Government final

What makes an oligarchy different from a dictatorship? - oligarchies ask different peoples' input on issues. Dictators don't waste their time doing such things - dictatorship use elections. oligarchies don't - An oligarchy is ruled by a group of leaders. Only one leader rules a dictatorship - nothing you can't tell them apart

An oligarchy is ruled by a group of leaders. Only one leader rules a dictatorship

the purpose of antitrust laws is to: - encourage monopolization - prevent degradation of the environment - Foster competition - encourage all horizontal mergers

Foster competition

Which of these cases helped establish the right of the supreme court to review the constitutionality of federal law - Marbury v. Madison - McCullogh v. Maryland - Plessy v. Ferguson - Brown v. Board of education

Marbury v. Madison

Which one of these (which can only happen in the Senate) is an attempt to delay a lot taking the senate floor and not relinquishing it for as long as you -Declare the law unconstitutional - attempt to stall the bill in committee by pigeon holding - filibustering - appeal to high court

filibustering

Where would a representative democracy have the most advantage? - large society, where a group of people represents the mass group of people to make decision-making more difficult - small society, with a few people very close together - any society, where leaders don't need to speak directly to people - nowhere. Representative democracy sounds nice but doesn't work in the real world

large society, where a group of people represents the mass group of people to make decision-making more difficult

one of the main purposes of the Bill of Rights is to - limit individual's rights - strengthen criminal laws - limit the power of government and gave citizens rights - improve the court system

limit the power of government and gave citizens rights

Read the following quote: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" -Lord Acton, 1887 Based on the quotation, lord action would probably be most opposed to which form of government - authoritarian - democratic - federal - unitary

authoritarian

Ref the following quotes "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" Based on the quotation, Lord action would probably be most opposed which system of government - authoritarian/ dictatorship - democratic - federal - unitary

authoritarian/ dictatorship

Jury members in a criminal trial who believe that the defendant is guilty need to believe that he/she is guilty: - beyond reasonable doubt - beyond reasonable suspicion - beyond probable cause - 51% sure in their minds

beyond reasonable doubt

why are there no pure market economies in the world - most countries want direct control of the economy - pure marker economies limit freedom - countries like the US strives for pure market, but feel they need some restrictions - the statement is false there are a few market economies in the world

countries like the US strives for pure market, but feel they need some restrictions

which of these is a characteristic of a traditional economy - people rely heavily on hunting and farming and they trade the goods they produce - large corporations compete for business - the government generally owns all the means of the production - technology advances encourage growth

people rely heavily on hunting and farming and they trade the goods they produce

Which of the following powers of the president require consent (approval) from the Senate? - executive orders and executive agreements - impeachment recommendations and war - making treaties and making appointments for judges and department leaders - new laws and calling special sessions of congress

making treaties and making appointments for judges and department leaders

In 1968 the supreme court supported the arrest of a young man for burning his draft card as an anti-war protest however ruled in 1989 in Texas v. Johnson that flag burning was protected what did these two cases have in common - that symbolic speech has the same rights and limits as spoken speech - that freedom of speech has not been defined through symbols by the supreme court - these two cases apply different amendments - arson is protected by the constitution

that symbolic speech has the same rights and limits as spoken speech

what is Supreme Court Justice nomination process - the justice is nominated by the president, and confirmed by a majority of the House of reps - the justice is nominated by the president, and confirmed by the majority of the Senate - The justice is nominated by the Senate and confirmed by the president - the justice is nominated by the house of reps, and confirmed by the president

the justice is nominated by the president, and confirmed by the majority of the Senate

What is the purpose of an indictment - to formally charge a person with a crime - to advise a person of the right to remain silent - to sentence to person who has been convicted - to decide whether a person is guilty or not

to formally charge a person with a crime

in What scenario would it make sense for a criminal to plea bargain with the prosecution, even if that means he/she would have to admit guilt? - to get a lesser sentence - to save the government money - often times lawyers will feel bad and that the criminal go - to protect themselves from other lawyers

to get a lesser sentence

What is the job of the executive bureaucracy - To act as a check / balance between the president and business - To make sure that the laws of the United States are constitutional - to make the laws of the United States - to help execute the laws of the United States

to help execute the laws of the United States

which of these is a power of the United States Supreme Court - to interpret laws - to veto laws - to pass laws - to enforce laws

to interpret laws

Which of these is a way the government is an example of redistributing money - raising taxes on high income citizens to help fund welfare programs - increasing interest rates - monitoring tax rates on exports - decreasing the money supply

raising taxes on high income citizens to help fund welfare programs

how is representation in the US determined for each state - representation is equal for each - representation is determined by the state legislation - representation is based on the state's population - representation is determined every 5 years

representation is based on the state's population

Which of the following theories of government led to a representative democracy like the US where the people give up power to the government as long as the government in turn promises to protect the people - evolution theory - divine right people - force theory - social contract theory

social contract theory

Which of these Is the reason why people join third-party - third-party candidates usually win elections - there's anything that I was raised large sums and - the Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive - sometimes the Democratic and Republican parties address an issue that the main political parties have ignored

sometimes the Democratic and Republican parties address an issue that the main political parties have ignored

an interest group is most likely to - nominate party candidates - veto proposed legislation - set government policy - Lobby and try and convince elected officials by offering votes and or money to their campaign

Lobby and try and convince elected officials by offering votes and or money to their campaign

This court case is considered the most important court case to the supreme court, ultimately of the supreme court opportunities to balance the power of the other branches by keeping them in constitutional: - Marbury v Madison - McCullough v Maryland - Britain v U.S. - Washington v Adams

Marbury v Madison

Which of these cases helped establish the rights of the supreme court to review the constitutionality of federal law - Marbury v. Madison - McCullough v. Maryland - Plessy v. Ferguson - Tinker v. DesMoines

Marbury v. Madison

If tax revenues decrease, what would be the effect of the state of Minnesota - Minnesota would reduce tax rates - retail business owners would lower prices - Minnesota would have to reduce funding for some programs or raise taxes - the federal government would replace lost income from taxes

Minnesota would have to reduce funding for some programs or raise taxes

read the headlines below " Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of arrest procedures, and ensure the alleged criminals have their rights read to them quotation mark the headline would have been most appropriate for which of the following cases - Miranda v Arizona - Gideon V Wainwright - New Jersey v TLO - Tinker V Des Moines

Miranda v Arizona

All the citizens in a community take an equal role in local government by meeting to debate and vote on every law and political issue. This form of government best describes as - A direct democracy - A presidential democracy - A parliamentary democracy - A representative democracy

A direct democracy

A bill to raise taxes can only be introduced into Congress by... - A member of the House of Representatives - the president - a member of the Sun - the Supreme Court

A member of the House of Representatives

Comparatively speaking, what is the difference between a nation and a state - A nation and a state tend to be a group of people united by common characteristics but specifically a state has a defined territory and a sovereign government - Nations have a defined territory whereas a state is bound by cultural characteristics - states are large areas of land, nations are not - A state and a nation are the same

A nation and a state tend to be a group of people united by common characteristics but specifically a state has a defined territory and a sovereign government

Use the chart below to answer the following: Equal pay act (1963), Age discrimination in employment act (1967), Higher education act (1972), Americans with disabilities (1990): A person's request for a permit to open a florist shop in her basement was denied because the only access to the entrance is a flight of stairs Which act could be the basis for the denial of the permit - Equal pay act (1963) - civil rights act (1964) - Higher education act (1972) - Americans with disabilities (1990)

