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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.
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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.
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According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

A
Congress
B
the Supreme Court
C
the president
D
the cabinet
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The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in

A
more cases about state versus federal licenses.
B
fewer applications for steamboat licenses in New York.
C
fewer disputes about state monopolies.
D
more challenges to federal supremacy.
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According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

A
The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
B
The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
C
The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
D
The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.
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Civil rights leaders wanted a strong federal law that would

A
punish Southern states that had discriminatory laws.
B
outlaw all discrimination on the basis of race.
C
end gender discrimination in the workplace.
D
give African Americans the right to vote.
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The photograph shows two totalitarian leaders in the 1930s.

Question illustration
A
Hitler and Stalin
B
Hitler and Lenin
C
Hitler and Mussolini
D
Hitler and Churchill
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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.
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The conclusion of an informative essay should

A
offer a clear statement that describes what the essay will discuss.
B
give clear examples, offer supporting details, and cite all sources.
C
restate the evidence and present a final opinion for the reader.
D
organize the essay, including the main topic and the subtopics.
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The poster shows a flu vaccine campaign from the Centers for Disease Control.

Question illustration
A
to inform parents that their children need to be vaccinated against the flu
B
to encourage people to get vaccinated to protect the more vulnerable
C
to encourage men to get the flu vaccine to protect babies
D
to provide detailed evidence about the dangers of contracting the flu
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
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The Articles of Confederation gave the national government the power to

A
impose taxes.
B
issue money.
C
enforce state borders.
D
control state governments.
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Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?

A
a case involving state laws
B
a case between two companies
C
a case appealed from a lower court
D
a case between two states
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Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate?

A
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data.
B
The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery.
C
The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census.
D
The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.
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Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
Congress.
D
the Senate.
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An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

A
an argumentative essay.
B
a descriptive essay.
C
an informative essay.
D
a narrative essay.
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Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

A
The body paragraphs acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The body paragraphs establish the focus of the essay and tell readers what the positions will be.
C
The body paragraphs tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

A
They have larger staffs.
B
They are more specialized.
C
They maintain national security.
D
They create rules and regulations.
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

A
The president can veto its bills.
B
The Senate can oppose its bills.
C
The House can propose only revenue bills.
D
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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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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