Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Which political institution has the power to override a presidential veto?
National party committees through platform adjustments
State governments by appealing to federal courts
The Supreme Court through judicial review
Congress with a two-thirds majority in both houses
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is an example of what kind of organization?
Social movement
Interest group
Public sector union
Political party
Which amendment lowered the voting age from twenty-one to eighteen?
Twenty-third Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Twenty-fifth Amendment
Twenty-fourth Amendment
What potential effect does the decision in Shelby County v. Holder have on states' enactment of voter ID laws?
States will likely face increased federal oversight when changing their election laws.
States could move towards universal automatic voter registration systems more freely.
States may pass more restrictive voter ID laws without pre-clearance requirements.
States might see a resurgence of preclearance stipulations imposed by Congress.
Which political party is traditionally associated with a conservative ideology in the United States?
Libertarian Party
Green Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
12th Amendment
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
13th Amendment
How might the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission influence future campaign finance laws?
It might bring about a reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine in broadcast media.
It could pave the way for public financing of all federal elections.
It could result in fewer restrictions on independent expenditure by organizations.
It may lead to direct corporate contributions to political candidates being limited further.

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Following the reasoning applied in District of Columbia v Heller, how might this case affect future statewide gun control measures?
It could restrict state abilities to enact highly prohibitive regulations concerning firearm possession within homes.
It may support comprehensive background checks before purchasing firearms as consistent with Second Amendment rights.
States widely adopting gun confiscation policies during encounters involving law enforcement.
States increasingly mandating training programs before gun ownership becomes permissible.
What does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Protection from self-incrimination.
Right to a speedy and public trial.
Right to bear arms.