Government Sem

Which of the following responsibilities is typically managed by state governments rather than the federal government?

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Maintaining national defense

• Printing currency

Which of the following belongs in Section III?

• Collect taxes

• Raise an army

• Provide school textbooks

• Ensure home fire protection

What is the correct order of steps in the U.S. presidential election process?

• General election, Campaigning; primaries and caucuses, Party nomination in convention, Electoral College

• Campaigning; primaries and caucuses, General election, Party nomination in convention, Electoral College

• Campaigning; primaries and caucuses, Party nomination in convention, General election, Electoral College

• Electoral College, General election, Campaigning; primaries and caucuses, Party nomination in convention

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona for the rights of individuals in police custody?

• Individuals must be informed of their legal rights before interrogation.

• Individuals must be provided with a lawyer immediately upon arrest.

• Individuals are exempt from any legal proceedings if not informed of their rights.

• Individuals can only be detained for a limited time without charges.

The legal decision mentioned in the passage was a preliminary move towards —

• repealing the Jim Crow laws

• founding African American cultural institutions

• implementing diversity initiatives in workplaces

• providing equal schooling opportunities for African American students

Why is freedom of the press important in a democratic society?

• It provides entertainment to the public

• It ensures government accountability

• It promotes economic growth

• It supports cultural diversity

The outline below is missing a heading.

• Civic Activities Open to Non-Citizens

• Ways to Manipulate Legislation

• Forms of Congressional Participation

• Examples of Civic Responsibility

What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Hernandez v. Texas (1954) for the civil rights of Mexican Americans?

• It allowed Mexican Americans to serve on juries.

• It granted Mexican Americans the right to own property.

• It ensured Mexican Americans could attend public schools.

• It recognized Mexican Americans as a distinct class deserving equal protection under the 14th Amendment.

A sticker similar to the one below is usually given to Americans after they vote on Election Day. Why do many Americans wear this sticker on Election Day?

• To display their patriotic participation in the democratic process

• To tell those around them whom they voted for

• To convince their bosses that they should get the day off from work

• To make campaign volunteers stop calling them

Who among the Founding Fathers is known for advocating a strong federal government and played a key role in drafting the Federalist Papers?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry