TEKS US History High School - Topic: H.19-H.21 Government
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- Q 1/40Score 0How did the legislation excerpted above affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?29It made most people distrust the power of the government.It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.It made the government more responsible for the people's economic welfare.It allowed the government to tax investment income.
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- Q1How did the legislation excerpted above affect the relationship between the U.S. government and its citizens?It made most people distrust the power of the government.It allowed people to have more direct input in government decisions.It made the government more responsible for the people's economic welfare.It allowed the government to tax investment income.60sH.19.A: New Deal Legislation
- Q2This satirical cartoon expresses a sentiment that eventually contributed to -the issuance of a Supreme Court ruling declaring it unconstitutional for members of the same political party to serve consecutive terms as presidentthe ratification of a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for presidentsthe establishment of a congressional committee to investigate private presidential conductthe passage of a federal statute prohibiting foreign companies from contributing to presidential campaigns60sH.21.B: Historical Reasoning
- Q3How does the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?People accused of a crime have the right to be tried by a jury of their peers.Election officials monitor polling sites during elections.Federal agencies use affirmative-action guidelines.People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights.60sH.21.A: Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
- Q4These proposals most clearly reflect the federal government's developing role in -harvesting natural resourcessupporting environmental conservationnationalizing manufacturing industriespromoting business competition60sH.19.D: Contemporary Government Legislation
- Q5This law demonstrates that at one time the federal government was willing to -suspend habeas corpusforce people into internment campsconfiscate privately owned weaponssuspend freedom of speech60sH.19.B: Constitutional Issues
- Q6Many members of Congress disagreed with President Roosevelt's proposed solution to the problem described above because -the Constitution required hearings to confirm judicial appointmentsthe time required for judicial proceedings would increasethe power of the executive branch would increaseSupreme Court justices were subject to term limits60sH.20.B: Government Relationships
- Q7The incident illustrated by this cartoon increased cynicism toward the U.S. government because -the Supreme Court overruled federal statutes that defined confidentialitythe press secretary failed to keep the public informed of national policy changesCongress failed to pass legislation enforcing protection of privacy rightsthe president directed a conspiracy to mislead the nation60sH.19.C: Political Scandals
- Q8An employee contacts his supervisor to request time off guaranteed to him under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Under which circumstance do the provisions of this law apply?The employee qualifies for time off to care for a newborn child.The employee qualifies for an extended vacation due to airline delays.The employee qualifies for assignment to a different work location.The employee qualifies for time off to complete a college degree.30sH.19.D: Contemporary Government Legislation
- Q9Which action occurred as a result of the Supreme Court decision excerpted above?The expansion of science in school curriculaThe implementation of requirements for federal certification of private-school teachersThe requirement of equal access to school facilities for disabled studentsThe desegregation of public schools30sH.21.A: Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
- Q10How does the pattern of distribution of political representation shown in these graphs affect relationships within the government?The president determines which pieces of legislation are passed.Members of Congress compete to be majority leaders.Leaders of Congress assign legislation through committees.The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.30sH.20.B: Government Relationships
- Q11Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?FirstFourteenthTenthTwenty-sixth30sH.19.B: Constitutional Issues
- Q12What is one ongoing result of the New Deal?People can rely more on the federal government during times of economic distress.State governments use property taxes to fund social security programs.State governments deny residency to persons working in other states.The federal government funds a space-exploration program.30sH.19.A: New Deal Legislation
- Q13What does President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial reflect about modern U.S. politics?Media outlets focus more on policy issues than on the actions of elected officials.Campaign finances are monitored by a regulatory agency.Congress conducts more thorough investigations of judicial nominees.Elected officials face greater scrutiny of their personal lives.30sH.19.C: Political Scandals
- Q14The primary justification for giving Chrysler this federal loan was that it would -protect U.S. manufacturing jobsexpand U.S. trade with foreign countriesforce Chrysler to comply with energy efficiency policiesincrease government control of the private sector60sH.19.D: Contemporary Government Legislation
- Q15Which headline describes a consequence of the Teapot Dome scandal?CADB60sH.19.C: Political Scandals
