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Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

A
the Gettysburg Address
B
the Bill of Rights
C
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
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A “separation of powers” refers to

A
a structure for organizing the different levels of government.
B
a method of controlling a vast empire.
C
the practice of all citizens taking part in government.
D
a government where military officials make all important decisions.
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Which of the following are examples of domestic influences on US foreign policy? Select three options.

A
news outlets
B
alliances
C
environmental activists
D
security threats
E
economic concerns
F
trading relationships
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Following the Enlightenment, many Europeans began to

A
support the ideas of “divine right” and absolute rule.
B
believe people could improve their government.
C
worry that monarchs would always be in power.
D
fear that all government would be abolished.
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Read Chief Justice Warren’s decision from the Miranda case.The entire thrust of police interrogation . . . was to put the defendant in such an emotional state as to impair his capacity for rational judgment. . . . [T]he choice on his part to speak to the police—was not made knowingly.What did Chief Justice Warren say about how Miranda’s confession was made?

A
Miranda was aware of his rights when he made his confession.
B
Miranda incriminated himself intentionally and knowingly.
C
Miranda was unaware of his rights but his confession could be used.
D
Miranda incriminated himself without knowing that he could refuse to do so.
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

A
a new king and queen.
B
the judicial branch.
C
powerful generals.
D
the clergy.
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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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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

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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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Read the quote from the Ways and Means Committee of the House.A tax bill must be passed first by the House of Representatives. After the House has completed action on a bill and approved it by a majority vote, the bill is transmitted to the Senate for formal action.—Committee on Ways and MeansHouse of Representatives

A
The Senate votes on the bill.
B
The bill goes to a committee.
C
The bill goes back to the House.
D
The president signs the bill into law.
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The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

A
a decrease in eligible voters.
B
an increase in voter participation.
C
voter fraud.
D
discrimination against women.
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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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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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What is judicial review?

A
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
B
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
C
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
D
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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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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Read this outline for an informative essay about the role of the Food and Drug Administration.I. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educates the public about food. A. The information the FDA provides helps consumers stay safe. B. The FDA educates consumers in different ways.II. The FDA labels processed foods. A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products. B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food. C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food. A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid. C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.IV. The American public relies on the information the FDA provides. A. The FDA labels food and issues warnings about foodborne illnesses. B. This information helps protect consumers from harmful food.Which section of the outline is the introduction?

A
section I
B
section II
C
section III
D
section IV
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Which statement best defines the term civil liberties?

A
Equal rights that every person has or should have.
B
Freedoms that the government protects with laws.
C
Rights related to criminal justice in the United States.
D
Rights that are not explained or listed in the Constitution.
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The right to privacy includes

A
the freedom to be secure at home.
B
the right to challenge authority.
C
the freedom to own private property.
D
the right to publicly express personal opinions.
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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 best describes why the government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War?

A
The articles praised the President’s actions.
B
The articles criticized the military.
C
The articles threatened national security.
D
The articles supported communists.
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An important philosophical idea during the Enlightenment was that

A
the wealthy should give all of their money to the working poor.
B
monarchs should be granted a “divine right” to rule over their people.
C
the Catholic Church should exercise absolute rule over Europe.
D
ordinary people should be able to pursue greater opportunities.

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