Citizenship
Skills And Methods
Government
History
Other
100
(Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities) In the United States, reporters’ exercise of freedom of the press may be legally restricted under what circumstances?
Harm someone elses rights Times of war
100
A town decides to build a new park. The mayor appoints a committee to review possible designs. After two months, the committee issues a report with its recommendations. Which factor contributes to the credibility of the report? A. the length of the report B. the cost of the report to the city C. the number of tables and charts included D. the qualifications of the committee members
D. the qualifications of the committee members
100
(Government) Which characteristic makes a constitutional monarchy different from an absolute monarchy?
Constitutional Monarch's are limited
100
(History) Which change in U.S. society in the 20th century was an outgrowth of the success of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s?
End of Segregation
100
(People in Societies) Although the 14th Amendment to the Constitution extended the rights of citizenship to “all persons” born or naturalized in the United States, discrimination on the basis of gender still existed throughout much of the country during the late 1800s. Which was a consequence of this discrimination? A. the end of the military draft for women B. the growth of the women’s suffrage movement C. the beginning of sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters D. the continuation of efforts to end university admissions quotas
B. the growth of the women’s suffrage movement
200
(Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities) What method is typically used by citizens in parliamentary and presidential democracies to achieve governmental change?
Elections
200
Question 27 (Social Studies Skills and Methods) The authors of many history books provide bibliographies that indicate the sources for information provided in the text. Why would providing the reader with this information make a book more credible? A. It allows the reader to check the reputation of the writer. B. It allows the reader to find other books on the same topic. C. It allows the reader to form his or her own opinions on the topic. D. It allows the reader to determine the thoroughness of the author’s research.
D. It allows the reader to determine the thoroughness of the author’s research.
200
(Government) The United States Constitution is a living document that changes over time as a result of amendments and Supreme Court decisions. How did the Constitution change as a result of the 19th Amendment?
Womens Suffrage
200
(Economics) In a command economy, the question of what goods to produce is primarily determined by
The Government's Plans
300
What is a conscientious objector?
Individuals who claimed to have the right to refuse military service.
300
(Social Studies Skills and Methods) A newspaper prints an article about a bill in the U.S. Senate. What would indicate that the article is biased in favor of the bill? A. The article quotes the entire text of the bill. B. The article is printed before the final vote on the bill. C. The article quotes only senators who support the bill. D. The article indicates that the president will likely veto the bill.
C. The article quotes only senators who support the bill.
300
(Government) The primary feature of a dictatorship is that A. people are permitted to vote for more than one candidate. B. the executive branch has equal power with the legislative branch. C. judicial courts are replaced by military courts. D. leaders make decisions without the consent of the people.
Leaders make decisions without the consent of the people
300
Describe the common Good
Something that is done that is considered good for all of the public.
400
(Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities) One way absolute monarchies are similar to dictatorships is that citizens under both systems of government typically A. can elect new leadership by voting in elections. B. have greater freedoms than citizens in democracies. C. can amend their constitutions by gathering signatures on petitions. D. must engage in revolution in order to achieve governmental change.
D. must engage in revolution in order to achieve governmental change.
400
(Social Studies Skills and Methods) Which source of information about a candidate for the school board would likely be biased? A.A televised debate of all of the school board candidates. B. A copy of the candidate’s voting record from her previous term. C. A letter to the newspaper editor from a supporter of the candidate. D. A copy of the candidate’s latest income tax return.
C. A letter to the newspaper editor from a supporter of the candidate.
400
(Government) One way the U.S. Constitution evolves is through the amendment process. How were the changes that occurred as a result of the ratification of the 19th and 26th Amendments similar?
Many more people got the opportunity to vote
400
List two freedoms in the 1st ammendment
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500
(Social Studies Skills and Methods) Which source has the appropriate qualifications to be a credible source of information about how a proposed tax cut would affect the U.S. national debt? A. a letter to the editor of the New York Times from an astrophysicist B. a film producer of a documentary about the New Deal era C. a recent report published by the Congressional Budget Office D. A television advertisement sponsored by a veterans’ group
C. a recent report published by the Congressional Budget Office
500
(Government) Minority students in public schools were given constitutional guarantees to equal educational opportunities as a result of the
Brown Vs BOE
500
(History) The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was partly the result of the expansion of the Soviet Union in Central and Eastern Europe as World War II ended. •Describe one U.S. concern about the Soviet Union’s domination of Central and Eastern Europe after 1945. •Cite a relevant action taken by the United States in response to the identified concern.
1. Spread of Communism 2. Marshall plan
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