Americans with disabilities (1990)

Which answer would best describe the main difference (of differences) between a parliamentary representative democracy and presidential representative? - under a parliamentary democracy, the people vote for legislative branch and the legislative branch votes for executive - under a presidential democracy, the executive and the legislative branch voted on separately and work separately - Both A and B - None of the above

Both A and B

which of these cases guaranteed an individual's right to an attorney - Plessy v Ferguson - Gideon V Wainwright - McCullough V Maryland - Brown V Board of Education

Gideon V Wainwright

Read the two quotes below " (the people of this state) ought to have the sole and exclusive rights of regulating the government" ' (we the people) in order to form a more perfect union" Which of these principles of government do the underlined portions of these statements Express - Popular sovereignty - the rule of law - due process - separation of powers

Popular sovereignty

Which principle of government reflects the input of citizens on the government, specifically the majority of citizens, especially by the phrase, " We the People" - Federalism - Popular sovereignty - limited government - judicial review

Popular sovereignty

Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy? - Land and factories are owned by the government - Business decisions are controlled by the government - most economic decision are based on custom and tradition - Profits from the sale of goods and services are retained by business owners

Profits from the sale of goods and services are retained by business owners

Which of these best describes a mixed market economy? - The government decides who will produce the goods and services - Natural resources are owned and controlled by the government - The government has zero involvement in the economy - Government regulates some parts of businesses to both protect the public's interest and ensure competition

The government regulates some parts of businesses to both protect the public's interest and ensure competition

which of the following powers is only for the Senate, not the house of representatives - the power to choose the president if there is no majority in the general election - the power to start education bills - the power To confirm appointments made by the president, and confirm treaties - the power to start tax bills

The power to confirm appointments made by the president, and confirm treaties

Maintain an army and navy, declaring war, coining money, regulating trade between states and with foreign countries and making treaties are examples of: - federal powers denied to the states - concurrent powers - state powers denied to the national government - implied powers

federal powers denied to the states

In order to get an amendment passed you need 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the states to approve, this process reflects to what principle of government specifically sharing powers - federalism - popular sovereignty - limited government - judicial review

federalism

Read the quotation below "Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others and several states as among themselves working together The quotation refers to the principle of - federalism - unitary confederate - authoritarian

federalism

we elect the president of the United States the leader of the executive branch of the nation by conducting State elections in which each state has individual rules yet adheres to the Electoral College this example of sharing Powers demonstrates Which principle of the constitution - National Supremacy - separation of powers - federalism - majority rule

federalism

Federal and state funds were used to build an interstate highway; this is an example of the principle of: - National Supremacy - separation of powers - federalism using concurrent (shared) powers - majority rule

federalism using concurrent (shared) powers

Federal and state funds were used to build an interstate highway this is an example of -National Supremacy - separation of powers - federalism using concurrent powers - major rule

federalism using concurrent powers

You have the right not to answer questions from the government to protect yourself, thanks to which amendment? Hint: You may literally say I plead the____ - Second Amendment - 3rd Amendment - 4th amendment - fifth Amendment

fifth Amendment

which of the following is an example of how the president can influence Congress - introducing and pass - giving speeches to public about how Congress is not helping America unless it - impeaching Congressional members - gives Congress the ability to bend the rules in order to authorize more power over the other branches

giving speeches to public about how Congress is not helping America unless it

Which of the following is an example of how a president can influence congress - introducing and passing all bills - giving speeches to public about how congress is not helping america unless it acts - impeaching congressional members - gives congress the ability to bend the rules in order to authorize more power over the other branches

giving speeches to public about how congress is not helping america unless it acts

Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy - industrial leader agree to control prices - stock traders create wealth through buying and selling - government leaders decide how goods will be produced - consumers decide sale policies of the business owners

government leaders decide how goods will be produced

Which of the following describes a government that has a document that places limits on the powers of the government usually through a document that is made public - theocracy - absolute monarchy - anarchy - constitutional government

constitutional government

Looking at the map above from the 2016 election, the lighter gray are errors that voted for trump, while the darker areas voted for Clinton how did Clinton win the popular vote - illegal voting - darker areas more populated - Trump won the popular vote, not Clinton - the map does not explain my Clinton won the popular vote

darker areas more populated

What is the difference between de jure segregation and de facto segregation - de jure segregation is by law, de facto segregation is by custom - de jure segregation is by custom, de facto is by law - de jure segregation still exists, de facto does not - jim crow laws abolished de facto segregation

de jure segregation is by law, de facto segregation is by custom

Which of these is an advantage of an autocracy or a dictatorship type of government? - participation by citizens is guaranteed through open elections - Decisions are based on majority rule with minority right's protected -decision making is quicker because fewer people are involved in the process - An independent press helps the public make informed decisions about their government

decision making is quicker because fewer people are involved in the process

Which of the following are considered " expressed powers" - declaring way, coining currency, raising a military - making laws on the internet, authorizing the building of nuclear weapons - writing treaties, nominating judges, calling special sessions - declaring laws unconstitutional

declaring way, coining currency, raising a military

Which of the following scenarios would cause a budget deficit - increased taxes, increased spending - increased taxes, decreased spending - decreased taxes, increased spending - decreased taxes, decreased spending

decreased taxes, increased spending

Although full of many weaknesses, the articles of confederation was successful at: -Dividing up the northwest territory, and ending slavery - defeating the British, and creating a national bank with a set currency - creating a large national army, and tax system - defeating the British and handling the northwest territory

defeating the British and handling the northwest territory

Which of these types of government allows citizens to have the greatest amount of political influence? - dictatorship - democracy -absolute monarchy - oligarchy

democracy

The cabinet position is the newest created shortly after 9/11/2001 to focus on protecting and supporting Americans during all emergencies and disasters within the nation - department of interior - state department - department of justice - department of homeland security

department of homeland security

The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to: - limit the rights of citizens - extend the power and authority of the government - describe the rights and powers of citizens - describe the power and authority of the government

describe the rights and powers of citizens

the purpose of the Bill of Rights was to right -Limit the right of citizens - extend the power and authority of the government - describe the rights and powers of citizens and protect them from the Government - describe the power and authority of the government

describe the rights and powers of citizens and protect them from the Government

Article 1: all human being born are free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood Article 2: everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of a person the articles above are similar because both - describe the power of authoritarian/ dictatorship government - are enforced in every country in the world - describes personal freedoms to which every person is entitled/ born with - described force theory

describes personal freedoms to which every person is entitled/ born with

In the process of how a bill becomes a law, what is the rider, and why would one be used? - A law that carries over between the house and the Senate - a tax to the bill that will help pay for the bill -Person who rides the bill through both houses of Congress - a provision to help out a different Congress members district, and oftentimes they used to help pass the bill

a provision to help out a different Congress members district, and oftentimes they used to help pass the bill

which of these is important to a successful democracy? -discouraging criticism of elected officials -ensuring that only the most capable citizens receive an education -active citizen participation and a government that reflects the will of the people - Refusing to allow the president to meet with leaders

active citizen participation and a government that reflects the will of the people

