Between 1990-2000, the population of a state increased by 66%.Which of these is an effect of this type of increase?

The state will gain a member in the United States House of Representatives.

Which newspaper headline provides the best example of limited government?

A Senator Indicted for Accepting a Bribe

Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?

requiring states to teach a specific educatinonal curriculum

What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?

There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.

Congress passes a law designed to prevent using the Internet to steal personal info. Why should they take this action?

to protect the public from becoming victims of identity fraud

The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race/religion/national origin/gender. Which is against the Act?

operating segregated restaurants

In Bethel v. Fraser, the Court ruled schools do not have to tolerate student speech if the content is offensive.

This decision impacted the rights of students in Tinker v. Des Moines.

Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?

West Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S. Senator

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be most directly involved in which situation?

a military attack on a member country

What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) on the United States?

Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights.

"U.S. President Signs Agreement with Spain to Purchase New Military Technology" The Pres. most likely took the action to

protect the national security of the United States.

Someone accused of stealing other people's identities is held without charges. Which part of the Const. applies?

Noone can be deprived of life, liberty, or property,w/o due process of law.

What is the main reason that fundraisers are important for a candidate for public office?

to help pay for advertising and personal appearances

FBI agencts have arrested a suspect in several bank robberies. Before bringing charges against him, the gov't must

get an indictment from a grand jury.

The federal gov't requires US citizens to have a passport for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and 17 other nearby nations. Why?

to improve national security through better control of U.S. borders

What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) on the United States?

The U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional.

Which situation is a violation of the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

holding a suspect in jail without charges

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1
Between 1990-2000, the population of a state increased by 66%.Which of these is an effect of this type of increase?
The state will have fewer eligible voters.
The state will gain a member in the United States House of Representatives.
The state will gain political power in the United States Senate.
The state will receive less tax revenue.
2
Which newspaper headline provides the best example of limited government?
A Senator Indicted for Accepting a Bribe
Military Dictator Refuses to Give Up Power
Supreme Court Justice Retires after Ten Years on Bench
Individual Donates Money to Political Campaign
3
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?
establishing military bases in state capitals
negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
drafting citizens for military service
requiring states to teach a specific educatinonal curriculum
4
Which of these offenses would most likely be tried as a civil case?
burglary
automobile theft
breach of contract
shoplifting
5
When a person is denied a job on the basis of race, gender, or religion, it is considered a violation of:
consent of the governed
eminent domain
write of habeus corpus
equal protection clause
6
What is the most likely result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?
Incumbents will spend more time on future election campaigns.
There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.
Fewer proposed bills will receive party support.
New appointments will be made to state government positions.
7
Congress passes a law designed to prevent using the Internet to steal personal info. Why should they take this action?
to strengthen regulations on the content of electronic advertising
to protect the public from becoming victims of identity fraud
to provide due process rights to individuals illegally copying software
to encourage more business investment in computer technology
8
The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race/religion/national origin/gender. Which is against the Act?
lobbying political officials
operating segregated restaurants
opening minority owned businesses
forming women's rights organizations
9
Which type of government is generally considered to be most efficient in the decision-making process?
oligarchy
representative democracy
dictatorship
direct democracy
10
In Bethel v. Fraser, the Court ruled schools do not have to tolerate student speech if the content is offensive.
This decision impacted the rights of students in Brown v. Board of Educ.
This decision impacted the rights of students in Plessy. v. Ferguson.
This decision impacted the rights of students in New Jersey v. TLO.
This decision impacted the rights of students in Tinker v. Des Moines.
11
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
Maryland College Students Sign Petition to Support Lowering Voting Age
Local Activists Protest Recent Cuts in Kentucky's Transportation Spending
New Poll Shows Most Florida Citizens Favor Ending Cuban Trade Embargo
West Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S. Senator
12
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be most directly involved in which situation?
the establishment of global environmental regulations
an economic recession in a member country
the creation of an international trade agreement
a military attack on a member country
13
What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) on the United States?
Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights.
Federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional.
14
"U.S. President Signs Agreement with Spain to Purchase New Military Technology" The Pres. most likely took the action to
protect the national security of the United States.
punish human rights violations by leaders of other countries.
force democratic reforms in authoritarian countries.
support a focus on science education in the United States.
15
Someone accused of stealing other people's identities is held without charges. Which part of the Const. applies?
The accused has the right to a speedy & public trial.
Noone can be deprived of life, liberty, or property,w/o due process of law.
All people born in the US ... are citizens of the US and of their state
Protection against unreasonable searches & seizures shall not be violated
16
What is the main reason that fundraisers are important for a candidate for public office?
to help pay for the needs and wants of citizens
to guarantee the candidate wins the election
to provide personal income for the candidate during a campaign
to help pay for advertising and personal appearances
17
FBI agencts have arrested a suspect in several bank robberies. Before bringing charges against him, the gov't must
get an indictment from a grand jury.
assign a judge to hear the case.
select an attorney for the defendant.
provide the court with a written confession.
18
The federal gov't requires US citizens to have a passport for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and 17 other nearby nations. Why?
to improve national security through better control of U.S. borders
to make travel easier for people returning to the United States
to protect American citizens who travel frequently overseas
to increase American trade with western-hemisphere nations
19
What was an impact of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) on the United States?
A Federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional.
Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights.
20
Which situation is a violation of the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
holding a suspect in jail without charges
denying a bank loan to a couple on the basis of race
issuing a subpoena for records in a criminal case
blocking publication of a student-run newspaper

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