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According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

A
Congress
B
the Supreme Court
C
the president
D
the cabinet
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Political events that could impact national boundaries include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
election of a national president
B
wars between nations
C
agreements between nations
D
sale of land
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Which concepts best relate to the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu? Select two options.

A
natural rights
B
social contract
C
checks and balances
D
absolute government
E
separation of powers
F
representative government
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Currently, the smallest nation-state in terms of territory size is __________.

A
Russia
B
China
C
Vatican City
D
Pitcairn Islands
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Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?

A
habeas corpus
B
individual rights
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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The photograph shows two totalitarian leaders in the 1930s.

Question illustration
A
Hitler and Stalin
B
Hitler and Lenin
C
Hitler and Mussolini
D
Hitler and Churchill
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Using complete sentences, explain why new technologies are making physical features less of a challenge when creating and changing national boundaries.

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Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?

A
the freedom to tell lies that damage another person’s reputation
B
the freedom to assemble together for peaceful meetings
C
the freedom from having property taken lawfully
D
the freedom from being arrested lawfully
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The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

A
judicial branch.
B
legislative branch.
C
executive branch.
D
state governments.
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A
authoritarian
B
democratic
C
libertarian
D
anarchistic
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Which statement best explains the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu?

A
Governments should respect the fundamental rights of humans.
B
The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
C
The powers of government should be separated into different offices.
D
Governments take away the freedom of citizens and foster inequality.

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