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What is judicial review?

A
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
B
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
C
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
D
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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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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As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr, courts can require states to

A
keep voting districts the same even if the population changes.
B
change the number of voting districts within the state.
C
appoint government officials if voting districts are unfair.
D
redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.
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The right to privacy includes

A
the freedom to be secure at home.
B
the right to challenge authority.
C
the freedom to own private property.
D
the right to publicly express personal opinions.
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According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

A
an adult who is at least 25 years old.
B
a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.
C
a registered voter in one’s state.
D
a US citizen for at least nine years.
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What was one result of President’s Trump’s executive order that restricted travel from seven foreign countries?

A
Congress passed a similar law a year later.
B
The order was revoked by President Biden.
C
A federal agency was created to implement it.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional.
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In Griswold v. Connecticut, on what did Justice Goldberg base his concurring opinion?

A
the protection granted by the Constitution
B
the intention of the writers of the Constitution
C
the list of rights in the first eight amendments
D
the human rights safe from government intervention
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In a unitary system of government, local offices

A
have equal power with the central government.
B
elect representatives to the central government.
C
can veto decisions made by the central government.
D
must follow decisions made by the central government.
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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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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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Read Chief Justice Warren’s decision from the Miranda case.The entire thrust of police interrogation . . . was to put the defendant in such an emotional state as to impair his capacity for rational judgment. . . . [T]he choice on his part to speak to the police—was not made knowingly.What did Chief Justice Warren say about how Miranda’s confession was made?

A
Miranda was aware of his rights when he made his confession.
B
Miranda incriminated himself intentionally and knowingly.
C
Miranda was unaware of his rights but his confession could be used.
D
Miranda incriminated himself without knowing that he could refuse to do so.
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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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Who was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?

A
Roger Sherman
B
William Paterson
C
George Washington
D
James Williams
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Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

A
negotiating a peace treaty with a rival nation
B
declaring war on an enemy nation
C
sending an operative to gather information about an enemy nation
D
appointing an ambassador to improve relationships with rival nations
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

A
impeaching officials
B
approving international treaties
C
introducing money bills
D
passing bills out of committee
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Which best describes why the government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War?

A
The articles praised the President’s actions.
B
The articles criticized the military.
C
The articles threatened national security.
D
The articles supported communists.
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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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