Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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What is the definition of discourse?

A
an exchange of ideas in which all sides are discussed
B
a lecture on a topic provided by teachers or experts
C
a disagreement that cannot be resolved or fixed
D
any communication in which there is no disagreement
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How can the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) help citizens who are concerned about plastic pollution?

A
by showing them how to break down plastics
B
by reducing plastic in local landfills
C
by providing expert advice and research
D
by providing free reusable bags
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Who rules on a case in a court of appeals?

A
one judge
B
nine justices
C
a panel of three judges
D
a jury of nine citizens
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What was required of jurors in ancient Athens?

A
Jurors had to be educated property owners.
B
Jurors had to agree to vote in all major elections.
C
Jurors had to be males who were at least 18 years old.
D
Jurors had to promise to be fair to both sides in court cases.
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Which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury for someone accused of a crime?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Seventh Amendment
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How do state constitutions compare to the US Constitution?

A
Both include a bill of rights.
B
Both set up state governments.
C
Only one outlines the branches of government.
D
Only the US constitution includes reserved powers.
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At a town hall meeting with a political candidate, a college student asks a question about community preschool options. It is an important issue for him.

A
He is an immigrant.
B
He is a parent of a young child.
C
He lives in the suburbs.
D
He enjoys speaking in front of others.
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What is one limitation to freedom of the press?

A
The press cannot argue against government policies or actions.
B
The press cannot publish opinions that some readers oppose.
C
The press cannot use false statements to ruin the reputation of a private citizen.
D
The press cannot publish information that is critical of members of the government.
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What is one requirement for all US citizens?

A
voting
B
paying taxes
C
staying informed
D
participating in the community
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What situation would most likely involve help from a civic institution?

A
wanting to buy a new video game
B
having a disagreement with a friend
C
adding new bicycle lanes to busy streets
D
cutting down on television watching time
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Read this passage about the New Jersey v. T.L.O. Supreme Court case.The Court also held that students have some legitimate expectation of privacy at school. However, the students’ expectation of privacy must be balanced against the needs of school authorities to maintain an educational environment. As such, school authorities do not need to obtain a warrant or have probable cause that a crime occurred before searching a student.–New Jersey v. T.L.O

A
Students always have the right to refuse a search and to ask for an attorney if needed.
B
Students at school have the same rights to privacy as adults and others outside of a school environment.
C
School authorities have more freedom to search a student in school than the police do outside of school.
D
School authorities must obtain warrants or ask police to obtain warrants before searching students.
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Which would make a source unreliable?

A
examples of extreme bias
B
a .com domain name
C
fact-checked information
D
an opinion about the topic
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Read the scenario.Annie has been caught spraying graffiti on a store window in Chicago. The city assigns her case to the Restorative Justice Community Court.

A
Annie will be released after being told to never repeat her actions.
B
Annie will be tried in juvenile court and possibly spend time in detention.
C
Annie will be required to apologize to the shop owner and repair the damage.
D
Annie will be tried in criminal court and be required to pay a fine if found guilty.
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Black Lives Matter supporters gather for a peaceful rally in the park. Which First Amendment right are they exercising?

A
the right to bear arms
B
the right to petition
C
the right to assemble
D
the right to have a free press
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Which site is most likely to be a reliable source for fact-checking?

A
a site run by a nonprofit news organization
B
a site run by a for-profit business or industry
C
a site run by a group supporting one political party
D
a site run by a group holding a specific point of view

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