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A power that is vested in the president is

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subject to approval by the Senate.
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legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
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legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
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subject to approval by the House.
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a freedom enjoyed by citizens in their daily lives
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a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal
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a protection enabling a citizen to be treated fairly under the law
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a plan to grant specific protections to individual groups of citizens
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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

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Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.
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Discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
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Some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
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Discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.
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Which of the following qualities is NOT a quality of a positive leader?A.showing charismaB.encouraging citizensC.displaying foresightD.censoring information

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A
B
B
C
C
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D
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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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Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.
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Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
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Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
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Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
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Anti-Federalists believed that most of the government’s power should lie with

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states.
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the president.
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Congress.
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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

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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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Which of the following are examples of domestic influences on US foreign policy? Select three options. news outletsalliancesenvironmental activistssecurity threatseconomic concernstrading relationships

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news outlets
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alliances
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environmental activists
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security threats
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economic concerns
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trading relationships
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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.

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limited the number of people who can become citizens.
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gave everyone free passports if they became citizens.
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was the first time the Constitution defined what a citizen is.
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restricted freed enslaved people from becoming citizens.
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An executive department whose main function is to promote safety is

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the Department of Justice.
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the Department of the Treasury.
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the Department of Commerce.
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the Department of the Interior.
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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

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The Senate votes on the bill.
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The bill goes to a committee.
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The bill goes back to the House.
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The president signs the bill into law.
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Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

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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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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.
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a US citizen for at least nine years.
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Progressivism could best be described as a political ideology that

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believes a strong military presence is critical for a nation.
B
seeks out unprecedented and different ways to manage government.
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stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
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values individual freedom over government involvement.
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Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

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Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
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A bill of rights can address abuses of power.
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A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
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Government controls can guard against abuses of power.
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What is a criticism of the two-party system?

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It impacts election outcomes by pulling voters from another candidate.
B
It favors liberal over conservative ideologies.
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It is too polarizing and limits alternative viewpoints.
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It leads to spoiler candidates.
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In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student-led prayer at a school football game failed the "Lemon Test” because it was "too entangled.” What does this mean?

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The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
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The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
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The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
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The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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Who investigates possible impacts of legislation to prepare bills to be considered by the House?

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the Speaker of the House
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the caucuses
D
the committees
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Which question can help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

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Do details help support the claim?
B
What kind of research would help?
C
What will I be writing about?
D
Why will I be writing?
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Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

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Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
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Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
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Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
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Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

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