Government Semester Review 23/24

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The power of the Supreme Court to decide what the Constitution means is.......

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judicial review

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Ruled that governments should be required to provide a lawyer to defendants too poor to afford one if they are charged with a felony.

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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Why did many people believe that the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age in the United States from 21 to 18, was necessary?

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They believed that if they were old enough to be drafted into the military then they were old enough to vote.

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The image shown here best represents the idea of...

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separation of powers

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Which of these expenditures would be paid for under the uncontrollable spending portion of the budget?
equipment to fix roads,
health benefits for veterans,
maintenance for military aircraft,
meals for prisoners

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health benefits for veterans

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Which civic action demonstrates the most fundamental responsibility of citizens in a democracy? Options: Volunteering at a community food bank., Voting in a presidential election., Signing a petition on a college campus., Registering with the Selective Service.

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Voting in a presidential election.

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Which of the following best describes Ralph Nader's effect on the election in Florida?

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His candidacy likely drew crucial votes away from the other candidates.

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The 1st Amendment protects the right to: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, peacefully protest, all of the above

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all of the above

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Excessive bail shall not be required... nor cruel and unusual punishments.

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8th amendment

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Right to speedy trial, impartial jury, and assistance to counsel for his/her defense.

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6th amendment