HSA Review 1.5

Which of these headlines most involves a due process right?

• Politician Promises Stricter Gun Laws
• Judge Criticizes Police For Withholding Evidence
• Residents Start Campaign to Throw Out Mayor
• County Executive Withdraws Bill to Increase Parking Tax

Read the headline below.
House of Representatives proposes amendment to ban flag burning.
Which principle of government would be affected by the proposed amendment?

• individual rights
• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers
• checks and balances

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?

• “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
• “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
• “Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
• “The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would most likely be involved in

• managing failing companies
• developing immigration policies
• providing financial assistance to member countries
• funding candidates in political campaigns

A statewide poll of Marylanders showed wide differences in their reactions to issues such as crime, education, taxes, employment, and traffic. Which of these most likely had the greatest impact on the results of this poll?

• the number of registered voters in the state
• the results of similar polls from surrounding states
• the gender, age, and ethnicity of the people polled
• the political beliefs of government officials in the state

Which of these is an economic benefit of the government providing unemployment payments to people who have lost their jobs?

• tax rates decline 
• consumer spending levels remain stable
• job opportunities for younger workers increase
• businesses have fewer people to choose from when hiring new employees

In 1974, Congress passed a law that restricts financial institutions from considering factors such as race, religion, gender, or age when considering an applicant for credit. This law was most likely passed to...

• reduce the number of businesses offering financial loans
• protect groups of people from unfair business practices
• increase the length of time it takes to process credit applications 
• prohibit businesses from verifying financial information 

Which of these environmental issues would be the least likely topic for joint action by the United States and Canada?

• air pollution
• wildlife migration
• water quality
• residential development

Which of these is a purpose of Social Security?

• granting retirement benefits
• enforcing affirmative action laws
• monitoring unfair business practices 
• developing workplace safety regulations

Which of these would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

• limiting the cost of a hospital stay
• regulating the location of nursing homes
• approving the qualifications of new doctors
• conducting research on the effects of medicines