HSA Government
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
"Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States."
the excerpt from the Constitution describes federalism
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution. . . are reserved to the States. . . ."
Which of these clauses from the United States Constitution gave Congress the authority to approve the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
"To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations . . ."
the government agency is directly responsible for monitoring business competition
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Which of these headlines most involves a due process right?
Judge Criticizes Police For Withholding Evidence
The act is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system
Political parties compete for control of the government.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to the States . . . or to the people. . . ." — Article 3, Maryland Declaration of Rights the principles of government is described in the excerpt?
Powers are divided among different levels of government
"In 1958, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the state of Alabama violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by requiring the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to hand over the names and addresses of its members." the best describes the decision in this case?
State actions are limited by the United States Constitution.
an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland
State laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional.
an example of separation of powers
The President enforces a law passed by Congress.
"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." What statement is supported by the excerpt?
The federal and state governments share responsibilities for preserving wildlife.
an example of the rule of law
The governor is impeached for wrongdoing
characteristic of the United States system of government
The powers of government are divided between the national and state governments
what influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
There was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted learning.
the most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between China and Vietnam
United Nations
an economic benefit of the federal minimum wage law
Workers are guaranteed a certain income
Which of these could be a disadvantage of living under an authoritarian government?
a lack of individual freedoms
a purpose of Social Security
a purpose of Social Security
the main economic cost of the federal government removing taxes on imported goods
a reduction in the ability of United States businesses to compete with foreign companies
the legal documents orders a witness to appear in court
a subpoena
the action would most likely violate civil rights laws
an employer refuses to consider senior citizens for jobs
the best example of a special interest group
an organization whose focus is to advocate legislation favorable to the elderly
The government provides a lawyer to a person who cannot afford one if that person is
being charged with a serious crime
In which economic system does the government have the most control over a country's economy?
command
what would involve the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
conducting research on the effects of medicines
what is an economic benefit of the government providing unemployment payments to people who have lost their jobs?
consumer spending levels remain stable
". . . 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 the topics is most related to the excerpt?
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
ensure public order and safety
"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)?
ensuring the welfare of citizens
"The United States Census Bureau projects that the percentage of people over 85 years old will triple in the next fifty years." What federal government action could best help the United States adjust to this demographic trend?
funding health care services
"House of Representatives proposes amendment to ban flag burning" Which principle of government would be affected by the proposed amendment?
individual rights
the United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be
informed of the charges against them
"In 1974, Congress passed a law that restricts financial institutions from considering factors such as race, religion, gender, or age when considering an applicant for credit." This law was most likely passed to
protect groups of people from unfair business practices
the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution
protecting public health
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would most likely be involved in
providing financial assistance to member countries
the term would not require regional cooperation by local governments
raising the property tax in Baltimore City
the result if a state's population declined over time
reduced representation in the House of Representatives
"The Government of [the United States], then, is . . . truly a government of the people. . . . Its powers are granted by them, and are to be exercised directly on them for their benefit." —John Marshall, 1810 what is the constitutional principles best applies to Marshall's quotation?
representative democracy
Which of these environmental issues would be the least likely topic for joint action by the United States and Canada?
residential development
Congress may respond to United States Supreme Court rulings by
rewriting a law overturned by the court
the Americans with Disabilities Act is most concerned with
social equality
the circumstance will a judge grant "a writ of habeas corpus"?
the accused person is being held without cause
"A statewide poll of Marylanders showed wide differences in their reactions to issues such as crime, education, taxes, employment, and traffic." What most likely had the greatest impact on the results of this poll?
the gender, age, and ethnicity of the people polled
a power reserved for state governments by the United States Constitution
the power to establish public schools
the constitutional protections is based on "No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned . . . unless by the lawful judgement of his peers, or by the law of the land." —Magna Carta, 1215
the right to a trial by jury
"Everyone is entitled . . . to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal [judge/jury], in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him." —Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights According to the excerpt, all people are entitled to
the right to due process of law
a result of open market operations by the Federal Reserve System
the size of the money supply changes
Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars?
to focus resources on essential industries
"In the 1930s, the federal government formed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an insurance system to protect bank deposits." Why would the government create this corporation?
to increase public confidence in banks
"The state of Maryland purchased a large tract of open space from a housing developer." Which of these is most likely the reason for this purchase?
to preserve the land
"Older workers can sue over pay or benefits plans that favor younger employees, . . . the Supreme Court ruled." What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described above?
to promote equity
"The Baltimore Metropolitan Council and the Maryland Department of Transportation administer a grant program that helps area businesses establish ways that employees can work from home." Which of these is most likely the purpose of this program?
to reduce traffic congestion
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?
visiting prisoner of war camps
In the United States political process, special interest groups
vote for candidates favoring their views
The role of a grand jury is to determine
whether there is enough evidence for an indictment