Which of these does the world bank provide - technology to establish a space exploration program - leadership for development of military weapons - arbitration of boarder disputes between nations - advice on economic policy and perhaps loans for developing countries

advice on economic policy and perhaps loans for developing countries

The 19th amendment, the equal rights amendment, and Tiltle IX all addressed - voting rights for women - the right for women to not be discriminated against in public of private places - no discrimination based on gender in schools - all of the above

all of the above

What influence(s) interest groups have - money towards campaign - voters to support candidate - information for governmental leaders - all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following would fall under the president's judicial powers - nominate federal judges - give Federal pardons - give amnesty to a group of people - all of the above

all of the above

which of the following best describes a long-term impact of nominating a Supreme Court Justice - the fact that justices will be making decisions long after the president nominates them - the fact that the president gets to pick a Justice who is close to him/her politically - the fact that justices are in for life, and do not need to worry about being reelected - all of the above

all of the above

Which of these activities most likely performed by political parties - providing advertisements - raising money for campaigns - providing a platform / political to the public from the candidate - all of the above are correct

all of the above are correct

All of the following are protected under the Fifth Amendment except - eminent domain - the right To not incriminate against yourself - double Jeopardy - all the above are in the Fifth Amendment

all the above are in the Fifth Amendment

The process of amending the constitution is an example of federalism because it requires - approval of 2/3 of the supreme court - unanimous approval of both the president and Congress - unanimous approval of both state and local governments - approval of 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of the states

approval of 2/3 of congress and 3/4 of the states

Which of the following terms in the contractual decision and where the two parties are unable to agree go to a judge or judges to make a final decision that both parties must adhere to - negotiation - mediation - arbitration - lawsuit

arbitration

us invites Warren African tribes to Washington DC to discuss peace options which foreign policy tool was used - diplomacy - propaganda - military action - sanctions

diplomacy

budget items such as roads, education, criminal justice, and environment are voted on and can change from year to year which means it is considered: -Mandatory spending - direct spending - discretionary spending - indirect spending

discretionary spending

a public school system would violent federal law if - requiring the wearing of uniform - discriminated on the basis of race - demanded a minimum grade point average - requested the action of public officials

discriminated on the basis of race

When a defendant was tried and found innocent of a crime the state prosecutor was disappointed but could not legally try the case again. doing so would violate the defendant's right to protection from - double jeopardy - self-incrimination - illegal search and seizures - cruel and unusual punishments

double jeopardy

in Goss v Lopez ( 1971), A group of children were suspended from school. the parents sued the Board of Education because the children were not given hearings before the suspension which of the following applies to why the parents - due process - probable cause - separation of powers - rule of law

due process

Which definition defines the constitutional principle of checks and balances - each branch holds the power to limit the power of the others to avoid too much power in one - each branch is given a list of powers that they hold exclusively - each branch has to adhere to the president - branches of government can merge into each other, thus blurring the powers each have

each branch holds the power to limit the power of the others to avoid too much power in one

Providing foreign aid helps meet United States foreign policy goals by - ensuring that developing countries will remain allies of the United States - causing poor nations to turn communist governments - helping strong nations take over weak nations - encouraging countries to establish colonies

ensuring that developing countries will remain allies of the United States

which of these is most commonly a role of the government in the United States economy - setting prices for goods - requiring factories to produce certain Goods - determining where citizens may work - establishing laws to ensure the safety of workers and consumers along with maintaining competition

establishing laws to ensure the safety of workers and consumers along with maintaining competition

Commander-in-chief, appoint federal judges, appoint cabinet members, and enforcing the laws at least have agencies to do so describe which branch of government - judicial - executive - legislative - congress

executive

What is the difference between an executive order and a congressional law - executive orders need congress to pass the law - congressional laws do not need a presidential signature - there is no difference - executive orders do not need congressional approval

executive orders do not need congressional approval

Which agency decides regulations and safety for air travel - federal aviation administration - federal transportation communism - environmental protection agency - federal trade commission

federal aviation administration

Which of the following situations do a police need a warrant - if they see the crime being committed - if they believe evidence is in a garbage can that is on the road - if they go to an apartment to search and the roommate of the suspect approves of the search throughout the whole apartment - if they see evidence in plain sight while searching with a different warrant

if they go to an apartment to search and the roommate of the suspect approves of the search throughout the whole apartment

Political scientists call our electoral college "winner takes all system" (except Nebraska and Maine) which of the following is true based on this idea - if you win the most states, you win the presidency - if you get the majority of the votes in the state, you get the entire state - you win the percentage of electors based on the percentage of votes you got - you only need to focus on the big states

if you get the majority of the votes in the state, you get the entire state

Which of these governments actions is most associated with die process of law - restricting immigration to protect american jobs - informing the accused of their rights and treating people fairly under the law - maintaining order during times of crisis - establish guidelines for workplace safety

informing the accused of their rights and treating people fairly under the law

Which of these best describes an effect of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury V Madison - it gave the President veto over Congress - it divided the government into three separate - it established the power of federal courts to board a congressional law - I established National Banks and post offices

it established the power of federal courts to board a congressional law

Which of these best describes an effect of the supreme court decisions in Marbury v Madison - it gave the president veto power over congress - it divided the government into three separate branches - it established the power of the federal courts to find congressional laws unconstitutional - it established national banks and post offices

it established the power of the federal courts to find congressional laws unconstitutional

Look at the chart below, which candidate wins the election Candidate A: 250 electoral votes, 51% popular vote. Candidate B: 240 electoral votes, 40% popular vote. Candidate C: 48 electoral votes, 9% popular vote - candidate a - candidate b - vote off between candidates a and b - it goes to the house of representatives to be voted on

it goes to the house of representatives to be voted on

Which of the following is an argument against raising the minimum wage - to promote equality - minimum wage is enough to live by in this country - minimum wage is only a suggestion - it would hurt small businesses immediately while large corporations would have an easier time accepting it

it would hurt small businesses immediately while large corporations would have an easier time accepting it

which of these statements is true about the United Nations -its membership rules exclude poor nations - its policies discourage international cooperation - its goal is to protect environment - its goals include international stability

its goals include international stability

Read the quotation below: "..... in all that people can individually do for themselves, government ought not to interfere." - Abraham Lincoln which of these constitutional principle best applies to this quote? - rule of law - due process - limited government - separation of powers

limited government

Which of the following fiscal policies would likely not be used in the time of repression or depression - lowering taxes - increasing government spending on entitlements - deficit spending - raising taxes

lowering taxes

Why is it that no nation has a pure market economy - most nations like to have full control over economic decisions - a market economy discourages people from creating businesses - many nations want a market economy, but also would like to protect its citizens - with today's technology, market economies are a thing from the past

many nations want a market economy, but also would like to protect its citizens

which of the following is not a voting behavior that candidates would be able to look at - the amount of Voters / non-voters in that region - the overall health of the voters - past in statistics in that region - looking at education levels, religious practices, ethnic backgrounds, and occupation/income

overall health of the voters

Which gerrymandering tactic does the above diagram show - packing - cracking - hijacking - kidnapping

packing

Read the excerpt below: "No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability... in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge (firing) of employees....." American with disabilities act is an example of a government action taken to - protect civil rights - maintain gender equality - promote cultural diversity - establish educational systems

protect civil rights

Read the excerpt below: "No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability... in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge (firing) of employees....." American with disabilities act is an example of a government action taken to - protect civil rights - maintain gender equality - promote cultural diversity - establish educational systems

protect civil rights

which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups -put a party's evaluate government policy well interest group set up government policy - political parties influence laws while interest groups ratify laws - protocol parties adjustment issues while interest groups usually focus on one issue - political party support candidates well interest groups nominate candidates

protocol parties adjustment issues while interest groups usually focus on one issue

