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1
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The Free-Exercise clause is the ability to express religion in any way as long as they do not harm society.

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True

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What is an example of a violation of clear-and-present danger?

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Yelling fire in a movie theater with no fire

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What amendments protect American’s civil liberties?

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  • Fair Trial
  • Bail, Fines, and Punishment
  • Unspecified Rights Retained
  • Habeas Corpus

-(all of the above)

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Teachers are allowed to discuss their personal religious beliefs, even lead in a class prayer.

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False

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Which of the following demonstrations was NOT protected by the Symbolic Speech of the 1st Amendment?

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The burning of the cross.

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Famous Boxer Muhammad Ali was exempt from the draft due to religious beliefs.

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True

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What is the process of Arraingment?

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  • Judge reads indictment to the accused and ensures that the accused understands charges and rights and has counsel.
  • Judge asks defendant to choose a plea; guilty or not guilty.
  • If defendant pleas guilty or no contest, a trial is not necessary and defendant proceeds to sentencing.

-(all of the above)

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What is the most powerful office in the Texas state government?

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Lt. Governor

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How long is a regular session in the state congress?

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140 Days

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How many legislatures are in the Texas House of Representatives?

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150 People

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What is the function of the Texas state legislature?

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  • Enacting Laws
  • Budgets and Taxes
  • Educating the public

-(all of the above)

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A state senator must be 26 years old, resident of Texas for 5 years, and resident of the district for 1 year.

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True

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Voters can overcome lobbyist if they

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  • Collaborate and be as informed as possible
  • Are nice
  • Are sharp with their arguing

-(all of the above)

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Texas gained 19,500 jobs last year; the fast growing industry is

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Construction (39,000)

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Who organized the latest filibuster dealing with the Texas abortion issue?

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Wendy Davis

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What is the phone number for Rick Perry’s office?

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(512)-463-2000

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How many days did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?

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17

18
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Which lake were the first zebra mussels discovered at?

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Lake Texoma

19
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Who did Edward Snowden work for?

A

The NSA

20
Q

What does TARP stand for?

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Troubled Asset Release Program

21
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What is the main source of the Federal Government’s revenue?

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Individual Income Taxes

22
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Who said, “…read my lips, NO new taxes!”

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George H. W. Bush

23
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In which country do the people pay the most taxes?

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Denmark

24
Q

Who has a long track record of community service?

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Justice Eva Guzman

25
Q

Angela Tucker is the first african american female appointed as Judge in Collin County.

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True

26
Q

U.S. V. _______ Supreme Court strikes down DOMA.

A

Windsor

27
Q

Which is not one of the 25 documents you need before you die?

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High School Diploma

-(((need a Will and Marriage License)))

28
Q

Which state has the highest domestic violence in America?

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Texas

29
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As the result of a Supreme Court decision in 2002, Texas, as well as other states, can no longer excuse a person who

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is mentally impaired

30
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Which case strikes down part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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Shelby County V. Holder

31
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Most cases get to the Supreme Court of Texas on

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a petition for review

32
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Which circuit order of appeals is Texas governed by?

A

the 5th

33
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Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman judge on the Supreme Court

A

True

34
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Which case established the principle of Judicial Review?

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Marbury V. Madison

35
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What is the process called when the courts try to determine whether actions are unconstitutional?

A

Judicial Review

36
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How many abortion clinics are there in Texas and approximately what is the statewide total of abortions in 2011?

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36 clinics; 72,000 abortions

37
Q

Class action suits can only be initiated by individuals.

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False

38
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Who is John Roberts?

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Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

39
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John Adam’s Declaration of Independence stated/suggested that the signing of the document should be met with an annual celebration which included fireworks.

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True

40
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In 1774, delegates from 13 colonies met at ___________ in Philadelphia to discuss breaking away from England.

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Carpenter’s Hall

41
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The Declaration of Independence was signed on __________ at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

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July 2, 1776

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