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1. When are the laws narrowing the freedom of speech most likely to be passed? a. when entrepreneurial politics is the weakest b. during times of war or civil unrest c. when ideologies are in conflict d. during times of peace and prosperity

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c. when ideologies are in conflict

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2. What does it mean "to establish a principle" when it comes to Supreme Court's rulings? a) to interpret the constitution according to the Founding Father's intent b) to interpret the constitution according to the new contemporary evolving standards. c) to issue unanimous ruling. d) to establish a new approach to interpreting the 1st Amendment.

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b) to interpret the constitution according to the new contemporary evolving standards.

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3. The first and the most famous test for determining when the government could intervene to suppress political speech was called the: a. speech plus test b. clear and present danger test c. strict scrutiny test d. Lemon test

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b. clear and present danger test

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4. Unlike civil liberties, civil rights concern a. the individual freedoms that the Bill of Rights protects b. guaranteed education and health care. c. Equal status and treatment for different groups of people. d. Social issues addressed exclusively at the federal level.

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a. the individual freedoms that the Bill of Rights protects

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5. When districts are drawn in a bizarre or unusual shape to assist candidates, they are: a) disbarred b) gerrymandered c) malapportioned d) progressed

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b) gerrymandered

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6. Which statement best summarizes the correct understanding of civil rights a. Laws cannot make distinctions among people b. laws can make distinctions, but not all distinctions are acceptable c. laws must treat everyone equally. d. laws cannot discriminate.

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b. laws can make distinctions, but not all distinctions are acceptable

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7. When racial integration was an unpopular cause, the African American community pursued that goal through which path? a)State legislature b) U.S. Congress c)The courts d) Political parties

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b) U.S. Congress

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8. Which of the following statements about Brown v. Board of Education is correct? a)It allowed black students to attend law schools b) It outlawed government-imposed segregation. c)It showed that the Supreme Court contained two liberal justices who would continue to fight for the rights of African Americans. d) It upheld the Plessy v. Ferguson decision.

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b) It outlawed government-imposed segregation.

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9 As its rationale for the decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, the Supreme Court relied primarily on: a) 14th Amendment b) Social science evidence c) 1st Amendment d) The intent of the Founding Fathers.

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b) Social science evidence

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10. In 1920, the ________ Amendment made clear that no state may deny the right to vote on the basis of sex. a) 13th b) 14th c) 19th d) 27th

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c)19th

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11. Giving preferential treatment to minorities is known by its critics as "reverse discrimination." a. True b. False

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a. True

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12. The practice of giving government jobs to persons who belong to the winning political party is the remnant of which system? a. Merit system b. Winner-take all system c. Checks and balances system d. Spoils system

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d. Spoils system

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13. Which of the following statements about the U.S. political party system is true? a. It has remained largely stable, with the Democratic and Republican parties dominating since the founding of the country. b. It has experienced broad changes, with parties rising and declining over the years. c. It all but ceased to exist by the 1980s. d. It has grown steadily stronger as the power of the presidency has grown stronger.

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b. It has experienced broad changes, with parties rising and declining over the years.

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14. The reason why the two-party system continues to exist in the United States throughout its history is due to the plurality, winner-take-all method of elections. a) True b) False.

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a) True

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15. Why is it that today's U.S. political parties are weaker than in Europe? a) because U.S. political parties do not usually select their candidates. b) because U.S. political parties are highly centralized. c) because U.S. political parties are becoming less inclusive. d) all of the above

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a) because U.S. political parties do not usually select their candidates.

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16) The first political party in the United States consisted of: a) followers of George Washington b) followers of Thomas Jefferson. c) followers of Alexander Hamilton d) b and c.

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b) followers of Thomas Jefferson.

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17. Which of the following statements about the modern Republican Party is correct? a) it was originally called the Anti-federalist party. b) it emerged as a major party only around the time of the Civil War c) it was founded by Thomas Jefferson to oppose Alexander Hamilton. d) it emerged around 1824 with Andrew Jackson's first run for the presidency.

