Which of these situations best demonstrates the principle of majority rule?
Correct Ans - A state conducts a referendum to pass an education bill.
Which type of government is most likely the focus of this political cartoon?
- voters at ballot boxes Correct Ans - dictatorship
Which of these would be the most effective way for a special interest group
to gain nationwide attention for its cause? Correct Ans - make a
television commercial
Which of these situations describes a tort involving negligence?
Correct Ans - The roofer was bitten by Mr. Jones's dog while working at
the house.
Select the three characteristics of a command economy. Correct Ans -
- The government owns the land and natural resources of the country.
- The laws of supply and demand are typically ignored.
- The government controls the means of production, including factories.
Congress plans to pass legislation designed to prevent the use of the
internet to steal personal information.
What is the most likely reason Congress would take this action?
Correct Ans - to protect the public from becoming victims of identity
fraud
In Bethel v. Fraser (1986), the Supreme Court ruled schools do not have to
tolerate speech by students if the content is considered offensive.
This decision impacted the rights of students established by the Supreme
Court's ruling in Correct Ans - New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985).
Based on the excerpt, how does the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
increase market competition? Correct Ans - The consumer has
more information to make decisions.
, Which of these describes why this act was passed? Correct Ans - to
help buyers make educated choices
An individual accused of stealing identities on the Internet was held
without formal charges.
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best applies to this situation?
Correct Ans - "The right of the people to be secure . . . against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. . . ."
Study the political cartoon and use it to answer the constructed-response
question.
• Describe the viewpoint presented in the cartoon.
• Explain why election districts may be gerrymandered.
• Include details and examples to support your answer. Correct Ans -
"U.S. President Signs Agreement with European Country - U.S. to Purchase
New Military Technology"
The President most likely took the action mentioned in this headline to
Correct Ans - protect the national security of the United States.
Which headline best illustrates an example of representative democracy?
Correct Ans - West Virginia Holds Special Election to Choose New U.S.
Senator
Which one of these is an example of checks and balances? Correct Ans
- The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor? Correct
Ans - Felonies are more serious crimes with more severe punishments.
"This photograph shows a 2017 rally in Maryland."
What was the most likely goal of this environmental rally? Correct Ans
- to influence public policy in the state
Read the information and use it to answer the constructed-response
question.
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