Mock Exam 3

When it comes to governors as executives, what is the bully pulpit?

the ability of the governor to advocate and draw attention to issues

Who is in charge of the national bureaucracy in the United States?

the president

Which of the following statements about Texas's early years in the Union is TRUE?

Texas was deeply divided on the issue of slavery

Which of these is part of the U.S. Supreme Court's original jurisdiction?

all of these: a. Cases involving two or more states. b. United States vs. a state. c. Diplomats

Which of the following explains why incumbents are more likely to win re-election?

all of these: a. They bring back money, jobs, and projects to the district/state. b. They raise a great deal of money. c. They tend to run in districts where the underlying distribution of partisans favors them. d. They build name-recognition.

Which of the following positions is NOT associated with national defense and foreign policy?

attorney general

"Keynesianism" focuses mainly on:

fiscal policy

If a president refused to spend funds appropriated by Congress, we would call this:

impoundment

What kind of courts does the Texas Legislature establish? Choose the best answer.

statutory courts

An example of an informal institution is _________.

tailgating

Which of the following is NOT a source of the imperial presidency?

the right to increase the federal reserve's interest rate

What is the function of the Texas Senate president pro tempore?

to serve as president of the Texas senate when the lieutenant governor is absent