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State governments have the power to

A
regulate interstate trade.
B
establish local governments.
C
declare war.
D
negotiate treaties.
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The powers of the federal government are

A
explained in the Constitution.
B
decided by the states.
C
protected in the Bill of Rights.
D
shared by state governments.
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Why does the Second Amendment cause controversy?

A
Citizens disagree about having their private property searched.
B
Citizens disagree about whether the government should quarter soldiers.
C
Citizens disagree about owning and using guns.
D
Citizens disagree about whether protestors have the right to gather.
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The First Amendment guarantees rights for

A
all citizens.
B
people accused of crimes.
C
people guilty of crimes.
D
state governments.
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Read the paragraph.The Industrial Revolution produced both positive and negative results. The greatest positive result was that it made many goods more plentiful. This availability, in turn, made the goods cheaper. Factories also created jobs for many people. Even though most of these jobs did not pay well, many people moved to the cities to work. Unfortunately, this led to overcrowding. Equally unfortunately, the same factories that produced jobs also produced pollution.How would this paragraph be useful to someone gathering evidence for an argumentative essay on the Industrial Revolution?

A
It would help the writer decide on a topic.
B
It would help the writer form a central claim.
C
It would help the writer revise a final draft.
D
It would help the writer create a first draft.
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Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required?

A
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
B
paying local, state, and federal taxes.
C
registering for the draft at a certain age.
D
responding to a summons to serve on juries.
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Which statement best describes the Anti-Federalist view of the Constitution?

A
The Constitution gave too much power to a central government.
B
The Constitution gave most of the governing authority to the states.
C
The Constitution set up a monarchy similar to Britain.
D
The Constitution did not give the military enough power.
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What is a requirement of all citizens in the United States?

A
Everyone must register with the Selective Service System.
B
Everyone must be available to serve on a jury in response to a summons.
C
Everyone must cast a vote in all municipal, state, and federal elections.
D
Everyone must volunteer for community service.
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At the Constitutional Convention, smaller states eagerly supported the

A
New Jersey Plan.
B
Articles of Confederation.
C
Virginia Plan.
D
House of Representatives.
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Why did the Federalists support ratification of the Constitution?

A
They believed the Articles of Confederation were endangering the nation.
B
They were afraid the British monarchy would take over again.
C
They thought it would settle the question of slavery.
D
They thought it would solve all the problems of the government.
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Which best defines the concept of popular sovereignty?

A
US citizens giving the government power
B
US citizens serving on juries
C
US citizens providing checks and balances
D
US citizens revising the Constitution
12

What did Congress do during the first territorial stage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

A
establish schools
B
establish slavery
C
appoint governors and judges
D
set up state legislatures
13

Which of the following best describes the proper voice for an argumentative essay?

A
respectful yet informal
B
natural, professional, and academic
C
informal and informative
D
humorous and informative yet academic
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According to the Fourth Amendment, what must the government do to legally search a person’s property?

A
have a search warrant
B
call the police
C
tell the person first
D
have a guilty verdict
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Which of the following would make the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay?

A
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and President Theodore Roosevelt were fifth cousins.
B
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was in office at the beginning of World War II.
C
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s creation of Social Security kept people out of poverty.
D
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal effectively pulled the US from the grips of the Great Depression.

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