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What role might discrimination play when it comes to punishing convicted criminals?

S
Some groups might be punished more or less severely than other groups.
D
Discrimination does not play any part in the sentencing of criminals.
S
Some groups might be able to select their punishment, while others could not.
D
Discrimination could result in all accused persons being found guilty.
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In Griswold v. Connecticut, on what did Justice Goldberg base his concurring opinion?

t
the protection granted by the Constitution
t
the intention of the writers of the Constitution
t
the list of rights in the first eight amendments
t
the human rights safe from government intervention
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Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

t
the Gettysburg Address
t
the Bill of Rights
L
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
t
the Emancipation Proclamation
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t
the highest position in the Senate.
t
the most powerful position in the Senate.
h
having some power, but less than the majority leader.
a
a largely ceremonial role without much power.
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

a
a new king and queen.
t
the judicial branch.
p
powerful generals.
t
the clergy.
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A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
A
Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
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Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?

C
Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.
C
Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.
C
Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.
C
Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
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most likely

a
a TV station
a
a school
a
a business
a
a foreign country
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The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

c
criminal cases.
c
cases of constitutional importance.
l
lawsuits between citizens.
l
lawsuits between companies.
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When Justice Lewis Powell stated that racial and ethnic distinctions require the most “exacting judicial examination,” he meant these qualities required

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reliably consistent judgement.
e
exceptionally neutral evaluation.
e
extremely precise consideration.
s
swiftly determined punishment.
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The Eighth Amendment protects against

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unreasonable search and seizure.
s
self-incrimination.
c
cruel and unusual punishment.
e
eminent domain.
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

i
impeaching officials
a
approving international treaties
i
introducing money bills
p
passing bills out of committee
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T
The articles praised the President’s actions.
T
The articles criticized the military.
T
The articles threatened national security.
T
The articles supported communists.
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An executive department whose main function is to promote safety is

t
the Department of Justice.
t
the Department of the Treasury.
t
the Department of Commerce.
t
the Department of the Interior.
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What is judicial review?

a
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
t
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
t
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
a
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

S
States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.
N
No state can contradict federal law.
O
Only judges may amend the Constitution.
F
Federal judges may never contradict state laws.
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Accused persons have the right to

r
refuse to appear in court.
h
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
m
move their trials to another state.
r
request a jury that favors their side in the case.

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