If someone is found not guilty for murder, the state may not prosecute them again for the same crime. This constitutional protection comes from the _____.

a. Fourth Amendment 
b. Fifth Amendment 
c. Sixth Amendment 
d. Seventh Amendment 


b. Fifth Amendment 

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There were a number of arguments advanced against the establishment of a naval blockade to prevent the Soviet Union from placing offensive missiles in Cuba. Which of the following was not advanced?

a. The establishment of a blockade was an act of war. b. The blockade would not bring sufficient pressure on Khrushchev to remove the missiles already in Cuba. c. A U.S. blockade might lead to a counterblockade of Berlin. d. The blockade would not work because the United States lacked sufficient naval forces to carry it out.

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How do many cities and large counties across Texas differ from state government in terms of merit systems and personnel management?

A. Greater numbers of jobs at the city and county levels are distributed through patronage systems than at the state level. B. Merit systems and personnel policies at the city and county levels mirror those used by the state C. These systems are highly decentralized at the city and county levels. D. These systems are centrally administered at the city and county levels.

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The Speaker of the House is

A. elected by the country at large. B. elected by whichever party has a majority. C. appointed by the chairs of the standing committees. D. appointed by the Supreme Court. E. appointed by the president.

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The author argues that if “decision making is the central administrative act” then “______ is the lifeblood of decision making.”

a. funding b. good people c. the right answer d. information

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