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Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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What is judicial review?

A
a decision about which cases go to the Supreme Court
B
the power to determine if an act is constitutional
C
the system by which the Constitution is reviewed
D
a review of acts that have been allowed by Congress
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A power that is vested in the president is

A
subject to approval by the Senate.
B
legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
C
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
D
subject to approval by the House.
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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.
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The right to privacy includes

A
the freedom to be secure at home.
B
the right to challenge authority.
C
the freedom to own private property.
D
the right to publicly express personal opinions.
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According to Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution, each senator must be

A
an adult who is at least 25 years old.
B
a lifetime resident of Washington, DC.
C
a registered voter in one’s state.
D
a US citizen for at least nine years.
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What was one result of President’s Trump’s executive order that restricted travel from seven foreign countries?

A
Congress passed a similar law a year later.
B
The order was revoked by President Biden.
C
A federal agency was created to implement it.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional.
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Read this outline for an informative essay about the role of the Food and Drug Administration.I. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educates the public about food. A. The information the FDA provides helps consumers stay safe. B. The FDA educates consumers in different ways.II. The FDA labels processed foods. A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products. B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food. C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food. A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid. C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.IV. The American public relies on the information the FDA provides. A. The FDA labels food and issues warnings about foodborne illnesses. B. This information helps protect consumers from harmful food.Which section of the outline is the introduction?

A
section I
B
section II
C
section III
D
section IV
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In Griswold v. Connecticut, on what did Justice Goldberg base his concurring opinion?

A
the protection granted by the Constitution
B
the intention of the writers of the Constitution
C
the list of rights in the first eight amendments
D
the human rights safe from government intervention
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The power to recognize the political legitimacy of foreign nations is best categorized as part of which presidential role?

A
commander in chief
B
chief executive
C
head diplomat
D
first citizen
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In a unitary system of government, local offices

A
have equal power with the central government.
B
elect representatives to the central government.
C
can veto decisions made by the central government.
D
must follow decisions made by the central government.
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In the executive branch, the president’s cabinet is made up of

A
Supreme Court justices.
B
the vice president.
C
trusted advisors.
D
family members.
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Which statement best summarizes the purpose of Article IV of the Constitution?

A
Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
B
Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
C
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
D
Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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Read Chief Justice Warren’s decision from the Miranda case.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.What did Chief Justice Warren say about how Miranda’s confession was made?

A
Miranda was aware of his rights when he made his confession.
B
Miranda incriminated himself intentionally and knowingly.
C
Miranda was unaware of his rights but his confession could be used.
D
Miranda incriminated himself without knowing that he could refuse to do so.
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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
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Read the preamble to the Constitution.We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.According to the preamble, the phrase “a more perfect Union” refers to

A
improving upon a previous attempt at creating a new union.
B
duplicating the original government system set up by the union.
C
creating a union with stronger ties between individual states.
D
building up the union with help of foreign governments.
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Who was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?

A
Roger Sherman
B
William Paterson
C
George Washington
D
James Williams
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Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

A
negotiating a peace treaty with a rival nation
B
declaring war on an enemy nation
C
sending an operative to gather information about an enemy nation
D
appointing an ambassador to improve relationships with rival nations
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Which power is exclusive to the Senate?

A
impeaching officials
B
approving international treaties
C
introducing money bills
D
passing bills out of committee
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Which best describes why the government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War?

A
The articles praised the President’s actions.
B
The articles criticized the military.
C
The articles threatened national security.
D
The articles supported communists.
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This flow chart explains one requirement of American men.

Question illustration
A
the draft
B
jury service
C
public service
D
voter registration

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