

Question 1

A local business owner wants to expand their warehouse, but the city council denies the permit based on city zoning laws. Which level of government is primarily responsible for establishing and enforcing these zoning regulations?

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Local government

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Federal government

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State government

Question 2

A man is charged with a felony. He cannot afford a lawyer and asks the court to appoint one to defend him at his trial. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives him that right?

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the assistance of counsel in criminal prosecutions.

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The Fifth Amendment, which protects a person from being made to testify against himself.

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The First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and assembly.

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The Eighth Amendment, which forbids excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 3

A person is upset because a private employer fires them for expressing a controversial political opinion on their personal social media account. Does the First Amendment protect this person from being fired by their private employer?

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No, because the First Amendment only restricts government action, not private employers.

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Yes, because the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech in all workplaces.

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Yes, because the First Amendment protects all forms of expression from any consequence.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of steps for a bill to become a federal law?

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The President signs the bill, then both houses of Congress vote on it.

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A bill is introduced in Congress, passed by both houses, and then signed by the President.

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The Supreme Court reviews the bill, then Congress votes, then the President signs it.

Question 5

The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times in more than two centuries, and ten of those came at once as the Bill of Rights. What does Article V actually require, and what is that requirement for?

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A simple majority in both houses of Congress and the President's signature — the same path as any other federal law.

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A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and nothing further, since the states are represented in Congress already.

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A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states, so that a change needs agreement far wider than one election's majority.

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A ruling by the Supreme Court that the existing text no longer fits the country.

Question 6

The Supreme Court declares a state law unconstitutional because it violates the Equal Protection Clause. What principle is the Court exercising in this scenario?

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Judicial review

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Executive privilege

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Legislative oversight