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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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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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A similarity between tariffs and sanctions is that both are sometimes used to

A
create free trade.
B
provide humanitarian aid.
C
create new nations.
D
punish other nations.
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What was one result of President’s Trump’s executive order that restricted travel from seven foreign countries?

A
Congress passed a similar law a year later.
B
The order was revoked by President Biden.
C
A federal agency was created to implement it.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional.
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Why is the slow growth that can result from a contractionary policy a positive effect?

A
It can increase loan interest rates.
B
It can decrease available credit.
C
It can increase the money supply.
D
It can decrease inflation.
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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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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

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H
Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.
H
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
H
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
H
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
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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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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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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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How does this poster play on a parent’s emotions? Choose four answers.

A
The text details the number of children affected by the flu each year.
B
The text uses “me” to encourage parents to think of their own children.
C
The image on the poster is of a child who looks worried.
D
The text indicates that flu complications can lead to death.
E
The text describes how flu can affect a child’s life.
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Why does the federal government impose tariffs?

A
because tariffs are designed to attract better products
B
because tariffs are designed to protect domestic goods
C
because tariffs are designed to protect imported goods
D
because tariffs are designed to attract safer products
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The Eighth Amendment protects against

u
unreasonable search and seizure.
s
self-incrimination.
c
cruel and unusual punishment.
e
eminent domain.
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best

c
commander in chief
c
chief executive
h
head diplomat
f
first citizen
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What might happen if the federal government makes cuts to health care spending?

A
There would be fewer hospital services, and research would decline.
B
There would be more hospital services, and research projects would increase.
C
There would be higher costs for patients, and research would stay the same.
D
There would be lower costs for patients, and research projects would drop.
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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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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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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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How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

A
They must examine the source for bias.
B
They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.
C
They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.
D
They must consider the creator’s motivations.

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