Civic Literacy Practice Exam 1

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Which point of view is reflected in Common Sense? Options: The monarchy creates limited government, The monarchy supports self-government, Representatives should be appointed, Representatives should be elected

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Representatives should be elected

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Which is a core theme of the Federalist Papers?

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The proposed Constitution should be ratified

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How did the holding in the United States Supreme Court case Miranda v Arizona (1966) impact criminal defendants?

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It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination.

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Which document provided a rationale for the Declaration of Independence? Options: Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, Common Sense, Federalist Papers

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Common Sense

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What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing each state?

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one

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Who signs proposed bills into federal law?

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the President

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Which right from the English Bill of Rights is reflected in the Constitution's first amendment? Options: 'election of members... ought to be free', 'to petition the king', 'may have arms for their defense', 'excessive bail ought not to be required'

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to petition the king

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Which document provided an outline for a state-centered government? Federalist Papers, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Common Sense

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Articles of Confederation

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What is one right included in the First Amendment?

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free speech

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What is the highest federal court in the United States?

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the Supreme Court