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b) it emerged as a major party only around the time of the Civil War

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18. The distinct feature of the Jacksonian party system was: a) Australian ballot b) direct election of senators c) strict registration laws. d) mass participation in elections.

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d) mass participation in elections.

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19. Only one third party that has ever won the presidency is a) The Democratic- Republican Party in 1800 b) The Whigs in 1828 c) the Republicans in 1860. d) The Bull Moose in 1912

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c) the Republicans in 1860.

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20. What was the Supreme Court's reasoning behind its ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education case that announced segregation unconstitutional? a. Segregation is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. b. Segregation has detrimental psychological effect on black children. c. US Constitution is a color-blind document. d. Framers original intention was to have integrated public facilities.

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a. Segregation is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.

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21. The US federal bureaucracy is controlled by a. US Congress and Supreme Court b. President and US Congress c. President and Supreme Court d. US Congress and Department of Treasury

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b. President and US Congress

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22. With the help of a "normal distribution bell" graph, your instructor showed that the central problem of the political parties today is how to a) win the trust of an increasingly mistrustful electorate. b) Keep up the appearance of diversity despite the parties' homogeneous makeup. c) Appeal to moderate voters despite the parties' ideological orientation. d) Attract the attention of an increasingly apathetic electorate.

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c) Appeal to moderate voters despite the parties' ideological orientation.

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23. Which ideology is willing to sacrifice individual freedoms in personal life for the sake of having more order and safety in the society, i.e. this ideology supports more government restrictions on marriage, religion, speech, morals, and public safety. a) Liberal b) Conservative c) Libertarian d) none of the above

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b) Conservative

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24. The Supreme Court in one of its landmark cases has declared death penalty to be unconstitutional. a) True b) False

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b) False

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25. In Katz. v. United States, Supreme Court has ruled that people's privacy is not protected in public places. a) True b) False

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a) True

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26. U.S. political parties must strive to become broad-based coalitions or face being irrelevant, in part because of the a) Winner-take-all system of elections b) proportional system of elections c) nature of political affiliation in the United States d) need to articulate clear party platform

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a) Winner-take-all system of elections

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27. To win the presidential nomination, i.e. primary elections, as opposed to the general election, candidates generally present themselves as: a) more liberal b) more conservative c) moderate d) Democrats as more liberal, while Republicans as more conservative.

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d) Democrats as more liberal, while Republicans as more conservative.

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28. To win the general election, candidates generally present themselves as: a) more liberal b) more conservative c) moderate d) Democrats as more liberal, while Republicans as more conservative.

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d) Democrats as more liberal, while Republicans as more conservative.

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29. In good economic times, the party holding the White House generally does well. a) True b) False

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a) True

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30. American political parties are the oldest political parties in the world. a) True b) False

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a) True

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31. American political parties have a very centralized system. a) True b) False

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b) False

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32. A writ of Habeas Corpus is defined as a. a court order entitling the defendant to face his or her accuser. b. the defendant's right to a speedy trial c. the defendant's protection against excessive bail, i.e. no court can impose a bail which is much more than necessary or usual in relation to the committed crimes. d. a court order allowing a defendant to know the causes for detention, i.e. an order that protects people from unlawful detention.

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d. a court order allowing a defendant to know the causes for detention, i.e. an order that protects people from unlawful detention.

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33. In California, congressional district lines are drawn by an independent commission comprising regular citizens and retired judges. True/False

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True

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34. In the United States women's movement has been defined along which issues? a) the right of citizenship and privacy right. b) Miranda right and privacy right c) voting right and the right to have an abortion.. d) the right to have an abortion and Habeas Corpus right.

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c) voting right and the right to have an abortion..

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35. Your instructor has compared the shifting balance between civil rights in the times of war and in the times of peace to a a. scapegoat. b. pendulum. c. shuttle. d. lollypop.

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b. pendulum.

