Which of these would be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

operating segregated restaurants

Why is the United States a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

to participate in a mutual defense alliance

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

requiring states to teach a specific curriculum

Which of these is an example of checks and balances?

Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court

Which of these situations describes a tort involving negligence?

The roofer was bit by Mike’s dog while working at the house.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Felonies are more serious crimes with severe punishments

Which action is protected by the Bill of Rights?

A journalist publishing an article that exposes corruption

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

Citizens obtain a permit to conduct a public protest.

Which situation is a violation of the of the Fifth Amendment (due process) to the Constitution

holding a suspect in jail without charges

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

population shifts shown by the U.S. Census

Which headline illustrates civil law?

Mother Sues Grocery Store after Slipping on Spill

Result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?

There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.

The Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

the right to equal protection under the law

Which statement describes a characteristic of federalism?

It puts limits on the power of the national government.

Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?

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

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

to share ideas directly with voters

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1
Which of these would be a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
operating segregated restaurants
forming women's rights organizations
opening minority owned businesses
lobbying political officials
2
Which type of government provides the best protection of individual rights?
parliamentary democracy
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
3
Which body must approve the President’s Cabinet appointments?
U.S. Senate
Electoral College
Council of Economic Advisers
U.S. Supreme Court
4
Why is the United States a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
to share medical technology with friendly countries
to participate in a mutual defense alliance
to strengthen international environmental protection laws
to reduce barriers to international trade
5
Which federal policy would violate the powers reserved to the states?
requiring states to teach a specific curriculum
drafting citizens for military service
negotiating with leaders of foreign countries
establishing military bases in state capitals
6
What is the main purpose of affirmative action policies?
to lower unemployment rates
to promote equal opportunities
to maintain price stability
to increase economic productivity
7
Which of these is an example of checks and balances?
Voters elect a President from the minority party in Congress
The Supreme Court upholds the conviction of a prisoner
Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court
Congress passes legislation to reduce industrial pollution.
8
Which of these situations describes a tort involving negligence?
The roofer never finished the work on Mike's house.
Mike failed to pay the roofer after the work was done
The roofer was bit by Mike’s dog while working at the house.
Mike did not sign an agreement to have his roof repaired
9
Which of these would be an effective way for an interest group to reach a national audience
put up roadside advertisements
make a television commercial
hold a town meeting
write a letter to the mayor
10
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
Felonies are more serious crimes with severe punishments
A person accused of a felony can't cross-examination.
Misdemeanor is a civil offense and a felony is a criminal.
Misdemeanors cannot be plea bargained.
11
Which action is protected by the Bill of Rights?
local business owner refusing to pay taxes
Student signing up for a foreign-exchange program
A journalist publishing an article that exposes corruption
a female citizen registering to vote
12
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.
A state conducts a referendum to pass an education bill.
The President selects a new chief of staff.
13
Which situation is a violation of the of the Fifth Amendment (due process) to the Constitution
denying a bank loan to a couple on the basis of race
issuing a subpoena for records in a criminal case
holding a suspect in jail without charges
blocking publication of a student-run newspaper
14
Which situation would require a state to redraw its congressional districts?
participation in a legislative filibuster
changes in federal housing regulations
population shifts shown by the U.S. Census
the election of a new U.S. Representative
15
Which headline illustrates civil law?
Suspect Arrested in Local Fast Food Restaurant Burglary
Grand Jury Hands Down Two Count Indictment
Mother Sues Grocery Store after Slipping on Spill
Man Accepts Plea Bargain While Awaiting Trial
16
The U.S. Supreme Court when it rules that a law is unconstitutional?
individual rights
federalism
representative democracy
judicial review
17
Which issue would a candidate most likely address to attract the votes of senior citizens?
social security benefits
local curfew laws
college tuition aid
commuter carpool lanes
18
Result when the same political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency?
New appointments will be made to state government positions.
Fewer proposed bills will receive party support.
There will be fewer conflicts over proposed legislation.
Incumbents will spend more time on future election campaigns
19
The Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
the right to bear arms
the right to equal protection under the law
freedom from self-incrimination
20
Which statement describes a characteristic of federalism?
It allows states to print and coin their own currency.
Gives states authority to regulate trade with neighbors
It puts limits on the power of the national government.
Eliminates conflicts between national and state governments
21
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
Activists Protest Cuts in Kentucky's Transportation Spending
Students Sign Petition to Support Lowering Voting Age
Poll Shows Citizens Favor Ending Cuban Trade Embargo
Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S. Senator
22
Why would political candidates most likely use digital communications during election campaigns
to save money on campaign posters
to share ideas directly with voters
to avoid participating in political debates
to hide information from the mainstream media
23
The United States is concerned about human rights abuses in a South American country.
United Nations
World Bank
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Monetary Fund

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