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1. What law did Congress pass to prohibit any criticism or disloyal language against the federal government? (1 point) Responses
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2. The Constitution says government must provide for our “general welfare.” What does that mean?(1 point)Responses restrict the
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3. How does the Constitution make sure each branch of government has its own powers?(1 point)Responses judicial review judicial
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4. Who appoints the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve?(1 point)Responses the Senate Committee on Finance the Senate
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5. Which table correctly describes the three branches of government?(1 point) Responses Branch Primary Responsibility Members
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6. What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system? A. it places too much power in the judicial branch. B. it can make it
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7. Many countries have rules about how to treat its flag. The American flag is not supposed to touch the ground. It’s also
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8. Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply.A. voting. B. free speech. C. trial by
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9. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this
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10. What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?A. the British government is bound by the rule of law. B.
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11. The lawmaking body of Virginia was called the:House of Burgesses Mayflower Compact House of Representatives Constitutional
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12. What are the political participation rights of U.S. citizens?(1 point) Responses get a fair trial, provide an attorney, protect
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13. Which statement explains how a bill can be altered during the bill development process?(1 point) Responses A bill can be altered
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14. Which of the following statements best explains how the election process for federally elected positions compares with the
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15. What is the purpose of including the following clauses in the U.S. Constitution: habeas corpus and prohibition of bills of
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16. Legislative and executives is an example of checks and balances because
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17. The two parts of the federal government are
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18. Which is an example of domestic policy decision?(1 point)Responses Congress passing a law regarding citizenship qualifications
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19. The U.S. government is a member of which organization?(1 point)Responses United Nations United Nations International Red Cross
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20. Who makes up the president’s cabinet?(1 point)Responses secretaries of departments secretaries of departments senior military
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21. __________ powers are powers given specifically to the federal government by the Constitution.A. Reserved B. Federalist C.
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22. All of the following are reserved powers EXCEPT:A. establishing and maintaining schools B. regulating business within the state
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23. All decisions made by government in the United States must abide by the requirements of the ___
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24. A(n) __________ is an amendment introduced by a private citizen.A. initiative B. referendum C. federalist system D. supremacy
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25. All of the following are concurrent powers EXCEPT:A. establishing taxes B. establishing courts C. maintaining law and order D.
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26. A process chart with 4 boxes. First box is labeled Divided power between levels of government. Below box is 1, blank, with an
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27. All of the following statements about cooperative federalism are TRUE except:A. Cooperative federalism ended dual federalism. B.
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28. Which of the following are examples of non-legislative functions of Congress? Select all that apply.(2 points)Responses
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29. Which of the following must a person do before becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States?Select all that apply. (2
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30. Which of the following needs to be true for Congress to be bicameral?(1 point)Responses There are two houses of Congress. There
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31. Which of the following does the US government share in common with the ancient government of a Roman republic to correct answers
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32. Which of the following is true about the Supreme Court?(1 point)Responses The Supreme Court hears mostly cases about taxes. The
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33. Which standard would a president most likely use to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court?(1 point)Responses Is the
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34. An unstable government is one that __________.A. is democratically elected B. is authoritarian C. changes hands frequently D.
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35. How does the Electoral College influence the outcome of a presidential election?Question 14 options: It directly elects the
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36. Which statement best describes how property tax is collected?(1 point)Responses Property tax is a proportional tax paid to a
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37. Analyze the difference between the roles of mayor and city council members.(1 point)Responses The mayor is the legislator, and
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38. Which of the following describes a difference between counties and municipalities?(1 point)Responses Counties serve a larger
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39. Describe the structure of government that the Tenth Amendment allows.(1 point)Responses The Tenth Amendment allows states to
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40. Which statement about the executive branch was made by Alexander Hamilton in the Federalist Papers?Responses A weak executive
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41. How many electors in the Electoral College will a state with 14 members of the House of Representatives and two members of the
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42. According to the declaration from where does the government gets his power
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43. Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. (1 point)Belize's government is different from the governments of most Central
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44. Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. (1 point)Belize's government is different from the governments of most Central
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45. In "President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration," Obama makes the claim that many undocumented immigrants are a
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46. In "President Obama's Address to the Nation on Immigration," what are the reasons Obama offers for taking action without the
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47. add a comma or semicolon if needed if not don't change it.The city of Centerville is soliciting bids from contractors to replace
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48. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following municipal officials is appointed rather than elected? (1 point) Responses county
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49. Most governments in Africa are __________.A. anarchies B. unstable C. democracies D. monarchies Please select the best answer
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50. Question What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty? (1 point) Responses The government is set up as a
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