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36. The Eighth Amendment protects against: a. unreasonable searches and seizures b. Self- incrimination c. cruel and unusual punishments d. quartering military troops in private homes

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c. cruel and unusual punishments

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37. Which of the following is not part of the non-suspect classification? a) Age b) Income-level c) Marital status d) Place of origin

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b) Income-level

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38. According to the Child Benefit doctrine, which of the following services government is not allowed to provide? a. busing of children to parochial schools. b. translator for a deaf student attending a religious school. c. subsidies for textbooks on religious subjects. d. subsidies for salaries of teachers on secular subjects.

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b. translator for a deaf student attending a religious school.

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39. In 1978 and in 2003, which compelling reason did the Supreme Court accept to allow universities to consider applicants' race during the admissions process? a) Affirmative Action is needed to remedy past discrimination against minorities; b) Affirmative Action is needed to achieve diversity on campus in student body; c) Affirmative Action does not cause reverse discrimination; d) all of the above.

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d) all of the above.

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40. In 1996, California's voters passed a proposition to a) approve the use of Affirmative Action on campuses; b) ban Affirmative Action on campuses across the state; c) allow Affirmative Action only at the University of California campuses; d) ban Affirmative Action only in employment but allow Affirmative Action in school admissions.

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b) ban Affirmative Action on campuses across the state;

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41. Many judges and academics are convinced that Founding Fathers meant to protect our right to privacy due to the ideas expressed in which Constitutional Amendment? a. Second Amendment b. Fourth Amendment c. Thirteenth Amendment d. Fifteenth Amendment

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b. Fourth Amendment

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42. "Privacy" is only mentioned directly once in the Constitution. a) True b) False

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b) False

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43. Which event is NOT a major cause in the rise of a more active and expanding federal bureaucracy? a. Industrialization b. Urbanization c. Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal Program d. President Reagan's policy of Deregulation

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d. President Reagan's policy of Deregulation

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44. The number of independents, i.e. citizens who do not identify with any political party, is falling. TRUE/FALSE

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FALSE

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45. What issue do the following cases have in common -- Roe v. Wade (1973), Terry v. Ohio (1968), Mapp v. Ohio (1961)? a) the right to free legal council b) the right to privacy c) freedom of expression d) freedom of religion

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b) the right to privacy

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46. Affirmative Action was introduced under the administration of which President? a) John F. Kennedy b) Lyndon Johnson c) Jimmy Carter d) Ronald Reagan

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a) John F. Kennedy

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47. Which law/act for the first time aimed at creating a non-partisan bureaucracy? a) Hatch Act b) Pendleton Act c) Whistleblower Protection Act d) Spoils System

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a) Hatch Act

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48. The landmark case of Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion in the United States occurred in a) 1863 b) 1903 c) 1973 d) 2014

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c) 1973

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49. Which of the following does not meet the criteria of suspect classification for exclusion/discrimination? a. place of origin b. ethnicity c. lifestyle d. religion

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c. lifestyle

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50. Segregation in public places was legal in the United States until 1954 based on which doctrine? a) exclusionary rule b) clear and present danger c) inherently unequal d) separate but equal

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d) separate but equal

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51. The manipulation of congressional districts' boundaries with a purpose to predetermine election outcomes is called a. grandfather clause. b. priming. c. gerrymandering. d. redistricting.

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d. redistricting.

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52. The right of free expression enjoys a higher level of protection and enjoys a higher status than the other rights granted by the U.S. Constitution. This is known as: a) balancing test. b) prior restraint. c) preferred position d) the doctrine of preferential treatment

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c) preferred position

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53. Which of the following statements can someone make without getting in trouble with the law? In other words, which of the following statements is protected by the First Amendment? a) False malicious statement about a Hollywood celebrity that was published by a newspaper with utmost disregard for the truth. b) Displaying images that the local community finds offensive and obscene. c) Making threatening statements without evidence of imminent danger to public's safety. d) Burning a military draft card as a symbolic criticism of the government's foreign policy.

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a) False malicious statement about a Hollywood celebrity that was published by a newspaper with utmost disregard for the truth.

