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Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

A
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
B
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
C
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
D
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
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Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence."For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury."Which legal change after the American Revolution most likely resulted from this grievance?

A
Due process of law was implemented.
B
A new legal system was founded.
C
The court system was established.
D
All colonial court cases were retried.
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A trial court in the federal system is

A
the US Supreme Court.
B
the US Court of Appeals.
C
the US Court of Common Pleas.
D
the US Court of Claims.
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After Frank Palko was sentenced to death by the state of Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that

A
his conviction and execution should be upheld.
B
the case should be thrown out for lack of evidence.
C
his sentence should be reduced.
D
he was the victim of double jeopardy.
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Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

A
serving on committees
B
meeting with constituents
C
voting on bills
D
speaking on the House floor

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