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Understanding Government and Citizenship
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Understanding Government and Citizenship
Understanding Government and Citizenship
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1
Question
Which purposes of government are showcased when the U.S. Capitol Police and the D.C. Metro Police department work together to keep people safe during protests?
Answer
B. Maintaining order and protecting citizens' rights
2
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Which constitutional amendment defines citizenship in the United States?
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B. 14th Amendment
3
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How did the group, referred to by the President, earn their citizenship?
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C. By completing the naturalization process
4
Question
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence does the above flyer support?
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D. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'
5
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The author of this excerpt is expressing concern about what weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
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B. The national government had no power to tax
6
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Based on the text, which idea did James Madison view as important to prevent tyranny?
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B. The government is separated and balanced
7
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Which BEST identifies the last step before a bill becomes a law?
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D. The bill is voted on to see if it has merit
8
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Which of the following is a person who works for a special interest group to influence and persuade lawmakers to make decisions that benefit their special interest?
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D. Lobbyist
9
Question
What is missing from the table? Use the information to answer the question that follows.
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Executive Branch
10
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The policies in the table identify what action by the Executive Branch?
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C. Executive Orders
11
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Which Supreme Court case does the above position of the majority derive?
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D. Marbury v. Madison
12
Question
The majority opinion, issued by the Supreme Court as the final decision of a case, becomes the standard or guide that will be followed in deciding similar cases in the future. This standard or guide is known as what?
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A. A precedent
13
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Both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution reinforce every citizen's right to
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D. Due Process
14
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Before a criminal case can proceed, a suspect must be indicted by which body?
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A. A grand jury
15
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What is missing in the above?
Answer
Standard of proof required?
16
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What provision of the Fourteenth Amendment serves as a cornerstone of our understanding of civil rights?
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A. The Equal Protection Clause
17
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Which BEST explains Madison's thoughts about the rule of law?
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C. Madison believed that men were not 'angels' and therefore could be corrupted. The concept of rule of law could prevent corruption, by holding all accountable to the law.
18
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Which amendment was interpreted in order to extend this right?
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A. 6th Amendment
19
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What law guarantees that athletic programs must actively involve roughly equal numbers of men and women to qualify for federal support?
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D. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
20
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Which discriminatory policy that contributes to the current racial wealth gap typically eliminates or denies financial or other services to groups of people?
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A. Redlining
21
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Which North Carolina Supreme Court decision made in 1997 held that everyone has 'a right to a sound basic education'?
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C. Leandro v. North Carolina
22
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Which of the following entitlement programs extends medical insurance, like the Children's Health Insurance Program CHIP, to families with low incomes?
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B. Medicaid
23
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Which BEST identifies the actions of the President and his/her appointed Secretary of State in skillfully managing the country's relationships with other nations?
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D. Diplomacy
24
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Based on the text, how do the two major political parties in North Carolina influence U.S. presidential elections?
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A. The parties select the electors who vote for president
25
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How does the federal minimum wage compare to the minimum wage in North Carolina?
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C. The minimum wage of North Carolina is the same as the federal minimum wage.
26
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Based on the text, what is an essential role for the media in democratic governments?
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D. It must share a range of competing views.
27
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Which characteristic of the U.S. government is an indication that it is a limited government?
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B. The decisions of the government are hindered by a constitution.
28
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Based on the text, why did Governor Cooper veto the Voter ID Bill?
Answer
It was designed to suppress the rights of minority.
29
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Why did Governor Cooper veto the Voter ID Bill?
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C. He believed it took away rights from the more vulnerable people in society.
30
Question
How do geopolitical factors affect voters after each ten-year census?
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C. Voters in states with population changes might experience changes in their voting district.