AnswersSA FL-2106010-MJ Civics S1 26-27Local and State Governments

Local and State Governments — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which best describes the meaning of "promote the general Welfare” as stated in the preamble to the Constitution?

A
to work closely with state governments
B
to build a strong army
C
to require citizens to pay taxes
D
to make sure people have what they need
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Read the scenario.Martin has autism. His parents believe 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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In a criminal trial, when do witnesses take the stand to testify?

A
during sentencing
B
during jury selection
C
during jury deliberation
D
during evidence presentation
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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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Which statement describes a feature of political geography?

A
It relates only to natural landforms that form boundaries.
B
It involves actual lines and barriers drawn across the landscape.
C
It refers to a government structure, like the executive branch and its agencies.
D
It creates boundaries that divide one area from another, like city boundaries.
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What is foreign policy?

A
the amount of money given to other nations
B
the amount of goods exported to other nations
C
a nation’s plan for handling military conflicts abroad
D
a nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations
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Which best states how some groups were excluded from the Enlightenment ideal of equality?

A
White male landowners could not participate in the government.
B
Non-Westerners were seen as foreign and less important.
C
Some people were required to have a social contract with the government.
D
Kings and queens were seen as having a divine right to rule.
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How did Thomas Paine contribute to the American Revolution?

A
He was one of the leading Enlightenment thinkers.
B
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
C
He wanted representation in British government.
D
He encouraged a more equal government.
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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 was the effect of democracy in ancient Athens?

A
It kept society peaceful.
B
It allowed everyone to vote.
C
It created representative government.
D
It included women as citizens.
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Which example best illustrates cultural diffusion?

A
A citizen in the United States studied Spanish for two years, then traveled to Spain and Peru.
B
Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates a victory by Mexico over French troops, is also celebrated in the United States.
C
In the southwestern United States, decorating homes with Spanish textiles and pottery is popular.
D
A family moved from one part of their city to another part of the same city, so the children had to switch schools.
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Which US cities are located in the Rocky Mountain region? Select two options.

A
Denver
B
Phoenix
C
Pittsburgh
D
Salt Lake City
E
San Francisco
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Which action is not protected by the First Amendment?

A
a transgender student wears a tuxedo to his high school’s senior prom
B
a female basketball player wears a hijab while playing on her high school team
C
a voter questions the qualifications of a political candidate during a TV town hall
D
a government employee leaks a classified document that threatens national security
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Which types of government could be in place in Terrance’s country? Select two options.

A
a dictatorship
B
a communist government
C
an absolute monarchy
D
a constitutional monarchy
E
a representative democracy
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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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In 1868, the 14th Amendment recognized citizenship for

A
all women.
B
White men.
C
American Indians.
D
African Americans.
38

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

A
3
B
5
C
10
D
27
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How can trade agreements influence intergovernmental relationships?

A
by determining what goods a country will produce
B
by promoting travel to new places
C
by raising the prices of goods and services
D
by encouraging cooperation between countries
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What is the definition of democracy?

A
a group of people who decide a court case
B
legal recognition as a resident of a country
C
a government ruled by its citizens
D
the system in which representatives govern

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