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HSA Practice- Political Systems
HSA Practice- Political Systems
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1
Which of these is a similarity between the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
They list the rights of those accused of a crime
They list the problems of American colonists with England
They state that government gains authority from the people
They divide powers of government among three branches
2
Which of these officials is responsible for making laws?
the governor of a state
the Secretary of Defense
a United States senator
A federal judge
3
Which of these is a power reserved for state governments by the United States Constitution?
the power to coin money
the power to maintain an army and a navy
the power to establish public schools
the power to make treaties with foreign countries
4
Legislation promoting immigration would most likely cause
an increase in available housing
an increase in cultural diversity
a decrease in economic activity
a decrease in population growth
5
Which of these actions would most likely violate civil rights laws?
a school system requires a dress code for students
police department uses written tests to select recruits
an employer refuses to consider senior citizens for jobs
an airline bans smoking on flights
6
One of the main purposes of the Bill of Rights is to
limit the power of the government
improve the court system
strengthen criminal laws
limit individual rights
7
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?
They must be approved by voters.
They are proposed by legislators.
They can be vetoed by state governors.
They have the force of federal law.
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Which of these statements describes due process under the Fourteenth Amendment?
Basic rights are protected by executive order.
States must obtain congressional approval to limit rights.
States must protect the right to a lawyer.
Basic rights are limited to those stated in the Constitution
9
Which of these is a violation of due process?
A state requires the vaccination of all school children
A state forbids a doctor from practicing without a license.
A state eliminates representation for defendants.
A state requires that cars be inspected once a year.
10
Which of the following federal government positions is not appointed by the President?
Supreme Court Justice
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Secretary of the State
11
If a city posts copies of religious laws in schools, it violates the principle of...
freedom of the press
separation of church and state
protection against unreasonable searches
right of assembly
12
Which of these has the most control over the United States' defense spending?
The Congress
the Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
the Supreme Court
13
The Fourteenth Amendment limits the state government's ability to
use military forces in peacetime
regulate interstate trade and commerce
raise the federal income tax
place restrictions on qualified voters
14
Which of these media reports would the federal government likely have the authority to censor?
a statement from business leaders about unfair campaign fund
interview with author of a book who criticized the President
a news article that tells the location of troops in combat
private study that opposes official unemployment figures
15
Which of these best describes a goal of affirmative action legislation?
establish jobtraining courses for the fiscally disadvantaged
to promote educational opportunities for minorities
require employers to provide health benefits to all workers
to encourage young people to go into politics
16
The government provides a lawyer to a person who cannot afford one if that person is
preparing a will
being charged with a serious crime
being sued by a business partner
filing for divorce
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The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure is an example of
general welfare
limited government
judicial review
delegated power
18
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be
responsible for proving their innocence
held in prison until trial
informed of the charges against them
given money if they are found to be innocent
19
Which of these examples best reflects the principle of representative democracy?
A judge finds a defendant guilty of a crime
The leader of a country makes all government decisions.
An elected official proposes a bill in the state legislature
Citizens of a town vote on all government issues
20
The U.S. Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by
establishing a national legislature
allowing state governments to have power
requiring that amendments be approved by the states
giving the national government the power to collect taxes
21
Which of these is a responsibility of the Maryland General Assembly?
vetoing unpopular laws
supervising the Maryland State Police
approving the annual state budget
reviewing criminal appeals
22
Which of these government actions is most associated with due process of law?
maintaining order during times of crisis
informing the accused of their rights
creating affirmative action programs
establishing guidelines for workplace safety
23
Congress may respond to United States Supreme Court rulings by
rewriting a law overturned by the court
declaring rulings of the court invalid
determining which justices will review a particular case
deciding which lawmakers may argue the case
24
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution?
promoting economic equity
protecting public health
expanding the economy
protecting individual rights
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Which of these is an example of following the rule of law?
the general assembly approves the governors budget
citizens vote for a new amendment.
The governor is impeached for wrongdoing
political parties hold a convention to nominate candidates
