Question

1. Which of these is one of the results of the Schenck decision?

The decision removed protections for dangerous speech.
The decision removed protections for those serving in the military.
The decision removed protections for those who committed crimes.
The decision removed protections for hate speech.

2. Which is the best description of a civil right?

the freedom of citizens to exercise rights
a plan of action taken by a government to achieve a goal
the personal rights of a citizens to be treated fairly under the law
a plan to grant specific rights to individual groups of citizens

3.Which factors influence US economic foreign policy? Check all that apply.

guiding international commerce
expanding trade with other countries
increasing the size of the US economy
opposing free trade agreements
resolving disputes in the global economy
providing humanitarian assistance

4.In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student led prayer at a school football game failed the lemon test because it was “too entangled.” What does this mean?

The courts thought the prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition.
The courts thought students might be pressured to pray.
The courts thought the games were too closely related to school activity.
The courts thought the coach may have instructed the students to pray.

5.A “separation of powers” refers to

a structure for organizing the different levels of government.
a method of controlling a vast empire.
the practice of all citizens taking part in government.
a government where military officials make all important decisions.

6.Which is not a characteristic of interest groups and political action committees (PACs)?

They influence legislation.
They encourage cross party collaboration.
They influence policy.
They raise money for political campaigns.

7.Under the Articles of Confederation, why didn't the federal government enforce the laws?

The states were the ones that enforced the national laws.
There was no executive branch of the government.
There was no national police force.
There was no president.

8.A power that is vested in the president is

subject to approval by the Senate.
legally guaranteed by the Supreme Court.
legally guaranteed by the Constitution.
subject to approval by the House.

9.Which of the following illustrates a foreign policy duty of Congress?

negotiating a peace treaty with a rival nation
declaring war on an enemy nation
sending an operative to gather information about an enemy nation
appointing an ambassador to improve relationships with rival nations

10.The Department of Education reaches its goals by

delegating responsibility to state and local leaders.
depending on other organizations to create new policy.
supporting the efforts of state and local leaders.
overseeing individual districts and schools directly.

Answer 1

a structure for organizing the different levels of government. So the answer is (a)

Answer 2

Answer 1

A) The decision removed protections for dangerous speech.

Step-by-step explanation:

Schenck v. the United States, 249 U.S. 47, is a United States Supreme Court case concerning the implementation of the Espionage Act of 1917 during World War I. This had an enormous importance at the time. It severely reduced the power of the First Amendment during times of war by eliminating its protections of the freedom of speech when that speech could encourage an unlawful action.

Answer 2

C) The personal rights of a citizens to be treated fairly under the law

Step-by-step explanation:

Civil and political rights are a kind of rights that defend individuals' independence from violation by governments, social associations, and private individuals. They guarantee one's eligibility to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without prejudice or restraint.

Answer 3

B) Expanding trade with other countries

C) Increasing the size of the US economy

F) Providing humanitarian assistance

Step-by-step explanation:

America's foreign policy today includes a broad range of functions and effects. It involves building and securing diplomatic relations with other countries and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States. Protecting the national security of the United States. Promoting world peace and a stable global environment. Keeping a balance of power among nations.

Answer 4

C) The courts thought the games were too closely related to school activity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Santa Fe Independent School Dist. v. Doe, 530 U.S. 290, was a case overheard before the United States Supreme Court. It ordered that a policy allowing student-led, student-initiated prayer at high school football games disrupts the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Verbal debates were heard March 29, 2000.

Answer 5

A) A structure for organizing the different levels of government.

Step-by-step explanation:

Power plays become primarily emotional during split government, the Divided state is when the Congress is in the hands of one party and the Presidency is in the hands of another party, lately has appeared in a Congress which just doesn't work, does keep any one person from being too dominant.

Answer 6

A) They influence legislation.

Step-by-step explanation:

A general term for a political committee established for the goal of raising and contributing money to elect and defeat competitors. Most PACs represent business, labor or ideological concerns. PACs can give $5,000 to a candidate committee per election. They can also give up to $15,000 yearly to any national party committee, and $5,000 yearly to any other PAC.

Answer 7

B) There was no executive branch of the government.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first government of the U.S. approved in 1781. Put much of the power with the state authorities, this left the national state weak and inadequate to support money to pay back war debts. The Articles of Confederation deserted because they did not give Congress and the national government enough power.

Answer 8

C) Legally guaranteed by the Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The President of the United States is the leader of state and head of state of the United States of America. The president leads the administrative branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

Answer 9

B) Declaring war on an enemy nation

Step-by-step explanation:

The constitutional function of Congress is basically to act as a restraint on presidential power. Only Congress can proclaim war, and the Senate must confirm all arrangements and authenticate the president's nominees for ambassadorial and government positions.

Answer 10

A) Delegating responsibility to state and local leaders.

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. Department of Education is the Bureau of the federal government that confirms policy for, administers and regulates most federal compensation to education. It supports the president in completing his education policies for the nation and in fulfilling laws passed by Congress.