Content Statements 3,4 Flashcard

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Which responsibility of U.S. citizens is associated with the right to free speech? Options: paying taxes, serving on a jury, engaging in civil discourse, performing community service

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engaging in civil discourse

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Which factor will contribute to the credibility of a report on downtown parking availability published by a panel of traffic engineers, transportation officials, and citizens? Options: the length of the report, the cost of the report to the city, the number of tables and charts in the report, the qualifications of the contributors to the report.

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the qualifications of the contributors to the report.

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You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon emissions. Which government body would you contact to express your opinions?

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US Congress

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What action could a group of teachers take to influence the General Assembly's vote on a bill reducing tax revenue for local school systems? Options: filing an appeal with the state supreme court., start a letter writing campaign to state legislators., offer public comments at the city council meetings., hold public demonstrations in front of the White House.

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start a letter writing campaign to state legislators.

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What is one way the executive branch establishes public policy? Options: instituting impeachment proceedings, establishing judicial procedures, proposing the federal budget, accepting amicus curiae briefs

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proposing the federal budget

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The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education and President Eisenhower's actions are examples of:

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efforts by the federal government to extend civil rights to marginalized groups.

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In the United States, rights carry responsibilities. Which is a civic responsibility of citizens? Options: Serving on jury duty, Attending college, Donating money to a charity, Being active in a political party

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Serving on jury duty

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Which statement describes consensus building? Options: Both parties sacrifice something they want in order to resolve conflict., Both parties agree to a series of meetings in order to discuss solutions to a conflict., Both parties try to convince each other that their idea is better in order to solve a conflict., Both parties search for common ground or area of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict.

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Both parties search for common ground or area of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict.

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Which conflict resolution process is being used by the citizens? Options: Persuasion, Negotiation, Compromise, Consensus Building

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Persuasion

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A coalition of environmental groups released a study on how a proposed new housing development would impact local wildlife. Which factor should be considered in evaluating the credibility of the study?

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possible biases of the sponsoring organization