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In Griswold v. Connecticut, on what did Justice Goldberg base his concurring opinion?

A
the protection granted by the Constitution
B
the intention of the writers of the Constitution
C
the list of rights in the first eight amendments
D
the human rights safe from government intervention
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Which is the best definition of a municipality?

A
a town or city with its own government
B
a town or city that is governed by the state
C
a town or city granted the right by the state to form its own government
D
a town or city smaller than 25,000 people with its own government
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An executive department whose main function is to promote safety is

A
the Department of Justice.
B
the Department of the Treasury.
C
the Department of Commerce.
D
the Department of the Interior.
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In which of the following areas did African-Americans see improvements after ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?

A
monetary
B
educational
C
political
D
societal
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Which question can help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

A
Do details help support the claim?
B
What kind of research would help?
C
What will I be writing about?
D
Why will I be writing?
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

A
impeaching officials
B
approving international treaties
C
introducing money bills
D
passing bills out of committee
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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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Why did Alexis de Tocqueville travel to the United States?

A
He wanted to see how Europe had influenced it.
B
He was sent by the King of France as an envoy.
C
He wanted to learn about the democratic system.
D
He was sent to study American history.
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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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The 14th Amendment includes a provision that prohibits "double jeopardy." What is double jeopardy?

A
being tried for first degree murder
B
being tried for second degree murder
C
being first sentenced to life imprisonment
D
being tried twice for the same crime.
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Municipalities in Georgia are responsible for

A
promoting tourism.
B
electing sheriffs.
C
collecting garbage.
D
taxing counties.
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Which of the following is not a type of civil legal wrongs?

A
tort
B
warranty
C
contract
D
homicide
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What is one argument in favor of federal judges having lifetime appointments?

A
Judges can push their own political agendas.
B
Judges can retire when their political party is in power.
C
Judges can be chosen for age instead of experience.
D
Judges can rule on cases without fearing retribution.
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In the US, presidential elections are __________ elections that are determined by __________.

A
indirect . . . the Electoral College
B
indirect . . . popular vote
C
direct . . . popular vote
D
direct . . . the Electoral College
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Which of the following best defines the word “misdemeanor”?

A
a minor criminal offense whose punishment cannot exceed a small fine and one year in jail
B
a major criminal offense whose punishment is a minimum of one year in jail or a heavy fine
C
a major criminal offense whose only punishment is the death penalty
D
a minor criminal offense for juveniles only
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APPLYING MAIN IDEAS

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

A
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
B
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
C
The train cars were not “equal”.
D
The judge’s verdict was biased.
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Police who were ordered to enforce integration at Central High School in Little Rock

A
made it possible for African American students to attend safely.
B
immediately called upon the Arkansas National Guard for reinforcement.
C
were not able to protect the African American students who tried to attend.
D
did not follow their orders, leaving the school at the mercy of rioters.
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Georgia must have a balanced budget because

A
the federal government will withhold funding.
B
the legislature is irresponsible with money.
C
the governor needs proof that there is money.
D
the Georgia Constitution requires it.
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Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, other than the Supreme Court, known as

A
superior courts.
B
inferior courts.
C
original courts.
D
appellate courts.

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