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The impeachment process begins in the House of Representatives, who tries the case? The Supreme Court The Senate The House of Representatives D. Congress
Correct! B. The Senate
The largest single item in the budgets of most state and local governments combined is administration defense Public welfare education
D. education Correct!
Which of the following has the constitutional power to choose the U.S. president if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes? House of Representatives Senate president Supreme Court
A. House of Representatives Correct!
A bill has gone through the process of becoming federal law. A group of citizens challenge it, claiming it is unconstitutional. Which governmental agency has the power to determine its constitutionality? Senate Supreme Court C. House of Representatives D. The President’s cabinet
B. Supreme Court Correct!
The Supreme Court Consists of 10 Justices and must be approved every 4 years Consists of 10 Justices and are appointed and confirmed by the President Consists of 1 chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices, is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate Consists of 1 chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices, is appointed and confirmed by the Senate
C. Consists of 1 chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices, is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Correct!
The US Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and President/Vice President Senate and Supreme Court Senate and President/Vice President House of Representatives and Senate
Which of the following historical documents declared the former slaves to be citizens with full civil rights? Jim Crow laws Military Reconstruction Act Emancipation Proclamation Fourteenth Amendment
D. Fourteenth Amendment. Correct!
The Emancipation Proclamation Consisted of delegates meeting in Philadelphia An order issued during the Revolutionary War Limits number of persons in a household Issued by President Lincoln and ended slavery in theConfederate states.
D. Issued by President Lincoln and ended slavery in theConfederate states. Correct!
What was the role of James Oglethorpe in the Civil War? He was a traitor to his Colony He led the Battle at Fort Smith He was the founder of Georgia He led the sentinels through Ohio
C. He was the founder of Georgia Correct!
A group of delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 a. Congressional district B. Founding Fathers C. Revere’s Raiders D. Colonists
B. Founding Fathers Correct!
Which is a significant similarity between Mediterranean Africa and sub-Sahara Africa? Religion and common language Access to international trade C. the amount of arable land Nondemocratic government
D. Nondemocratic government Correct!
Which of the following statements best defines the Open Door policy and US influence in China? The Open Door policy relaxed immigration restrictions and allowed Chinese to build railroads in the US. The Open Door policy promoted capitalism and led to China’s economic dependence on the West. The Open Door policy introduced the “gold standard to the Chinese economy. The Open Door policy proposed equal trading rights in China for all nations.
D. The Open Door policy proposed equal trading rights in China for all nations. Correct!
The legacy of apartheid in South Africa today is the Establishment of separate schools for blacks and whites Economic sanctions against the government Regulated by the US Continued poverty in former black townships
Which of the following groups was most closely associated with Florida’s unique cigar-making industry? A. Cubans B. Seminoles C. Greeks D. Canadians
A. Cubans Correct!
Which of the following would best explain the relocation of large numbers of Cubans to Miami during the 1960’s? Warring ethnic groups within Cuba Enhanced economic opportunity in the US Establishment of communist government in Cuba Lack of religious freedom in Cuba
For a student to understand how a witness experienced a historical event, the best resource would be a(an) Textbook passage. artifact Primary source Encyclopedia
C. Primary source Correct!
A family of early settlers moves from the Mississippi River region to the mid-west plain states. How will their farming choices change? It won’t change much, the regions are similar in climate and terrain. They will farm in the late summer and choose crops that require little rain. They will farm in the late summer and choose crops that require damp, wet conditions. They will farm in late winter, and plant products such as rice and beans.
B. They will farm in the late summer and choose crops that require little rain. Correct!
Harriet Tubman was best known for her Role in the March for Women’s Rights Role as the conductor of the Underground Railroad Work with Betsy Ross on the American Flag Active role in establishing one of the 13 colonies
B. Role as the conductor of the Underground Railroad Correct!
Which of the following is not a fact about the Oregon Trail? Spanned over half of the continent Occurred during the 19th century C. Is responsible for the formation of the CSX railroad D. Was a wagon trail stretching across what later became 6 new states
C. Is responsible for the formation of the CSX railroad Correct!
Most governments in Europe have high taxes on oil and gasoline. This has led consumers to demand that the local or state government institute Better public transportation More social services Higher wages Lower car insurance rates
A. Better public transportation Correct!
Which of the following would have the greatest positive impact on a region’s economic development? Establishing an airline hub Expanding a mall Opening a mall Enforcing strict building codes
A. Establishing an airline hub Correct!
When prices are not allowed to rise to market levels, there is likely to be a surplus Lower demand shortage Higher equilibrium price
C. Shortage Correct!
Assume that Russia imports 40 % of its wheat from the US. If there were a major wheat crop failure in the US, what would be the most likely result? The US balance of trade would be favorably impacted US wheat exports to Russia would decrease US wheat exports to Russia would increase, and increase the standard of living D. US wheat exports to Russia would decrease, causing an international crisis.
In the market economy, which entity determines the kinds of goods and services to be produced? government consumers labor unions businesses
B. consumers Correct!