Question

The Magna Carta required the king (as executive) to be bound by law. Which of these statements best reflects how this idea applies to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
A.
In case of a conflict, the States overrule the federal government.
B.
The Congress has greater authority than the President.
C.
People are better off without a government, but it is necessary for society.
D.
The government is not above the law and the will of the people.

Answer 1

One of the most important parts of the Magna Carta influenced the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This was the right to
A.
a fair and speedy trial.
B.
separate from one's country.
C.
democratic elections.
D.
government without a king.

Answer 2

Which of these is most likely to be a typical issue separating opposing candidates in the national election?
A.
increasing the speed limit on interstate highways
B.
increasing the police in Washington, D.C.
C.
allowing fishing in national parks
D.
increasing the federal income tax

Answer 3

Which of the following is an example of a diplomatic action?
A.
a president asks Congress to declare war on another nation
B.
an ambassador visits with another nation's leader to discuss concerns
C.
a country cuts off communicat
ion with another country
D.
one nation attacks another nation for violating a peace agreement

Answer 4

Kiesha wants to know what type of food wolves prefer to eat. To answer her question, she attaches a small video camera around a wolf's neck, allows the wolf to go about its normal activities for one week, and then makes notes when she later observes the video.

Kirk also wants to know what type of food wolves prefer to eat. However, Kirk chooses to perform a controlled experiment. In Kirk's experiment, he keeps a wolf in captivity, offers the wolf four different selections of food each day, and records which food item the wolf selected.

What is one disadvantage of Keisha's investigation?
A.
Keisha's observations are less true to life than Kirk's observations.

B.
Keisha's observations will not result in the formation of a conclusion.

C.
Keisha is not able to completely control all the variables within her investigation.

D.
Keisha's investigation is not a valid method of scientific inquiry.