American Federal Government Final Exam
Texas has 36 seats in the House of Representative. If Biden won 50% of the votes in Texas on Election day, Trump won 45% votes, and Jo Jorgensen won 5% of the votes, how many Electoral College votes should Biden expect to receive from Texas under normal Circumstances? a. 38 b. 18 c. 19 d. 36
A. 38
For how many years do members of the Senate serve? a. 6 years b. 2 years c. 4 years d. 8 years
A. 6 years
What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto? a. A two-thirds vote in both chambers of congress b. A three-fifths vote for cloture in the senate c. A simple majority vote in both chambers of Congress d. A Supreme Court ruling
A. A two-thirds vote in both chambers of congress
Which of the following candidates for elected office is most affected by retrospective voting? a. An Incumbent b. A successor c. A Challenger d. An independent
A. An Incumbent
In most cases, which of the following is the final step in ratifying an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? a. Approval by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states b. Approval by the President c. Approval by three-fourths of both chambers of congress d. Approval by the Supreme Court
A. Approval by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states
Demographic characteristics such as education, class, race, and gender... a. Are associated with political differences in opinion b. Affect the opinions of Democratic voters but not Republican voters c. Have little impact on public opinion d. Are not associated with any differences in voter turnout
A. Are associated with political differences in opinion
Which of the following is not a concern about recent changes to the media related to the rise of the internet as a source of news? a. Because the internet is heavily regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, reliance on online news may give the federal government more control over the news that reaches the public b. By breaking apart mainstream news organizations, online news may reduce the media's ability to engage in the kind of sustained, in-depth, and expensive investigative journalism that is critical to the media's watchdog function c. The accessibility of social media allows groups to spread political propaganda more effectively d. The wildly varying quality of online news means that hate speech, rumors, falsehoods, and outdate information can overwhelm thoughtful, original, and civic-oriented voices, especially in anonymous and unedited online forums
A. Because the internet is heavily regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, reliance on online news may give the federal government more control over the news that reaches the public
1. Which of the following statements about the U.S. Presidency is inaccurate? a. Because the president lacks the power to sponsor bills in Congress, Congress rarely takes suggestions from the president when considering legislation b. Though most of the powers of government are assigned to Congress in Article I of the Constitution, Congress has increasingly delegated its powers to the president or agencies within the executive branch since the 1930s c. The size of the Executive Office of the President and White House staff has grown substantially since it was created in the 1930s, and these advisors are often closer to, more responsive to, and more politically loyal to the president than members of the Cabinet. d. The president has the power to create rules for the executive branch called executive orders that have the force of law and do not require Congressional approval
A. Because the president lacks the power to sponsor bills in Congress, Congress rarely takes suggestions from the president when considering legislation
How is the Speaker of the House selected? a. By election on the floor of the house of representatives b. By a vote of the president's cabinet c. By presidential appointment and Senate approval d. By election in the house rules committee
A. By election on the floor of the house of representatives
Which of these terms refers to a citizen's protections from government restriction or punishment? a. Civil Liberties b. Affirmative Action c. Civil Rights d. Reserved Powers
A. Civil Liberties
War may only be declared by which of the following a. Congress b. The President c. The States D. The Secretary of State
A. Congress
Devolution refers to... a. Delegating the implementation of federal programs to state and local governments b. Moving all or part of a program from the public sector to the private sector. c. A policy of reducing or eliminating regulatory restraints on the conduct of individuals or private institutions. d. The gradual decline in efficiency that always comes when government begins to implement a new program.
