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A trial court in the federal system is

A
the US Court of Claims.
B
the US Court of Appeals.
C
the US Court of Common Pleas.
D
the US Supreme Court.
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Most tribes in Washington state are governed by a council of

A
appointed officials.
B
elected officials.
C
state representatives.
D
elderly tribe members.
4

Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?

A
the freedom from having property taken lawfully
B
the freedom to tell lies that damage another person’s reputation
C
the freedom to assemble together for peaceful meetings
D
the freedom from being arrested lawfully
7

Which of these would a nongovernmental organization most likely handle?

A
A small nation has been attacked by a larger neighbor.
B
There are not enough vaccines to supply a country’s children with medicine.
C
Developing countries are asking for assistance building roads and bridges.
D
A persecuted citizen is seeking asylum in a different country than her own.
8

Which statement about Congress is accurate?

A
It contains only the House of Representatives.
B
It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
C
Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.
D
The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
9

What would a bill of rights accomplish?

A
It would give all power to the states.
B
It would limit government powers.
C
It would give the government more power.
D
It would let individuals govern themselves.
11

Which best explains a purpose of the Fourth Amendment?

A
to show leniency to people who are accused of crimes
B
to keep the government from abusing its authority
C
to prove to citizens that the government would be tough on criminals
D
to enable the government to find ways to assert its authority
12

US politics is dominated by which two political parties?

A
Green and Libertarian
B
Republican and Libertarian
C
Democratic and Republican
D
Constitution and Democratic
13

When the United States was founded, who could vote?

A
only white male property owners
B
all white men and women
C
only men
D
all American citizens
14

Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

A
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
B
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
C
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
D
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.
15

Which best explains how state legislative branches are structured?

A
Most states have legislatures with a small upper house and a large lower house.
B
Most states have legislatures with a large upper house and a small lower house.
C
Most states have legislatures with large upper and lower houses.
D
Most states have legislatures with upper and lower houses of equal size.
16

What is one way African American communities have contributed to New Mexico's civil rights history?

A
limiting access to healthcare services for immigrants
B
creating state laws banning military service
C
establishing the first public schools in the state
D
leading efforts to desegregate schools and promote equity
17

Which type of governmental power does a unitary system hold?

A
centralized power
B
shared power
C
local power
D
state power
18

The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

A
were tired of his tyrannical rule.
B
wanted to praise him for his good deeds.
C
wanted him to declare war on France.
D
were afraid he was too weak a ruler.
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What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

A
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
B
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
C
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
D
Everyone must volunteer for community service.

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