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Which best describes how media coverage influences elections?

It tells people how not to vote.

It covers only favored candidates.

It gives voters an impression of the candidates.

It always aims to bias voters.

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How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

They must examine the source for bias.

They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.

They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.

They must consider the creator’s motivations.

Which quotation from the Declaration of Independence indicates that the Founding Fathers were uncomfortable with the idea of having a monarchy in the newly independent colonies?

“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations.”

“A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”

“To secure these unalienable rights, governments are instituted among men.”

“[I]t becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another.”

US citizens are required to

serve on juries and create policies.

obey laws and pay taxes.

create policies and support politicians.

obey laws and educate others.

Article III of the Constitution gives Congress the power to create a system of federal courts, other than the Supreme Court, known as

superior courts.

inferior courts.

original courts.

appellate courts.

The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction mainly includes

criminal cases.

cases of constitutional importance.

lawsuits between citizens.

lawsuits between companies.

A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

believe that a communist government leads best.

claim to act with divine authority.

want to have influence over a non-religious government.

believe that rule by religious law is wrong.

The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

a decrease in eligible voters.

an increase in voter participation.

voter fraud.

discrimination against women.

Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

write and pass laws at the state and local levels.

are not part of the government, but can influence the government.

hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.

raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.

Public property is land or goods

owned by an individual.

owned by the government.

used for private businesses.

used to gain personal wealth.

What is judicial review?

a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court

the power to determine if an act is constitutional

the system by which the Constitution is reviewed

a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress

In a unitary system of government, local offices

have equal power with the central government.

elect representatives to the central government.

can veto decisions made by the central government.

must follow decisions made by the central government.

Which is the best description of a civil right?

a freedom enjoyed by citizens in their daily lives

a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal

a protection enabling a citizen to be treated fairly under the law

a plan to grant specific protections to individual groups of citizens

Read this excerpt from an amendment to the US Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.–Constitution of the United StatesThis excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

residency in the United States.

citizenship of the United States.

immigration to the United States.

law enforcement in the United States.

This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

the draft

jury service

public service

voter registration

How did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.

It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.

It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.

It potentially gave the South more power in the government.

A “separation of powers” refers to

a structure for organizing the different levels of government.

a method of controlling a vast empire.

the practice of all citizens taking part in government.

a government where military officials make all important decisions.

Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?

Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.

Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.

Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.

Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.

Which of these are true of super political action committees, but not of PACs? Select two answers.Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs have more government restrictions.Super PACs enable unlimited donations.Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.Super PACs run political campaigns.

Super PACs contribute directly to candidates’ campaigns.

Super PACs have more government restrictions.

Super PACs enable unlimited donations.

Super PACs support candidates’ campaigns.

Super PACs run political campaigns.

This graph shows social media usage and presidential elections.

social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns

presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans

social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign

presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising

Who was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?

Roger Sherman

William Paterson

George Washington

James Williams

One way that campaign workers communicate information during a campaign is by

making speeches.

canvassing a neighborhood.

donating money.

volunteering at the polls.

In which of the following areas did African-Americans see improvements after ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment?

monetary

educational

political

societal

What is one main principle of capitalism?

Businesses are able to participate in free trade.

The government maintains control of industry.

Individuals do not take part in economic decisions.

Most factories and businesses are publicly owned.

How does this poster play on a parent’s emotions? Choose four answers.

The text details the number of children affected by the flu each year.

The text uses “me” to encourage parents to think of their own children.

The image on the poster is of a child who looks worried.

The text indicates that flu complications can lead to death.

The text describes how flu can affect a child’s life.

Which powers are solely at the state level?

expressed

implied

concurrent

reserved

In a mixed market economy, what is a typical way the government can reduce unemployment?

The government can pay for projects to create work.

The government can control new factories to provide jobs.

The government can create new farm fields to hire workers.

The government can raise taxes to encourage employment.

Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.

No state can contradict federal law.

Only judges may amend the Constitution.

Federal judges may never contradict state laws.

Which question can help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

Do details help support the claim?

What kind of research would help?

What will I be writing about?

Why will I be writing?

Read the passage.You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor.Which practice of American government is reflected in this excerpt from Judeo-Christian principles?

separation of powers

trial by a jury of peers

separation of church and state

representative democracy

Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

the Gettysburg Address

the Bill of Rights

Lincoln’s second inaugural address

the Emancipation Proclamation

Unlike a socialist, a capitalist believes that competition will result in

lower wages for workers.

a society without poverty.

higher wages for workers.

the need for government controls.

Which statement about reserved powers is accurate?

They regulate commerce between states.

They are held by the states.

They permit the drafting of soldiers.

They are implied within the Constitution.

What is a criticism of the two-party system?

It impacts election outcomes by pulling voters from another candidate.

It favors liberal over conservative ideologies.

It is too polarizing and limits alternative viewpoints.

It leads to spoiler candidates.

Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of

an ex post facto law.

habeas corpus.

a “necessary and proper” law.

a bill of attainder.

According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

an adult who is at least 25 years old.

a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.

a registered voter in one’s state.

a US citizen for at least nine years.

Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.

Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.

Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.

Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

One argument made by Adam Smith is that capitalism

requires some barriers to free trade.

justifies some government regulation.

results in unfair business practices.

helps people take control of their lives.

As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr, courts can require states to

keep voting districts the same even if the population changes.

change the number of voting districts within the state.

appoint government officials if voting districts are unfair.

redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.

A legal order for an investigation into whether a person who is arrested has been imprisoned legally defines

habeas corpus.

trial by jury.

popular sovereignty.

checks and balances.

Which statement best summarizes the purpose of Article IV of the Constitution?

Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.

Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.

Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.

Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.

The preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights (using a different term). What are natural rights?

rights bestowed by the law

rights that all people are entitled to

rights for people accepted by society

rights that evolve with society

In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of

Supreme Court justices.

the vice president.

trusted advisors.

family members.

What is the main reason a socialist or democratic socialist government imposes high taxes on the wealthy, provides free higher education, and provides public assistance programs regardless of income?

to show kindness to its citizens

to punish the success of the rich

to encourage participation in elections

to promote economic equality

How does a socialist government with a command economy manage its economy?

The government lets producers set wages for workers.

The government owns all homes and other forms of housing.

The government allows consumers to make their own choices.

The government controls factories and other forms of production.

Which statement reflects the Federalists’ view on abuses of power?

Separating government into branches can lead to abuses of power.

A bill of rights can address abuses of power.

A republic can’t protect people from governmental abuses of power.

Government controls can guard against abuses of power.

A power that is vested in the president is

subject to approval by the Senate.

legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.

legally guaranteed by the Constitution.

subject to approval by the House.

Read the preamble to the Constitution.We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.According to the preamble, the phrase “a more perfect Union” refers to

improving upon a previous attempt at creating a new union.

duplicating the original government system set up by the union.

creating a union with stronger ties between individual states.

building up the union with help of foreign governments.

In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

a new king and queen.

the judicial branch.

powerful generals.

the clergy.

Progressivism could best be described as a political ideology that

believes a strong military presence is critical for a nation.

seeks out unprecedented and different ways to manage government.

stresses traditional approaches to issues in government.

values individual freedom over government involvement.

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