Which court would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
state trial court
state trial court
state supreme court
state supreme court
federal district court
federal district court
the United States Supreme Court
federal district court
Asha lives in a nation that has a legislature and a prime minister. Citizens in her country vote in elections to elect their legislative representatives. Then parliament appoints the prime minister.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Does Asha's nation have a limited or an unlimited government?
(1 point)
Responses
limited, because not everyone serves in parliament
limited, because not everyone serves in parliament
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote
limited, because citizens have a say over who serves in government
What was the Supreme Court's decision in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case?
(1 point)
Responses
The Declaration of Independence implies that Americans should be united.
The Declaration of Independence implies that Americans should be united.
People must be considered equal under the law from the 14th Amendment.
People must be considered equal under the law from the 14th Amendment.
Segregation should be considered a matter for states to decide, not the federal government.
Segregation should be considered a matter for states to decide, not the federal government.
Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties.
Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties.
Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
territory
territory
judiciary
judiciary
sovereignty
sovereignty
constitution
constitution
federal system
federal system
organized government
organized government
separation of powers
territory and sovereignty
What is the role of a lieutenant governor?
(1 point)
Responses
to check and balance the actions of the governor
to check and balance the actions of the governor
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
What is a caucus?
(1 point)
Responses
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support