Powers used by states to protect and provide for their safety, health, and general welfare are called ______ powers.

a. reserved
b. police
c. martial law
d. expressed


b. police

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The redrawing of congressional and other legislative district lines following the census, to accommodate population shifts and keep districts as equal as possible in population, is called ________

A. reapportionment B. gerrymandering C. shifting D. redistricting E. lobbying

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With few exceptions, judges in state courts retain their positions as long as they wish, assuming no misconduct while in office

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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In the 2006 elections, about half of the states that were using new electronic voting systems:

A) reported problems. B) reported high voter turnout. C) had to conduct reelections. D) implemented the grandfather clause. E) implemented poll taxes.

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Under which part of the executive branch would Amtrak be classified?

a. Executive Office of the President b. staff agencies c. executive departments d. independent agencies e. Federal Communications Commission

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