Which of the predictions can be made from the table about redistricting after the 2010 census?

the delegat district lines may be changed

Which foreign policy concern is most likely addressed by the actions in the cartoon?

protecting residents from possible security threats

Which of these statements about a unitary form of government is correct?

Local gov'ts have only powers given by central gov't

Which of the media reports would the federal government have authority to censor?

news article that tells the location of troops in combat

Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?

to account for changing populations

Which headline would have a positive effect on a presidential candidate's campaign?

Candidate raises record amount of campaign funds

What action would an interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress?

meet with representatives to educate them about the bill

Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States?

They introduce alternative political ideas

Which of these is the best example of due process?

A speedy trial is guaranteed to a defendant

The U.S. Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by

giving the national government the power to collect taxes

Which of these would provide immediate improvement to the Midwest's agriculture economy?

Providing government relief to struggling farmers

Based on the circle graphs, which of these statements if the most accurate?

Democrats & Republicans must work together to pass laws

What is the intent of each of these executive orders?

to protect the rights of individuals and groups

Which of these actions would most likely help workers develop job skills?

providing computer training programs

Which of these is a violation of a defendant's right in a criminal proceeding?

Judge orders the defendant to testify

Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?

They must agree with the Constitution

A poll showed different opinions to crime & education. What had an impact on the poll?

Gender, age, and ethnicity of people polled

Which of these executive orders is most similar to the ones in the chart?

Accomodate Indian access to & ceremonial use of sacred sites

What is one way the U.S. benefits from its quota in the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

U.S. can significantly affect global economic policies

Which of the following is an example of the United States government providing foreign aid?

sending medical supplies to foreign doctors

Which of these would require regional cooperation?

maintaining an interstate highway

Which part of the U.S. Constitution was a basis for the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?

the necessary and proper clause

Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

Government leaders rule with absolute authority

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1
Which of the predictions can be made from the table about redistricting after the 2010 census?
representation for Baltimore City will increase
the delegat district lines may be changed
the number of legislative districts may be changed
representation for Calvert County will decrease
2
Which of these principles of government is reflected in the quote?
judicial review
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
federalism
3
Which foreign policy concern is most likely addressed by the actions in the cartoon?
supporting democratic reforms in other countries
providing humanitarian aid during crisis situations
protecting residents from possible security threats
promoting environmental protection in developing nations
4
Which of these statements about a unitary form of government is correct?
Local gov'ts can veto legislation proposed by central gov't
The central government is created by local governments
Local gov'ts have only powers given by central gov't
Central gov't has no judicial authority over local gov'ts
5
Which of the media reports would the federal government have authority to censor?
interview w/ author of a book that criticizes the President
Private study that goest against official unemployment data
news article that tells the location of troops in combat
statement from business leaders about campaign financing
6
Which of these actions is a power reserved to the states?
conducting elections
establishing post offices
raising an army
coining money
7
Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?
to account for changing populations
to give interest groups more influence
to create new committees
to modify political party alliances
8
In Mexico, the national & state gov'ts share esponsibilities. What type of gov't is this?
unitary
dictatorship
monarchy
federal
9
Which headline would have a positive effect on a presidential candidate's campaign?
Debate schedule announced for upcoming campaign
Candidate raises record amount of campaign funds
Interest group criticizes presidential candidate's record
Opinion polls fall for presidential candidate
10
What action would an interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress?
endorse political party candidates for the state legislature
present the group's position in lawsuits heard in court
donate money to a presidential re-election campaign
meet with representatives to educate them about the bill
11
Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States?
They win most congressional elections
They introduce alternative political ideas
They are prohibited in many states
They are encouraged by the Constitution
12
Which of these is the best example of due process?
A speedy trial is guaranteed to a defendant
a newspaper reports charges against a suspect
a plea bargain is offered by a prosecutor
a visitor is allowed to see a suspect in jail
13
The mass media is sometimes referred to as "the fourth branch of government" because it
endorses all governmental policies
is a powerful federal agency
influence public opinion
is paid for with federal taxes
14
The U.S. Constitution corrected a weakness of the Articles of Confederation by
establishing a national legislature
giving the national government the power to collect taxes
requiring that amendments be approved by the states
allowing state governments to have power
15
Which of these would provide immediate improvement to the Midwest's agriculture economy?
offering vocational training to farmers
Providing government relief to struggling farmers
funding research on farming techniques
giving loans to establish new farms
16
Based on the circle graphs, which of these statements if the most accurate?
Democrats has enough votes to amend the Constitution
Democrats & Republicans must work together to pass laws
Republicans have enough votes 2 override a Presidential veto
Dems & Republicans have enough votes to appoint SC judge
17
What is the intent of each of these executive orders?
to protect the rights of individuals and groups
to respect the constitution rights of states
to guarantee the safety of the people
to maintain public order
18
Which of these actions would most likely help workers develop job skills?
providing union dues for unemployed workers
establishing a government health-care plan for employees
providing computer training programs
establishing tax breaks for owners of small businesses
19
In which of these government systems are government leaders most accountable to citizens?
dictatorship
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
20
Which of these is a violation of a defendant's right in a criminal proceeding?
Judge admits voluntary confession by the defendant
Prosecution refuses to plea bargain with the defendant
Defendant requests to be tried by a jury instead of a judge
Judge orders the defendant to testify
21
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true?
They must be reviewed by the Supreme Court
They must be approved by a majority of cabinet members
They must represent the views of the majority party
They must agree with the Constitution
22
Which of these principles is best reflected in the quote?
majority rule
representative democracy
popular sovereignty
limited government
23
What type of government does Abraham Lincoln describe in this quote?
dictatorship
oligarchy
democracy
monarchy
24
A poll showed different opinions to crime & education. What had an impact on the poll?
Gender, age, and ethnicity of people polled
Results of other polls
Political beliefs of government officials
Number of registered voters
25
Which of these executive orders is most similar to the ones in the chart?
Accomodate Indian access to & ceremonial use of sacred sites
Est. an agency which shall be known as the Peace Corps
Prescribe military areas from where all ppl can be excluded
Divide gov't responsibilities between nation and state gov't
26
What is one way the U.S. benefits from its quota in the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
U.S. has less need for world trade
U.S. does not have to pay tariffs on exports
U.S. can significantly affect global economic policies
U.S. receives additional discounts on foreign goods
27
Which of the following is an example of the United States government providing foreign aid?
signing a nuclear arms control treaty
placing an embargo on foreign sugar
increasing immigration restrictions
sending medical supplies to foreign doctors
28
House of Representatives proposes amendment to ban flag burning. What principle is affected?
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
individual rights
29
To overturn a law supported by lawmakers, what would citizens most likely use?
recall
initiative
inquiry
referendum
30
Which of these would require regional cooperation?
maintaining an interstate highway
determining voter qualifications
providing neighborhood trash removal
expanding city recreational facilities
31
Which part of the U.S. Constitution was a basis for the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
the equal protection clause
the establishment clause
the necessary and proper clause
the due process clause
32
Which of the federal government positions is NOT appointed by the President?
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Supreme Court Justice
33
Which of these is a characteristic of a dictatorship?
Government leaders rule with absolute authority
Courts may override decisions made by government leaders
Individual freedoms and rights are protected
System of checks and balances

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