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Civil Discourse — Cumulative exam Answers

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What is one type of freedom the First Amendment protects?

A
safety
B
voting
C
privacy
D
expression
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Read the scenario. Martin has autism. His parents feel that the school district is not providing a learning plan that takes into account his specific needs.

A
Title IX
B
Civil Rights Act of 1964
C
Americans with Disabilities Act
D
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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What is the definition of activism?

A
the process of making a formal request to create change
B
the exchange of ideas, usually in a verbal conversation
C
the practice of taking action to solve problems in a community
D
the ways a person’s different identities affect how they view the world
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What is federalism?

A
Federalism is a system in which only the federal government can collect taxes from the citizens of a state.
B
Federalism is a system in which state governments reserve some political power for the federal government.
C
Federalism is a system in which all political power rests with the three branches of the federal government.
D
Federalism is a system in which political power is shared between the federal government and state governments.
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Review this social media post.

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A
Look to see how many people liked the social media post or shared it.
B
Do a reverse image search to see whether the photo is used elsewhere.
C
Look up the date the photo was taken to see if it matches the wildfires.
D
Do research on how powerful a laser would need to be to start a wildfire.
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What are enumerated powers?

A
powers that voters give Congress
B
powers that the president gives Congress
C
powers that the Constitution gives Congress
D
powers that the Supreme Court gives Congress
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What are public goods and services?

A
goods and services provided for US military personnel
B
goods and services that help facilitate voting on election days
C
goods and services for all citizens provided by governments
D
goods and services supplied to government officials
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Read the scenario.The city council just announced that there is money in the budget for projects designed to help citizens address important issues in their community. They are asking for proposals.

A
an announcement related to a political campaign
B
a written plan that is submitted for consideration
C
a public speech that describes a community project
D
a newspaper article about a problem that needs fixing
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Read the excerpt from an article about the Equality Act of 2021."In most states, L.G.B.T.Q. people can be discriminated against because of who they are, or who they love,” said Representative David Cicilline, an openly gay Democrat from Rhode Island and the lead sponsor. "It is past time for that to change.”

A
It must be passed through the Senate.
B
It must be voted on during an election.
C
It must be signed into law by the president.
D
It must be approved by the person who wrote the bill.
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Read the scenario and review the social media post.Kenji was checking his social media account when he came across this posting. At first, he was amazed by what he saw. But then Kenji began to wonder about the post.

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A
Users can quickly post new scientific findings.
B
Users can share reports of environmental problems.
C
Users can post almost anything, including false claims.
D
Users can find information not easily found elsewhere.
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What does it mean to use a consistent slide style in a multimedia presentation?

A
use similar text and bullets on each slide
B
include a variety of text and bullets on slides
C
fill up all the white space on each slide
D
apply the same visual to each slide
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How many members of Congress must approve a proposal to begin the amendment process?

A
one-fourth
B
one-third
C
two-thirds
D
three-fourths
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Read the passage.In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled that defendants must be warned before they are questioned. They should be told that they have the right to remain silent, and that anything they say can be used against them in a court of law. They also should be informed that they have the right to the presence of an attorney, and that if they cannot afford an attorney, they can have one appointed for them.

A
the Bill of Rights
B
Miranda rights
C
Eighth Amendment rights
D
Supreme Court rights
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Read the scenario.A large group of people ride their bicycles through a busy downtown neighborhood. The riders wear bright green T-shirts with the slogan "Bike Lanes Save Lives.” There are so many riders that they block cars. On the news that evening, a reporter identifies the bicyclists as members of an interest group that wants the city to install more bike lanes.

A
by showing that bicycling is fun and a good form of exercise
B
by showing that bicycles and cars can share the road
C
by showing that cars are not a practical means of transportation
D
by showing that the city’s roads do not support both car and bicycle traffic
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How many state legislatures or conventions must approve an amendment to ratify it?

A
one-fourth
B
one-third
C
two-thirds
D
three-fourths
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What is the function of an appellate court?

A
to judge the constitutionality of various laws
B
to evaluate new evidence about cases that were already tried
C
to review trial proceedings and decisions for fairness
D
to select cases that should move to the Supreme Court
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In Shelby County v. Holder, the US Supreme Court struck down parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Which is one consequence of this ruling?

A
It is easier for states to suppress voting.
B
It is easier for people to register to vote.
C
It is easier for citizens to vote by mail.
D
It is easier for states to expand voter rolls.
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If a local government wants to lower taxes, how would it need to balance its budget?

A
by increasing public goods and services
B
by reducing public goods and services
C
by agreeing to go into debt
D
by requesting a loan from a federal bank
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What can be done to reverse a decision made by the Supreme Court?

A
Supreme Court decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
B
The decision can be sent to a court of appeals for another ruling.
C
The president can overturn Supreme Court decisions that are unpopular.
D
A legislative hearing can be scheduled to review the decision.
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Read this social media post.

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A
Look for a source on controlling dandelions without pesticides.
B
Look for a source on the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
C
Look for a source on the feeding habits of bees in the spring.
D
Look for a source on how pesticides are manufactured.

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