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Based on the information in the chart, if the Independents in the Senate chose to vote with the Republicans in the Senate, the Republicans would

A
acquire additional power to pass a law.
B
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
C
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
D
be force to agree with a different agenda.
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What conclusion do the data in the table support?

A
California has more Republicans than New York.
B
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
C
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
D
Texas and Florida have the same number of Republican voters.
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Which of these statements best summarizes Black’s argument?

A
Lawyers should not be allowed in court.
B
Educated people should represent themselves in court.
C
An innocent person does not need a lawyer in court.
D
All people need an attorney’s help in court.
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How does this poster try to influence the viewer?

A
It uses a teenager to show how cool the flu shot can be.
B
It implies that people who do not get a flu shot are on the fringes of society.
C
It states that the flu can make other conditions worse for people.
D
It claims that a flu shot is critical to improving one’s well-being.
5

What portion of the population are eligible voters and over the age of 24?

A
one-half
B
one-third
C
one-fourth
D
two-thirds
6

Which of these would a nongovernmental organization most likely handle?

A
Developing countries are asking for assistance building roads and bridges.
B
A small nation has been attacked by a larger neighbor.
C
A persecuted citizen is seeking asylum in a different country than her own.
D
There are not enough vaccines to supply a country’s children with medicine.
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Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

A
The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.
B
The body paragraphs establish the focus of the essay and tell readers what the positions will be.
C
The body paragraphs tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The body paragraphs acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented.
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

A
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
B
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
C
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
D
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
9

What would a bill of rights accomplish?

A
It would give all power to the states.
B
It would give the government more power.
C
It would let individuals govern themselves.
D
It would limit government powers.
10

On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four correct answers.

A
interest groups
B
businesses
C
unions
D
political action committees (PACs)
E
the president
F
individuals
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
gather public support for their bills.
D
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
13

The Fifth Amendment protects the individual’s right

A
to obtain security.
B
to act independently.
C
to avoid self-incrimination.
D
to make choices.
14

What did the Founders mean by the term “rule of law”?

A
laws made by an independent republic
B
laws made by the rulers of a country
C
laws that apply to elected officials
D
laws that apply equally to everyone
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If leaders wanted to create a government that is more effective than the government under the Articles of Confederation, which is the most important idea that should be embraced?

A
The state governments should be weak.
B
The federal government cannot be weak.
C
The federal and state governments should be equal.
D
The federal government must have an elected leader.
16

Which term is defined as “a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?”

A
desegregation
B
mandate
C
affirmative action
D
separate but equal
18

Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

A
military resources.
B
health care.
C
security.
D
businesses.
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By which means do local governments in Georgia receive funding to provide services? Choose four correct answers.

A
property taxes
B
business taxes
C
federal funding
D
income tax
E
utility fees
F
investment profits
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According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

A
The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.
B
The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
C
The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
D
The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
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Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

A
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.
B
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
C
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
D
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
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The Supreme Court’s use of selective incorporation

A
takes a subjective case-by-case approach to the question of incorporation.
B
only applies to amendments added before 1850.
C
only applies in cases where there is not enough evidence of a crime.
D
takes the same approach to the question of incorporation in all cases.

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