Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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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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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

a
a new king and queen.
t
the judicial branch.
p
powerful generals.
t
the clergy.
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How did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

I
It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.
I
It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.
I
It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.
I
It potentially gave the South more power in the government.
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What is one argument in favor of federal judges having lifetime appointments?

A
Judges can push their own political agendas.
B
Judges can retire when their political party is in power.
C
Judges can be chosen for age instead of experience.
D
Judges can rule on cases without fearing retribution.
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In support of the Thirteenth Amendment, President Lincoln argued that

A
slavery did not impact the Civil War.
B
slavery should be made illegal everywhere.
C
slavery should be allowed in the South only.
D
slavery should be allowed in the North only.
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Which powers are solely at the state level?

e
expressed
i
implied
c
concurrent
r
reserved
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The right to privacy includes

t
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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Who investigates possible impacts of legislation to prepare bills to be considered by the House?

A
the Speaker of the House
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the caucuses
D
the committees
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A power that is vested in the president is

s
subject to approval by the Senate.
l
legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
l
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
s
subject to approval by the House.
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This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

Question illustration
A
social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns
B
presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans
C
social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign
D
presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising
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A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
A
Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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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

r
reliably consistent judgement.
e
exceptionally neutral evaluation.
e
extremely precise consideration.
s
swiftly determined punishment.
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What is judicial review?

a
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
t
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
t
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
a
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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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?

T
The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
T
The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
T
The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
T
The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of

S
Supreme Court justices.
t
the vice president.
t
trusted advisors.
f
family members.
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Which quotation from the Declaration of Independence indicates that the Founding Fathers were uncomfortable with the idea of having a monarchy in the newly independent colonies?

A
“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations.”
B
“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
C
“To secure these unalienable rights, governments are instituted among men.”
D
“[I]t becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another.”
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How was the creation of money handled under the Articles of Confederation?

A
In the confederate system, each state created its own money.
B
The federal government alone created money.
C
Each state and the national government created money.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not mention creating or managing money.
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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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