AnswersRKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 NewCivil Discourse

Civil Discourse — Cumulative exam Answers

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What does a grand jury decide?

A
whether a person is guilty of a crime
B
whether a trial should take place
C
whether a person should be imprisoned
D
whether police should receive a warrant
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The main goal of for-profit media companies is to make money. How might this contribute to bias in their reporting?

A
They might not like to play the role of watchdogs or gatekeepers.
B
They might be very critical of the actions and views of their owners.
C
They might cater to the views of their advertisers and subscribing customers.
D
They might own news organizations, TV channels, and businesses that sell products.
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Which group gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment?

A
women
B
noncitizens
C
African American men
D
young people 18 and older
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How did the 14th Amendment affect citizenship in the United States?

A
It extended US citizenship to formerly enslaved, newly freed people.
B
It limited US citizenship to people born in the United States.
C
It limited which foreign-born people could become US citizens.
D
It extended US citizenship to anyone living in the United States.
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What is one group of people the president appoints to government jobs?

A
election officials
B
congressional staff
C
judges and justices
D
senators and representatives
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Read the scenario.Local election officials are planning to remove ballot drop-off boxes from an area of the city where most residents are Black or Latino. An investigative journalist uncovers the plan and publishes a story about it in the city newspaper. In the article, the journalist claims that the officials want to suppress voter turnout in the upcoming mayoral election. The election pits the current mayor, a conservative White business owner, against a Black candidate who is a social activist. Polls indicate that the Black candidate is gaining in popularity, particularly in the area affected by the officials’ plan.

A
social media influencer
B
agenda setter
C
gatekeeper
D
watchdog
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Who is next in line to become president if both the president and the vice president can no longer do their duty?

A
the attorney general
B
the secretary of state
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the president pro tempore
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During a trial, an attorney asks the defendant a question. The defendant replies, "I plead the fifth.” What does this mean?

A
The defendant is admitting to the crime.
B
The defendant is refusing to testify against themselves.
C
The defendant is asking to be read their Miranda rights.
D
The defendant is suggesting that double jeopardy applies.
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What did the ruling in the Marbury v. Madison case establish?

A
the Supreme Court’s ability to set its own agenda
B
the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review
C
the Supreme Court’s composition of nine judges
D
the Supreme Court’s status as the highest court in the land
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Review the map.

Question illustration
A
by population
B
by popular vote
C
by land area
D
by location
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What is an interest group?

A
a group formed to influence government policy
B
a group formed to introduce and pass bills
C
a group formed to open profitable businesses
D
a group formed to lend money to consumers
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Read the scenario:Neil notices that one public school in his town has brand-new computers and tablets for all the students. His public school, on the other hand, has outdated technology.

A
post a political cartoon about the school board to his social media accounts
B
write to the government officials in charge of school funding to raise the issue
C
contact athletes and startup millionaires to see if someone wants to sponsor the school
D
ask the principals and teachers at the other school if they are willing to share the technology
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Which statement correctly explains the relationship between state and local governments?

A
State and local governments work independently of each other.
B
State and local governments share responsibilities to an equal degree.
C
State governments receive power based on the decisions made by local governments.
D
State governments decide which regulations are the responsibility of local governments.
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What is lateral reading?

A
using outside sources to determine if a source is valid and reliable
B
examining elements of a source to determine the source’s reliability
C
reviewing advertisements and claims in a source for evidence of bias
D
considering the author, layout, graphics, and domain of an online source
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How does disinformation typically appear on social media platforms?

A
It is posted by trolls and automated accounts.
B
It is posted by advertisers trying to attract customers.
C
It is posted by news agencies to encourage comments.
D
It is posted by friends who are sharing ideas and interests.
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How can students under the age of 18 participate in the democratic process?

A
by voting
B
by being informed
C
by running for states office
D
by being part of the Electoral College
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Read the scenario.Green City has a law against making loud noises after 9 p.m. on weekdays. The police respond to complaints of a party that is blaring music late at night on a Wednesday. The police give the homeowner a ticket for violating the law. The ticket gives a date on which the homeowner must appear in court.

A
local court
B
state court
C
federal court
D
US Supreme Court
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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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What is lobbying?

A
using propaganda to misinform citizens
B
belonging to a political party
C
attempting to influence lawmakers
D
receiving campaign contributions
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What does fact-checking involve?

A
reading the “About” section on a website
B
searching for sources for a research report
C
confirming information and identifying opinions and bias
D
asking friends and family for information about a topic

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