HSA Exam Practice
The mass media is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government because
it ... - answer influences public opinion
On January 1, 1999 the Euro became the common currency for eleven European
countries. The adoption of the Euro created a region based on a common ... - answer
economic interest
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government? - answer
the powers of government are divided and shared between the national and state
governments
"No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability . . . in
regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of
employees. . . ." Based on the quote, the Americans with Disabilities Act is most
concerned with - answer social equality
Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
- answer state laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be - answer
informed of the charges against them
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution? - answer
protecting public health
Which of these could result if a state's population declined over time? - answer
reduced representation in the House of Representatives
"GOVERNMENT FINES COMPANY FOR FAILING TO
CORRECT HAZARDOUS MACHINE PARTS" Based on the headline, which of these is
a purpose of this action? - answer to protect workers from injury
Which of these would most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between
China and Vietnam? - answer United Nations
Which of these is an example of separation of powers? - answer the President
enforces a law passed by Congress
, Which government agency is directly responsible for monitoring business competition? -
answer Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus? - answer
the accused person is being held without cause
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to
the States. . . ." This quote best describes which principle of government? - answer
federalism
Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines
case? - answer there was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted
learning
"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned . . . unless by the lawful judgement of his
peers, or by the law of the land." Which constitutional protection is based on the
principle described in the quote? - answer the right to a trial by jury
Which of these is the main economic cost of the federal government removing taxes on
imported goods? - answer a reduction in the ability of United States businesses to
compete with foreign companies
Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars? - answer to focus
resources on essential industries
"You don't have to vote Sam ... the networks predicted the winner three hours ago" ...
This quote suggests a result of media predictions of election results is that ... - answer
citizens are discouraged from going to the polls.
Which of these is a power reserved for state governments by the United States
Constitution? - answer the power to establish public schools
Which of these actions would most likely violate civil rights laws? - answer an
employer refuses to consider senior citizens for jobs
Which of these would not require regional cooperation by local governments? - answer
raising the property tax in Baltimore City
In 1958, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Alabama violated the
due process clause of the 14th Amendment by requiring the (NAACP) to hand
over the names and addresses of its members. The decision in this case shows that ... -
answer state actions are limited by the United States Constitution
The United States Census Bureau projects that the percentage of people over 85 years
old will triple in the next fifty years. What federal government action could best help the
The mass media is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government because
it ... - answer influences public opinion
On January 1, 1999 the Euro became the common currency for eleven European
countries. The adoption of the Euro created a region based on a common ... - answer
economic interest
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government? - answer
the powers of government are divided and shared between the national and state
governments
"No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability . . . in
regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of
employees. . . ." Based on the quote, the Americans with Disabilities Act is most
concerned with - answer social equality
Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
- answer state laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be - answer
informed of the charges against them
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution? - answer
protecting public health
Which of these could result if a state's population declined over time? - answer
reduced representation in the House of Representatives
"GOVERNMENT FINES COMPANY FOR FAILING TO
CORRECT HAZARDOUS MACHINE PARTS" Based on the headline, which of these is
a purpose of this action? - answer to protect workers from injury
Which of these would most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between
China and Vietnam? - answer United Nations
Which of these is an example of separation of powers? - answer the President
enforces a law passed by Congress
, Which government agency is directly responsible for monitoring business competition? -
answer Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus? - answer
the accused person is being held without cause
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to
the States. . . ." This quote best describes which principle of government? - answer
federalism
Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines
case? - answer there was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted
learning
"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned . . . unless by the lawful judgement of his
peers, or by the law of the land." Which constitutional protection is based on the
principle described in the quote? - answer the right to a trial by jury
Which of these is the main economic cost of the federal government removing taxes on
imported goods? - answer a reduction in the ability of United States businesses to
compete with foreign companies
Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars? - answer to focus
resources on essential industries
"You don't have to vote Sam ... the networks predicted the winner three hours ago" ...
This quote suggests a result of media predictions of election results is that ... - answer
citizens are discouraged from going to the polls.
Which of these is a power reserved for state governments by the United States
Constitution? - answer the power to establish public schools
Which of these actions would most likely violate civil rights laws? - answer an
employer refuses to consider senior citizens for jobs
Which of these would not require regional cooperation by local governments? - answer
raising the property tax in Baltimore City
In 1958, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Alabama violated the
due process clause of the 14th Amendment by requiring the (NAACP) to hand
over the names and addresses of its members. The decision in this case shows that ... -
answer state actions are limited by the United States Constitution
The United States Census Bureau projects that the percentage of people over 85 years
old will triple in the next fifty years. What federal government action could best help the
