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

A
The text details the number of children affected by the flu each year.
B
The image on the poster is of a child who looks worried.
C
The text indicates that flu complications can lead to death.
D
The text describes how flu can affect a child’s life.
E
The text uses “me” to encourage parents to think of their own children.
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In general, Americans with high incomes vote at

A
a lower rate than those earning less money.
B
a lower rate than any other income group.
C
the same rate as any other income group.
D
a higher rate than those earning less money.
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Which question can help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

A
Why will I be writing?
B
What kind of research would help?
C
Do details help support the claim?
D
What will I be writing about?
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The most significant way Third Parties can directly influence a presidental election is by

A
sponsoring national fundraising events.
B
appointing a chairperson for the party.
C
drawing votes away from major party candidates.
D
establishing a national platform.
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

A
a new king and queen.
B
the judicial branch.
C
the clergy.
D
powerful generals.
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What is judicial review?

A
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
B
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
C
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
D
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
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What can you infer from the information presented within this graph?

A
presidential campaigns spent more money on advertising
B
social media has had little to no impact on how politicians campaign
C
presidential campaigns have become less important to older Americans
D
social media has become an important tool in presidential campaigns
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According to the preamble, the phrase “a more perfect Union” refers to

A
improving upon a previous attempt at creating a new union.
B
duplicating the original government system set up by the union.
C
creating a union with stronger ties between individual states.
D
building up the union with help of foreign governments.
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What will be the topic of the essay?

A
the need for community
B
the purpose of government
C
the rights of individuals
D
the presidency of Lincoln
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What does the flow chart explain?

A
voter registration
B
public service
C
the draft
D
jury service
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By establishing judicial review, John Marshall

A
enacted term limits on the presidency.
B
limited the number of justices on the Court.
C
placed limitations on state governments.
D
clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
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What happened to Dollree Mapp after her case went to the Supreme Court?

A
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
B
Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.
C
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
D
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
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What happens after the actions mentioned in the quote?

A
The president signs the bill into law.
B
The bill goes back to the House.
C
The Senate votes on the bill.
D
The bill goes to a committee.
14

The passing of the 19th Amendment led to

A
discrimination against women.
B
an increase in voter participation.
C
voter fraud.
D
a decrease in eligible voters.
15

This excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

A
law enforcement in the United States.
B
residency in the United States.
C
immigration to the United States.
D
citizenship of the United States.
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When comparing presidents of the 1800s to those of the 1900s and 2000s, modern presidents are more involved in

A
social issues.
B
economic issues.
C
labor policy.
D
foreign policy.
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In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), why did Ernesto Miranda say his Fifth Amendment rights had been violated?

A
He had been tried for serious crimes without a grand jury issuing an indictment.
B
He had confessed to crimes without being reminded of his right to avoid self-incrimination.
C
He had been stopped and searched without a judge issuing a proper warrant.
D
He had been jailed without being informed of the charges against him.
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

A
approving international treaties
B
impeaching officials
C
introducing money bills
D
passing bills out of committee
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In Santa Fe District v. Doe , the court ruled that student-led prayer at a school football game failed the "Lemon Test” because it was "too entangled.” What does this mean?

A
The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
B
The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
C
The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
D
The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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How can federal judges be removed from their positions?

A
by the Supreme Court
B
through recall by state governors
C
by popular vote
D
through impeachment by Congress

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