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Creating and Delivering a Presentation in Social Studies — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which statement best defines the term civil liberties?

E
Equal rights that every person has or should have.
F
Freedoms that the government protects with laws.
R
Rights related to criminal justice in the United States.
R
Rights that are not explained or listed in the Constitution.
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Which best describes how media coverage influences elections?

A
It tells people how not to vote.
B
It covers only favored candidates.
C
It gives voters an impression of the candidates.
D
It always aims to bias voters.
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Malaysia faced which of these challenges?

A
Little economic growth since gaining independence.
B
Few industrial and manufacturing developments.
C
Tensions between the Malay majority and other groups.
D
Increases in rebels who try to overthrow the government.
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In a unitary system of government, local offices

h
have equal power with the central government.
e
elect representatives to the central government.
c
can veto decisions made by the central government.
m
must follow decisions made by the central government.
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Which examples would be considered acts of terrorism? Check all that apply.a bombing at a resort hotel to call attention to a cause through intimidationan attack by one country against another over a border dispute a coalition of governments that imposes economic sanctionsan assassination attempt of a government leader for political gain a group that attempts to instill fear by kidnapping human rights workersan attack on a military base by a suicide bomber as a political protest

A
a bombing at a resort hotel to call attention to a cause through intimidation
B
an attack by one country against another over a border dispute
C
a coalition of governments that imposes economic sanctions
D
an assassination attempt of a government leader for political gain
E
a group that attempts to instill fear by kidnapping human rights workers
F
an attack on a military base by a suicide bomber as a political protest
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

i
impeaching officials
a
approving international treaties
i
introducing money bills
p
passing bills out of committee
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best

A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
A
Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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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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A “separation of powers” refers to

a
a structure for organizing the different levels of government.
a
a method of controlling a vast empire.
t
the practice of all citizens taking part in government.
a
a government where military officials make all important decisions.
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When Justice Lewis Powell stated that racial and ethnic distinctions require the most “exacting judicial examination,” he meant these qualities required

r
reliably consistent judgement.
e
exceptionally neutral evaluation.
e
extremely precise consideration.
s
swiftly determined punishment.
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

a
a new king and queen.
t
the judicial branch.
p
powerful generals.
t
the clergy.
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In general, Americans with high incomes vote at

A
the same rate as any other income group.
B
a lower rate than any other income group.
C
a higher rate than those earning less money.
D
a lower rate than those earning less money.
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What was the primary aim of the Christian liberal theology movement?

A
to ban religious ceremonies of American Indians
B
to reconcile modern science with the Bible
C
to end slavery and encourage temperance
D
to encourage the spread of the Mormon faith
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Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

A
People do not have to pass an exam to become an elected official.
B
People have the right to practice which ever religion they choose.
C
Citizens cannot be blocked from a political position based on religion.
D
Citizens must have a religious background to become an elected official.
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The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

c
criminal cases.
c
cases of constitutional importance.
l
lawsuits between citizens.
l
lawsuits between companies.
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Which are criticisms of NAFTA? Check all that apply. It has created an increase in the value of goods and services. It has caused income inequality to increase. It has led to an increase in taxes on imports.It has resulted in a loss of jobs due to outsourcing. It has caused a decline in trade among US neighbors.

A
It has created an increase in the value of goods and services.
B
It has caused income inequality to increase.
C
It has led to an increase in taxes on imports.
D
It has resulted in a loss of jobs due to outsourcing.
E
It has caused a decline in trade among US neighbors.
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Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

S
Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
S
Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
F
Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
F
Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

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