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Michigan’s legislature is described as bicameral because

A
it is one of the two branches of Michigan’s government.
B
it is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House.
C
a bill has to pass the two houses first, to become law.
D
an approval is needed from two people to propose a bill.
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This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

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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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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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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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In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

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

A
reliably consistent judgement.
B
exceptionally neutral evaluation.
C
extremely precise consideration.
D
swiftly determined punishment.
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In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of

A
Supreme Court justices.
B
the vice president.
C
trusted advisors.
D
family members.
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Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

A
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
B
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
C
The train cars were not “equal”.
D
The judge’s verdict was biased.
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One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by

A
making speeches.
B
canvassing a neighborhood.
C
donating money.
D
volunteering at the polls.
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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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The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

A
a decrease in eligible voters.
B
an increase in voter participation.
C
voter fraud.
D
discrimination against women.
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A similarity between tariffs and sanctions is that both are sometimes used to

A
create free trade.
B
provide humanitarian aid.
C
create new nations.
D
punish other nations.
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How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

A
They must examine the source for bias.
B
They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.
C
They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.
D
They must consider the creator’s motivations.
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In an initiative, the source of the law is

A
the court.
B
the voters.
C
the governor.
D
the legislature.
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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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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?

A
The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
B
The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
C
The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
D
The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

A
the Gettysburg Address
B
the Bill of Rights
C
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
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Which must have the characteristics of being a nonprofit organization, and be independent of any political or governmental influence?

A
UN
B
NGO
C
USAID
D
HIV/AIDS
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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.
B
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
C
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
D
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
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How does this poster play on a parent’s emotions? Choose four answers.

A
The text details the number of children affected by the flu each year.
B
The text uses “me” to encourage parents to think of their own children.
C
The image on the poster is of a child who looks worried.
D
The text indicates that flu complications can lead to death.
E
The text describes how flu can affect a child’s life.

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