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