AnswersCMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERYGovernment Institutions: Part Two

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Which excerpt from George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights best describes the students' defense of their liberties?

A
“That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights...”
B
“Government ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community.”
C
“The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.”
D
“That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judicative...”
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What type of tort is described in this scenario?

A
intentional
B
compensatory
C
punitive
D
negligence
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Which are rights held by Washington’s Indigenous nations? Choose three correct answers.

A
to run gambling casinos
B
to form armies or navies
C
to form a government
D
to make tribal laws
E
to write new state laws
F
to ignore federal laws
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

A
to hear arguments from different parties.
B
to make decisions based on the law.
C
to hear certain kinds of cases.
D
to make decisions based on precedents.
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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

A
the state level
B
the federal level
C
the county level
D
the municipal level
7

The branches of state government are established by

A
a state’s governor.
B
the citizens of a state.
C
the US Constitution.
D
a state’s constitution.
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What is another name for the governor of a state?

A
chief executive
B
secretary of state
C
attorney general
D
vice president
9

Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

A
counties and municipalities
B
states and municipalities
C
counties and states
D
counties, states, and municipalities
10

Murder is an example of a crime against

A
public safety.
B
property.
C
the environment.
D
a person.
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Criminology is the study of

A
criminal trials and cases.
B
the effect of crime on the community.
C
why crime is committed.
D
victims’ reactions to crime.
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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

A
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
B
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
C
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
D
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
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How does the excerpt from the Virginia Declaration of Rights reflect the influence of the ideas and events of George Mason's time?

A
It supports rigid class systems and the divine right of monarchs.
B
It implies societal laws override the natural rights of individuals.
C
It advocates for state supremacy over individual rights.
D
It echoes Enlightenment ideals of natural rights and the pursuit of happiness.
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What type of legal proceeding is Huan initiating?

A
Huan is initiating a civil lawsuit because he is seeking monetary compensation.
B
Huan is initiating a criminal lawsuit because the gallery committed a crime by not paying Huan.
C
Huan is initiating a civil lawsuit because the gallery has caused him emotional distress through their actions.
D
Huan is initiating a criminal lawsuit because the gallery's failure to pay can be considered theft.

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