CIvics final reviews

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A police officer knocks on your door and begins going through the drawers in your office. The police officer does not have a warrant or probable cause. Which amendment protects you from this?

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Amendment 4

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What can the President, Governor, or Mayor issue in times of natural disaster or civil unrest?

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State of Emergency

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The mission of the ________ is to protect America's natural landscapes for all to enjoy now and in the future.

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National Park Service

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Which event signaled the beginning of the American Revolution? Options: The Battle of Yorktown, The Battle of Lexington, The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party

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The Battle of Lexington

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A legislature with two houses is known as a ________ congress.

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Bicameral

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True or False: The ban of offshore drilling in North Carolina is only temporary.

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True

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When people started getting sick from air pollution in the 1950's and 60's, what motivated the government to pass the Clean Air Act?

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Public opinion

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Which group partners with local officials in enforcing state law and investigating crime?

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State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

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The state of North Carolina also has an executive branch. Who heads the North Carolina Executive Branch?

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General Assembly

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John Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu were all European philosophers who greatly impacted the way our American government was set up. They were all part of the time of intellectual advancement that occurred during the 17th and 18th centuries called The ____________.

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Enlightenment