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396. Which of the following best describes the main function of the FCC?
  1. Regulating communication with television, radio, cable, and satellite
  2. Regulating credit reporting practices of banks
  3. Insuring bank deposits of consumers in member institutions
  4. Overseeing federal farm credit and subsidy programs
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397. The legislation commonly called No Child Left Behind ties local district performance to which of the following?
  1. Local taxing authority
  2. Federal education funds
  3. State control of education
  4. State established standards
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398. In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.

What is "burden of proof"?
  1. Refers to the credibility of witnesses
  2. The responsibility for convincing the jury of their case
  3. The suspect's duty to provide an alibi
  4. The suspect's right to an attorney
  5. The responsibility given to jurors
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399. The Federalist Papers, authored by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, are historically relevant for which of the following reasons?
  1. They created an outline for writing the United States' Constitution
  2. They proposed the addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution to protect individual freedoms
  3. They are the best analysis and explanation to date of the Constitution
  4. They are an exceptional defense of America's Declaration of Independence
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400.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about determining a winner in a Presidential election in which no candidate receives a majority?

  1. The House of Representatives will vote to determine a winner, who must receive a majority of the votes, with each member having one vote
  2. The House of Representatives will vote to determine a winner, who must receive a majority of the votes, with each state having one vote
  3. The candidate with the most popular votes will be declared the winner if they possess a margin of victory of at least 4%
  4. The candidate with the most electoral votes will be declared the winner if they possess a margin of victory of at least 4%
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