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Which statement about the SEC is accurate?SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

A
It can convict people of crimes without a trial.
B
It is part of the government’s cabinet department.
C
It is an independent agency that regulates finance.
D
It is associated with the legislative branch.
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Lillian was hurt at work when a slippery, wet floor wasn’t appropriately marked. Which regulatory agency should she turn to for help?

A
EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
D
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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What is the best way for the United States to work with other countries as part of national security policy?

A
to promote trade
B
to encourage travel
C
to strengthen the military
D
to aid the arrival of immigrants
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The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

t
taking testimony from educators.
k
keeping track of media reports.
l
listening to public interest groups.
t
traveling across the country.
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The 14th Amendment includes a provision that prohibits "double jeopardy." What is double jeopardy?

b
being tried for first degree murder
b
being tried for second degree murder
b
being first sentenced to life imprisonment
b
being tried twice for the same crime.
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An executive department whose main function is to promote safety is

t
the Department of Justice.
t
the Department of the Treasury.
t
the Department of Commerce.
t
the Department of the Interior.
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Read the paragraph.Iran is ruled by a supreme leader. The supreme leader directs the executive branch, the court system, the military, and is the religious authority in Iran. The supreme leader runs the country with the assistance of 2,000 clerics, or religious leaders. Clerics also make up the Assembly of Experts, whose role is to elect the supreme leader, and the Council of Guardians, which approves all bills passed by the government.

A
democracy
B
republic
C
monarchy
D
theocracy
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How does the supremacy clause prevent the Florida legislature from overriding an existing federal law?

A
The supremacy clause declares federal law to be superior to state law.
B
The supremacy clause gives states the power to supersede federal treaties.
C
The supremacy clause directs judges to write new state laws if they differ from federal law.
D
The supremacy clause retains separation of powers between state and federal branches.
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This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

Question illustration
A
social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns
B
presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans
C
social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign
D
presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising
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What happens to a public policy after it has been implemented?

A
It is evaluated to see if it helped address an issue.
B
It goes to the president for final approval.
C
It goes through a trial period before becoming law.
D
It is only put in place in specific communities.
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The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

a
a decrease in eligible voters.
a
an increase in voter participation.
v
voter fraud.
d
discrimination against women.
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Anti-Federalists believed that most of the government’s power should lie with

s
states.
t
the president.
C
Congress.
i
individuals.
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What would the United States attempt first in an interaction with a country that opposes US policy?

A
diplomacy
B
sanctions
C
cold war
D
military intervention
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How was the creation of money handled under the Articles of Confederation?

A
In the confederate system, each state created its own money.
B
The federal government alone created money.
C
Each state and the national government created money.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not mention creating or managing money.
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The entire thrust of police interrogation . . . was to put the defendant in such an emotional state as to impair his capacity for rational judgment. . . . [T]he choice on his part to speak to the police—was not made knowingly.

M
Miranda was aware of his rights when he made his confession.
M
Miranda incriminated himself intentionally and knowingly.
M
Miranda was unaware of his rights but his confession could be used.
M
Miranda incriminated himself without knowing that he could refuse to do so.
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City and county courts have limited jurisdiction on municipal issues. Whose case would a city or county court be most likely to hear?

A
a local person accused of murder
B
a resident fighting a ticket for parking on a city street
C
a state senator accused of illegal gambling
D
a member of a national crime ring that started locally
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What is one argument in favor of federal judges having lifetime appointments?

A
Judges can push their own political agendas.
B
Judges can retire when their political party is in power.
C
Judges can be chosen for age instead of experience.
D
Judges can rule on cases without fearing retribution.
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Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

A
write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
B
are not part of the government, but can influence the government.
C
hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
D
raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.
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A legal order for an investigation into whether a person who is arrested has been imprisoned legally defines

h
habeas corpus.
t
trial by jury.
p
popular sovereignty.
c
checks and balances.
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A state’s taxes are determined by

A
its governor and the US government.
B
its legislature and comptroller.
C
its governor and voters.
D
its legislature and voters.

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