A. Delegating the implementation of federal programs to state and local governments
Taken together, the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Amendments define which of the following? a. Due process of law b. Forms of free expression c. Right to privacy d. Minority civil rights
A. Due process of law
Dues-paying members of the AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) are not an example of which of the following? a. Free Riders b. Issue public c. Interested group d. Demographic group
A. Free Riders
Which of these protections was guaranteed in the original Constitution (before amendments)? a. Habeas Corpus b. Protection against quartering of soldiers in private homes c. Due process of law d. Right to legal counsel
A. Habeas corpus
Gerrymandering affects elections for which of the following offices? a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. President d. All of the above
A. House of Representatives
As it is not housed within an executive department, the Environmental Protection Agency is an example of which of the following? a. Independent Agency b. The Cabinet c. Executive Office of the President d. Standing Committee
A. Independent Agency
When a voter decides to vote for a candidate, they do not know based solely on their party affiliation, it is an example of which of the following? a. Information shortcut b. Aggregation c. Retrospective voting d. Incumbency
A. Information shortcut
Providing dues-paying members with access to subsidized health insurance would be an example of which of the following selective benefits? a. Material b. Informational c. Solidary d. Purposive
A. Material
Which of the following best describes niche journalism? a. News reporting that appeals to a small audience with similar interests b. News reporting that is paid for by public funds c. News reporting that requires expensive and lengthy investigations d. News headlines shared via social media
A. News reporting that appeals to a small audience with similar interests
Which of the following best describes newspaper reporting in the 1800s? a. Newspaper displayed more partisan bias, because they needed financial support from the political parties b. Newspapers were non-partisan, because the parties were weaker than today c. Newspapers were legally required to be neutral, because they were funded by taxes d. Newspapers did not report on political events, because it was not profitable
A. Newspaper displayed more partisan bias, because they needed financial support from the political parties
From which of the following groups is most likely to vote in elections? a. People with a postgraduate degree b. People with a four-year college degree c. People with less than a high school degree d. People with a high school degree or equivalent
A. People with a postgraduate degree
According to Delli Carpini and Keeter's data, Americans know the most about which of the following? a. Political Institutions and processes b. Political figures, office-holders, and groups c. Foreign affairs d. Domestic policy
A. Political Institutions and processes
Which of the following refers to a military strike intended to prevent an enemy attack? a. Preemption b. Containment c. Deterrence d. Sovereignty
A. Preemption
According to Dahl, which of the following features of the U.S. political system is completely unique among countries that have been steadily democratic since at least 1950? a. Presidential system b. Judicial Review c. Federal System d. Bicameral Legislature
A. Presidental System
Ginsberg argues that polling does which of the following? a. Removes your ability to determine what topics you will assert your opinion on b. Encourages the public to express their opinions via action instead of words c. Gives more weight to the opinions of those who know and care the most about politics d. Empowers group leaders by giving them greater ability to speak on behalf of their group members
A. Removes your ability to determine what topics you will assert your opinion on
Which of the following terms refers to the small group of respondents representing the opinions of the population in a public opinion poll? a. Sample b. Interest group c. Issue Public d. Niche audience
A. Sample
Which of these terms refers to the process by which certain guarantees expressed in the Bill of Rights were applies one-by-one to the states through the 14th Amendment in successive rulings by the Supreme Court? a. Selective Incorporation b. Habeas Corpus c. Dual Federalism d. Ex post facto laws
A. Selective Incorporation
Which of the following best explains why the United States has consistently remained a two-party system over time? a. Single member districts with plurality voting make it difficult for a third party to gain representation in congress b. Most states have laws in place that prevent any party other than the Democratic and Republican parties from organizing or appealing to voters c. The U.S. media often only includes representatives from only two parties in panel discussions to save air time d. The electoral college can only choose between two candidates for president
A. Single member districts with plurality voting make it difficult for a third party to gain representation in congress
On which of the following welfare programs does the U.S. spend the most money? a. Social Security b. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families c. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program d. Medicaid
A. Social Security
Which part of the Constitution prohibits the federal government from establishing a national religion? a. The "establishment" clause b. The "Free Exercise" clause c. The "Anti-religion" clause d. The "Dependent" clause
A. The "Establishment" clause
Which of the following employs the highest number of people? a. The Executive Branch b. The library of Congress c. The U.S. Federal Court System d. The Congressional Budget Office
