Which of the following describes a chemical reaction? (1 point)

Responses

pure substances on the right side of a chemical equation
pure substances on the right side of a chemical equation

pure substances reacting to form non-pure substances
pure substances reacting to form non-pure substances

pure substances on the left side of a chemical equation
pure substances on the left side of a chemical equation

pure substances reacting to form different pure substances
pure substances reacting to form different pure substances

How are chemical changes different from physical changes?(1 point)

Responses

They form new substances.
They form new substances.

They are reversible.
They are reversible.

They involve heat.
They involve heat.

They include shifts in the phase of matter.

They form new substances.

How does a balanced chemical equation demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Mass?(1 point)

Responses

it shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction
it shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction

it shows that the properties of the elements stay the same after the reaction
it shows that the properties of the elements stay the same after the reaction

it shows that all compounds remain bonded after the reaction
it shows that all compounds remain bonded after the reaction

it shows that only physical changes follow the Law of Conservation of Mass

it shows that no atoms have been gained or lost during the reaction.

Which principles are typically associated with the Republican Party? Select all that apply.

A. limited government
B. social justice
C. progressive ideals
D. traditional values

A. limited government and D. traditional values.

Use the map to answer the question.

Based on the way Arkansas voted in this presidential election, which decade is this map from?
A. the 1950s
B. the 1980s
C. the 2000s
D. the 2010s

D. the 2010s.

Citizens of a country elect representatives for the national legislature. Those representatives then choose a well-respected member of the majority party to be the one who will make sure that laws are properly carried out. What type of democratic system is described in this situation?

A. a federal system
B. a unitary system
C. a presidential system
D. a parliamentary system

D. a parliamentary system.

All men are created equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights…To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Arkansas State Constitution, Article 2 Section 2
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which feature of government does the passage refer to directly?
A. checks and balances
B. popular sovereignty
C. reserved powers
D. separation of powers

B. popular sovereignty.

What is the difference between a federal form of government and a confederal form of government?

A. A federal government is democratic, while a confederal government is dictatorial.
B. A federal government has a constitution, while a confederal government does not.
C. A federal government has a defined split of powers between the central and local governments, while a confederal government has strong local governments and a weak central government.
D. A federal government has a clearly defined split between the legislative and executive branches, while a confederal government has a chief executive officer that is chosen from the legislature.

C. A federal government has a defined split of powers between the central and local governments, while a confederal government has strong local governments and a weak central government.

Which of the following terms apply to the United States federal government? Select all that apply.

A. unitary system
B. delegated powers
C. separation of powers
D. parliamentary system
E. relative powers

B. delegated powers and C. separation of powers.

Which of the following is true about the process for a bill becoming a law?

A. A presidential veto can be overturned by Congress.
B. A House of Representatives bill can skip the Senate if three-quarters of the members vote for the bill.
C. A bill that has passed through one house cannot be changed by the other house.
D. Every new bill must begin in the House of Representatives.

A. A presidential veto can be overturned by Congress.

How does the Supreme Court limit the power of the legislative branch? Select all that apply.

A. Every new bill must be approved by a Supreme Court justice before it can be introduced.
B. The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress for crimes.
C. Rulings by the Supreme Court set a precedent that is expected to be followed by lawmakers.
D. The Supreme Court can overturn a law passed by Congress by declaring it to be unconstitutional.

C. Rulings by the Supreme Court set a precedent that is expected to be followed by lawmakers and D. The Supreme Court can overturn a law passed by Congress by declaring it to be unconstitutional.

Which level of government exercises delegated powers from the Constitution when it makes trade deals with other countries?

A. city government
B. state government
C. federal government
D. county government

C. federal government.

What is one way that the governor of Arkansas differs from the president of the United States?

A. The governor has a limited number of terms, but the president does not.
B. The governor has a line-item veto, but the president does not.
C. The governor's veto cannot be overturned, but the president's can.
D. The governor can appoint the heads of his executive departments, but the president cannot.

A. The governor has a limited number of terms, but the president does not.

Which of the following government offices currently has a limit on the number of terms a person can hold that position? Select all that apply.

A. president of the United States
B. member of the U.S. House of Representatives
C. Arkansas state senator
D. governor of Arkansas
E. United States Supreme Court justice

A. president of the United States and D. governor of Arkansas.

How does a primary election differ from a general election?

A. A primary election is held for state offices, while a general election is for federal offices.
B. A general election is only for the president because the whole nation participates.
C. A primary election is done by secret ballot, while a general election is a public meeting where people vote by raising hands.
D. A primary election is held to determine which candidate will represent the party in the general election.

D. A primary election is held to determine which candidate will represent the party in the general election.

How is the president elected?

A. Voters cast ballots for their chosen candidate every four years.
B. Congress selects an experienced leader from among their own number.
C. Citizens vote to send a specific group of delegates to the Electoral College, who then vote for the president.
D. Members of the state legislatures vote for their chosen candidate.

C. Citizens vote to send a specific group of delegates to the Electoral College, who then vote for the president.

Why is the government's public policy so important to voters in Arkansas?

A. Public policy includes issues that directly affect voters' day-to-day lives.
B. Public policy determines how foreign-made items are brought into Arkansas.
C. Public policy regulates some industries in Arkansas.
D. Public policy determines the way that individuals become judges.

A. Public policy includes issues that directly affect voters' day-to-day lives.

Who can propose a new state law in Arkansas? Select all that apply.

A. the governor
B. a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
C. any private citizen
D. the lieutenant governor, who is the president of the Arkansas Senate
E. a member of the Arkansas Senate

B. a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and E. a member of the Arkansas Senate.

Both the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution guarantee the freedom of the press. What role does the press have in American democracy? How would society and government be different if there was no guarantee of a free press?

Bot Both the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution guarantee the freedom of the press. What role does the press have in American democracy? How would society and government be different if there was no guarantee of a free press?

The role of the press in American democracy is to provide news and information to the people to facilitate their informed participation in public affairs and to act as a watchdog on the government, reporting on its actions and holding it accountable to the people. A free press is essential to democracy because it provides a mechanism for the people to stay informed about what their governments and elected officials are doing. Without a guarantee of a free press, society and government would be very different. People would have less access to information about what is happening in their communities, states, and country, making it harder for them to participate in the democratic process. Without a free press, the government would be able to operate in secrecy, and there would be no way to hold elected officials accountable for their actions. As a result, the government could become more corrupt and oppressive, and the freedoms and rights of the people would be more likely to be violated without the check of the media.