Which purpose of government bests describes the government action in the headline below SECRETARY OF STATE MIKE POMPEO MEETS WITH FOREIGN LEADERS TO DISCUSS TERRORISM PREVENTION - maintain social order - provide public services - provide for national security - control the economic system

provide for national security

Headline: GOVERNMENT RAISES TAXES TO FUND NEW HIGHWAY PROJECTS Which of these is the most likely purpose for this government action - Maintaining social order and providing public services - providing public service and providing national security - provide for national security and economic system - providing an economic system and providing public services

providing an economic system and providing public services

Establishing Schools along with Statewide standards is an example of the Minnesota state government providing what purpose of government -correcting externalities - Stabilizing the economy - providing public goods and services - providing legal and social framework

providing public goods and services

" No Freeman [person] shall be taken or imprisoned,... or outlawed, or banished, or in any ways destroyed, unless the lawful Judgment of his peers, or by the land.. " Which of these principles found in the Bill of Rights is based on the Magna Carta - guarantee of free speech - protection of the right of the state to organize a militia - provision for due process in your fifth amendment rights - prohibition against excessive bail and fines

provision for due process in your fifth amendment rights

Study the headlines below: Brown v. Board of education ruling divides nation (1954) The bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama (1956) President Eisenhower used troops to enforce brown v. board (1957) students stage lunch counter sit-in at Greensboro, NC (1960) over 200,000 marched on Washington to support the civil rights bill (1963) President Johnson signs the civil rights act (1964) All of these events described in the headlines above address - racial segregation - educational access - unemployment issues - gender discrimination

racial segregation

in a criminal case, the prosecutor is responsible for - handing down a sentence - representing the government to prosecute the alleged criminal and bring charges against - providing testimony under oath - making sure the law is passed

representing the government to prosecute the alleged criminal and bring charges against

Read the quote below "The purse and sword must not be in the same hands" This quote is an example of which governmental principle - popular sovereignty - taxation - separation of powers - right to counsel

separation of powers

How is the consumer price index (CIP) and the Inflation rate related - the change in price in each month for typical goods and services determines inflation - CIP causes inflation to go up - inflation causes the CIP to go down - they are not related

the change in price in each month for typical goods and services determines inflation

Which of these Is the reason why people join third-party - third-party candidates usually win elections - there's anything that I was raised large sums and - the Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive - sometimes their parties address an issue that the main political parties have ignored

sometimes their party's address an issue that main political parties have ignored

The 25th amendment discusses the rank of succession if the president can no longer serve, who is next if the vice president is also no able to serve - speaker of the house - secretary of state - vice president - special election of the people

speaker of the house

Read the statistic below and answer the question in 2008, the United States government distributed nearly $650 billion to about 1,000 failing businesses that have a large amount of employees during the "Great Recession." Why did the US do this? - due to us being a pure Market Society - stabilizing the economy - the US trust those companies - to avoid monopolies from taking over

stabilizing the economy

Conduction elections, establishing schools, regulating business within the state, establishing a local government, regulating marriage and divorce, and assuming other powers not given to the federal government are all examples of: - federal powers denied to the states - concurrent powers - state powers denied to the national government - implied powers

state powers denied to the national government

The president is not allowed in wither congessional chamber unless invited due to special event or: - once a year to give the state of union address - four times a year to give a quarterly report - statement is false, the president can enter whenever he/she feels its needed - there is never a time a time that the president may enter the chamber

statement is false, the president can enter whenever he/she feels its needed

Which of these best represents a weakness of the articles of confederation - state could establish their own postal service - states could coin their own money - states could build their own ships - states could write laws

states could coin their own money

which of these best describes the result of the Supreme Court's ruling in New Jersey v TLO (1985) - students have fewer privacy rights in school than in other public settings - school officials must have search warrants in order to search student property - school officials May plan religious assemblies for students - restrictions place in students speech and schools are Justified

students have fewer privacy rights in school than in other public settings

which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States census - pulling experts to establish lamp off - inspecting businesses to enforce safety laws - surveying homes to determine population figures - training workers to increase industrial productivity

surveying homes to determine population figures

In the last few elections, especially in 2016 and 2020, due to the electoral college, presidential candidates focused most of their attention to: - as many states as possible - swing states that could vote either way, democrat or republican - only the top 5 states in terms of population - as many large cities as possible

swing states that could vote either way, democrat or republican

Read the headlines below " Democrats proposed income tax hike to reduce federal Deficit Where would the bill to become a law have to be introduced first? - the Senate - the Supreme Court - the Internal Revenue Service - the House of Representatives

the House of Representatives

which of these terms is used to describe a party who files a civil lawsuit - prosecutor - defendant - plaintiff - mediator

plaintiff

Which of these explains the difference between political parties and interest group - political parties evaluate government policy, while interest groups set up government policy - political parties influence laws, while interest groups ratify laws - political parties address many issues and provide an entire platform of ideas, while interest groups usually focus on one issue - political party support candidates, were interest groups nominate candidates

political parties address many issues and provide an entire platform of ideas, while interest groups usually focus on one issue

Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a authoritarian / dictatorship system - the government makes rules about what jobs feel - leaders dictate what will be taught in schools - political parties compete for control of the government - Local officials take orders from National officials

political parties compete for control of the government

Which of these would not take place in an authoritarian system of government - government leaders decide what jobs people may have - government leaders dictate what will be taught in schools - political parties compete in elections for control of the government - local political officials take orders from national officials

political parties compete in elections for control of the government

Which of these would not take place in an authoritarian/ dictatorship system of government? - government leaders decide what jobs people may have - government leaders dictate what will be taught in school - political parties compete in elections for control of the government - local political officials take orders from national officials

political parties compete in elections for control of the government

The preamble begins with "We the people." which constitutional principle is applied -judicial review - popular sovereignty - limited government - separation of powers

popular sovereignty

Reapportionment is based on changes in the - wealth of an area - boundaries of an area - population of an area - number of primaries in the state

population of an area

Change the Constitution can be made by what procedure - the amendment process - Congressional committee vote - a referendum in the states -A request by the Supreme Court

the amendment process

changes to the constitution can be made by what procedure - the amendment process - congressional committee vote - a referendum in the states - a request by the supreme court

the amendment process

The cartoon below was drawn in 1997. Look at the cartoon According to the cartoon - fewer people applied for medicare - the cost of providing medicare decreased - the cost of providing medicare is increasing - fewer people needed the assistance of medicare

the cost of providing medicare is increasing

how did the supreme court's decision in brown v. board of education of Topeka affect the court's earlier decision in Plessy v. Ferguson - the court overturned the separate but equal doctrine in schools - the court approved schools requiring students must wear uniforms - the court ruled that school officials must show reasonable cause for making a search - the court upheld the decision that is illegal for school officials to restrict the freedom of expression

