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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

A
to support the interests of the smaller states
B
to implement a bicameral legislature
C
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
D
to ensure representation was based on population
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Which of the following was a direct result of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
Individual states were allowed to choose whether or not to segregate their public schools.
B
The Fourteenth Amendment was deemed outdated and revised to reflect the court’s verdict.
C
The process of desegregation began in all public schools throughout the country.
D
The connection between self-esteem and learning was made a top national priority.
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Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?

r
right to bear arms
f
freedom of speech
r
right to call witnesses
f
freedom of assembly
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The primary way government raises revenue is through

A
taxes and borrowing.
B
selling public property.
C
fines for law violations.
D
charging a fee for a license.
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

T
The president can veto its bills.
T
The Senate can oppose its bills.
T
The House can propose only revenue bills.
T
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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P
People’s rights are guaranteed.
O
One person rules and has absolute power.
T
The legislature is divided into different branches.
J
Judges decide the legality of laws passed by the legislature.
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Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

A
Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.
B
Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.
C
Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.
D
Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.
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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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To become a citizen of the United States, a person must

A
have been born in the United States.
B
have been born or naturalized in the United States.
C
have learned to speak English.
D
have cousins who are citizens of the United States.
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Which scenario is not guaranteed under the Articles of Confederation?

S
State militias could provide for the nation’s defense.
T
The national government could pass a law to make theft illegal.
A
A merchant could always use the same currency in Connecticut and Georgia.
T
The government wants to settle a dispute with France by signing a treaty.
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What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

A
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
B
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
C
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
D
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
12

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

h
higher than independent agencies.
h
higher than the vice president.
l
lower than executive departments.
l
lower than administrators and staff.
13

What type of school does the term “higher education” refer to?

e
elementary schools
m
middle schools
h
high schools
g
graduate schools
14

Which term is defined as “a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?”

A
mandate
B
affirmative action
C
desegregation
D
separate but equal
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Which agency keeps consumers safe when they open a credit card account or take out a home loan?

A
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D
CFPB- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

c
calling a recess
i
invoking cloture
e
ending the session
i
ignoring the person
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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.
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Original jurisdiction refers to

A
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
B
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
C
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
D
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
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Which is an example of an economic foreign policy tool?

A
domestic industries
B
self-sufficiency
C
economic rights
D
humanitarian aid
20

The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

d
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
m
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
p
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
g
gather public support for their bills.

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