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In Griswold v. Connecticut, on what did Justice Goldberg base his concurring opinion?

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the protection granted by the Constitution
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the intention of the writers of the Constitution
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the list of rights in the first eight amendments
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the human rights safe from government intervention
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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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Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

A
People do not have to pass an exam to become an elected official.
B
People have the right to practice which ever religion they choose.
C
Citizens cannot be blocked from a political position based on religion.
D
Citizens must have a religious background to become an elected official.
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Which of these are true of super political action committees, but not of PACs? Select two answers.Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs have more government restrictions.Super PACs enable unlimited donations.Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs run political campaigns.

A
Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.
B
Super PACs have more government restrictions.
C
Super PACs enable unlimited donations.
D
Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.
E
Super PACs run political campaigns.
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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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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

a
a new king and queen.
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the judicial branch.
p
powerful generals.
t
the clergy.
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A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
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Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
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Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
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Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr, courts can require states to

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keep voting districts the same even if the population changes.
B
change the number of voting districts within the state.
C
appoint government officials if voting districts are unfair.
D
redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.
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This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

Question illustration
A
the draft
B
jury service
C
public service
D
voter registration
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Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?

C
Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.
C
Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.
C
Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.
C
Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
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Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

A
write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
B
are not part of the government, but can influence the government.
C
hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
D
raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.
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best

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The articles praised the President’s actions.
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The articles criticized the military.
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The articles threatened national security.
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The articles supported communists.
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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.
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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Accused persons have the right to

r
refuse to appear in court.
h
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
m
move their trials to another state.
r
request a jury that favors their side in the case.
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best

t
the highest position in the Senate.
t
the most powerful position in the Senate.
h
having some power, but less than the majority leader.
a
a largely ceremonial role without much power.
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Read the excerpt.The parents out there already know what I’m talking about: the mothers and fathers taking on second jobs, the folks getting bills for their children’s education they cannot pay. And this is an education they thought they’d saved for. I say, enough! A college education should not be a privilege but a right.The excerpt is best characterized as an

A
opening statement.
B
plan of action.
C
summary.
D
conclusion.
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How can federal judges be removed from their positions?

b
by popular vote
b
by the Supreme Court
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through recall by state governors
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through impeachment by Congress
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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.
l
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
s
subject to approval by the House.
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A similarity between tariffs and sanctions is that both are sometimes used to

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create free trade.
B
provide humanitarian aid.
C
create new nations.
D
punish other nations.
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Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

S
States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.
N
No state can contradict federal law.
O
Only judges may amend the Constitution.
F
Federal judges may never contradict state laws.

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