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Slander differs from libel in referring to
a) oral statements
b) actions
c) written statements
d) public officials
The two clauses of the First Amendment that deal with religion are concerned with
a) free exercise and establishment
b) separation and prohibition
c) prohibition and free exercise
d) prohibition and free exercise
Why might a political party resort to gerrymandering to win an election?
a) To take advantage of recent shifts in population
b) To raise money for local candidates
c) To encourage voters to go to the polls on election day
d) To raise money for local candidates
Why was the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment originally added to the Constitution?
a) To benefit newly freed slaves after the Civil War
b) To benefit aliens who entered the United States illegally
c) To benefit women entering the workforce
d) To benefit minorities in the public school system
How does the selection of federal judges differ from that of nonfederal (state, county, local) judges?
a) Nonfederal judges can be elected by the public.
b) Federal judges are nominated by the legislative branch with executive confirmation.
c) Nonfederal judges are appointed by other judges.
d) Federal judges can be elected by the public.
Which statement gives an example of how the types of jurisdiction are structured within the judicial branch of government?
a) Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in all federal matters.
b) A court that hears a case on appeal from a lower court has original jurisdiction over that case.
c) A court in which a case is first heard is said to have appellate jurisdiction.
d) Federal and state courts never hear the same case.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in government?
a) Congress can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in each house.
b) The legislature and judiciary work together to enact legislation.
c) The President appoints the members of the Cabinet.
d) Certain procedures must be followed to amend the Constitution.
How did the Bill of Rights help to satisfy the arguments of some critics of the U.S. Constitution?
a) It guaranteed certain freedoms and rights to the people.
b) It guaranteed the powers of the federal government.
c) It limited the authority of state governments.
d) It restricted the territories in which slavery was legal.
The power of Congress to print money is one of the legislative—
a) expressed
b) implied
c) inherent
d) necessary and proper
The two freedoms covered in the First Amendnment are
a) expression and religion
b) religion and bearing arms
c) privacy and expression
d) bearing arms and privacy
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