the court overturned the separate but equal doctrine in schools

which of the following scenarios deals with the 8th Amendment - retrying a person who is found not guilty - the death penalty - civil rights - due process

the death penalty

Which of these is a requirement for a fair trail in a criminal case - the majority of the jury must agree - the lawyers must know each other - the defendant must know the crimes being charged to him/her along with his/her right to an attorney - the judge defendant testify

the defendant must know the crimes being charged to him/her along with his/her right to an attorney

which of the following best describes the Attorney General - the leader in charge of foreign policy of the United States - the leader in charge of the US Military - the leader in charge of the US justice system and FBI - the leader in homeland security of the United States

the leader in charge of the US justice system and FBI

Which of these characteristics do federal systems of government have in common? - all laws are made by the national government - the national and state government divide and share political authority - all taxes are paid to the states instead to the national government - foreign policy is determined by the states rather than by the national government

the national and state government divide and share political authority

which of these best describes federalism - several state governments refuse a National request for troops to fight an invading Army - state and local governments exist only to carry out the decisions made by the national government - the national government regulates trade between states and state governments regulate trade within the state - the national government passes laws that determine the location of every Factory

the national government regulates trade between states and state governments regulate trade within the state

Which of the following powers is only for the House of Representatives not the Senate - the power to choose the president if there is no majority in the general election - right if I peace treaty that was signed by the president - confirm appointments made by the president - filler busting a bill to death

the power to choose the president if there is no majority in the general election

which of these describes the budget process? - the president proposes, the Congress writes and passes it, president signs it - Secretary of Treasury picks budget - the president proposes it, the Congress passes the president's proposal without looking at it - the Congress passed a budget without the president

the president proposes, the Congress writes and passes it, president signs it

In 1804 the US adopted the 12th Amendment which established how the vice president is chosen. What is the current process - the candidate that gets second in the Electoral College - the candidate that gets second in the popular vote - the presidential candidate gets to choose - the Senate decides before the election who the vice president candidates will be

the presidential candidate gets to choose

When a famous actor was accused of wrongdoing, the newspapers covered the event extensively. The actress was convicted of crime, but appealed the verdict on the grounds that the pre-trial publicity made the jury biased, and thought the actress was guilty even before the trial. Which of these rights is in conflict with the freedom of the press? - the right to a jury trial in all civil suits over $20 - the fight to present Witness - the right to legal counsel - the right to a fair trial and due process

the right to a fair trial and due process

What does the First Amendment protect? - the right to a lawyer when a person is arrested - the right to own a legal weapon - the right to assemble peacefully to protest - the right not to be searched without reason

the right to assemble peacefully to protest

The government has the right to stop a public demonstration if the demonstration - expresses a minority opinion - presents only one point of view - threatens the safety of the community - participants wear silly hats and carry large banners

threatens the safety of the community

the government has the right to stop a public demonstration if the demonstration - Express a minority opinion - presents only one point of view - threatens the safety of the community - criticizes the actions of public officials

threatens the safety of the community

Which of these best explains why the United States might Place tariffs on Imports - to cause the price of goods in the United States to decrease - To promote trade between the United States and other countries - to encourage consumers in the United States by American Products - To increase the variety of products that are available in the United States

to encourage consumers in the United States by American Products

What is the purpose of affirmative action legislation - to provide better welfare benefits - to make up for past discrimination of minorities and women in the workforce and in school admissions - to help immigrants become citizens - to set up guidelines for elections

to make up for past discrimination of minorities and women in the workforce and in school admissions

Which of these is a purpose of social security - to provide income for retirees - to regulate the healthcare industry - to give relocation assistance to immigrants - to encourage taxpayer contributions

to provide income for retirees

In the year of the election each state holds a primary or caucus to do what - to vote and determine the swing states - a vote to help states decide how many electors to give - for democrats and republicans to debate each other - to vote and narrow down the candidates for the elected office

to vote and narrow down the candidates for the elected office

what is most likely the US's foreign goal with the embargo (stopping of all trade) on Cuba - to increase tourism in Cuba and increase trade - to eliminate migration to Cuba and avoid giving them foreign aid - to weaken the economy of Cuba in hopes they turn into a democracy - to obtain military intelligence about Cuba to help national security

to weaken the economy of Cuba in hopes they turn into a democracy

What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty - executive agreements need senate approval, treaties do not - treaties need senate approval, executive agreements do not - treaties are an executive power, executive agreements do not - Executive agreements are an executive power, treaties are not

treaties need senate approval, executive agreements do not

Both political parties have been accused of gerrymandering, what does this mean - process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting party in power - redrawing the line so the districts have vastly different populations - eliminating districts in some states, while adding districts in other states - making District so they are not connected

process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting party in power

Which of these is important to a successful democracy - discouraging criticism of elected officials - ensuring the only and most capable citizens receive an education - producing policies that address a variety of citizens concerns - refusing to allow the presidents to meet with leaders of hostile countries

producing policies that address a variety of citizens concerns

according to the Supreme Court's decision in New Jersey the TLO, a school administrator can legally - search the locker of a student who brags about stealing a wallet - Prevent a student from peacefully expressing an opinion - suspend a student without an explanation of the offense - prevent a student from performing in a controversial privately sponsored play

search the locker of a student who brags about stealing a wallet

From whom would the president most likely seek advice about military action against North Korea - secretary of war - secretary of defense - secretary of homeland security -secretary of state

secretary of defense

From whom would the president most likely seek advice about a crisis in the middle east - secretary of interior - attorney general - secretary of the treasury - secretary of state

secretary of state

A public school system would violate federal law if it - required wearing uniforms - segregated students based on race and gender - demanded a minimum grade point average - requested the participation of parents

segregated students based on race and gender

Which of these quotes from the Constitutional Convention best represents the principle of separation of powers -"the prevention of natural rights... is indispensable " - "the person (money) and this sword (military) must not be in the same hands" - "the people cannot know or judge the character of candidates " - "look to the votes in Congress and most of them stand divided by the geography of the country"

"the person (money) and this sword (military) must not be in the same hands"

A ten-year-old child in a low-income family with no health insurance is hospitalized. What government program would most likely assist the family in paying the bills? -Medicaid, which is insurance that goes directly to pay doctors, nurses, etc, and not money to the individual -Medicare, which is insurance that goes to the individual who meets the criteria, and can spend the money they get to pay for medical bills -Social security -Supplemental security income

-Medicaid, which is insurance that goes directly to pay doctors, nurses, etc, and not money to the individual

Which definition does the U.S use to figure out the true unemployment rate -Persons unemployed 15 weeks or longer, as a percent of the civilian labor force -Job losers and people who completed temporary jobs, as a percent of the civilian labor force -People who are willing to work, looking for a job, but cannot find work - total unemployment, plus all marginally attached workers, plus total employed part-time for economic reasons, as a percent of the civilian labor force plus all marginally attached workers

-People who are willing to work, looking for a job, but cannot find work

In a criminal trial, how many jury members need to agree in order to come up with the verdict - 7- majority pf jury - 9-75% of jury - 11- all but one - 12 - all

12 - all

The 22nd amendment was passed putting a term limit on the president of the US, what is the term limit - 1 term - 2 terms - 4 terms - 8 terms

