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Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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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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International governmental organizations

A
have a “home base” in the country most in need of help.
B
are able to operate in every country that is part of the group.
C
send workers out from a singular location in a national capital.
D
allow struggling citizens to seek refuge in their headquarters.
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Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the executive branch.
B
the State Department.
C
the legislative branch.
D
the Department of Defense.
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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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In a direct primary, voters

A
select a nominee through a delegate.
B
debate as a group to nominate a candidate.
C
vote for a nominee themselves, not through a delegate.
D
vote for their candidate of choice in the general election.
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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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Writing a state constitution is an example of

A
an implied power.
B
a reserved power.
C
a concurrent power.
D
an expressed power.
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At the time of Washington’s presidency, which political party believed in states’ rights and opposed the national bank?

A
Democratic
B
Democratic-Federalist
C
Democratic-Republican
D
Federalist
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[BLANK]

A
authoritarian
B
democratic
C
libertarian
D
anarchistic
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In a trial, who hears evidence and offers a verdict?

A
juries
B
witnesses
C
police
D
counsel
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Which of these best describes an interest group?

A
a group formed to support political campaigns financially
B
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation
C
a group formed to influence government policy
D
a group driven by the political interests of the community
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What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

A
reviewing it in committee
B
sending it to the other house
C
approving it by a vote
D
sending it to the president
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
B
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
C
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
D
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
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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 right does the First Amendment protect?

A
right to due process
B
right to trial by jury
C
right to bear arms
D
right to assemble
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What was the Federalists’ position on creating a bill of rights?

A
They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers.
B
They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power.
C
They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it.
D
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

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