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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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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 kind of source is "Percentage of College Degrees Awarded to Women”?

A
It is a primary source because it is a journal or diary.
B
It is a secondary source because it is a speech.
C
It is a primary source because it is firsthand information.
D
It is a secondary source because it is secondhand information.
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The right to privacy includes

t
the freedom to be secure at home.
t
the right to challenge authority.
t
the freedom to own private property.
t
the right to publicly express personal opinions.
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Anti-Federalists believed that most of the government’s power should lie with

s
states.
t
the president.
C
Congress.
i
individuals.
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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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Read the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.

l
limited the number of people who can become citizens.
g
gave everyone free passports if they became citizens.
w
was the first time the Constitution defined what a citizen is.
r
restricted freed enslaved people from becoming citizens.
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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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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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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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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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What is a criticism of the two-party system?

A
It impacts election outcomes by pulling voters from another candidate.
B
It favors liberal over conservative ideologies.
C
It is too polarizing and limits alternative viewpoints.
D
It leads to spoiler candidates.
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A legal order for an investigation into whether a person who is arrested has been imprisoned legally defines

h
habeas corpus.
t
trial by jury.
p
popular sovereignty.
c
checks and balances.
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What would the United States attempt first in an interaction with a country that opposes US policy?

A
diplomacy
B
sanctions
C
cold war
D
military intervention
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Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

S
Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
A
A bill of rights can address abuses of power.
A
A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
G
Government controls can guard against abuses of power.
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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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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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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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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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Read the quote from the Ways and Means Committee of the House.A tax bill must be passed first by the House of Representatives. After the House has completed action on a bill and approved it by a majority vote, the bill is transmitted to the Senate for formal action.—Committee on Ways and MeansHouse of Representatives

T
The Senate votes on the bill.
T
The bill goes to a committee.
T
The bill goes back to the House.
T
The president signs the bill into law.

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