There are 100 U.S. senators. How many senators would cons
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O 1
O 25
O 50
O 75
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The number of senators that would constitute a majority is 50.
Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select two correct answers. the
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• acquire new territories
• promote the general welfare
• represent all citizens equally
• generate wealth for businesses
• provide for the common defense
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• acquire new territories
• promote the general welfare
• represent all citizens equally
• generate wealth for businesses
• provide for the common defense
The two correct answers are:
- Promote the general welfare
- Provide for the common defense
- Promote the general welfare
- Provide for the common defense
Which of the following describes the rule of law? Select all that apply.
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• The president is the ultimate authority.
• The law is the ultimate authority.
• The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
• Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason
• Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
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• The president is the ultimate authority.
• The law is the ultimate authority.
• The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
• Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason
• Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
The two correct answers are:
- The law is the ultimate authority.
- The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
- The law is the ultimate authority.
- The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
Which of the following events is an example of arbitration?
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NATO passed a resolution against Iran.
• The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decided to end the Russian occupation of Crimea
• Opposing factions in the Second Congo War met at the neutral African Union headquarters.
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NATO passed a resolution against Iran.
• The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decided to end the Russian occupation of Crimea
• Opposing factions in the Second Congo War met at the neutral African Union headquarters.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War met at the neutral African Union headquarters is an example of arbitration.
Which event within a state will most likely require the involvement of the federal government?
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• A corporation is created.
• The state constitution is amended.
• A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
O The rules for obtaining a driver's license change.
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• A corporation is created.
• The state constitution is amended.
• A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
O The rules for obtaining a driver's license change.
A boundary dispute with a nearby state is most likely to require the involvement of the federal government.
What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?
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• electing the president
• electing the members of Congress
• determining party delegate votes
determining Electoral College votes
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• electing the president
• electing the members of Congress
• determining party delegate votes
determining Electoral College votes
The purpose of primaries and caucuses is to determine party delegate votes.
Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She has decided to sue the state.
Use the passage to answer the question
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case?
Select all that apply.
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1st
2nd
6th
10th
14th
19th
Use the passage to answer the question
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case?
Select all that apply.
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1st
2nd
6th
10th
14th
19th
Michelle could cite the 6th and 14th amendments in a federal court that would help her case.
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