2 terms

which of the following series of characteristics best describes the House of Representatives - two-year term, Kamala Harris (VP) is the leader, at least one per state, the 25-year-old minimum - 6-year term, Kamala Harris (VP) is the leader, two per state, thirty-year-old minimum - 2 year term, Nancy Pelosi, ( speaker) is the leader, based on population, the 25-year-old minimum - 6-year term, Nancy Pelosi (speaker) is the leader, at least two per state, thirty-year-old minimum

2 year term, Nancy Pelosi, ( speaker) is the leader, based on population, 25 year old minimum

which of the following series of characteristics best describes the House of Representatives - two-year term, Kamala Harris (VP) is the leader, at least one per state, the 25-year-old minimum - 6-year term, Kamala Harris (VP) is the leader, two per state, thirty-year-old minimum - 2-year term, Nancy Pelosi, ( speaker) is the leader, based on population, 25-year-old minimum - 6-year term, Nancy Pelosi (speaker) is the leader, at least two per state, thirty-year-old minimum

2 year term, Nancy Pelosi, ( speaker) is the leader, based on population, 25 year old minimum

What is the amendment process to the constitution - 2/3rds of the state propose, 3/4ths of the people confirm -2/3rds of the congress propose, 3/4ths of the states confirm - 2/3rds of the house of representatives, 3/4ths of the states confirm - 2/3rds of the senate, 3/4ths of the people confirm

2/3rds of the congress propose, 3/4ths of the states confirm

what is the minimum amount of electors a state can have for the elect - 1 -2 -3 -5

3

Which of the following best describes the requirements to be president - 40 yrs old, born in the US, resident for the past 20 years - 35 yrs old, natural born citizen, resident in the US for the past 14 years - 40 yrs old, citizen, resident for the past 14 years - 35 yrs old, citizen, resident

35 yrs old, natural born citizen, resident in the US for the past 14 years

At the constitution convention, three plans came to the forefront, what were they? - New Jersey plan, favoring the articles of confederate and equal state reps - Virginia plan, favoring a strong national government, 3 branches, and representation based on population - Connecticut plan, compromising plans that called for 2 houses of congress, one equal, one based on population - all of the above

All of the above

Which of these is most commonly a role of the government in the US economy, or in other words, a mixed market economy? - Setting prices for all goods - requiring factories to produce goods that the US wants them to produce -determining where citizens may work - Allowing citizens to choose what to produce, as long as it follows safety laws of the US

Allowing citizens to choose what to produce, as long as it follows safety laws of the US

Read the quote below: "We must never forget that it is...... a Constitution intended to endure for ages to come, and, consequently, to be adapted (changed) to the various crisis of human affairs." -Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, 1819 According to Chief John Marshall, the constitution should be allowed to be -a document that should not be altered - Amended/added onto to reflect the changes in society - too difficult to understand - A document that means different things to different people

Amended/added onto to reflect the changes in society

Which of these was an opinion held by the Federalists about the constitution in 1787? - There needs to be a Bill of Rights in the new constitution - Federalists wanted all people to have the ability to a private property - Central government needs to be stronger than what was under the Article of Confederation - Articles of Confederation was an effective form of government

Central government needs to be stronger than what was under the Article of Confederation

In which form of government do sovereign states have more power than the central government? - Federal - Confederate - Authoritarian - Unitary

Confederate

This written plan provides for rules of our United States government - Confederacy - preamble - politics - Constitution

Constitution

Which of the following is the written plan for the United States government -Constitution - Articles of Confederation - Bill of Rights - Magna Carta

Constitution

Which action would most likely lead to a budget surplus - increasing taxes increasing spending - decrease in taxes decrease in spending -Increase in taxes decreasing spending - decrease in taxes increase in spending

Increase in taxes decreasing spending

Which of the following would best describe a democracy - it's a government where the power comes only from a selected few voters - It's a government where the power is shared between the national level, state level, and the local level - It's a government run by a social contract between the people and the government, and the people have input on who runs the government - It's a government ruled by a single glorified leader

It's a government run by a social contract between the people and the government, and the people have input on who runs the government

Read headlines: Mayor asks city council for additional police officers to help with a crime Agriculture department calls for more meat inspections to clean up the meat industry Q: What is the intent of the government actions described in all headlines? - Maintaining social order - police the world as the only super power - control the economic system - providing national security

Maintaining social order

In which of these cases did the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the "necessary and Proper" (elastic) clause of the United States Constitution - Marbury Vs. Madison - McCulloch Vs. Maryland - Tinker Vs. Des Moines School District - Brown Vs. Board of Education of Topeka

McCulloch Vs. Maryland

In which of these cases did the US supreme court interpret the "necessary and proper" (elastic) clause and the supremacy clause of the United States - Marbury v. Madison - McCullogh v. Maryland - Plessy v. Ferguson - Brown v. Board of education

McCullogh v. Maryland

which of these Supreme Court cases established supremacy of the federal government over the states -Plessy v Ferguson - New Jersey v TLO - Marbury v Madison - McCullough V Maryland

McCullough V Maryland

The status of the economy, including unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates would be looked at by which executive agency - office of management and Bud - National Economic council - White House Joint Chiefs of staff - Secretary of state

National Economic council

In a 1995 case, the US Supreme Court ruled that conducting drug test of students participating in interscholastic athletics did not violate the fourth amendment's prohibition of unreasonable search and seizures, specifically if they have reasonable suspicion. this Ruling was a precedent of the Supreme Court's decision in - New Jersey vs TLO - Miranda vs Arizona - Brown vs board of Education Topeka - Tinker vs Des Moines School District

New Jersey vs TLO

which of these would be involved in stopping an invasion of a western European country - International monetary fund- - united nations children's fund - North Atlantic treaty organization - united states, Mexico, and Canada Agreement

North Atlantic treaty organization

Which gerrymandering tactic does the above diagram show -Packing - cracking - hijacking - kidnapping

Packing

Which is a benefit of separation of powers? -Stopping the tyranny Of the majority -Preventing one part of the government from Gaining total power -Allowing state governments to make separate treaties with foreign countries - providing for a written Constitution to guarantee citizens rights

Preventing one part of the government from Gaining total power

What makes a representative democracy different from a direct democracy -representative democracy is where the people on all issues by themselves -Direct democracy is where the people choose representatives to vote on their issues - Representative democracy is where the people choose representatives to vote on issues - nothing you can't tell them apart

Representative democracy is where the people choose representatives to vote on issues

What makes a representative democracy different from a direct democracy - Representative democracy is where the people vote on all issues themselves - Direct democracy is where people choose representatives to vote on issues - Representative democracy is where the people choose representatives to vote on issues - Nothing. You can't tell them apart

Representative democracy is where the people choose representatives to vote on issues

which of these incidents led to the United States Supreme Court case Tinker v Des Moines Independent School District - a school principal censored articles from the school newspaper - a school district use public transportation to segregate students by race - School Authority searched a student's handbag without a search warrant - School Authority suspended students for wearing black and armbands as a protest

School Authority suspended students for wearing black and armbands as a protest

Evolution theory of government.. - State developed naturally out of the early family - Theory that people were forced to submit to an individual's rule - God created the state and that God had given those of royals birth a diving right to rule - The belief that the people agree to set up rulers for certain purposes and thus have the right to resist or remove rulers who act against those purposes

