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A theocracy is ruled by religious leaders who

believe that a communist government leads best.
claim to act with divine authority.
want to have influence over a non-religious government.
believe that rule by religious law is wrong.

A “separation of powers” refers to

a structure for organizing the different levels of government.
a method of controlling a vast empire.
the practice of all citizens taking part in government.
a government where military officials make all important decisions.

What was one national security policy the United States established during the Covid-19 pandemic?

limited travel to the United States
restricted emigration from the United States
passed a new law called the Patriot Act
formed a new department of the federal government

How was the creation of money handled under the Articles of Confederation?

In the confederate system, each state created its own money.
The federal government alone created money.
Each state and the national government created money.
The Articles of Confederation did not mention creating or managing money.

Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

negotiating a peace treaty with a rival nation
declaring war on an enemy nation
sending an operative to gather information about an enemy nation
appointing an ambassador to improve relationships with rival nations

As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr, courts can require states to

keep voting districts the same even if the population changes.
change the number of voting districts within the state.
appoint government officials if voting districts are unfair.
redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.

Which powers are solely at the state level?

expressed
implied
concurrent
reserved

Which statement about reserved powers is accurate?

They regulate commerce between states.
They are held by the states.
They permit the drafting of soldiers.
They are implied within the Constitution.

Which accurately describes the Supremacy Clause?

States can violate federal law with a judge’s consent.
No state can contradict federal law.
Only judges may amend the Constitution.
Federal judges may never contradict state laws.

Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.

Answer 1

1. claim to act with divine authority.

2. a structure for organizing the different levels of government.

3. limited travel to the United States.

4. In the confederate system, each state created its own money.

5. declaring war on an enemy nation.

6. redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.

7. reserved.

8. They are held by the states.

9. No state can contradict federal law.

10. Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.