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Follow the Money: Local Budgets — Unit test Answers

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How do local governments raise most of their revenue?

A
through school tuition from students
B
through taxes and fees paid by citizens
C
through funds from the state government
D
through funds from the federal government
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What is an example of a nongovernmental organization that helps protect Earth’s resources?

A
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B
the Sierra Club
C
a local newspaper
D
a retail chain
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What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of the US government?

A
to make laws
B
to interpret laws
C
to carry out laws
D
to veto laws
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Which is the best description of diplomacy?

A
encouraging travel and tourism between different countries
B
ensuring that other countries remain peaceful and democratic
C
making trade agreements between countries to create more jobs
D
negotiating and maintaining good relationships with other countries
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Which type of court would hear a case involving accusations of illegal activity?

A
civil court
B
family court
C
criminal court
D
housing court
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Read the scenario. Lakeside is one of the many towns located around a large lake. The lake was created years ago when a utility company built a series of dams to generate electrical power along a river that runs through part of the state. The dam nearest Lakeside is now in need of repair. Residents worry that it might fail and flood the town. They want the government to work with the utility company to fix the problem.

A
city
B
county
C
special district
D
state
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Which part of Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution gives presidents the power to fulfill one of their roles as chief diplomat?

A
“He shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors.”
B
“He shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint . . . Judges of the supreme Court.”
C
“He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur.”
D
“The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States.”
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Which scenario is an example of a referendum?

A
Citizens in Wisconsin vote on an amendment to the state constitution passed by the legislature that would grant certain rights to crime victims.
B
Citizens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, propose a law that would prevent the police from using “stop and frisk” measures.
C
Citizens in Florida speak out against a new law voted on by the state legislature that would reduce funding for the state highway patrol.
D
Citizens in King County, Washington, propose a new law that would require members of the county sheriff’s department to wear body cameras.
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The 10th Amendment grants the power to take which of these actions?

A
The US Treasury Department changes the design of the $20 bill.
B
A state decides to switch to mail-in ballots as its main form of voting.
C
The US Congress votes to change the rules related to naturalization.
D
The federal courts overrule a state law that conflicts with a federal law.
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What happens during a primary election?

A
Each political party chooses one candidate to run for president.
B
Presidential hopefuls from the same party run against one another.
C
Delegates to the Electoral College choose the winning candidate.
D
Candidates from opposing political parties campaign against one another.
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Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the ability to check which branch of government?

A
the executive branch only
B
the legislative branch only
C
both the legislative and judicial branches
D
both the executive and legislative branches
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In 2018, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan were elected to the US House of Representatives. All of these women were under 50 and came from diverse backgrounds.

A
Representation for young people decreased.
B
Representation for underrepresented groups increased.
C
Representation for underrepresented groups decreased.
D
Representation for the states the women are from increased.
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Lenora is researching an environmental problem. She finds four articles about the issue. Which article title includes biased language?

A
“Recycling Rates Have Not Increased in Recent Years”
B
“California Bans Retail Stores from Providing Plastic Bags”
C
“Public Worries about Plastic Pollution Are Ridiculous”
D
“Marine Mammal Population Reduced by Pollution”
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Why are reserved powers important to the states?

A
Reserved powers enable the states to ignore federal laws that they believe are unjust.
B
Reserved powers enable the states to make their own laws to address their unique needs.
C
Reserved powers enable the states to have powers denied to them by the US Constitution.
D
Reserved powers enable the states to have all of the same powers as the federal government.
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How does military spending compare to foreign aid spending in the US federal budget?

A
The amount spent on the military is ten times less than the amount spent on foreign aid.
B
The amount spent on the military is more than ten times the amount spent on foreign aid.
C
The amount spent on the military and the amount spent on foreign aid are about equal.
D
The amount spent on the military is slightly more than the amount spent on foreign aid.
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What is a government’s revenue?

A
the public goods and services that it funds
B
the income it collects from various sources
C
the plan it creates for how to spend money
D
the laws it passes related to collecting taxes
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What is one of the powers that Congress has related to foreign policy?

A
to advise the president on policies
B
to make treaties with other nations
C
to approve and pass policies and laws
D
to lead the different military branches
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Why is a multimedia presentation a good choice for introducing a proposal to a city council?

A
It can be viewed again at a later date.
B
It can take the place of a written document.
C
It can include jokes and be entertaining.
D
It can help persuade city officials to agree.
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Read the scenario.Sandra is excited about her idea for a community garden that provides free fruits and vegetables to residents. As she works on her proposal for the upcoming city council meeting, she must decide on the best way to state the important issue in the community that her project will address.

A
The streets in the neighborhood need lots of repairs.
B
Fresh produce is expensive and not widely available locally.
C
The empty lot is overgrown with weeds and grasses.
D
Many residents are not familiar with community history.
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Which power allows Congress to respond to threats against the United States?

A
the power to declare war
B
the power to create laws
C
the power to collect taxes
D
the power to control trade

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