State developed naturally out of the early family

How did the supreme court's decision in Brown v. Board of education affect the court's earlier decision in Plessy v. Ferguson - The court overturned the separate but equal doctrine in schools - the court approved schools requiring students to wear uniforms - the court ruled that school officials must show reasonable cause for making searches - the court upheld the decision that it is illegal for school officials to restrict the freedom of expression

The court overturned the separate but equal doctrine in schools

Use the data from the table to answer the question below US trade with other countries Mexico, Canada which of these is most likely responsible for the charges seen in the table - Organization of American states - European common market - United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement - International monetary fund

United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement

Which of these is most closely associated with an economic recession - an increase in the stock prices - a decrease in demand for labor and high unemployment rate - a decrease in minimum wage - an increase in consumer spending

a decrease in demand for labor and high unemployment rate

Which of the following is a type of government that could be considered authoritarian/ autocracy? -democracy - direct democracy - absolute democracy -indirect democracy

absolute democracy

Which of these was an opinion held by the anti-federalists about the constitution in 1787 - the constitution gave the state governments too much power - a bill of rights should be added to the constitution - the articles of confederation had too many weaknesses - a strong central government was needed for protection

a bill of rights should be added to the constitution

All citizens in a community take an equal role in local government by meeting to debate and vote on every law and political issue This form of government is best described as... - a direct democracy - a presidential democracy a parliamentary democracy - a representative democracy

a direct democracy

all the citizens in a community take an equal role in local government by meeting to debate and vote on every law and political issue the form of government is best described as: - a direct democracy - a presidential democracy - parliamentary democracy - a representative democracy

a direct democracy

A bill to raise taxes can only be introduced into Congress by - a member of the House of Representatives - the president - and member of the Senate - the Supreme Court

a member of the House of Representatives

For which of these does a lobbyist most likely work - an appeals court - a special interest group - the senate - the electoral college

a special interest group

which of these is a violation of due process - a state denies an attorney for defendant Charged with a crime - a state requires that car is being expected once a year - a state requires Property Owners pay property taxes - a state forbids a doctor from practicing without a license

a state denies an attorney for defendant Charged with a crime

Which of these is a purpose of the international red cross - assist people that are victims of war - make trade agreements with businesses - provide military aid to countries being invaded - loan money to countries with economic problems

assist people that are victims of war

The "elastic clause" gives congress implied power to act in areas not specifically expressed in the constitution at the time it was written. Congress is exercising its power under the elastic clause when it - declares war on foreign nation -ratify trade agreements to boost the economy - authorized the testing of nuclear weapons - prohibits export taxes

authorized the testing of nuclear weapons

The "elastic clause" gives congress implies power to act in areas not specifically expressed in the constitution at the time it was written congress is exercising its power under the "elastic clause" when it - declares war on foreign nation - establishes a post office community - authorizes the testing of nuclear weapons - prohibits export taxes

authorizes the testing of nuclear weapons

Plea bargaining is a strategy to: - avoid going to trial by having the charged criminal agree to a lesser crime / sentence - To increase the amount of years of the convicted Criminal - to slow down the judicial process - allowing the charged criminal to negotiate with the jury

avoid going to trial by having the charged criminal agree to a lesser crime / sentence

Which answer would best describe the main difference ( of differences) between a parliamentary representative democracy and a presidential representative democracy - under a parliamentary democracy, the people vote for the legislative branch and the legislative branch votes for executive - under a presidential democracy, the executive and legislative branch are voted on separately and work separately - both a and b - none of the above

both a and b

How would you compare capitalism to socialism in terms of types of economies? - Socialism and capitalism do not fit into any economies - capitalism and socialism are very similar types of economies - Capitalism is closer to a command economy, socialism is closer to a market economy - capitalism is closer to a market economy, and socialism is closer to a command economy

capitalism is closer to a market economy, and socialism is closer to a command economy

How would you compare capitalism to socialism in terms of types of economies - socialism and capitalism do not fit into any type of economies - capitalism and socialism are very similar types of economies - capitalism is closer to a command economy, and socialism is closer to a market economy - capitalism is closer to a market economy, socialism is closer to a command economy

capitalism is closer to market economy, socialism is closer to command economy

The president vetoes a bill passed by congress. Congress overrides the veto. This action is an example of: - checks and balances - federalism - judicial review - representative democracy

checks and balances

the process and how the budget is passed by way of the president using his office management and budget to propose a budget to Congress where committees work on refining the proposed budget a congressional conference committee to refine the final budget Congress vote on the budget and finally the president vetoing on the final budget follows what principle of the Constitution - Republican form of government - checks and balances - popular sovereignty - individual freedom

checks and balances

Which elements of a representative democracy are described in the constitution - all the citizens gather to make and vote on laws - title of nobility are granted to those who make the laws - a small group of people makes the laws - citizens elect officials who in turn make the laws

citizens elect officials who in turn make the laws

In which economic system does the government control what products will be made, how many will be made, and how they will be made? - Mixed economy - command economy - traditional economy - market economy

command economy

Which of these is unusually true with a pure market economy - competition among business is encouraged and helps keep prices down while improving products - most farms are owned and operated by the government - workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs - consumers have little choice in the type of goods they may buy

competition among business is encouraged and helps keep prices down while improving products

Making and enforcing laws, establishing courts, borrowing money, securing the population, building infrastructure, and collecting taxes are examples of: - federal powers denied to the states - concurrent powers - state powers denied to the national government - implied powers

concurrent powers

A group of nation-states formed a government where each state retained control over its internal matters and gave almost no power to the central government. Which system of government was formed? - unitary -federal -confederate -authoritarian

confederate

In which form of government do sovereign states have more power the central government - federal - confederate - authoritarian - unitary

confederate

Read the headline below Senate passes different version of house bill and Healthcare compromise Bill needed for health care bill which Congressional body is representable for this compromise bill - senate - conference committee -reconciliation committee - Supreme Court

conference committee

Which of the following best describes opportunity cost - the additional cost of building a bridge - congress proposes an increase to the budget - congress raises taxes - congress approves an increase in the defense budget, however must cut from the transportation budget

congress approves an increase in the defense budget, however must cut from the transportation budget

Read the scenario below: The Minnesota Government is expanding a major highway to reduce traffic congestion. The state will take the front property needs and compensate the owners for their land. Which of these allows the government action described above? - Judicial review, from article 3 of The Constitution - eminent domain, from the Fifth Amendment - affirmative action, from the 14th Amendment - Interstate property laws, from Article 1 of the Constitution

eminent domain, from the Fifth Amendment

Which of these is most commonly a role of the government in a mixed market economy - setting prices for goods - telling factories which goods to produce - determining where citizens may work - encouraging citizens (business owners) to maximize profit while obeying economic laws

encouraging citizens (business owners) to maximize profit while obeying economic laws

