Which of the following describe the rule of law? Select 2 that apply.
A.
The president is the ultimate authority.
B.
The law is the ultimate authority.
C.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
D.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
E.
Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
B. The law is the ultimate authority. and C. The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
What are some of the ways citizens of the United States rely on their government? Select all that apply.
A.
for military protection
B.
for free healthcare
C.
for private education
D.
to ensure products are made safely
E.
to maintain safe highways
F.
to provide jobs
A. for military protection, D. to ensure products are made safely, E. to maintain safe highways
Which event within a state will most likely require the involvement of the federal government?
A.
A corporation is created.
B.
The state constitution is amended.
C.
A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
D.
The rules for obtaining a driver's license change.
C. A boundary with a nearby state is disputed.
Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select the two corect answers.
A.
acquire new territories
B.
promote the general welfare
C.
represent all citizens equally
D.
generate wealth for businesses
E.
provide for the common defense
B. promote the general welfare and E. provide for the common defense.
What is the purpose of an interest group?
A.
to keep people informed about politics
B.
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
C.
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
D.
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government.
D. to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government.
Imagine the following scenario:
A reporter writes a story that reveals Senator Carly Capitol has been engaging in illegal activity.
The reporter supports the story with quotes from anonymous sources.
The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources.
A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
In which parts of the scenario is the reporter’s right to free press being restricted?
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 and 4
C.
2 and 3
D.
3 and 4