Government HSA Review

An example of an implied power of Congress is

• to declare war

• to make treaties

• to levy taxes

• to regulate the use of nuclear weapons

In 2001, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to accept evidence in a trial that was obtained by recording a phone conversation without a warrant. Which of these is most directly affected by this ruling?

• consent of the governed

• right to trial by a jury of one’s peers

• suspension of the writ of habeas corpus

• protection against unreasonable search and seizure

“No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability.  . . in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of employees. . . . ” —Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990

The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of a government action taken to

• A protect civil rights 
• B maintain gender equality 
• C promote cultural diversity 
• D establish educational systems 

Which of these is an economic goal of United States government policy?

• to limit competition
• to create a classless society
• to promote full employment
• to own the means of production

Which of these cases guaranteed an individual’s right to be informed on their rights when arrested?

• McDonald v. Chicago

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

Which of these is the main power of the United States Supreme Court?

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

• to pass laws

• to enforce laws

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are similar in that they both

• regulate labor
• enforce tax laws
• protect consumers
• oversee transportation

Which of these economic indicators would be most useful for determining the rate of inflation?

• the prime interest rate
• the unemployment rate
• consumer price index (CPI)
• gross domestic product (GDP)

Which of these is most likely a reason Presidents issue executive orders?

• to remove legislators from Congress
• to create laws that contradict existing federal law
• to force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions
• to make policy without congressional approval

Why did the United States government most likely sign the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• to expand the economy
• to establish a military alliance
• to provide direct funding to foreign countries
• to improve the transportation system between member countries