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54. Which form of symbolic speech is protected by the 1st Amendment, according to the Supreme Court's ruling? a) Draft-card burning. b) Pipe-bombing of public facilities. c) Spitting at a politician. d) Flag-burning

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d) Flag-burning

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55. Conflicts in civil liberties often arise because: a. The Supreme Court has refused to play a leading role in the interpretation of the First Amendment. b. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights do not include civil liberties. c. The Bill of Rights lists several competing rights. d. A and B

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c. The Bill of Rights lists several competing rights.

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56. The U.S. Bill of Rights originally applied only to the federal government. a) True b) False

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a) True

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57. The process through which the U.S. Bill of Rights was extended to states is called: a) Extension Doctrine b) Incorporation doctrine c) Affirmative Action doctrine d) State Rights doctrine

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b) Incorporation doctrine

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58. What constitutional right did the Supreme Court Judge Hugo Black sought to protect throughout his career, especially in the case Gideon v. Weinwright (1963)? a. right to remain silent during an arrest b. freedom of speech c. right to not be subjected to a cruel and unusual punishment. d. right to free legal counsel

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d. right to free legal counsel

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59. In which type of primary must you declare in advance that you are a registered member of the political party in whose primary you wish to vote? a) Open primary b) Closed primary c) Blanket primary d) Nonpartisan primary

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b) Closed primary

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60. Which of the following statements is true about party identification and voting? a) Democrats are more firmly wedded to their party than are Republicans. b) Democrats do a better job of winning the vote of self-described independents. c) A higher percentage of Republicans than Democrats vote. d) A higher percentage of Democrats than Republicans vote.

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c) A higher percentage of Republicans than Democrats vote.

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61. When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is called a. a closed primary. b. an open primary. c. a run-off primary. d. a blanket primary.

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b. an open primary.

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62. In the case Brandenburg vs. Ohio (1969) KKK leader Brandenburg was acquitted of an unlawful action because a. his speech did not create imminent danger to public safety or government interests. b. there was no reason to believe that Brandenburg was a bigot. c. nobody was offended by his speech or actions d. all of the above

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a. his speech did not create imminent danger to public safety or government interests.

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63. Private Manning who illegally transferred highly classified information to WikiLeaks had been convicted and sentences to 35 years of confinement under which law? a) Espionage and Sedition Act of 1789 b) Espionage Act of 1917 c) Smith Act of 1940 d) Patriot Act of 2001

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b) Espionage Act of 1917

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64. When facing criminal investigation, "pleading Fifth" means: a. the right to remain silent b. the right to speak freely c. the right to bear arms d. the right to be treated equally under the law.

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a. the right to remain silent

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65. In matters of religion, the free exercise clause protects individuals from which of the following? a. governmental intrusion b. segregation c. dissenting opinions d. b and c

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d. b and c

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66. Which clause prevents the fed. government from setting up an official religion? a. establishment b. free exercise c. equal protection d. due process

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a. establishment

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67. Conflicts in civil liberties often arise because A) majoritarian politics is ineffective in resolving crises. B) the U.S. Constitution is vague on issues of individual rights. C) the Bill of Rights lists several competing rights. D) policy entrepreneurs rarely operate in the civil rights area. E) the Supreme Court has refused to play a leading role in the interpretation of the First Amendment.

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C) the Bill of Rights lists several competing rights.

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68. Convicted criminals whose sentences increase during their prison term due to a change in the law have been illegally subjected to what kind of law? a. cruel and unusual b. habeas corpus c. ex post facto d. bill of attainder

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c. ex post facto

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69. A writ of Habeas Corpus is defined as a. a court order entitling the defendant to face his or her accuser. b. the defendant's right to a speedy trial c. the defendant's protection against excessive bail, i.e. no court can impose a bail which is much more than necessary or usual in relation to the committed crimes. d. a court order allowing a defendant to know the causes for detention, i.e. an order that protects people from unlawful detention.

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d. a court order allowing a defendant to know the causes for detention, i.e. an order that protects people from unlawful detention.

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70. Which of the following created the right to privacy? a. the Bill of Rights b. the executive branch c. the legislature d. the Declaration of Independence.

