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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
Texas and Florida have the same number of Republican voters.
D
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
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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
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
B
acquire additional power to pass a law.
C
be force to agree with a different agenda.
D
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
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Which of these statements best summarizes Black’s argument?

A
All people need an attorney’s help in court.
B
Educated people should represent themselves in court.
C
Lawyers should not be allowed in court.
D
An innocent person does not need a lawyer in court.
5

How does this poster try to influence the viewer?

A
It states that the flu can make other conditions worse for people.
B
It implies that people who do not get a flu shot are on the fringes of society.
C
It uses a teenager to show how cool the flu shot can be.
D
It claims that a flu shot is critical to improving one’s well-being.
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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 does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
D
The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
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What are the roles of the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs? Choose four correct answers.

A
It operates or funds law enforcement within tribal nations.
B
It assists with the economic development of tribal nations.
C
It manages the land trusts and natural resources of tribal nations.
D
It provides a forum for individuals to meet with state officials.
E
It provides health services and general assistance to tribal nations.
9

Which group has the responsibility of enforcing laws?

A
people appointed by the president
B
people appointed by the representatives
C
people appointed by the Senate
D
people appointed by the Supreme Court
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A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

A
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
B
refusing to amend the Constitution.
C
violating the Supremacy Clause.
D
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
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The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

A
were tired of his tyrannical rule.
B
were afraid he was too weak a ruler.
C
wanted him to declare war on France.
D
wanted to praise him for his good deeds.
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On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four correct answers.

A
unions
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
individuals
F
political action committees (PACs)
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Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?

A
approving international treaties
B
trying impeached officials
C
making laws
D
approving presidential appointments
19

Which type of governmental power does a unitary system hold?

A
state power
B
centralized power
C
local power
D
shared power
20

What are the three branches of federal government set up by the Constitution?

A
legislative, executive, and judicial
B
legislative, executive, and provisional
C
constitutional, executive, and provisional
D
congressional, executive, and legislative
21

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 cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
C
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
D
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
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The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in

A
more challenges to federal supremacy.
B
fewer disputes about state monopolies.
C
fewer applications for steamboat licenses in New York.
D
more cases about state versus federal licenses.

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