MD H.S.A. 2009 Test Section 3

In Kelo v. New London (2005), the Supreme Court ruled that local governments could take private property to be used for commercial economic development.

The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case impacted the principle of 

• equal protection
• rule of law
• eminent domain
• popular sovereignty

For which of these situations could a writ of habeas corpus be issued? 

• a defendant plea-bargains in exchange for a lighter sentence
• a police officer searches an apartment without a search warrant
• a suspect is kept in jail without being charged with a crime
• a judge rules that certain evidence cannot be used in a trial

Which of these is a function of the Federal Reserve? 

• to set the level of income tax
• to establish export laws
• to regulate the money supply
• to pass spending legislation

Plan to increase Alaskan oil drilling. 

What is an economic cost most directly associated with the headline? 

• less undeveloped land
• increased fuel prices
• decreased tax revenues
• greater job opportunities

According to the U.S. Constitution, which of these actions is a power of the states? 

• coining money
• establishing post offices
• conducting elections
• raising an army

The United States creates a fence along the Mexico-United States border that says "Welcome to America...a gated community".  Which of these foreign policy concerns is MOST likely addressed by such actions

• supporting democratic reforms in other countries
• promoting environmental protection in developing nations
• providing humanitarian aid during crisis situations
• protecting residents from possible security threats

As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States would most likely be involved in 

• developing a common currency for member nations
• participating in an international military operation
• regulating international fair labor standards
• providing technological aid to developing countries

Which headline describes an action most likely to have a positive effect on a presidential candidate’s campaign? 

• Campaign opinion polls fall for presidential candidate 
• Presidential candidate raises record amount of campaign funds
• Presidential debate schedule announced for upcoming campaign
• Interest group criticizes presidential candidate's record

Calvert County grew 45% between 1990 and 2000. Which of these events
most likely occurred as the
population grew? 

• city land was converted to farmland
• the tax revenue for the county declined
• construction of new houses and apartments stopped
• the county increased funding for government services

Which of these does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulate? 

• the number of union pilots
• the pricing of new airplanes
• the safety of passenger airlines
• the cost of jet fuel