Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

b
believe that a communist government leads best.
c
claim to act with divine authority.
w
want to have influence over a non-religious government.
b
believe that rule by religious law is wrong.
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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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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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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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The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

a
a decrease in eligible voters.
a
an increase in voter participation.
v
voter fraud.
d
discrimination against women.
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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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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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The US Department of Education reaches its goals by

A
delegating responsibility to state and local leaders.
B
depending on other organizations to create new policy.
C
supporting the efforts of state and local leaders.
D
overseeing individual districts and schools directly.
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best

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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How does President Wilson build his argument and persuade his listeners in "War Message to Congress"?

A
He uses positive words to describe the enemy.
B
He cites published works to support his view.
C
He uses confident and powerful words.
D
He tells a personal story that relates to the topic.
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Julia wants to be sure that she can listen effectively to the speaker at the town hall meeting. Which strategy will help her succeed?

A
jumping to conclusions
B
multi-tasking during the speech
C
prejudging the speaker
D
researching the topic in advance
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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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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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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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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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