Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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commander in chief
c
chief executive
h
head diplomat
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first citizen
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What is a power of the judicial branch?

A
creating laws
B
debating laws
C
enforcing laws
D
interpreting laws
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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.
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hate speech.
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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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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.
T
The articles supported communists.
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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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When Justice Lewis Powell stated that racial and ethnic distinctions require the most “exacting judicial examination,” he meant these qualities required

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reliably consistent judgement.
e
exceptionally neutral evaluation.
e
extremely precise consideration.
s
swiftly determined punishment.
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What powers does the president have? Select two options.writing lawsoverriding vetoescommanding the armed forcesappointing cabinet membershearing disputes between states

A
writing laws
B
overriding vetoes
C
commanding the armed forces
D
appointing cabinet members
E
hearing disputes between states
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Natural rights are the same as

A
legal rights.
B
unalienable rights.
C
societal rights.
D
government rights.
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The Eighth Amendment protects against

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unreasonable search and seizure.
s
self-incrimination.
c
cruel and unusual punishment.
e
eminent domain.
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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
t
the human rights safe from government intervention
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What might happen if the federal government makes cuts to health care spending?

A
There would be fewer hospital services, and research would decline.
B
There would be more hospital services, and research projects would increase.
C
There would be higher costs for patients, and research would stay the same.
D
There would be lower costs for patients, and research projects would drop.
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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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Which powers are solely at the state level?

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expressed
i
implied
c
concurrent
r
reserved
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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.
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the right to publicly express personal opinions.
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Which statement best defines the term civil liberties?

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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 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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