Imagine the following scenario:
A reporter writes a story that reveals Senator Carly Capitol has been engaging in illegal activity.
The reporter supports the story with quotes from anonymous sources.
The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources.
A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
In which parts of the scenario is the reporter’s right to free press being restricted?
(1 point)
Responses
1 and 3
1 and 3
2 and 4
2 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 3
3 and 4
9 answers
2 and 4
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 the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
6th
6th
10th
10th
14th
14th
19th
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
6th
6th
10th
10th
14th
14th
19th
6th and 14th
What does civic-mindedness primarily encourage people to do?
(1 point)
Responses
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to treat other citizens with respect
to treat other citizens with respect
to pay attention to government affairs
to pay attention to government affairs
to study the history of the United States
(1 point)
Responses
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to treat other citizens with respect
to treat other citizens with respect
to pay attention to government affairs
to pay attention to government affairs
to study the history of the United States
to pay attention to government affairs
Which are true of majorities and pluralities? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
(1 point)
Responses
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is a position held by more than half of a group.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
A majority is a position held by more than half of a group.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
A plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position.
There are 100 U.S. senators. How many senators would constitute a majority?
(1 point)
Responses
1
1
25
25
50
50
75
(1 point)
Responses
1
1
25
25
50
50
75
50