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a. the Bill of Rights

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71. In order for government to discriminate against people based on their race, the government is required to provide a) compelling reason b) reasonable justification c) logical explanation d) all of the above

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a) compelling reason

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72. Affirmative Action has been rejected by voters of California in 1996. TRUE/FALSE

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TRUE

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73. In the United States government agencies are absolutely, under no circumstances, are allowed to discriminate against its citizens based on their race and religion. TRUE/FALSE

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TRUE

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74. Today all forms of discrimination by the government are illegal in this country. a. True b. False

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a. True

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75. The U.S. Constitution guarantees our right to exercise religion and express our views freely. This means that both of these rights are absolute, i.e. the government under no circumstances can limit our rights to exercise our religion or express our beliefs freely. a. True b. False

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b. False

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76. The two clauses in the 1st Amendment dealing with religion are called: a) prohibition and free-exercise b) separation and free-exercise c) establishment and separation d) establishment and free-exercise

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d) establishment and free-exercise

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77. Both, U.S House and Senate traditionally open their sessions with a prayer: a) True b) False

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a) True

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78. Candidates for public office in the United States are chosen by primary elections in a. all states b.most states c.about half of the states d.very few states

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a. all states

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79. During the first decades after the eighteen-year-olds received the right to vote, they a. made little difference to the outcome of elections. b. were more heavily Democratic than Republican. c. voted more Republican than Democratic. d. voted for younger candidates in presidential elections.

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a. made little difference to the outcome of elections.

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80. Which of the following statements concerning the Australian ballot is incorrect? a. It was printed by political parties. b. It was of uniform shape and size. c. It was cast in secret. d. It was adopted to reduce vote fraud.

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a. It was printed by political parties.

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81. Which amendment gave those eighteen years and older the right to vote? a. Fifteenth b. Nineteenth c. Twenty-second d. Twenty-sixth

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d. Twenty-sixth

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82. In most states, political party candidates for office are chosen by a. general elections b. party leaders c. primary elections d. conventions.

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a. general elections

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83. At the turn of the nineteenth century, Thomas Jefferson organized the a. Federalist party. b. American party. c. Democratic party d. first Republican party.

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c. Democratic party

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84. In the Jacksonian era, for the first time a party system was built a. from the bottom up. b. on economic interests. c. from the top down d. on ideological concerns.

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a. from the bottom up.

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85. During the last few years, the number of self-funded candidates has been a. growing b. declining c. the same d. going up and down.

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c. the same

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86. The followers of Alexander Hamilton constituted the Federalist Party. a. True b. False

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a. True

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87. The Founders held a generally favorable view of political parties. a. True. b. False.

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b. False.

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88. The plurality system in the United States encourages the formation of minor parties. a. True. b. False.

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b. False.

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89. Which of the following ballot designs is more likely to produce a "straight ticket": a. office block ballot a. federative score ballot b. party column ballot c. none of the above

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b. party column ballot

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90. Political parties avoid defining themselves or the election in single-issue terms, instead they organize themselves around several issues. a. True b. False

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a. True

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91. The Founding Fathers held a generally favorable view of political parties. a. True b. False

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b. False

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92. What was the political outcome when the Motor Voter Bill was passed in 1993? a.. The number of registered voters remained the same. b. The number of registered voters actually decreased. c. The number of registered voters increased. d. Democratic Party gained more new members.

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c. The number of registered voters increased.

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93. Political Parties perform all of these functions EXCEPT for a. focusing on one major issue at a time b. organizing the election process c. facilitating voter choice d. recruiting candidates

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b. organizing the election process

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94. Affirmative Action has been rejected by voters of California in 1996. TRUE/FALSE

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TRUE

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95. A party-column ballot is a form of general election ballot a. that is used by only a few states today. b. that focuses attention on the office instead of the party. c.in which the candidates are arranged in one column under their respective party. d. that was held to be unconstitutional in 1948.

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c.in which the candidates are arranged in one column under their respective party.

