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Which of the following characteristics do federal

systems of government tend to have in common?

A. The laws for each state are written by the national government.B. The states and the national government divide political power.C. The federal government has three branches of government.

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B. The states and the national government

divide political power.

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Which of the following would most likely be an advantage

of an autocracy?– A. Decisions are made by majority rule with

minority rights.– B. Citizens vote directly on all issues before the

government.– C. Decisions are made faster because there are

fewer people involved in making them.

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C. Decisions are made faster because there are fewer people involved in

making them.

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Which of the following would most likely be a role played by the United States

government in our economy?A. setting prices for common household

goods and servicesB. establishing laws to ensure workers’

safetyC. requiring the production of certain

goods

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B. establishing laws to ensure workers’ safety

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Which of the following is an advantage of representative

democracy?A. Legislators are elected by the people.

B. There is only one political party.

C. Citizens vote on all issues.

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A. Legislators are elected by the people

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What kind of economic system best identifies the kind of

economy found in the United States?A. mixedB. market

C. command

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A. mixed

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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of popular

sovereignty?A. the government is ruled by the people

B. the people vote on every political issue

C. states and the central government share political authority

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A. the government is ruled by the people

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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court first utilize the concept of judicial review?

A. Marbury v. Madison

B. McCulloch v. Maryland

C. Plessy v. Ferguson

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A. Marbury v. Madison

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The Constitution may be called a “living document”, becauseA. it can change and adapt.

B. James Madison was known as its “father”.

C. it explicitly refers to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”.

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A. it can change and adapt.

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Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Bill of

Rights?

A. right to privacy

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A. right to privacy

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A school district in Alabama is fined $4 million after it has been found to have

allowed racist policies to influence graduation exam results. Of which goal of government found in the Preamble is

this an example?A. “…ensure domestic tranquility…”

B. “…establish justice…”C. “…promote the general welfare…”

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C. “…promote the general welfare…”

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President Obama signs a bill into law, authorizing federal funds to be used to

support vaccination clinics in inner cities and rural communities. Of which goal of government found in the Preamble is this

an example?A. “…ensure domestic tranquility…”

B. “…establish justice…”C. “…promote the general welfare…”

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C. “…promote the general welfare…”

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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

A. to select cases to be appealed to the Supreme Court

B. to form legislative committees to study policy proposals

C. to influence elected officials on issues important to citizens

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C. to influence elected officials on issues important

to citizens

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What is the main purpose of a political party?

A. to form legislative committees to study policy proposals

B. to influence elected officials on issues important to citizens

C. to nominate candidates and get them elected to public office

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C. to nominate candidates and get them elected to

public office

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Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the US

government?

A. the Supreme Court

B. the House of Delegates

C. the House of Representatives

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C. the House of Representatives

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Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the state of

Maryland?

A. the Supreme Court

B. the House of Delegates

C. the House of Representatives

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B. the House of Delegates

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Which political institution in Maryland is most like the United

States Congress?

A. the Capitol

B. the General Assembly

C. the House of Representatives

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B. the General Assembly

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Which of the following government actions would be taken to lower

inflation?A. hiring more government workersB. increasing government spendingC. decreasing government spending

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C. decreasing government spending

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With which of the following government actions is the Consumer

Price Index (CPI) most closely associated?

A. measuring unemploymentB. measuring the rate of inflation

C. monitoring the overall health of the economy

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B. measuring the rate of inflation

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Which of the following statements best reflects how the government manages the economy through

fiscal policy?A. taxing and spending

B. buying and selling securitiesC. controlling the money supply

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A. taxing and spending

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Which of the following statements best reflects the main purpose of

the legislative branch?

A. the power to make the laws

B. the power to enforce the laws

C. the power to interpret the laws

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A. the power to make the laws

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Which of the following political institutions has the most control over

spending by the Department of Defense?

A. the US SenateB. the Supreme Court

C. the US House of Representatives

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C. the US House of Representatives

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With which government activity is reapportionment most

closely associated?

A. the census

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A. the census

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In a case presented before the Supreme Court, the justices determine that a law

recently passed by Congress and signed by the president is unconstitutional and,

therefore, null and void. Of which judicial concept is this an example?

A. precedentB. due process

C. judicial review

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C. judicial review

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Which of these situations would violate a right established in the landmark Supreme

Court case of Miranda v. Arizona?a. school authorities search a student’s

locker without a warrant b. a state passes a law establishing

methods of capital punishment c. police refuse to allow a person in

custody to consult with a lawyer

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c. police refuse to allow a person in custody to consult with a lawyer

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When a famous actress was accused of wrong-doing, the newspapers covered the

event extensively. The actress was convicted of the crime, but appealed the verdict on the grounds that the pre-trial publicity prejudiced the jury. Which of these rights is in conflict

with the freedom of the press? a. the right to present witnesses

b. the right to legal counsel c. the right to a fair trial

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c. the right to a fair trial

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“Some lawmakers wish to censor music lyrics that encourage violence and destructive

behavior.”• Explain why some lawmakers would want to censor music.• Based on what you know about the Bill of Rights, do you believe this type of censorship is constitutional? Explain why or why not.• Include details and examples to support your response.