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A form of government in which people select representatives to govern and make laws is called a(n)-

• plurality
• republic
• coalition
• oligarchy

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. The act prohibited discrimination in voting registration requirements and —

• public accommodations
• private establishments
• affirmative action cases
• police brutality

In a federal system, governing is primarily-

• given to state governments
• held by the national government
• shared by state governments and local governments
• divided between national and state governments

When a presidential nominee selects a vice-presidential candidate, a primary focus is choosing a running mate who-

• has the same background as the presidential nominee
• adds balance and appeal to the national ticket
• would effectively preside over the Senate
• can be elected as President after term limits

The management of the money supply and interest rate by a government to influence the economy is laid down in which policy?

• Revenue Policy
• Foreign Policy
• Reserve Policy
• Monetary Policy

Select the correct response from the drop down menu: The management of the money supply and interest rate by a government to influence the economy is determined by __________ policy

• Revenue
• Foreign
• Reserve
• Monetary

The "wall of separation" between the church and the state as expressed by Thomas Jefferson is found in what part of the Constitution?

• Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment
• Free Expression Clause of the Third Amendment
• Establishment Clause of the First Amendment
• Elastic Clause of the Tenth Amendment

In a three candidate Presidential race, what happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?

• The governors of all 50 select the President by vote
• The Senate selects the President based on the popular vote
• The representatives of the most populated states select the President from the three candidates
• The House of Representatives selects the President from the three candidates who receive the most electoral votes.

How do modern political strategies, such as online petitions, impact elected officials?

• Residents are provided with an accessible way to address issues.
• The cost of operating a campaign increases.
• Public access to elected officials is limited.
• Residents are given too much control over elected officials.

Much of modern technology comes from government research for the military. How is GPS technology used in everyday life?

• To understand a soldier's duties
• To help drivers find their destination
• To assist doctors in research
• To access movies and TV shows