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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

B
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
B
Both supported a strong central government.
B
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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What type of school does the term “higher education” refer to?

e
elementary schools
m
middle schools
h
high schools
g
graduate schools
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In a unitary system of government, power is

A
held by state governments.
B
held by a central government.
C
held by a single person.
D
held by a group of people.
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The graphic shows how to break down the subject of a source.

Question illustration
A
uncover objective ideas.
B
examine motive.
C
identify the subject.
D
determine bias.
5

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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What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A
They were not to be counted in the census at all.
B
They were counted in the census as full equals.
C
They were partially counted in the census.
D
They were counted in the census in certain states.
7

The graph shows the population of the United States in 2011.

Question illustration
A
one-fourth
B
one-third
C
one-half
D
two-thirds
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
A
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
T
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
T
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Why is the Supremacy Clause considered to be “the root of federalism”?

A
It describes the relationship between federal and state power.
B
It outlines the basic rights due to every American citizen.
C
It lists the powers that are directly reserved for each of the states.
D
It identifies the “supreme law of the land” as the US president.
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Which of the following represents a question within higher education?

S
Should we allow new kinds of public schools to try to help students in innovative ways?
I
Is standardized testing a valid way of determining what students do and do not know?
S
Should we provide vouchers so parents can use public funds to pay for private schooling?
A
Are there better ways to help students find adequate funding for increasing tuition costs?
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P
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
P
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
P
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
P
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
12

According to the Constitution, which of the following is true about “unalienable rights”?

A
They can never be taken away from the government.
B
They can only be changed by the government.
C
They can never be taken away from the people.
D
They only apply to citizens of the United States.
13

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.
14

Why was it decided to lower the voting age to 18 from 21?

N
Not enough people were showing up to vote in elections.
C
College students began to protest a lack of rights.
I
It was unusual that 18-year-olds could be drafted but could not vote.
Y
Young people were the only group to not receive increased rights.
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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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Which best describes how the federal budget is created?

A
The House proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after the Senate revises it.
B
The Congress proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after his office revises it.
C
The president proposes a budget and signs it into law after the House and Senate revise it.
D
The Senate proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after the House revises it.
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In Schenck v. United States, what circumstance made this speech case special?

A
It pertained to a foreign citizen.
B
It involved events that occurred abroad.
C
It occurred during wartime.
D
It related to the commission of a crime.
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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
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s
serving on committees
m
meeting with constituents
v
voting on bills
s
speaking on the House floor
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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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