Mock HSA

Question 1

What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described above?

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to promote equity

Question 2

The government decides to spend money to support business instead of removing trash. Opp. cost?

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a clean environment

Question 3

Which of these is most often encouraged by the government in a command economy?

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national productions goals

Question 4

Which of these requests would be granted by the act described above?

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A parent's request to read a discipline report on their kid

Question 5

Which of these statements is true about people who pass laws in a representative democracy?

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They are elected by citizens

Question 6

Which of these principles of government is expressed by this statement?

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separation of powers

Question 7

Which of these is a function of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?

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to regulate airline traffic

Question 8

Which of these constitutional principles best applies to Marshall's quote?

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representative democracy

Question 9

A person's request for a permit to open a business was denied because it lacked a ramp.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 10

Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?

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probable cause linking the person to the crime

Question 11

Which action would the Federal Reserve (The FED) most likely take to increase the money supply?

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reduce the discount rate

Question 12

Will you pass the HSA?????

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Pretty sure!, I think so..., YES!!!!!

Question 13

Based on the headline, which of these is a purpose of this action?

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to protect workers from injury

Question 14

Which of these best describes why the federal government would raise the minimum wage?

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to help workers' wages keep up with price increases

Question 15

Which of these is an example of plea-bargaining?

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A defendant admits guilt to a less serious charge

Question 16

What phase of the business cycle is being described?

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Contraction

Question 17

Which of these ideas about political campaigns is represented by the cartoon?

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They are products of planned marketing

Question 18

Brown. v Board was a step toward "equal justice under the law" because it

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made segregation laws unconstitutional

Question 19

Which of these is an example of government use of fiscal policy?

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Adjusting Taxing and Spending in the federal budget

Question 20

The political institution in Maryland most like the US Congress is the

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General Assembly

Question 21

Which of these is commonly a role of the government in the United States economy?

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establishing laws to ensure the safety of workers

Question 22

Businesses have asked Congress to pass a privacy law to prevent internet identity theft.

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to prevent crime

Question 23

Which of these principles of government is described in the excerpt?

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Powers are divided among different levels of government

Question 24

In which form of government do states, cities, and counties have the least political power?

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unitary

Question 25

Before being suspended, students were allowed to explain their side of the story.

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due process

Question 26

The federal government's policy is to censor material that

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threatens national security

Question 27

According to this poll, how would the government most likely respond?

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Increase military spending

Question 28

A grand jury decides

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whether a person should be indicted

Question 29

Which of these does the 5th amendment specifically prohibit (not allow)

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trying someone for the same crime a second time

Question 30

Which of these situations would violate a right established in Miranda v. Arizona

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Police refuse to allow a person to talk to their lawyer

Question 31

In which of these cases did the US Supreme Court interpret the "necessary and proper" clause

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McCulloch v. Maryland

Question 32

Maryland State Highway Admin is considering a plan to widen a major route from two to six lanes

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an increase in population

Question 33

Sugar substitutes were tested for many years before being used. Who gave this approval

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 34

Which action by the governor of Maryland would be an example of maintaining order and safety?

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calling in the Maryland National Guard to end a riot

Question 35

In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeus corpus?

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the accused person is being held without cause

Question 36

Which of the following economic indicators best measures rising prices over time?

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Consumer Price Index

Question 37

Which of these was the main goal of the federal government when it began affirmative action?

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to increase number of women and minorities highered

Question 38

What is one way the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helps minority groups?

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It promotes equal economic opportunities for minorities

Question 39

Increasing the budget for which of these programs would most help the gov. prep. for this trend

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elderly health care

Question 40

The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be

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informed of the charges against them

Question 41

Which of these excerpts from the Constitution gives the Supreme Court authority to review laws?

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Judicial power shall extend to all cases under the Constit.

Question 42

Which of these headlines most involves a due process right?

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Judge Criticizes Police For Withholding Evidence

Question 43

What would be the effect of a toy company moving its main factory to a county in Maryland?

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an increase in the need for government services

Question 44

It is legal for a local government to restrict a religious practice if it

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threatens people's safety and health

Question 45

Which headline describes an action most likely to have a positive effect on a campaign?

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Candidate raises record amount of campaign funds

Question 46

The 14th amendment limits the state government's ability to

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place restrictions on qualified voters

Question 47

Which of these cases guaranteed an individual's right to legal counsel?

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Gideon v. Wainwright

Question 48

According to the cartoon what might happen as a result of an increase in EPA regulations

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Some companies could be put out of business

Question 49

What would be a disadvantage of living under an authoritarian government?

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a lack of individual freedoms

Question 50

According to the cartoon, what is the criticism of the juvenile justice system?

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The system gives judges little choice in punishment

Mock HSA

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Mock HSA

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