Elise Bedford
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Questions
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"No person who may hereafter fight a duel, assist in the same as second, or send, accept, or knowingly carry a challenge therefor, shall hold any office in the State, for a period of ten years...." -Arkansas state constitution, Article 19, Section 2 Why w...
8 years ago
Which method is most often used to propose amendments to state constitutions? a. a constitutional convention is held to propose amendments b. a petition proposes the amendment and begins the initiative process c. a new amendment is proposed in a session o...
8 years ago
"The rate of turnover in legislative seats is fairly high, although it tends to vary from state to state and time to time. In a given year, some 20 percent of all lawmakers around the country are serving their first term in office." What factor listed bel...
8 years ago
All state legislators possess which broadly defined power that allows them to protect and promote the health and safety of citizens? a. police power*** b. nonlegislative power c. veto power d. judicial power
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Which part of the Constitution was at issue in the nullification crisis? a. the Supremacy Clause b. the Elastic Clause*** c. the Necessary Clause d. the Interstate Commerce Clause
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In what ways were the early state constitutions similar to the U.S. Constitution?
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Which adjective best describes how the necessary and proper clause of the US Constitution is often interpreted by the federal government? a. brittle, meaning that it falls apart when used in a legal argument b. elastic, meaning it can be expanded as neede...
8 years ago
Aside from racial segregation, why did Alabama's governor refuse to end the policy of segregation in public universities? a. He wanted to maintain the separation of powers in the federal government. b. He believed that the states' rights doctrine put this...
8 years ago
A state judge decides that, because a couple lived together for many years, they must split their assets equally between them now that they have ended their relationship, despite not being legally married. He bases his decision upon other court cases in t...
8 years ago
4. What is the strongest argument for supporting a jury system? a. to ensure that regional differences don't create differences in the law b. to ensure fairness through consideration of the verdict by more than one person*** c. to check the power of the j...
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In which major form of city government does the lack of a chief executive make it difficult to assign responsibility for key leadership issues? a. the commission form*** b. the council-manager form c. the mayor-council form d. the town meeting form
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What is the principal reason for incorporating a city? a. for the convenience of the residents who live there*** b. to work in partnership with the county government c. to formally enlarge a town that preexisted d. to increase the power of a state governm...
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What is the purpose of city planning? (2 answers) a. to fulfill federal government requirements*** b. to correct past mistakes*** c. to create an opportunity for state and local governments to cooperate d. to gain federal funding for city planning efforts...
8 years ago
Over time, what has been the trend of rural vs. urban population in the United States? a. The rural populations have developed extensive farmland to continue being essential. b. The rural populations have increased, and the urban populations have decrease...
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Explain why a President might make an executive agreement rather than negotiate a formal treaty. Include one advantage and one disadvantage of an executive agreement.
8 years ago
Article IV. The people of this commonwealth have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, sovereign, and independent state; and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not,...
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The use of referendums and petitions is an example of what kind of legislation? a. executive b. partisan*** c. policy d. direct
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What is the purpose of state appellate courts? A: They verify that lower state courts have acted appropriately B: They create new laws requested by voters C: They allow the accused to bypass lower courts and grand juries D: They retry cases and allow crim...
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Coordinating voter registration and preparing ballots for statewide elections are duties of which state administrator? a. attorney general*** b. treasurer c. governor d. secretary of state
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What is the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? How does it influence the economy? Explain the difference between capitalism and communism. What role does the government play in each type of economic system?
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Which of the following best explains a benefit of splitting the head of state and head of government roles between the monarch and the prime minister? a. The monarch can become involved in crafting public policy. b. The prime minister can aggressively pur...
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Which of the following statements is true of the Soviet union in the decades after the Bolshevik revolution? A. The Soviet Union failed to industrialize or become a military power B. The Soviet Union became a democratic republic with an emphasis on minori...
8 years ago
Answers
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