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Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, other than the Supreme Court, known as

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superior courts.
i
inferior courts.
o
original courts.
a
appellate courts.
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One of the results of the Schenck decision was that it removed protections for

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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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Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

P
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
T
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
T
The train cars were not “equal”.
T
The judge’s verdict was biased.
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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.
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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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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The right to privacy includes

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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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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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Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

t
the Gettysburg Address
t
the Bill of Rights
L
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
t
the Emancipation Proclamation
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The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

c
criminal cases.
c
cases of constitutional importance.
l
lawsuits between citizens.
l
lawsuits between companies.
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In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of

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Supreme Court justices.
t
the vice president.
t
trusted advisors.
f
family members.
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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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Which powers are solely at the state level?

e
expressed
i
implied
c
concurrent
r
reserved
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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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In which of the following areas did African-Americans see improvements after ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?

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monetary
e
educational
p
political
s
societal
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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

A
news outlets
B
alliances
C
environmental activists
D
security threats
E
economic concerns
F
trading relationships
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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.
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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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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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

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impeaching officials
a
approving international treaties
i
introducing money bills
p
passing bills out of committee
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The Eighth Amendment protects against

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