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In which of the following areas did African-Americans see improvements after ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?

A
monetary
B
educational
C
political
D
societal
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In general, Americans with high incomes vote at

A
the same rate as any other income group.
B
a lower rate than any other income group.
C
a higher rate than those earning less money.
D
a lower rate than those earning less money.
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Read this prompt for an argumentative essay.Abraham Lincoln once stated, “The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they need to have done, but can not do, at all, or can not, so well do, for themselves—in their separate, and individual capacities.” Do you agree or disagree with this position? Write an argumentative essay that explains your opinion of the quotation.What will be the topic of the essay?

A
the purpose of government
B
the presidency of Lincoln
C
the need for community
D
the rights of individuals
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Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

A
States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.
B
No state can contradict federal law.
C
Only judges may amend the Constitution.
D
Federal judges may never contradict state laws.
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The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

A
criminal cases.
B
cases of constitutional importance.
C
lawsuits between citizens.
D
lawsuits between companies.
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The 14th Amendment includes a provision that prohibits "double jeopardy." What is double jeopardy?

A
being tried for first degree murder
B
being tried for second degree murder
C
being first sentenced to life imprisonment
D
being tried twice for the same crime.
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Which of these are true of super political action committees, but not of PACs? Select two answers.

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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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 did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

A
It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.
B
It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.
C
It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.
D
It potentially gave the South more power in the government.
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Which leadership crisis would most likely result in a totalitarian government taking control?

A
A leader loses the support of one’s political party.
B
A leader is sick and cannot continue to govern.
C
A leader fails to solve the country’s problems.
D
A leader goes against the will of the people.
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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

Question illustration
A
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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Which best describes the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

A
It was attended by only a few thousand people.
B
It was attended mostly by white Americans.
C
It was chaotic and violent.
D
It was organized and peaceful.
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Why was Alexander Hamilton concerned about the US economy in 1790?

A
US citizens had lost confidence in their government.
B
US citizens did not want the government to pay its debt.
C
Congress had decided to weaken the government.
D
Congress had adopted a stricter interpretation of the Constitution.
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How can federal judges be removed from their positions?

A
by popular vote
B
by the Supreme Court
C
through recall by state governors
D
through impeachment by Congress
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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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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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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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Accused persons have the right to

A
refuse to appear in court.
B
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
C
move their trials to another state.
D
request a jury that favors their side in the case.
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Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of

A
an ex post facto law.
B
habeas corpus.
C
a “necessary and proper” law.
D
a bill of attainder.
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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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