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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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The Harrisons live in a country where they are the only business allowed to supply consumers with leather shoes. What type of market is this an example of?

A
competitive
B
regulation
C
mixed
D
monopoly
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Read this excerpt from an amendment to the US Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.–Constitution of the United StatesThis excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

A
residency in the United States.
B
citizenship of the United States.
C
immigration to the United States.
D
law enforcement in the United States.
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c
commander in chief
c
chief executive
h
head diplomat
f
first citizen
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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
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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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One of the results of the Schenck decision was that it removed protections for

s
speech intended to cause panic or harm.
t
those serving in the military.
t
those who committed crimes.
h
hate speech.
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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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Which is an example of restricted free speech?

A
promoting an idea that is unpopular with most people
B
telling everyone you lost your job when you are still employed
C
revealing a confidential e-mail that was sent to you by mistake
D
writing an article that urges people to violently protest unfair treatment
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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

Question illustration
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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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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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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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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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 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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Which statement about reserved powers is accurate?

A
They regulate commerce between states.
B
They are held by the states.
C
They permit the drafting of soldiers.
D
They are implied within the Constitution.
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Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of

a
an ex post facto law.
h
habeas corpus.
a
a “necessary and proper” law.
a
a bill of attainder.
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Read this prompt for an argumentative essay.Abraham Lincoln once stated, “The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they need to have done, but can not do, at all, or can not, so well do, for themselves—in their separate, and individual capacities.” Do you agree or disagree with this position? Write an argumentative essay that explains your opinion of the quotation.What will be the topic of the essay?

A
the purpose of government
B
the presidency of Lincoln
C
the need for community
D
the rights of individuals
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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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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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