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96. The following techniques were used to prevent minorities from electing their own representative. Identify one technique that can be used also to promote minority's power to elect their own representative? a. gerrymandering b. at-large voting c. white primaries d. literacy test

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a. gerrymandering

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97. In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Affirmative Action is legal as long as it a) is narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity b) gives broad advantage to the underrepresented minorities. c) gives preferential treatment not only to underrepresented minorities, but also to children of school alumni, athletes, and veterans. d) all of the above

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a) is narrowly tailored to achieve the interest in educational diversity

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98. Supreme Court has legalized contraceptives and abortion by applying which constitutional right? a) freedom of religion b) privacy right. c) equal treatment right. d) women's right to vote.

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b) privacy right.

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99. Supporters of this ideological group want the government to stay out of the economic and personal lives of the American citizens. a) Communitarians b) Conservatives c) Liberals d) Libertarians

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b) Conservatives

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100) This group of people is willing to sacrifice some of their individual freedom but prefer to have less government regulations when it comes to economic freedom. They support government censorship of violence and obscenities on TV, stronger government role in controlling crime and providing national security. However, they want fewer government regulations when it comes to economy, i.e. they oppose higher taxes, government regulation of private businesses, and environment. a) communitarians b) conservatives c) liberals d) libertarians

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a) communitarians

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101. Which of the following is not among the main political values in the United States? a) individual freedom/liberty b) safety/order c) equality of results d) individual responsibility (self-reliance).

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c) equality of results

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102. The two dominant/most common ideologies in the United States are: a) Libertarian and Communitarian b) Liberal and Conservative c) Libertarian and Liberal d) Communitarian and Conservative

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b) Liberal and Conservative

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103) This group believes that it is all right for the government to interfere into the nation's economy to help the disadvantaged through social and welfare programs, regulate private businesses to protect environment, raise taxes to redistribute the money in the society, and etc. However, they believe that the government should not control people's lifestyles, social choices, moral values, family choice and other individual behavior choices. In general, this group of people value political freedom more than economic freedom. a) communitarians b) conservatives c) liberals d) libertarians

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d) libertarians

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104. Which of the following statements about economic equality applies most accurately to Americans? a. Most Americans believe that everyone should be paid on the basis of their economic needs - "equality of results". b. Most Americans believe that everyone has the right to get ahead -- "equality of opportunity". c. Most Americans believe in the preferential treatment of women and minorities in hiring -"equality of access" d. Most Americans believe in the idea of having a top limit on what people can earn - "equality of wealth".

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b. Most Americans believe that everyone has the right to get ahead -- "equality of opportunity".

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105. In the United States, what is NOT considered to be a source of cultural values? a) Religion. b) Family. c) Major historic experiences. d) Major political parties

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c) Major historic experiences.

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106. Which Constitutional Amendment is the least likely to be applied in the legal debate surrounding the issue of death penalty for intellectually disabled murderers? a) 5nd Amendment b) 7th Amendment c) 8th Amendment d) 14th Amendment

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d) 14th Amendment

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107. The case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the execution of intellectually disabled murderers is unconstitutional is a. Atkins v. Virginia (2002) b. Penry v. Lynaugh (1989) c. Roe v. Wade (1973) d. Marbury v. Madison (1800)

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a. Atkins v. Virginia (2002)

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108. The difference between politicians and bureaucrats is that a) Politicians are appointed, while bureaucrats are elected for their jobs. b) Politicians are elected, while bureaucrats are appointed for their jobs. c) Politicians are elected by U.S. Congress, while bureaucrats are appointed by U.S. Supreme Court. d) Both b and c.

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b) Politicians are elected, while bureaucrats are appointed for their jobs.

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109. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy? a) Division of labor. b) Record keeping. c) Hierarchical organization. d) Sensitivity, i.e. partiality to individual situations.

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b) Record keeping.

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110. If we as a society share the same values - i.e. liberty, equality, self-reliance, and social order, - why do we and our elected politicians disagree and fight with each other? a) We disagree on how to secure our goals. b) We disagree on how to rank our goals in terms of importance (preferences). c) Sometimes our goals conflict with each other. d) All of the above.

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d) All of the above.

