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Who investigates possible impacts of legislation to prepare bills to be considered by the House?

A
the caucuses
B
the Speaker of the House
C
the Majority Floor Leader
D
the committees
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Which is the best description of a civil right?

A
a plan to grant specific protections to individual groups of citizens
B
a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal
C
a freedom enjoyed by citizens in their daily lives
D
a protection enabling a citizen to be treated fairly under the law
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In the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Parliament asserted its authority by offering leadership to

A
the judicial branch.
B
powerful generals.
C
a new king and queen.
D
the clergy.
24

Read the excerpt from the US Constitution. No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States. In regards to religion, what is the meaning of the excerpt?

A
People have the right to practice which ever religion they choose.
B
Citizens must have a religious background to become an elected official.
C
Citizens cannot be blocked from a political position based on religion.
D
People do not have to pass an exam to become an elected official.
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In general, Americans with high incomes vote at

A
a lower rate than those earning less money.
B
the same rate as any other income group.
C
a higher rate than those earning less money.
D
a lower rate than any other income group.
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Why does the federal government impose tariffs?

A
because tariffs are designed to protect domestic goods
B
because tariffs are designed to attract better products
C
because tariffs are designed to protect imported goods
D
because tariffs are designed to attract safer products
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The US Department of Education reaches its goals by

A
depending on other organizations to create new policy.
B
supporting the efforts of state and local leaders.
C
overseeing individual districts and schools directly.
D
delegating responsibility to state and local leaders.
29

What powers does the president have? Choose two correct answers.

A
overriding vetoes
B
commanding the armed forces
C
hearing disputes between states
D
writing laws
E
appointing cabinet members
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Who was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?

A
William Paterson
B
Roger Sherman
C
James Williams
D
George Washington
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A negative result of high tariffs is that they can sometimes lead to

A
reduced international trade.
B
economic sanctions.
C
ongoing civil war.
D
increased competition.
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The preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights (using a different term). What are natural rights?

A
rights that all people are entitled to
B
rights that evolve with society
C
rights for people accepted by society
D
rights bestowed by the law
33

What are the two parts of the US Congress? Choose two correct answers.

A
the military
B
the Parliament
C
the House of Representatives
D
the Supreme Court
E
the Senate
35

What happens to a public policy after it has been implemented?

A
It goes through a trial period before becoming law.
B
It is evaluated to see if it helped address an issue.
C
It is only put in place in specific communities.
D
It goes to the president for final approval.
36

City and county courts have limited jurisdiction on municipal issues. Whose case would a city or county court be most likely to hear?

A
a local person accused of murder
B
a resident fighting a ticket for parking on a city street
C
a state senator accused of illegal gambling
D
a member of a national crime ring that started locally
37

The right to privacy includes

A
the right to publicly express personal opinions.
B
the freedom to be secure at home.
C
the right to challenge authority.
D
the freedom to own private property.
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The president pro tempore of the Senate can best be described as

A
the most powerful position in the Senate.
B
the highest position in the Senate.
C
a largely ceremonial role without much power.
D
having some power, but less than the majority leader.
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Which best describes why the government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War?

A
The articles threatened national security.
B
The articles criticized the military.
C
The articles praised the President’s actions.
D
The articles supported communists.

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