Question 1

What type of government is guaranteed to each state in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Republican form of government

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Monarchy

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Dictatorship

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Oligarchy

Question 2

What is required for territories to become states?

Accepted Answer

They must draft and approve a constitution.

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They must be approved by all other states.

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They must choose a governor first.

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They must have a population of at least one million.

Question 3

How does Congress influence state policies?

Accepted Answer

Through federal grants and mandates

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By creating state laws directly

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By managing state budgets

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By appointing state governors

Question 4

Which level of government primarily conducts elections in the United States?

Accepted Answer

State governments

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International organizations

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Federal government

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Local governments

Question 5

What type of aid did Congress provide to the states in 1862?

Accepted Answer

Public land for colleges

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Money for roads

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Supplies for hospitals

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Military support

Question 6

What is a mandate in relation to state governments?

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A law that requires states to provide a service meeting national standards

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A program without requirements

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A suggestion for state laws

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A type of state tax

Question 7

What role does the national government play in protecting states during times of civil unrest?

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It can send federal troops to help

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It only monitors the situation

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It provides financial aid only

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It takes away state powers

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