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The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage"

Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?

• to limit bias in political communication

• to promote bias in political communication

• to limit symbolism in political communication

• to promote symbolism in political communication

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• military officers

• elected officials

• interest groups

• circuit judges

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students’ rights with principals’ responsibilities?

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

• Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

• Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

• Bush v. Gore (2000)

How did the passage of the Voting Rights of 1965 impact political participation?

• All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

• All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

• All African-Americans could now vote.

• All women could now vote

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor valued-based governance, opposing excessive consumption and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater personal freedom

• Republicans favor a national mass peoples' party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

The passage below is from an 1848 speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In the United States of America women [are] unrepresented in this government—our rights and interests wholly overlooked.                    
Source:  Public Domain   Based on the passage, which action in the modern political system would Elizabeth Cady Stanton support?Benchmark SS.7.C.3.5

• amending the U.S. Constitution to extend suffrage 
• amending the U.S. Constitution to guarantee due process
• Congress enacting a law limiting freedom of speech rights

What kind of court would most likely have a case involving errors made during a trial in a lower court?

• appellate court

• state supreme court

• trial court

• U.S. Supreme Court

The Florida constitution has two main purposes. One is to protect our rights, another is to...

• provide directions to county seats
• explain why people should vote
• explain the structure and purpose of the state government
• describe the structure of the National (US) government

Why are the words "We the People" written so large in the Preamble?

• To emphasize Limited Government
• To emphasize Separation of Powers
• To emphasize Popular Sovereignty
• To emphasize Individual Rights

How does the process for amending the Constitution of Florida compare to that of amending the U.S. Constitution?

• Amending the FL Constitution is much more difficult to amend then the US Constitution
• Amending the US Constitution is much more difficult to amend then the FL Constitution
• The Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution follow the same procedures for amendment
• The U.S. Constitution requires two steps for amendment, while the Florida Constitution is amended in a single step