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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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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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How did Emperor Justinian’s review of Roman laws create a more efficient legal system?

A
He got rid of outdated and repetitive laws.
B
He ranked the laws according to importance.
C
He created new laws to address modern situations.
D
He combined minor laws into stricter categories.
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This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

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A
the draft
B
jury service
C
public service
D
voter registration
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c
commander in chief
c
chief executive
h
head diplomat
f
first citizen
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How can federal judges be removed from their positions?

b
by popular vote
b
by the Supreme Court
t
through recall by state governors
t
through impeachment by Congress
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In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

A
all women
B
all foreigners
C
all citizens
D
all men
8

Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

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H
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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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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T
The articles praised the President’s actions.
T
The articles criticized the military.
T
The articles threatened national security.
T
The articles supported communists.
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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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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

S
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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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.
14

The Eighth Amendment protects against

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

s
superior courts.
i
inferior courts.
o
original courts.
a
appellate courts.
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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

A
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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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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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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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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most likely

a
a TV station
a
a school
a
a business
a
a foreign country

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