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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

i
impeaching officials
a
approving international treaties
i
introducing money bills
p
passing bills out of committee
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Which statement reflects Aaron Ogden’s view of interstate commerce?

S
Steamboat operators without a state license could not operate full time in New York waters.
S
Steamboat operators with only a federal license must have his permission to operate in New York waters.
F
Federal and state governments shared powers over interstate commerce.
F
Federal and state governments should not require licensing to operate a steamboat.
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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

Question illustration
H
Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.
H
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
H
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
H
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.
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Read this excerpt from an amendment to the US Constitution.All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.–Constitution of the United StatesThis excerpt from a constitutional amendment explains

A
residency in the United States.
B
citizenship of the United States.
C
immigration to the United States.
D
law enforcement in the United States.
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How did a high enslaved population in the southern states threaten the people of the northern states?

I
It meant the exported crops would primarily come from the South.
I
It made it much harder to put an end to slavery.
I
It pressured the free states to reconsider the issue of slavery.
I
It potentially gave the South more power in the government.
6

Interest groups and political action committees are both types of organizations that

A
write and pass laws at the state and local levels.
B
are not part of the government, but can influence the government.
C
hold debates and town hall meetings to inform voters on major election-season issues.
D
raise unlimited money for political campaigns and candidates.
7

According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

a
an adult who is at least 25 years old.
a
a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.
a
a registered voter in one’s state.
a
a US citizen for at least nine years.
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The preamble to the Declaration of Independence refers to natural rights (using a different term). What are natural rights?

A
rights bestowed by the law
B
rights that all people are entitled to
C
rights for people accepted by society
D
rights that evolve with society
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As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr, courts can require states to

A
keep voting districts the same even if the population changes.
B
change the number of voting districts within the state.
C
appoint government officials if voting districts are unfair.
D
redraw voting districts that are roughly equal in population.
10

Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

P
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
T
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
T
The train cars were not “equal”.
T
The judge’s verdict was biased.
11

What was one national security policy the United States established during the Covid-19 pandemic?

A
limited travel to the United States
B
restricted emigration from the United States
C
passed a new law called the Patriot Act
D
formed a new department of the federal government
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The entire thrust of police interrogation . . . was to put the defendant in such an emotional state as to impair his capacity for rational judgment. . . . [T]he choice on his part to speak to the police—was not made knowingly.

M
Miranda was aware of his rights when he made his confession.
M
Miranda incriminated himself intentionally and knowingly.
M
Miranda was unaware of his rights but his confession could be used.
M
Miranda incriminated himself without knowing that he could refuse to do so.
13

US citizens are required to

s
serve on juries and create policies.
o
obey laws and pay taxes.
c
create policies and support politicians.
o
obey laws and educate others.
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City and county courts have limited jurisdiction on municipal issues. Whose case would a city or county court be most likely to hear?

A
a local person accused of murder
B
a resident fighting a ticket for parking on a city street
C
a state senator accused of illegal gambling
D
a member of a national crime ring that started locally
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Why did Hobbes argue that citizens should form a social contract with their government?

C
Citizens would be able to have increased liberty.
C
Citizens would be able to engage in war with other countries.
C
Citizens would be able to work individually without any support.
C
Citizens would be able to form governments that ensure their interests.
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Who investigates possible impacts of legislation to prepare bills to be considered by the House?

A
the Speaker of the House
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the caucuses
D
the committees
17

Punishing someone for an action that did not used to be a crime is an example of

a
an ex post facto law.
h
habeas corpus.
a
a “necessary and proper” law.
a
a bill of attainder.
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The 14th Amendment includes a provision that prohibits "double jeopardy." What is double jeopardy?

b
being tried for first degree murder
b
being tried for second degree murder
b
being first sentenced to life imprisonment
b
being tried twice for the same crime.
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Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

A
People do not have to pass an exam to become an elected official.
B
People have the right to practice which ever religion they choose.
C
Citizens cannot be blocked from a political position based on religion.
D
Citizens must have a religious background to become an elected official.
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Corporate taxes are a type of

A
income tax.
B
property tax.
C
sales tax.
D
excise tax.

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