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How does the US Bill of Rights prevent the federal government from holding all government power?

A
It allows people to write their own laws.
B
It grants power to the court system.
C
It allows people to vote in elections.
D
It grants power to state governments.
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Which of these is a public service profession?

A
minister
B
pharmacist
C
police officer
D
professor
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People may exercise their right to vote in Washington unless they

A
live permanently in another state.
B
refuse to pay a poll tax.
C
are unable to work.
D
were born in another country.
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To fill a vacant political office, citizens vote in a

A
general election.
B
primary election.
C
second ballot election.
D
special election.
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Which of these is an example of civic participation?

A
attending a public school
B
volunteering at a homeless shelter
C
interacting with the general public
D
being friends with a neighbor
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The Washington Constitution differs from the US Constitution because the Washington Constitution

A
outlines more protections.
B
treats rights unequally.
C
protects fewer rights.
D
interprets rights differently.
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Which rights are protected by the Washington Declaration of Rights? Check all that apply.the right to privacythe right to employmentthe rights of victims of crimesthe right to Internet accessthe rights of children

A
the right to privacy
B
the right to employment
C
the rights of victims of crimes
D
the right to Internet access
E
the rights of children
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The principle behind the rule of law is that

A
citizens must understand the law.
B
nobody is above the law.
C
government must enforce the law.
D
citizens must accept the law.
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Military service is mandatory in the United States

A
when a man has been selected from the draft.
B
only in times of war.
C
for unemployed citizens.
D
when national defense is at great risk.
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Civic participation is best described as the act of

A
avoiding harming other community members.
B
meeting one's legal responsibilities.
C
voting in every type of election.
D
going above and beyond one's legal duties.
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The Fifth Amendment grants people who have been arrested the right to

A
have a fair trial.
B
remain silent.
C
avoid searches.
D
have an attorney.
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Who ultimately decides whether someone will serve on a jury?

A
voters and taxpayers
B
other jury members
C
court employees
D
judges and lawyers
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Citizens who wish to participate in direct democracy and hold direct elections must

A
actively serve the public.
B
have great interest in an issue.
C
gather enough signatures on a petition.
D
cooperate with government officials.
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The Second Amendment relates to the right to

A
have an attorney.
B
vote in elections.
C
bear arms.
D
have privacy.
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Which freedoms are protected by the First Amendment? Check all that apply.assemblymovementpetitionpressreligionspeech

A
assembly
B
movement
C
petition
D
press
E
religion
F
speech

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