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Systems of Gov-Economics Random Random RandomConstitution-
Court Cases
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Which of the following characteristics do federal
systems of government tend to have in common?
A. The laws for each state are written by the national government.B. The states and the national government divide political power.C. The federal government has three branches of government.
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Which of the following would most likely be an advantage
of an autocracy?– A. Decisions are made by majority rule with
minority rights.– B. Citizens vote directly on all issues before the
government.– C. Decisions are made faster because there are
fewer people involved in making them.
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Which of the following would most likely be a role played by the United States
government in our economy?A. setting prices for common household
goods and servicesB. establishing laws to ensure workers’
safetyC. requiring the production of certain
goods
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Which of the following is an advantage of representative
democracy?A. Legislators are elected by the people.
B. There is only one political party.
C. Citizens vote on all issues.
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What kind of economic system best identifies the kind of
economy found in the United States?A. mixedB. market
C. command
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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of popular
sovereignty?A. the government is ruled by the people
B. the people vote on every political issue
C. states and the central government share political authority
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In which landmark case did the Supreme Court first utilize the concept of judicial review?
A. Marbury v. Madison
B. McCulloch v. Maryland
C. Plessy v. Ferguson
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The Constitution may be called a “living document”, becauseA. it can change and adapt.
B. James Madison was known as its “father”.
C. it explicitly refers to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”.
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Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Bill of
Rights?
A. right to privacy
B. freedom of speech
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A school district in Alabama is fined $4 million after it has been found to have
allowed racist policies to influence graduation exam results. Of which goal of government found in the Preamble is
this an example?A. “…ensure domestic tranquility…”
B. “…establish justice…”C. “…promote the general welfare…”
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President Obama signs a bill into law, authorizing federal funds to be used to
support vaccination clinics in inner cities and rural communities. Of which goal of government found in the Preamble is this
an example?A. “…ensure domestic tranquility…”
B. “…establish justice…”C. “…promote the general welfare…”
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What is the main purpose of an interest group?
A. to select cases to be appealed to the Supreme Court
B. to form legislative committees to study policy proposals
C. to influence elected officials on issues important to citizens
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What is the main purpose of a political party?
A. to form legislative committees to study policy proposals
B. to influence elected officials on issues important to citizens
C. to nominate candidates and get them elected to public office
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Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the US
government?
A. the Supreme Court
B. the House of Delegates
C. the House of Representatives
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Which of these is part of the legislative branch of the state of
Maryland?
A. the Supreme Court
B. the House of Delegates
C. the House of Representatives
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Which political institution in Maryland is most like the United
States Congress?
A. the Capitol
B. the General Assembly
C. the House of Representatives
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Which of the following government actions would be taken to lower
inflation?A. hiring more government workersB. increasing government spendingC. decreasing government spending
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With which of the following government actions is the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) most closely associated?
A. measuring unemploymentB. measuring the rate of inflation
C. monitoring the overall health of the economy
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Which of the following statements best reflects how the government manages the economy through
fiscal policy?A. taxing and spending
B. buying and selling securitiesC. controlling the money supply
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Which of the following statements best reflects the main purpose of
the legislative branch?
A. the power to make the laws
B. the power to enforce the laws
C. the power to interpret the laws
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Which of the following political institutions has the most control over
spending by the Department of Defense?
A. the US SenateB. the Supreme Court
C. the US House of Representatives
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With which government activity is reapportionment most
closely associated?
A. the census
B. taxing and spending
C. Consumer Price Index (CPI)nextnext
In a case presented before the Supreme Court, the justices determine that a law
recently passed by Congress and signed by the president is unconstitutional and,
therefore, null and void. Of which judicial concept is this an example?
A. precedentB. due process
C. judicial review
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Which of these situations would violate a right established in the landmark Supreme
Court case of Miranda v. Arizona?a. school authorities search a student’s
locker without a warrant b. a state passes a law establishing
methods of capital punishment c. police refuse to allow a person in
custody to consult with a lawyer
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When a famous actress was accused of wrong-doing, the newspapers covered the
event extensively. The actress was convicted of the crime, but appealed the verdict on the grounds that the pre-trial publicity prejudiced the jury. Which of these rights is in conflict
with the freedom of the press? a. the right to present witnesses
b. the right to legal counsel c. the right to a fair trial
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“Some lawmakers wish to censor music lyrics that encourage violence and destructive
behavior.”• Explain why some lawmakers would want to censor music.• Based on what you know about the Bill of Rights, do you believe this type of censorship is constitutional? Explain why or why not.• Include details and examples to support your response.