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
The state constitution is amended.
The state constitution is amended.
A corporation is created.
A corporation is created.
A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
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What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?(1 point)
Responses
electing the members of Congress
electing the members of Congress
determining party delegate votes
determining party delegate votes
electing the president
Responses
electing the members of Congress
electing the members of Congress
determining party delegate votes
determining party delegate votes
electing the president
determining party delegate votes
Question
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.
(2 points)
Responses
10th
10th
6th
6th
19th
19th
14th
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.
(2 points)
Responses
10th
10th
6th
6th
19th
19th
14th
Michelle could cite the following amendments in a federal court that would help her case:
- 6th (Right to a fair trial, including the right to counsel and to confront witnesses)
- 14th (Due process and equal protection under the law)
The 10th and 19th amendments would not be relevant to her case in this context.
Which describes the relationship among national governments?(1 point)
Responses
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments are legally equal.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
Responses
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments are legally equal.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
All national governments are legally equal.
What is the purpose of all constitutions?(1 point)
Responses
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish federal authority over state governments
to create a system of checks and balances
to create a system of checks and balances
to establish rules that a government must follow
Responses
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish federal authority over state governments
to create a system of checks and balances
to create a system of checks and balances
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
voting in an election
voting in an election
planting trees in your yard
Responses
borrowing books from a library
borrowing books from a library
voting in an election
voting in an election
planting trees in your yard
voting in an election
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