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A
limited government
B
checks and balances
C
separation of powers
D
popular sovereignty
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Read the scenario.Ms. Gupta’s science class is working on an environmental science unit. She has assigned each student the task of writing a research report on an environmental topic of their choosing. Students are expected to use at least five sources in writing their reports. Ms. Gupta has warned students to think about the sources they are using and to watch for bias.

A
choose sources that express strong emotions
B
avoid sources that present varying points of view
C
choose sources that support the paper’s main idea
D
avoid sources that only present one side of the issue
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What is one limitation to freedom of the press?

A
The press cannot argue against government policies or actions.
B
The press cannot publish opinions that some readers oppose.
C
The press cannot use false statements to ruin the reputation of a private citizen.
D
The press cannot publish information that is critical of members of the government.
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Which right is protected by the First Amendment?

A
the right to have a well-regulated militia
B
the right to have freedom of religion
C
the right to deny lodging to soldiers
D
the right to keep and bear arms
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Which site is most likely to be a reliable source for fact-checking?

A
a site run by a nonprofit news organization
B
a site run by a for-profit business or industry
C
a site run by a group supporting one political party
D
a site run by a group holding a specific point of view
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Read the scenario.An attorney for a defendant accused of robbery reviews the facts before the trial. The attorney notices that due process was not followed during the defendant’s arrest.

A
Law enforcement broke certain rules.
B
The accused person denies committing the crime.
C
Media coverage of the accused has been unfair.
D
The grand jury suspects that a crime has occurred.
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Black Lives Matter supporters gather for a peaceful rally in the park. Which First Amendment right are they exercising?

A
the right to bear arms
B
the right to petition
C
the right to assemble
D
the right to have a free press
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Read the scenario.The police are going door-to-door in a neighborhood to interview residents about a series of crimes in the area. As they approach one door, they hear loud noises from inside the house, including someone shouting for help. The police do not have a warrant, but they quickly enter the house to see whether someone is in danger.

A
Miranda rights
B
double jeopardy
C
probable cause
D
search and seizure
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Which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury for someone accused of a crime?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Seventh Amendment
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Read the passage about the Voting Rights Act of 1965.In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed to enforce the 15th Amendment. The law targeted districts that required voters to pass tests to vote or had a voter turnout of less than 50 percent in the 1964 presidential election. These districts were required to submit any proposed changes in election laws to the US attorney general or a three-person panel of judges for approval.

A
It stopped the states from blocking citizens from voting.
B
It made sure that states could not deny due process of law.
C
It guaranteed the right to vote for women and young people.
D
It established equal protection of the law in certain districts.
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What is described in Articles I–III of the Constitution?

A
the branches of government
B
states’ roles in government
C
procedures for making changes
D
the rules about taking an oath
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Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention include Article V?

A
They wanted the Constitution to be able to address issues in the future.
B
They were not happy with parts of the Constitution as originally written.
C
They wanted to give people time to think about a new form of government.
D
They needed to resolve a disagreement between Northern and Southern states.
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Which form of speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

A
burning the US flag
B
threatening someone
C
criticizing the government
D
stating your opinion on TV
14

What does it mean for a fact-checking site to be bipartisan?

A
The site does not fact-check political statements.
B
The site’s fact-checkers support both political parties.
C
The site uses only scientific sources to check facts.
D
The site uses both scientific and political fact-checkers.
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What is the purpose of Article V in the Constitution?

A
to describe the role of the House and Senate
B
to describe how the federal court system works
C
to describe the main purpose of the Constitution
D
to describe how to make changes to the Constitution

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