What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Felonies are more serious crimes with more severe punishments.

Which situation would require a state to redraw its congressional districts?

population shifts shown by the U.S. Census

Why would political candidates most likely use digital communications during election campaigns?

to share ideas directly with voters

Scientists predict bad air quality in the Baltimore-Washington area. What can Maryland's state government do?

increase funding for public transportation

Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?

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

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

requiring states to teach a specific curriculum

Which of these situations best demonstrates the principle of majority rule?

A state conducts a referendum to pass an education bill.

Which headline illustrates civil law?

Mother Sues Grocery Store after Slipping on Spill

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court.

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1
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a civil offense and a felony is a criminal offense.
A person accused of a felony cannot use the right to crossexamination.
Felonies are more serious crimes with more severe punishments.
Misdemeanors cannot be plea bargained and must be tried in court.
2
Which Supreme Court case determined that criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights.
Baker v Carr
Marbury v Madison
Gideon v Wainwright
Miranda v Arizona
3
"Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Rises 3%" What action could Congress take to !continue! the result described?
increase the reserve requirement
adjust interest rates
decrease income tax
buy government securities
4
Which situation would require a state to redraw its congressional districts?
changes in federal housing regulations
population shifts shown by the U.S. Census
the election of a new U.S. Representative
participation in a legislative filibuster
5
Why would political candidates most likely use digital communications during election campaigns?
to save money on campaign posters
to hide information from mainstream media
to avoid participating in political debates
to share ideas directly with voters
6
Scientists predict bad air quality in the Baltimore-Washington area. What can Maryland's state government do?
decrease funding for social welfare programs
increase funding for road construction
decrease funding for environmental clean-up programs
increase funding for public transportation
7
The US is concerned about human rights abuses in another country. Which organization might they work with to investigate
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
United Nations
8
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
New Poll Shows Most Florida Citizens Favor Ending Cuban Trade Embargo
Local Activists Protest Recent Cuts in Kentucky’s Transportation Spending
West Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S. Senator
Maryland College Students Sign Petition to Support Lowering Voting Age
9
Maryland offers tax breaks for farmers who donate the development rights of their land to the state. Why?
to raise tax revenue
to increase crop prices
to discourage farming
to preserve open space
10
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?
negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
requiring states to teach a specific curriculum
drafting citizens for military service
establishing military bases in state capitals
11
Which of these situations best demonstrates the principle of majority rule?
Federal and state governments collect income tax.
Citizens obtain a permit to conduct a public protest.
The President selects a new chief of staff.
A state conducts a referendum to pass an education bill.
12
Which Supreme Court case determined that federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases.
Marbury v Madison
Miranda v Arizona
Baker v Carr
Gideon v Wainwright
13
Which headline illustrates civil law?
Mother Sues Grocery Store after Slipping on Spill
Grand Jury Hands Down Two Count Indictment
Suspect Arrested in Local Fast Food Restaurant Burglary
Man Accepts Plea Bargain While Awaiting Trial
14
Which of these is an example of checks and balances?
The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a federal prisoner.
Voters elect a President from the minority party in Congress.
Congress passes legislation to reduce industrial pollution.
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Which Supreme Court case determined that the U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional?
Miranda v Arizona
Marbury v Madison
Gideon v Wainwright
Baker v Carr

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