1. HAGB CUSTOM ESSAY TEST DO NOT TYPE IN THIS BOX TYPE IN THIS BOX
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GRADE: /80
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2. DIRECTIONS
Answer any combination of questions so that the total points possible equals 80.
Examples: (1) 25-point question, Five 10-point questions, One 5-point question
(2) Three 15-point questions, Three 10-point questions, One 5-point question
Use complete sentences, unless the question indicates otherwise.
Slides/questions are arranged in the following order:
Purple slides = 5-point questions
Green slides = 10-point questions
Blue slides = 15-point questions
Red slide = 25-point question

3. (1)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Caesar Chavez. Abraham Lincoln. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Which of these leaders had the most influence on your life? How So? THOROUGHLY explain and give specific examples. Use at least 4 complete sentences. (5 points) Points Earned: Answer:

4. (2)
How would the US federal government be different if the Supreme Court were legally abolished? Be specific and use specific hypothetical examples. Use at least 3 complete sentences. (5 points) Points Earned: Answer:

5. (3)
If you could give Gov. Sisolac one piece of advice to make him a good governor, what would it be? Your response must include specific Constitutional references, specific examples, and thorough explanation. Use at least 4 complete sentences. (5 points) Points Earned: Answer:

6. (4)
If you could give President Trump one piece of advice to make him a good President, what would it be? Your response must include specific Constitutional references, specific examples, and thorough explanation. Use at least 4 complete sentences. (5 points) Points Earned: Answer:

7. (5)
Throughout our state’s history, many groups have proposed legislation to our state assembly. You have been asked to do the same, proposing a law that will benefit the citizens of Nevada. Make your proposal by answering the following questions. Use at least 7 complete sentences.(10 points) Points Earned: a. How, specifically, will this law benefit NV citizens? b. How will the state government put this law into effect? c. Where will the legislature get the money to fund this law’s implementation? d. What are some possible problems or obstacles that might arise from this law?

8. (6)
Which unit from this entire course (Semester A and Semester B) did you find the most useful? How so? What was the most impactful idea or skill you learned from that unit? How do you envision using this idea or skill after you leave high school? Use complete at least 5 sentences. (10 points) Points Earned: Answer:

9. (7)
If you could propose another amendment to the Constitution, what would it be? Why do we need this amendment? What obstacles might arise in getting this amendment added to the Constitution? Use specific examples and THOROUGH explanation in your response. Use at last 7 complete sentences. (10) Points Earned: Answer:

10. (8)
This piece of cake represents dual federalism. Use the following terms to explain the symbolism of the red layer, the blue layer, the sprinkles, and the icing: state governments, national government, Constitution, people. How do the different parts work together to make a greater, better whole? For bonus points: In what way(s) might this picture be an imperfect representation of our federal and state/local systems? Use at least 7 complete sentences. (10 points) Points Earned: Answer:

11. (9)
Describe and explain 2 strengths of the NV state government. Describe and explain two weaknesses of the NV state government? How should those weaknesses be fixed? Be specific and thorough in your response. Use at least 8 complete sentences. (15 points) Points Earned: Strengths (Describe 2.): Weaknesses (Describe 2.): Fixes:

12. (10)
Which Supreme Court case was the most important? Why? What was the Court’s ruling on the case? What was the court’s reasoning for (behind) that ruling? How does this case affect US Citizens today? Use at least 8 complete sentences. (15 points) Points Earned:
Name of Case:
Why Important:
Ruling of Court:
Reasoning for (behind) Ruling:
How Case Affects US Citizens Today:

13. (11)
Fill in the table below. Select two different groups that have faced discrimination in American history. For each group describe examples of the discrimination it faced, as well as actions taken by the government and whether those actions protected or limited the rights of the group. DO NOT use complete sentences. (15 points) Points Earned:
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
What is the name of the group that faced discrimination?
Discrimination Example #1
Discrimination Example#2
Actions taken by the government regarding this group
Did these actions protect this group’s rights – OR – did these actions limit this group’s rights?
What should have been/should be done to end discrimination against this group?

14. (12)
Fill in the table to compare/contrast the economic systems of capitalism, socialism, and communism. DO NOT use complete sentences. (25 points) Points Earned:
CAPITALISM
SOCIALISM
COMMUNISM
Who controls the economy?
How much profit do individuals keep?
Who controls major industries (means of production)?
What private property may a person own?
How much competition is permitted?
What is the incentive to work?
Who chooses the job/career of each individual person?
Which is more important: the individual or the group?