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The Supreme Court’s use of selective incorporation

A
only applies to amendments added before 1850.
B
only applies in cases where there is not enough evidence of a crime.
C
takes a subjective case-by-case approach to the question of incorporation.
D
takes the same approach to the question of incorporation in all cases.
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A clear introduction that identifies the issue being addressed in a speech also

A
summarizes the argument.
B
presents evidence.
C
establishes a plan.
D
makes a claim.
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What is a landmark case?

a
a case that is based on a dispute over land
a
a case that is based on a previous court’s decision.
a
a case that sets a precedent for future court decisions
a
a case that has been overturned from a previous court.
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Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required?

A
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
B
paying local, state, and federal taxes.
C
registering for the draft at a certain age.
D
responding to a summons to serve on juries.
5

The role of the president has evolved over time because

A
the needs of the nation have changed.
B
the role of the executive branch has changed.
C
the role of Congress has changed.
D
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
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Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

A
creating local governments
B
regulating commerce
C
coining money
D
declaring war
7

A 3 column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled State with entries Florida, Michigan, New York, California, Texas. Column 2 is labeled Republican primary (percentage) with entries 12.8, 16.5, 1.4, 22.9, 12.8. Column 3 is labeled General Election (percentage) with entries 63.5, 64.7, 53.1, 55.2, 49.7.

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A
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
B
Texas and California have the same number of Republican voters.
C
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
D
The number of voters who participated in the Republic Primary is higher in New York than in California.
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A responsibility of the vice president is to

A
declare war if necessary.
B
join the House of Representatives if necessary.
C
join the Supreme Court if necessary.
D
become president if necessary.
9

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

s
supports and advises the president
l
leads legislative departments
n
nominates and advises the president
l
leads all branches of the military
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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

t
to support the interests of the smaller states
t
to implement a bicameral legislature
t
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
t
to ensure representation was based on population
11

Protection of habeas corpus means that

c
citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
l
laws cannot apply to past situations.
c
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
l
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.
12

Which was an area of weakness in the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
regulatory power
B
authoritative power
C
democratic power
D
legislative power
13

Protections are guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment to ensure that

A
police officers have more rights than suspected criminals.
B
the police do not become powerful at the expense of citizens’ rights.
C
judges can work with the police to keep suspected criminals in jail.
D
citizens do not become more powerful than the police.
14

Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.Jefferson makes a valid point when he argues for a limited government. Lincoln, on the other hand, does not recognize these limitations.The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

A
formal and direct.
B
casual and friendly.
C
strong and passionate.
D
subjective and opinionated.
15

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

A
refusing to amend the Constitution.
B
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
C
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
D
violating the Supremacy Clause.
16

The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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b
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
l
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
b
be force to agree with a different agenda.
a
acquire additional power to pass a law.
17

What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

f
federal and state
c
county and municipal
s
state and municipal
s
state and county
18

Read the example of a party platform:We support electronic voting. We also believe in online registration: more citizens need to be able to participate in the election process.What best explains the party’s primary goal?

A
get more citizens involved in elections
B
get more citizens to vote by computer
C
get more citizens to register to vote online
D
get more citizens involved in politics
19

Writing a state constitution is an example of

A
an implied power.
B
a reserved power.
C
a concurrent power.
D
an expressed power.
20

In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

I
It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
I
It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
I
It oversees state agencies and elections.
I
It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.

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