What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?

to seek international support for the defense of South Korea

What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.

Which statement describes a difference between the duties of state and federal governments? Options: The federal government builds roads., The federal government mints coins., State governments establish courts., State governments levy taxes.

The federal government mints coins.

Which title completes the diagram showing some activities in the political process? Options: Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers, Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses, Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers, Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms

Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers

What do the constitutions of the United States and Florida have in common?

They both include the separation of powers.

Which action did the U.S. government take to help make the world a safer place to live? Options: It helped found the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994., It withdrew from the International Red Cross in 1863., It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945., It withdrew from the European Union in 1993.

It helped found the United Nations (UN) in 1945.

What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?

It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.

Which question completes the list of constitutional requirements to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives? Options: Which state is the candidate a resident of?, Does the candidate have a college degree?, Does the candidate have a political background?, Which branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is the candidate a veteran of?

Which state is the candidate a resident of?

Which title describes the civic obligation that would result in these outcomes? Responsibility of Government to Enforce Laws, Role of Voting in Controlling Government, Role of Taxation in Providing Services, Importance of Education in Society

Role of Taxation in Providing Services

Which generalization can be made about governments in the United States based on this list? Local governments collect more taxes than the federal government does. Local governments serve fewer people than the federal government does. The federal government has many more full-time employees than local governments do. The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do.

The federal government has less direct interaction with the people than local governments do.

Which statement completes the diagram describing a political process? Options: The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment., The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment., The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment., The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

Based on the timeline of events in the American colonies, which conclusion can be drawn about English policies for colonial rule?

English policies were unable to peacefully resolve the growing political tensions in the colonies.

Which situation is an example of double jeopardy?

A person is put on trial and found guilty of a crime for which he or she has already been tried.

How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?

States hold some government powers in a federal system.

Why are people required to pass a U.S. citizenship test as part of the naturalization process?

to encourage a more informed citizenry

Based on the photograph taken during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, which generalization can be made about how participating in this type of activity influences government?

Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.

How is Hamilton’s opinion evident in the U.S. Constitution?

by balancing the powers of individuals and government

Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?

The State Department issues a U.S. presidential permit for a bridge to be built from Michigan to Canada.

The scenario below describes a local problem. Which course of action should replace the question mark? Options: Students call on athletes to boycott practices., Students collect signatures on a petition., Students organize a boycott of classes., Students disrupt a public meeting.

Students collect signatures on a petition.

Which statement describes a difference between civil law and criminal law?

Criminal cases involve offenses harmful to the public.

How did the actions described in the Declaration of Independence affect the colonists? "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant . . . He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly . . ."

Colonists were unable to participate in their government.

How was the demand for women’s suffrage settled?

An amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution.

What was the purpose of the poster published in 1943?

to get people to act a certain way

Which protection from the Bill of Rights did the Hollywood Ten attempt to use during these hearings?

No person shall be compelled to testify against himself or herself.

Why do both the U.S. President and the U.S. Senate have the power to approve judges to the federal courts?

to ensure that the branches work together

Which was a long-term result of the Marshall Plan on these European countries?

Many have been strong allies of the United States.

During the ratification process, which complaint did the Anti-Federalists have with the U.S. Constitution?

It failed to protect individual rights.

Why is it important to understand that U.S. domestic and foreign policies can be closely linked?

Many U.S. government decisions influence both national and international actions.

How did Montesquieu's ideas influence the writers of the U.S. Constitution?

The Constitution distributes power among the three branches of government.

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Which action completes the flow chart in the process of a bill becoming a state law? Options: The bill is sent to committee for study. The bill is sent to the governor for support. The bill is published in newspapers for comment. The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality.

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The bill is sent to committee for study.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which is one constitutional requirement to be eligible to be elected as President of the United States?

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at least 35 years of age

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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How does the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) protect individual rights?

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It allows defendants to set aside fines they cannot pay.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which statement describes separation of powers? Options: Civil servants are not subject to political pressure., Presidential power is not subject to congressional oversight., Civilian authorities have control over the branches of the military., Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

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Political authority is divided among the branches of the government.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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According to the excerpt by Noah Webster in 1785, which problem did the Articles of Confederation create?

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the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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When the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was first ratified, which group of people did it address? The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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African-American men

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Which statement describes the intent of checks and balances?

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No branch of government can become too powerful.

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