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Population and Immigration — Cumulative exam Answers

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Natural rights are the same as

A
legal rights.
B
unalienable rights.
C
societal rights.
D
government rights.
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Which would the FCC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?

A
a TV station
B
a school
C
a business
D
a foreign country
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Which powers are solely at the state level?

A
expressed
B
implied
C
concurrent
D
reserved
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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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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

A
Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.
B
Discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
C
Some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
D
Discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.
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This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

Question illustration
A
social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns
B
presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans
C
social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign
D
presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising
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What are some current demographic trends in the United States? Check all that apply.

A
People tend to marry at an older age.
B
There are more single-parent families.
C
The divorce rate is steadily declining.
D
The population has become more diverse.
E
The population is growing older in general.
F
Parents are raising more and more children.
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The Eighth Amendment protects against

A
unreasonable search and seizure.
B
self-incrimination.
C
cruel and unusual punishment.
D
eminent domain.
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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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Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

A
Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
B
Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
C
Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
D
Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

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