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- 1. Multiple ChoiceBen was accused of speaking out against the governor. In court, he was convicted without a lawyer. Which 2 amendments were violated?Amendment I (free speech) & Amendment VI (due process)Amendment I (free press) & Amendment VI (search and seizure)Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment VI (due process)Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment IV (search & seizure)
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Daily Mouth wrote an article about how a senator cheated on a law school exam. Why would the senator be able to sue?he could sue the paper for libel and win if he proved the writer had a grudgehe could sue for slander and win if the writer had a grudgehe could sue for libel and win if he could prove accusations untruehe could sue for slander and win if he proved the accusations untrue
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe constitutional guarantee of a free press has resulted ina gov't more likely to hide its actions from the peoplea gov't more responsive to the needs of the peoplethe establishment of English as the official languagethe establishment of a gov't-run news organization
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA more informed society has resulted from which constitutional protection?trial by juryfree speechright to bear armsdue process
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How did opinions like the one shown in this news story affect the political process in the US?It led to the 15th amendment, allowing racial minorities to voteIt led to the 19th amendment, allowing women to voteIt led to the 26th amendment, allowing 18-year olds to voteIt led to the 26th amendment, allowing 21 year-olds to vote - 6. Multiple ChoiceHow did passage of this legislation affect the political process in the US?It enforced the 15th amendment, protecting the right of racial minorities to voteIt enforced the 19th amendment, protecting the right of women to voteIt extended suffrage to U.S. citizens, allowing 18-year olds to voteIt extended suffrage to US citizens, allowing 21-year olds to vote
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened in American schools after the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?States could continue segregation as long as facilities were separate but equalIndividuals of different races voluntarily stopped all forms of school segregationThe federate gov't ordered that states desegregate schoolsDesegregation was ordered for only high schools
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat basic freedom does the "right to remain silent" protect, and how does it affect those arrested?The right to freedom of speech; it provides them the ability to speak with an attorneyProtection against self-incrimination; it informs them speaking to law enforcement could incriminate themProtection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from cruel & unusual punishmentThe right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking questions without an attorney
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow do modern Democrats & Republicans view taxation?Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programsRepublicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programsDemocrats tend to favor tax decreases & Republicans want a steady tax rateRepublicans tend to favor tax increases & Democrats favor a steady tax rate
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAccording to these campaign posters, which individual would more likely vote for Aleksi Alho?A voter concerned about leadership experienceA voter concerned about women's rightsA voter concerned about protecting the rights of the accusedA voter concerned about rising unemployment in the state
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich example involves changing foreign policy?Congress lifting the oil embargo on an ex-communist gov'tA Supreme Court hearing on worker discrimination based on national originCongress voting to construct an aid center in Florida for refugeesA Supreme Court justice voting to take a case involving his country of birth
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich action illustrates citizens participating in an international organization?Samantha teaches other about the history of the UNJada volunteers to help raise funds for UNICEFEthan writes a report on the origins of NATODavid reads the annual report published by the WTO
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the info on the posters, what's one reason Petra could be considered more qualified for Senate?her business experienceher educational experienceher political experienceher lobbyist experience
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe chart shows different lobbying methods. Which method(s) is best for someone who does not have much money or time?An online petition & lettersCalling citizens by phone & lettersEmailing representatives & an online petitionGroup rally event & emailing the representative
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow can the information in this poster BEST be categorized?advertisemententertainmentfactualpropaganda
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary goal of this propaganda poster?to encourage people to move to govt landsto discourage people form moving to govt landsto encourage people to move to Californiato discourage people from moving to California
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich would be the final step to encourage the community to provide low-cost flu shots?Identify public policy alternatives by talking to her doctorOutline her citizen-action plan to the local health dept for a new clinicEvaluate public policy alternatives speaking to federal health officialsConduct background research on the flu visiting reliable websites
- 18. Multiple ChoiceConsider the charts. Which argument could someone make in favor of using the current city trash-collection service?Can replacement will be easierRecycling with increaseResidents will pay lessThere will be more jobs available
- 19. Multiple ChoiceBelow are views for and against increasing the minimum wage. Which conclusion can be drawn?Minimum wage changes impact small business owners & employeesMinimum wage changes impact small-business owners more than employeesMinimum wage changes impact employees more than small-business ownersMinimum wage changes have little impact on employees & businesses
- 20. Multiple ChoicePresident Johnson said, "A threat to any nation in Southeast Asia is a threat to all, and a threat to us." Which action is Johnson justifying?Sending troops to stabilize a regionUsing sanctions against a countrySending humanitarian aid to a countryUsing nuclear weapons to end war
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