HSA Review 1

Question 1

Some groups are lobbying to permit citizens to register and vote on election day. Which of thes

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present law allows voters to vote in any precinct

Question 2

the US Constitution is called a "living document" because it

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can be changed when needed

Question 3

The state legislature passed a bill allowing a tax increase to improve roads. The proposed law

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referendum

Question 4

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

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they are products of planned marketing

Question 5

The US Department of agriculture offers home loans at low interest rates to low income borrower

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to increase ownership of property

Question 6

"The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing US Arm

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Lack of preparedness in the armed forces

Question 7

Which of these was an opinion held by opponents to the constitution in 1787?

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the constitution gave the state governments too much power, a bill of rights should be added to the constitution, a strong central government was needed for protection, the Articles of Confederation had too many weaknesses

Question 8

In the 1980's, the federal government implemented a new national policy linking federal funding

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filing for secession from the United States

Question 9

Which of these explains why former members of the legislature are often hired as lobbyists?

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they are elected to interest groups by the same constituents

Question 10

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

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political parties evaluate government policy while interests

Question 11

"the powers not delegated tot he US by the Constitution thereof, nor prohibited by it to the st

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federalism

Question 12

neither slavery nor involuntary [labor], except as a punishment for crime whereof the party sh

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a public defender is required to provide legal services to, a US citizen is required by law to serve as a member of the, a US President is elected to serve as the country's leader f, a defendant in a criminal case is sentenced by a court of la

Question 13

Which of these is a power shared by the federal and state governments?

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enforcing laws

Question 14

the mass media is sometimes referred to as "the fourth branch of government" because it

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influences public opinion

Question 15

"...in all that people can individually do for themselves, government ought not to interfere."A

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limited government, rule of law, due process, separation of powers

Question 16

Which of these examples best reflects the principle of representative democracy?

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an elected official proposes a bill in the state legislature

Question 17

When a famous actress was accused of wrong-doing, the newspapers covered the event extensively.

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the right to a fair trial

Question 18

the federal government's policy is to censor material that

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threatens national security

Question 19

Which of these is a similarity between the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?

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they list the grievances of American colonists against great

Question 20

Which of these has contributed most to the discussion of reforming the social security system?

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Americans are living longer than ever before

Question 21

"That all government of right originates from the people;...they have... the right to alter,

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state governments and the federal government share powers, people in a democratic society give consent to be governed, the people should have equal protection under the law, each branch of the government has powers over other branches

Question 22

The cartoonist would most likely agree that

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donations to political candidates have decreased

Question 23

How did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka affect the Court'

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The court overturned the separate but equal doctrine in scho

Question 24

The US government is allowed to restrict publication of information that

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endangers national security

Question 25

Which of these quotes from the Constitutional Convention best represents the principle of separ

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"the purse and the sword must not be in the same hands."

Question 26

The 'elastic clause" gives Congress implied power to act in areas not specificaly expressed in

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authorizes the testing of nuclear weapons, declares war on a foreign nation, establishes a post office in a community, prohibits export taxes

Question 27

"That no man ought be taken or imprisoned... but by the judgement of his peers, or by the law o

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the right to due process

Question 28

Which of these is the most direct way for a group of teenagers to influence the outcome of a bi

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testifying at a legislative hearing

Question 29

All of the events described in the headlines shown address

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racial segregation

Question 30

The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure is an example of

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delegated power

Question 31

Which of these has the most control over the United States' defense spending?

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Secretary of the Treasury

Question 32

A case that must be tried in a federal court is one involving

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child custody

Question 33

Which of these is a purpose of Social Security?

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to provide income for retirees

Question 34

The cartoon is commenting on the power of

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congressional oversight

Question 35

the Clean Air Act of 1970 set broad national goals for the reduction of air pollution

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automobile smog problems were eliminated

Question 36

Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group?

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a hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists

Question 37

Which of these is a responsibility of the Maryland General Assembly?

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approving the annual state budget

Question 38

Look at the cartoon below. According to the cartoon, the two political parties are

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supporting the same viewpoint on an issue

Question 39

The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control is to promote health and safety by preventing an

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to fund and operate medical schools

Question 40

A city council is considering a measure to ban skateboarding on city streets. Which of these wo

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share their views at the next city council meeting

Question 41

The Maryland government is expanding a major highway to reduce traffic congestion. The state wi

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eminent domain

Question 42

Study the political cartoon below. It suggests that some citizens

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are unwilling to accept their responsibilities

Question 43

Because of the Endangered Species Act, a man was forbidden from planting crops on his land beca

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freedom of religion

Question 44

The process of amending the Constitution is an example of federalism because it requires

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approval of 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of the states, unanimous approval of both the President and Congress, approval of 2/3 of the Supreme Court, unanimous approval of both state and local governments

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