Civil Discourse — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read the scenario.An attorney for a defendant accused of robbery reviews the facts before the trial. The attorney notices that due process was not followed during the defendant’s arrest.

A
Law enforcement broke certain rules.
B
The accused person denies committing the crime.
C
Media coverage of the accused has been unfair.
D
The grand jury suspects that a crime has occurred.
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Read the scenario.Lía is researching environmental organizations and how they work together to promote climate justice. She has found the website of the Climate Action League (CAL). The website provides a lot of information on the organization’s goals and strategies. However, it does not mention how other environmental groups view the Climate Action League’s efforts or how the CAL works with other organizations.

A
Reading vertically limits what can be learned about a source.
B
Reading vertically does not allow for examining the parts of a source.
C
Reading vertically ignores advertisements as an indicator of reliability
D
Reading vertically does not consider how language can reveal bias.
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Review this social media post.

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A
It was staged by the user Happy Traveler.
B
It was posted by a troll to spread misinformation.
C
It was put together from several different images.
D
It was actually taken during a couple’s vacation.
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Which form of government is closest to the people it serves?

A
city
B
state
C
county
D
federal
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What does it mean that the US Congress is a bicameral legislature?

A
Congress is the branch of government that interprets the laws.
B
Congress is made up of three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial.
C
Congress is divided into two parts—the Senate and the House of Representatives.
D
Congress is made up of two elected officials from each state.

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