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In 1868, the 14th Amendment recognized citizenship for

A
all women.
B
White men.
C
American Indians.
D
African Americans.
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Why do many important issues have more than one side?

A
because people mostly like to argue with others
B
because there is never a right or wrong side to any issue
C
because some issues are impossible for people to talk about
D
because people have different ideas, experiences, and needs
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Read the scenario.Green City has a law against making loud noises after 9 p.m. on weekdays. The police respond to complaints of a party that is blaring music late at night on a Wednesday. The police give the homeowner a ticket for violating the law. The ticket gives a date on which the homeowner must appear in court.

A
local court
B
state court
C
federal court
D
US Supreme Court
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Who is next in line to become president if both the president and the vice president can no longer do their duty?

A
the attorney general
B
the secretary of state
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the president pro tempore
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Which idea did the Federalists support?

A
Federalists wanted to include a bill of rights in the US Constitution.
B
Federalists wanted strong local governments focused on the common good.
C
Federalists wanted to increase the number of small farming communities.
D
Federalists wanted a strong central government that governed everyone.
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What are grassroots movements?

A
advertisements that announce new products
B
parks that are protected by the government
C
institutions that respond to emergencies
D
efforts by local groups to bring about change
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Review the map.

Question illustration
A
by population
B
by popular vote
C
by land area
D
by location
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The US has been a part of the United Nations (UN) since 1945. Member nations in the UN work together to

A
make new laws for various nations.
B
help elect democratic leaders in different countries.
C
promote peace and protect human rights.
D
decide which countries should get US foreign aid.
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Which statement correctly explains the relationship between state and local governments?

A
State and local governments work independently of each other.
B
State and local governments share responsibilities to an equal degree.
C
State governments receive power based on the decisions made by local governments.
D
State governments decide which regulations are the responsibility of local governments.
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What is federalism?

A
Federalism is a system in which only the federal government can collect taxes from the citizens of a state.
B
Federalism is a system in which state governments reserve some political power for the federal government.
C
Federalism is a system in which all political power rests with the three branches of the federal government.
D
Federalism is a system in which political power is shared between the federal government and state governments.
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Read the scenario. Martin has autism. His parents feel that the school district is not providing a learning plan that takes into account his specific needs.

A
Title IX
B
Civil Rights Act of 1964
C
Americans with Disabilities Act
D
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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What is the definition of democracy?

A
a group of people who decide a court case
B
legal recognition as a resident of a country
C
a government ruled by its citizens
D
the system in which representatives govern
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Zahi introduces himself in an online message board. "Hi! I’m Zahi, and I’m a boy in the eighth grade. I’ve lived in Atlanta my whole life, and my parents moved here from Somalia. I wanted to join this group to talk to other kids who play sports using wheelchairs.”

A
intersectionality
B
media literacy
C
discrimination
D
economic class
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Why did the American colonies want to form a national government after declaring independence from Great Britain?

A
They wanted to write a constitution.
B
They wanted to unite against Great Britain.
C
They were unhappy with their state constitutions.
D
They were about to lose the war against Great Britain.
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What does fact-checking involve?

A
reading the “About” section on a website
B
searching for sources for a research report
C
confirming information and identifying opinions and bias
D
asking friends and family for information about a topic
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What is one group of people the president appoints to government jobs?

A
election officials
B
congressional staff
C
judges and justices
D
senators and representatives
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How can federal judges be removed from their positions?

A
by popular vote
B
by the Supreme Court
C
through recall by state governors
D
through impeachment by Congress
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Which action is not protected by the First Amendment?

A
a transgender student wears a tuxedo to his high school’s senior prom
B
a female basketball player wears a hijab while playing on her high school team
C
a voter questions the qualifications of a political candidate during a TV town hall
D
a government employee leaks a classified document that threatens national security
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What are public goods and services?

A
goods and services provided for US military personnel
B
goods and services that help facilitate voting on election days
C
goods and services for all citizens provided by governments
D
goods and services supplied to government officials
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Which group gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment?

A
women
B
noncitizens
C
African American men
D
young people 18 and older

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