Unit V - HSA Practice
Which of these clauses from the United States Constitution gave Congress the authority to approve the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? A "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations . . ." B "To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting . . ." C "To borrow Money on the credit of the United States . . ." D "To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin . . ."
"To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations . . ."
GOVERNMENT FINES COMPANY FOR FAILING TO CORRECT HAZARDOUS MACHINE PARTS A to protect workers from injury B to teach workers how to use machines C to make new machine parts D to find jobs for unemployed workers
A to protect workers from injury
Which of these statements best describes a responsibility of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? A Flight attendants at a major airline receive pay raises. B Major airlines announce price reductions on flights. C Pilots are given new regulations regarding rest periods. D The government reviews airline television advertisements.
C Pilots are given new regulations regarding rest periods.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution thereof, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people thereof." —Article 3, Declaration of Rights, Constitution of Maryland What principle of government is best reflected in the article above? A Circuit Court B District Court C Court of Appeals D Court of Special Appeals
Circuit Court
Which of these Maryland courts has authority most similar to the United States Supreme Court? A Circuit Court B District Court C Court of Appeals D Court of Special Appeals
Court of Appeals
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution? A expanding the economy B promoting economic equity C protecting individual rights D protecting public health
D protecting public health
Executive Order 9981 (1948) "There shall be equality of treatment... for all persons in the armed forces...." Executive Order 11141 (1964) "[The government shall] assure that older people are not discriminated against because of their age...." Executive Order 11246 (1965) "The government... [will] provide equal opportunity in Federal employment for all qualified persons...." Which of these executive orders is most similar to the executive orders listed above? A Executive Order 13007 (1996) "Accommodate [Indian] access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites...." B Executive Order 12612 (1987) "Restore the division of Governmental responsibilities between the national government and the states...." C Executive Order 9066 (1942) "Prescribe military areas... from which any or all persons can be excluded...." D Executive Order 10924 (1961) "Establish an agency... which shall be known as the Peace Corps."
Executive Order 13007 (1996) "Accommodate [Indian] access to and ceremonial use of Indian sacred sites...."
Which of these would most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between China and Vietnam? F United Nations G North Atlantic Treaty Organization H International Red Cross J North American Free Trade Agreement
F United Nations
Which of these government agencies is directly responsible for monitoring business competition? F Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) G Federal Communications Commission (FCC) H Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) J Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Which of the following federal government positions is not appointed by the President? A Speaker of the House B Attorney General C Secretary of State D Supreme Court Justice
Speaker of the House
Officials announced today that parts of the Savage River State Forest will be incorporated into the Maryland Wildlands Preservation System. The forest provides a habitat for many wildlife species. The Maryland Wildlands Preservation System is the state's version of the Federal Wilderness System. Which of these statements is supported by the excerpt? F Wildlife preservation is mainly a responsibility of private organizations. G The federal and state governments share responsibilities for preserving wildlife. H The state government relies mainly on private developers to enforce wildlife regulations. J Wildlife regulations issued by the state government take priority over federal regulations.
The federal and state governments share responsibilities for preserving wildlife.
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? A They must be reviewed by the Supreme Court. B They must be in agreement with the Constitution. C They must represent the views of the majority party. D They must be approved by a majority of cabinet members.
They must be in agreement with the Constitution.