Which of these is most commonly a rile of the government in a mixed market economy? - setting prices for goods - telling factories which goods to produce - determining where citizens may work - encouraging citizens to maximize profit while obeying economic laws

encouraging citizens to maximize profit while obeying economic laws

which of these is an example of economic sanction - Providing poor countries with humanitarian aid - Creating trade alliances with bordering countries - refusing to meet with diplomatic representative of a dictatorship - ending trade with a country that has poor human rights record

ending trade with a country that has poor human rights record

What is the difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy - fiscal policy are acts made by congress, monetary action made by Federal Reserve - Monetary policy are Acts made by Congress - Fiscal policy is about money, monetary policy is about taxes - they are the same

fiscal policy are acts made by congress, monetary action made by Federal Reserve

read the news article except below "Judge orders City to remove posters of religious laws: today, a federal court judge ruled that the city had violated the Constitution when it allowed copies of religious laws to be posted in the city buildings and schools." the city was forced to because posting the religious laws and public places violated the principle of - right of assembly - freedom of the press - freedom of religion, specifically the government cannot establish a religion - protection against unreasonable searches

freedom of religion, specifically the government cannot establish a religion

A police officer stopped a citizen for a broken tail light. Without probable cause, the officer opened the trunk to the citizens car to look for drugs The citizen can change the actions of the police officer on the grounds that a citizen has - the right to an attorney - the right to avoid self incrimination - the right to equal protection under the law - the right to protect from illegal search and seizure for your fourth amendment rights

gh the right to protect from illegal search and seizure for your fourth amendment rights

Why do political scientists say that the conference committee is the most important committee in the process of how a bill becomes a law - the conference committee is chosen specifically by the president - the conference committee is where the states get a say in the bill - Only the most powerful and influential congress members on this committee - in order for a bill to reach the president's desk it must be in "exact form" meaning it must be the same bill coming out of both houses

in order for a bill to reach the president's desk it must be in "exact form" meaning it must be the same bill coming out of both houses

Which goal of foreign policy is being advanced when the president orders increased checks at the boarders - promoting world peace - increasing national security - promoting democracy - increasing human rights

increasing national security

The mass media is sometimes viewed as a fourth branch of government because of its ability to _______ and ______ the public -endorse and bribe - inform and influence - fool and make fun of - pass laws and show

inform and influence

Which of these government actions is most associated with due process of law - restricting immigration of protect american jobs - informing the accused of their rights - ordering factories to produce tanks - establishing guidelines for workspace safety

informing the accused of their rights

Vetoing recommending laws, and giving the state of the union address are all considered: - legislative powers - executive powers - judicial powers - military powers

legislative powers

When selecting a president, who has the final vote - registered voters who vote during the population election - political parties when they hold national conventions - members of the electoral college as they vote for their state - registered party members who vote in the primary election

members of the electoral college as they vote for their state

"The United States drops bombs on a country's Air Force runway because of reported evidence of the Country's countless uses of chemical weapons on citizens" Which foreign policy tool is the United States government using in the situation - economic sanction - peace treaty - foreign aid - military involvement

military involvement

which of the following described powers is associated with the president being the "Commander in Chief"? - executive powers - legislative powers - diplomatic powers - military powers

military powers

Which of these is an action the international monetary fund takes to help nations - monitor exchange rates - supply medical care - resolving boarder disputes - providing medical technology

monitor exchange rates

When will political parties officially announce their candidate - National caucus - national primary - political ads - national convention

national convention

which of these people is the leader of the executive branch - mayor - senator - governor - president

president

generally speaking, what happens to the price of a consumer good if the supply is low, and the demand is high - price decreases - piece stays the same - price increases - none of the above

price increases

What is the definition of monarchy - rule by a glorified king or leader - rule by a king, queen, or emperor - rule by a small group of leaders - rule by the people

rule by a king, queen, or emperor

Read the excerpt below: "All persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the ... services.... of any place of public accommodation.... without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, or national origin." According to the excerpt, a restaurant would be violating the civil rights act of 1964 if it refused to serve a person who was: - talking to loud - smoking a cigarette - wearing informal clothing - saying a prayer

saying a prayer

Title IX of the education amendment of 1972 requires that schools receiving public funds provide equal opportunities in instruction and extracurricular activities, regardless gender Which of these would be an application of title IX - schools discontinued sports after school programs for boys - schools provide similar opportunities for girls and boys to be involved in sports - schools schedule physical education class with both make and female teachers - school allows a "Girls Only" wrestling team but not "Boys Only" wrestling team

schools provide similar opportunities for girls and boys to be involved in sports

What two ways does congress have the authority to control the budget - buying and selling - taxing and spending - supply and demand - passing and vetoing laws

taxing and spending

Over the past 50 years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the South west as a result of the population shift the Southwest has gained influence in - the Senate - the Supreme Court - the state department - the House of Representatives

the House of Representatives

Over the past 50 years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the Southwest as a result of the population shift, the Southwest has gained influence in - the Senate - the Supreme Court - the state department - the House of Representatives

the House of Representatives

Which regulatory agency would most likely be involved in enforcing fines on car makers that violate carbon monoxide emission laws - the federal trade commission - the food and drug administration - the environmental protection agencies - the federal communications commission

the environmental protection agencies

Which regulatory agency is responsible for breaking up monopolies - the federal trade commission - the food and drug administration - the environmental protection agencies - the federal communications commission

the federal trade commission

Sugar substitutes are used on many diet soft drinks. They were tasted for many years before being approved for use. Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for giving approval - the federal trade commission - the food and drug administration - the environmental protection agencies - the federal communications commission

the food and drug administration

which of the following would describe a difference between criminal law and civil law - civil law only deals with civil rights - the government charges you in a criminal case, while a civil case can be between people or between individuals in the government - criminal laws uses is a plaintiff, civil law uses a prosecutor - and criminal law, the one who is being charged is the defendant

the government charges you in a criminal case, while a civil case can be between people or between individuals in the government

Who can stop an executive order - state congress - governors - the supreme court - state department

the supreme court

In which form of government are state governments given limited power by central government ( the central government even decides to give the states any power) - federal - confederate - authoritarian - unitary

unitary

In which form of government do states, cities, and countries have the least political power - federal -unitary - confederate - democratic

unitary

Which of the following platforms below would best represent a conservative/ Republican? -typically favors huge government, more laws, controlling free - typically favors lower taxes, while government spending, pro-life - typically favors smaller government, less laws, freedom - typically supports federal government spending, social welfare, and gun control

typically favors lower taxes, while government spending, pro-life

Which of the following platforms below would represent a liberal/ democrat - typically favors huge government, more laws, controlling freedom - typically favors lower taxes, lower government spending, pro-life - typically favors smaller government, less laws, freedom -typically supports federal government, social welfare and gun control

typically supports federal government, social welfare and gun control

The supreme court often uses prior precedent, which means: - using the ideas of the precedent - the supreme court being unwilling to break the law - believe that the right to a trial by jury - using a similar case judgment from earlier as a reason to judge future ones

using a similar case judgment from earlier as a reason to judge future ones

In 1816, the federal government establish a National Bank. The state of Maryland imposed a tax on the bank, but the federal government refused to pay it On what basis did the US Supreme Court rule in favor of the federal government - the government is limited by the consent of the people, and those they elect - neither the federal nor the state government should be involved in baking - well the majority opinion prevails, and majority rights should be protected - when federal and state Powers conflict the federal government is (supremacy clause)

when federal and state Powers conflict the federal government is (supremacy clause)

what is the main difference between the presidents cabinet and the white house staff -cabinet members are trusted more - white house staff members do not have to be confirmed by the senate - white house staff member are not loyal - cabinet members can not be fired

white house staff members do not have to be confirmed by the senate

The United States involvement in the United Nations is an example of which foreign policy goal - free and open trade - military domination - economic equality - world peace

world peace