Which event within a state will most likely require the involvement of the federal government?

(1 point)
Responses

A corporation is created.
A corporation is created.

The state constitution is amended.
The state constitution is amended.

A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.

The rules for obtaining a driver's license change

11 answers

A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.

What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?
(1 point)
Responses

electing the president
electing the president

electing the members of Congress
electing the members of Congress

determining party delegate votes
determining party delegate votes

determining Electoral College votes

determining 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.
Question
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.
(1 point)
Responses

1st
1st

2nd
2nd

6th
6th

10th
10th

14th
14th

19th
19th

Michelle could cite the following amendments in her federal court case:

  • 6th (right to a fair trial, including the right to counsel and the right to confront witnesses)
  • 14th (due process and equal protection under the law)

The 1st, 2nd, 10th, and 19th amendments are not relevant to the specific issues presented in her case regarding her rights during arrest and trial.

Which describes the relationship among national governments?
(1 point)
Responses

All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments are legally equal.

All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.

National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.

National governments of allied countries can tell governments of non-allied countries what to do.

All national governments are legally equal.

What is the purpose of all constitutions?
(1 point)
Responses

to list the rights of citizens
to list the rights of citizens

to create a system of checks and balances
to create a system of checks and balances

to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish federal authority over state governments

to establish rules that a government must follow

to establish rules that a government must follow

Which is an example of a civic life activity?
(1 point)
Responses

borrowing books from a library
borrowing books from a library

planting trees in your yard
planting trees in your yard

voting in an election
voting in an election

joining a sports team

voting in an election