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1. Which idea in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire? A. right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness B. right to a speedy trial with a jury of one’s peers C. separation of powers D. freedom of speech
What is A. right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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7. What is the significance of the “Elastic Clause”? A. Congress is not subject to the Constitution. B. Congress has additional unwritten powers it can exercise at any time. C. Congress can do anything that a majority of its members in both houses decide to do. D. Congress has the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its delegated powers.
What is D. Congress has the power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its delegated powers.
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The excerpt below is from the 3rd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law" 12. Which British policy caused the colonial concerns that led to this later amendment? A. new taxes imposed by the Stamp Act B. restrictions on printed materials and pamphlets C. lodging of British troops inside colonists’ homes D. special taxes on tea that resulted in the Boston Tea Party
What is C. lodging of British troops inside colonists’ homes
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Which example is a valid restriction of free speech? A. A government agency censors a controversial newspaper before it is printed. B. Students are arrested for criticizing government policies at a press conference. C. A person is arrested for yelling “fire” in a crowded movie theater as a practical joke. D. A religious leader is stopped from calling her fellow worshippers to prayer on the radio
What is C. A person is arrested for yelling “fire” in a crowded movie theater as a practical joke.
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23. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent on Lady Justice? A. separation of powers B. equality under the law C. checks and balances D. natural law
What is B. equality under the law
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2. What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government? A. save money from extra earnings B. help a neighbor solve a problem C. sign a petition to state legislators D. watch television to become better informed
What is C. sign a petition to state legislators
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8. Which example illustrates the impact of the voting process on a typical school district? A. Elected school board members are placed in charge of day-to-day operations in the district. B. School board members vote on whether the district should meet all its legal requirements. C. Elected school board members determine the district’s annual budget and general policies. D. Students and teachers elect their own principals to manage the schools in the district.
What is C.
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13. Which is one of the ways of becoming a U.S. citizen? A. being born in the United States B. being awarded citizenship by Congress C. buying citizenship from the Department of State D. exchanging citizenship with someone from the United States
What is A. being born in the United States
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What is a characteristic of free speech under the First Amendment? A. It protects oral but not written statements. B. Citizens cannot violate the law by anything they might say. C. The Supreme Court has ruled that there are reasonable limits to it. D. The government can prohibit speech if most citizens find it offensive.
What is C. The Supreme Court has ruled that there are reasonable limits to it.
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What has been an important benefit of freedom of the press? A. Publishers can print sensational stories even if they are only partially true. B. Citizens are able to learn more about the activities of their public officials. C. Photographers can follow public celebrities and profit by selling their pictures. D. Qualified candidates refuse to run for office because they are afraid of publicity.
What is B. Citizens are able to learn more about the activities of their public officials.
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3. What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution? A. to explain the colonists’ reasons for separating from England B. to overcome the threat posed by Shays’ Rebellion C. to help the national government raise more revenue D. to identify the goals of the national government
What is D. to identify the goals of the national government
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9. Which example violates the 6th Amendment’s guarantee of a fair trial? A. A suspect is secretly put on trial by the police at an undisclosed location. B. An accused is refused bail because the judge fears he will try to flee. C. A trial is moved to a different county to avoid a biased jury. D. An attorney advises his client not to testify at her own trial.
What is A. A suspect is secretly put on trial by the police at an undisclosed location.
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14. Which statement summarizes a belief of the Republican Party? A. There should be higher taxes and more public services. B. State and federal elections should be held more frequently. C. Taxes should be lowered and the role of government limited. D. The U.S. House of Representatives is more important than the Senate.
What is C. Taxes should be lowered and the role of government limited.
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"Glenn believes that there is too much noise at night in his neighborhood. He would like to see stricter laws passed to prohibit loud music or shouting in the street after 11:00 pm." 19. What is his citizenship responsibility in these circumstances? A. to write a letter to his U.S. Senator B. to start a public protest against street noise C. to contact his representative in local government D. to contact the Governor of Florida with his complaint
What is C. to contact his representative in local government
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Below is a quote from an individual about their place of Birth. “My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty five years and is a U. S. Marine. I was born in Canada” By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen? A. Law of Soil B. Law of Blood C. Naturalization D. Immigration
What is B. Law of Blood
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4. Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was corrected by the authors of the Constitution? A. no state governments B. no national court system C. no elected representatives D. no relations with foreign nations
What is B. no national court system
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10.How does an executive order differ from a statute? A. An executive order is not passed by Congress. B. An executive order is not binding on the states. C. An executive order does not have the force of law. D. An executive order is not subject to the Constitution.
What is A. An executive order is not passed by Congress.
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15. Which example demonstrates fulfilling a citizenship responsibility, rather than an obligation, at the state level? A. enlisting in the armed services B. paying local sales tax when making purchases C. petitioning the state legislature to change a law D. working as an employee for the U.S. Postal Service
What is C. petitioning the state legislature to change a law
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According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights? A. freedom of speech and of the press B. the right to free health care and education C. the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness D. the right to use the resources of nature, including air and water
What is C. the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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37. Which shows the correct sequence for amending the U.S. Constitution? A. two-thirds of both houses of Congress approve it -> three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify it. B. A majority of both houses of Congress approve it -> two-thirds of the state legislatures ratify it. C. three-fourths of the state legislatures approve it -> Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify it. D. A majority of state legislatures approve it -> A majority of both houses of Congress ratify it.
What is A. two-thirds of both houses of Congress approve it -> three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify it.
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5. What is the main purpose of propaganda? A. to provide impartial information B. to influence the views of audiences C. to resolve disagreements without emotion D. to prevent one group from having an unfair advantage
What is B. to influence the views of audiences
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11. In the preamble, what is the meaning of the phrase “to form a more perfect Union”? A. to preserve states' rights B. to create a separation of powers C. to unite the states more fully under one government D. to guarantee the well-being of every citizen
What is C. to unite the states more fully under one government
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16. Why did the Federalists believe individual liberties were not threatened by the Constitution? A. State governments would protect individual liberties. B. Elected officials could be trusted to protect individual liberties. C. The federal government was given only limited powers by the Constitution. D. The federal government would use its powers to protect, not threaten individual liberties.
What is C. The federal government was given only limited powers by the Constitution.
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Which phrase is one of the goal to the preamble? A. To establish the best education system B. To provide for the common defense C. To maintain international order D. To promote full employment
What is B. To provide for the common defense
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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? A. overriding vetoes B. appointing judges C. declaring laws unconstitutional D. refusing to confirm appointments THIS YEAR WE ARE IN LOVE WITH WHAT?
What is D. refusing to confirm appointments CIVICS!!!!! SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!
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