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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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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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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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Who investigates possible impacts of legislation to prepare bills to be considered by the House?

A
the Speaker of the House
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the caucuses
D
the committees
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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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One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by

A
making speeches.
B
canvassing a neighborhood.
C
donating money.
D
volunteering at the polls.
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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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Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

A
negotiating a peace treaty with a rival nation
B
declaring war on an enemy nation
C
sending an operative to gather information about an enemy nation
D
appointing an ambassador to improve relationships with rival nations
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How did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

I
It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.
I
It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.
I
It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.
I
It potentially gave the South more power in the government.
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T
The articles praised the President’s actions.
T
The articles criticized the military.
T
The articles threatened national security.
T
The articles supported communists.
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If leaders wanted to create a government that was more effective than the government under the Articles of Confederation, which is the most important idea that should be embraced?

A
The national and state governments should be equal.
B
The national government cannot be weak.
C
The national government must have an elected leader.
D
The state governments should be weak.
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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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Which powers are solely at the state level?

e
expressed
i
implied
c
concurrent
r
reserved
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Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

P
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
T
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
T
The train cars were not “equal”.
T
The judge’s verdict was biased.
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Which method would interest groups most likely use to help shape public policy?

A
enacting regulations to enforce their goals
B
hiring lobbyists who can sway legislators’ opinions
C
implementing a plan from a party’s platform
D
evaluating the success of a new policy
37

This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

Question illustration
A
the draft
B
jury service
C
public service
D
voter registration
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The preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights (using a different term). What are natural rights?

A
rights bestowed by the law
B
rights that all people are entitled to
C
rights for people accepted by society
D
rights that evolve with society
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What is judicial review?

a
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
t
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
t
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
a
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

a
an adult who is at least 25 years old.
a
a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.
a
a registered voter in one’s state.
a
a US citizen for at least nine years.
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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

S
Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.
D
Discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
S
Some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
D
Discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.

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