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Which statement best summarizes the purpose of Article IV of the Constitution?

A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
B
Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
C
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
D
Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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The preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights (using a different term). What are natural rights?

A
rights bestowed by the law
B
rights that all people are entitled to
C
rights for people accepted by society
D
rights that evolve with society
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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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What is the main reason a socialist or democratic socialist government imposes high taxes on the wealthy, provides free higher education, and provides public assistance programs regardless of income?

A
to show kindness to its citizens
B
to punish the success of the rich
C
to encourage participation in elections
D
to promote economic equality
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How does a socialist government with a command economy manage its economy?

A
The government lets producers set wages for workers.
B
The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.
C
The government allows consumers to make their own choices.
D
The government controls factories and other forms of production.
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Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

A
Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.
B
A bill of rights can address abuses of power.
C
A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.
D
Government controls can guard against abuses of power.
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A power that is vested in the president is

A
subject to approval by the Senate.
B
legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
C
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
D
subject to approval by the House.
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Read the preamble to the Constitution.We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.According to the preamble, the phrase “a more perfect Union” refers to

A
improving upon a previous attempt at creating a new union.
B
duplicating the original government system set up by the union.
C
creating a union with stronger ties between individual states.
D
building up the union with help of foreign governments.
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

A
a new king and queen.
B
the judicial branch.
C
powerful generals.
D
the clergy.
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Progressivism could best be described as a political ideology that

A
believes a strong military presence is critical for a nation.
B
seeks out unprecedented and different ways to manage government.
C
stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.
D
values individual freedom over government involvement.

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