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111. Which of the following is the major responsibility of the federal executive bureaucracy? a)to write laws b) to enforce federal laws/rules. c)to keep US Congress accountable. d) To keep US Congress and President accountable.

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b) to enforce federal laws/rules.

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112. If Congress and President adopt a new policy, who is left to carry the new policy out? a) White House b) Congress c) judiciary d) bureaucracy

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d) bureaucracy

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113. When departments and agencies put policies into action, it is called: a) Agenda setting b) Policy formation c) Implementation d) Policy evaluation.

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c) Implementation

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114. What is the largest subunit of the executive branch? a) agency b) program c) Cabinet d) department

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d) department

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115. In the federal government, what is an independent agency? a. an agency that is not part of a Cabinet department b. an agency that operates outside of the government c. a congressional oversight agency d. an agency that reviews presidential polls

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b. an agency that operates outside of the government

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116. Which ideology is willing to sacrifice order/safety for the sake of individual freedom, i.e. this ideology wants less government restrictions on marriage, religion, morals, child-rearing, dietary choices, and other personal decisions. a) Liberal b) Conservative c) Communitarian d) all of the above

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a) Liberal

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117. Which ideology is willing to sacrifice individual freedoms in personal life for the sake of having more order and safety in the society, i.e. this ideology supports more government restrictions on marriage, religion, speech, morals, and public safety. a) Liberal b) Conservative c) Libertarian d) none of the above

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b) Conservative

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118. Which rule prohibits the use of illegally seized evidence at trial? a. double jeopardy b. right to pay c. prior restraint d. exclusionary

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d. exclusionary

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119. The "right to remain silent" is a citizen's protection against which of the following? a. search and seizure b. religious establishment c. a biased jury d. self-incrimination

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d. self-incrimination

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120. American political parties are the oldest political parties in the world. a) True b) False

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a) True

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121. American political parties have a very centralized system. a) True b) False

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b) False

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122. The Supreme Court in one of its landmark cases has declared death penalty to be unconstitutional. a) True b) False

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b) False

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123. In Katz. v. United States, Supreme Court has ruled that people's privacy is not protected in public places. a) True b) False

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a) True

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124. Supreme Court protected women's right to an abortion based on which constitutional right? a) freedom of religion b) freedom of speech c) the right to privacy d) the right to remain silent

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c) the right to privacy

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125. The Sedition Act of 1798 limiting freedom of speech was, in part, stimulated by fears of ____. A) Spain. B) England. C) France. D) Germany.

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D) Germany.

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126. Jefferson's primary objection to the Sedition Act of 1798 was that it A) resulted in federal, not state, prosecutions. B) was enforced only against Federalist editors and authors. C) was enforced against newspapers but not books. D) was rarely enforced at all. E) was only enforced in Virginia.

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A) resulted in federal, not state, prosecutions.

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127. The Espionage and Sedition Acts (1917-19) limiting freedom of speech were largely stimulated by fears of ____. A) Germans and radicals. B) radicals and steelworkers C) Japanese and communists D) Japanese and Germans.

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C) Japanese and communists

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128. The Espionage and Sedition Acts (1917-19) A) is not relevant to our society anymore as it was repealed in 1920 under the pressure coming from the progressive movement. B) was applied recently to convict government whistleblowers who disclosed to the public classified information. C) makes it illegal to criticize government. D) none of the above

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A) is not relevant to our society anymore as it was repealed in 1920 under the pressure coming from the progressive movement.

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129. Which term best describes the manner in which the Supreme Court has applied the Bill of Rights to the states? A) Incorporation B) Selective incorporation C) Complete incorporation D) Consecutive incorporation

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B) Selective incorporation

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130. The Supreme Court has used selective incorporation to __________ the rights of states. a. limit b. expand c. define d. protect

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d. protect

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131. The Supreme Court has used selective incorporation to __________ the rights of individuals. a. limit b. restrict c. define d. protect

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d. protect

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132. Selective incorporation makes the protections from the Bill of Rights applicable to the states through which amendment? a. First b. Fifth c. Sixth d. Fourteenth

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d. Fourteenth

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