International groups meet to discuss rain forest management warnings that southern Kenya faces more drought Praise for start of human rights trials in Indonesia
United Nations
Which of these is a responsibility of the Maryland General Assembly? A approving the annual state budget B supervising the Maryland State Police C reviewing criminal appeals D vetoing unpopular laws
approving the annual state budget
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is a federal agency that enforces safety standards for consumer products. The agency was most likely created because A companies are not concerned with worker safety B information is not available to make safe products C interest groups cannot influence business practices D competition among producers is not enough to protect citizens
competition among producers is not enough to protect citizens
Which of these would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? F limiting the cost of a hospital stay G regulating the location of nursing homes H approving the qualifications of new doctors J conducting research on the effects of medicines
conducting research on the effects of medicines
". . . let us resolve to wage an unrelenting [continuous] battle against poverty and for shared prosperity so that no part of humanity is left behind in the global economy. . . ." —President Bill Clinton, at the United Nations, September 21, 1999 Which of these topics is most related to the excerpt? A arms reduction B climatic changes C military deployment D development assistance
development assistance
"Americans are free . . . to disagree with the law but not to disobey it. For in a government of laws and not of men, no man, however prominent or powerful, and no mob however unruly or boisterous, is entitled to defy a court of law." —President John F. Kennedy The quotation above most directly supports presidential actions that F improve international relations G improve the economy H ensure public order and safety J ensure individual rights
ensure public order and safety
What would be the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the situation shown in the cartoon? A setting prices for the sale of electricity across the United States B preventing companies from developing their own clean air policy C deciding how much energy the United States should produce D ensuring that companies follow pollution control laws
ensuring that companies follow pollution control laws
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster funds would be available for eastern states hit by record snowfall. FEMA provides funds to states for sanding and salting roads, search and rescue operations, and other emergency services provided during the recent snowstorm. Based on the article, which of these is a function of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)? F operating public hospitals G constructing state highways H ensuring the welfare of citizens J developing technology to predict weather
ensuring the welfare of citizens
The United States signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to A decrease trade with European and Asian countries B decrease American investment in overseas markets C increase tariffs placed on products made in Mexico D increase trade opportunities for domestic businesses
increase trade opportunities for domestic businesses
As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States would most likely be involved in A developing a common currency for member nations B participating in an international military operation C regulating international fair labor standards D providing technological aid to developing countries
participating in an international military operation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would most likely be involved in A managing failing companies B developing immigration policies C providing financial assistance to member countries D funding candidates in political campaigns
providing financial assistance to member countries
A group of people disagrees with a law supported by the Maryland General Assembly. In attempting to overturn this law, which process would the group most likely use? A initiative B inquiry C recall D referendum
referendum
Which of the following is an example of the United States government providing foreign aid? A placing an embargo on foreign sugar B signing a nuclear arms control treaty C sending medical supplies to foreign doctors D increasing immigration restrictions
sending medical supplies to foreign doctors
A city council is considering a measure to ban skateboarding on city streets. Which of these would be the most effective way for citizens to express their opposition to the ban? A share their views at the next city council meeting B boycott businesses located in the city C refuse to vote at the next city council election D write a letter to the governor about the situation
share their views at the next city council meeting
Which of these officials is responsible for making laws? A a federal judge B the governor of a state C a United States senator D the Secretary of Defense
the United States senator
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the evidence stemmed directly from the Miranda violation and therefore was inadmissable The court's decision most likely protects the rights of A the police B the accused C journalists D victims of crime
the accused
Why did the United States government most likely sign the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? A to expand the economy B to establish a military alliance C to provide direct funding to foreign countries D to improve the transportation system between member countries
to expand the economy
Which of these is the main goal of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund? A to improve the economies of member nations B to promote democratic reforms in member nations C to increase reliance on agriculture in member nations D to support the educational institutions of member nations
to improve the economies of member nations
Which of these is most likely a reason Presidents issue executive orders? A to remove legislators from Congress B to create laws that contradict existing federal law C to force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions D to make policy without congressional approval
to make policy without congressional approval
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a federal government agency, regulates consumer products by developing and enforcing safety standards, and educating consumers. Based on this information, which of these would most likely be a responsibility of the CPSC? A to provide money to help businesses improve their products B to ensure that people are paying a fair price for a product C to help businesses identify products that will meet their needs D to order a recall of a product that may cause harm to people
to order a recall of a product that may cause harm to people
Executive Order 9981 (1948) "There shall be equality of treatment... for all persons in the armed forces...." Executive Order 11141 (1964) "[The government shall] assure that older people are not discriminated against because of their age. . . ." Executive Order 11246 (1965) "The government . . . [will] provide equal opportunity in Federal employment for all qualified persons. . . ." What is the intent of each of these executive orders? A to guarantee the safety of the people B to maintain public order C to protect the rights of individuals and groups D to respect the constitutional rights of states
to protect the rights of individuals and groups
The mission of the International Red Cross is ". . . to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance." According to its mission, the Red Cross would most likely be involved in which of these activities? F holding peace talks G creating defense alliances H visiting prisoner of war camps J trying military leaders for war crimes
visiting prisoner of war camps
he United States Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that it was constitutional for Texas police to arrest and jail a driver for not wearing a seat belt. In Maryland, state law prevents public arrests for traffic crimes unless other circumstances exist, such as drunk driving, failure to produce identifi cation, or attempting to leave a crime scene. Which of these actions could the federal government take to influence Maryland to repeal the law described in the excerpt? A rejection of the Maryland Governor's appointments of state officials B withholding of transportation funds from Maryland C replacement of the Maryland state police chief D reduction of Maryland congressional representation
withholding of transportation funds from Maryland
Which of these public agencies usually decides local land-use issues? A zoning board B treasurer's office C police department D transportation department
zoning board
