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The Supreme Court and Civil Rights — Unit test Answers

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When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

A
the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
B
the Senate committee acts as prosecutor.
C
the president pro tempore presides over the trial.
D
the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
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Which of these civic responsibilities is required of all citizens?

A
registering to vote in elections
B
serving in the armed forces
C
paying state and local taxes
D
working in a civic organization
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best

s
serving on a committee
m
meeting with constituents
m
meeting with state officials
c
confirming federal appointments
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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

A
a jury is unable to make a decision.
B
a judge disagrees with a jury’s decision.
C
a precedent does not exist.
D
a higher court agrees to hear it.
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

a
a trial court.
a
a circuit court.
a
an appellate court.
a
a superior court.
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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

A
individual citizens and the media
B
individual citizens and political parties
C
interest groups and the media
D
interest groups and individual citizens
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

s
supports and advises the president
l
leads legislative departments
n
nominates and advises the president
l
leads all branches of the military
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An interest group hires lobbyists to

r
raise money for politicians.
i
influence legislators.
e
enact laws in its favor.
h
handle tough problems.
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Which land and water rights are described in Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.public use of waterstate responsibility for harborsstate ocean front water usestate ownership of tide landsstate boundaries and borderspublic use of private landpublic use of tide lands

A
public use of water
B
state responsibility for harbors
C
state ocean front water use
D
state ownership of tide lands
E
state boundaries and borders
F
public use of private land
G
public use of tide lands
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The first step in creating a public policy involves

i
implementing a plan.
e
enforcing a plan.
d
developing a plan.
i
identifying a problem.
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secretary of stategovernorattorney generallieutenant governor

A
secretary of state
B
governor
C
attorney general
D
lieutenant governor
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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

A
congressmen and senators
B
presidents and vice presidents
C
diplomats and ambassadors
D
military chiefs and defense leaders
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

T
The president can veto its bills.
T
The Senate can oppose its bills.
T
The House can propose only revenue bills.
T
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

s
special interest groups
c
college professors
g
government leaders
s
special task forces
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

T
They have larger staffs.
T
They are more specialized.
T
They maintain national security.
T
They create rules and regulations.
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most likely

i
issue executive orders.
s
seek compromises.
a
ask the courts for help.
r
request advice of experts.
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A trial court in the federal system is

t
the US Supreme Court.
t
the US Court of Appeals.
t
the US Court of Common Pleas.
t
the US Court of Claims.
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What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

M
Managing taxes and spending.
C
Controlling the money supply.
R
Regulating businesses.
L
Limiting business transactions.

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