A. The Executive Branch
If no candidate for president receives a majority of votes in the Electoral College, which of the following selects the president? a. The House of Representation b. The Cabinet c. The Supreme Court d. The Vice President
A. The House of Representation
According to Dahl, which of the following is the lease democratic part of government? a. The Supreme Court b. The Senate c. The President d. The House of Representatives
A. The Supreme Court
What power does the federal bureaucracy have over Congress? a. The bureaucracy is in charge of implementing most laws passed by Congress b. The bureaucracy determines how much money Congress has to allocate in the federal budget c. The bureaucracy must vote to approve any law passed in Congress d. All of the above
A. The bureaucracy is in charge of implementing most laws passed by congress
Which of the following best describes the theory of rational ignorance? a. The costs of acquiring political information outweigh the benefits b. The media publishes inaccurate information c. Most people are not smart enough to understand political issues d. Government officials have no way of knowing what the public prefers
A. The costs of acquiring political information outweigh the benefits
Over which of the following parts of the federal bureaucracy does the president have the least authority? a. The federal election commission, an independent regulatory commission b. The office of management and budget, a part of the executive office of the president c. The central intelligence agency, an independent agency d. The U.S. Department of treasury, a cabinet department
A. The federal election commission, an independent regulatory commission
The democratic party currently controls which of the following governing institutions? a. The presidency, the senate, and the house of representatives b. The presidency and the senate c. The presidency and the House of Representatives d. The presidency
A. The presidency, the senate, and the house of representatives
Which of the following statements about vice presidents is not true? a. The president must receive the vice president's approval before ordering a military strike b. The vice president casts the tie-breaking vote in the senate when necessary c. A vice presidential candidate is typically chosen to help a presidential candidate win electoral support during the campaign d. The vice president succeeds the president in case of death, resignation, or removal
A. The president must receive the vice presidents approval before ordering a military strike
Polling 4,000 NSU students to measure American attitudes on abortion is likely to be highly inaccurate for which of the following reasons? a. The sample is not representative b. The sample size is too small c. Most Americans don't have strong opinions in abortion d. All of the above
A. The sample is not representative
Which branch of government has the least required qualifications for office holders? a. The supreme court b. The presidency c. The senate d. The house of representatives
A. The supreme court
Which of the following characteristics does the chair of a congressional committee usually possess? a. They are a member of the majority party in their chamber of Congress b. They are elected by a vote in their standing committee c. They are selected by the president of the United States d. They represent the largest stet in terms of population
A. They are a member of the majority party in their chamber of Congress
Which of the following is not a form of gerrymandering? a. Using proportional elections to allow members of small parties to obtain a share of a state's legislative seats b. Dividing members of the same party across multiple districts to reduce their chances of winning a district c. Packing members of the same party into a single district to reduce their chances of winning other districts d. Dividing a state proportionally into "safe" districts for both parties to benefit incumbents
A. Using proportional elections to allow members of small parties to obtain a share of a state's legislative seats
Which of the following best describes the role of elite cues? a. Voters with little information copy the positions of political elites such as elected officials, religious leaders, celebrities, or media pundits who they view as authority figures b. Americans are distrustful of the media and elected officeholders, so they are reluctant to look to them for advice c. The United States is viewed as an advanced, powerful country by other world leaders, who look to the U.S. for leadership in world events d. All of the above
A. Voters with little information copy the positions of political elites such as elected officials, religious leaders, celebrities, or media pundits who they view as authority figures
Which of the following best describes voting in local and state elections? a. When state or local governments schedule their elections in off yeas or in other months than federal elections, voter turnout is significantly lower b. The federal government requires state and local governments to schedule their elections at the same time as federal elections, so there are no difference in turnout c. Turnout to local and state elections is bigger than in federal elections d. Unlike federal elections, all state and local elections are conducted exclusively by mail, which increases turnout
A. When state or local governments schedule their elections in off yeas or in other months than federal elections, voter turnout is significantly lower
1. Which of the following have presidents used to increase their independent authority? a. Executive agreements b. Executive orders c. Executive office of the President d. All of the Above
All of the above
In practice (regardless of what the Constitution requires), how many Electoral College votes is a state with 12 representatives in the House of Representatives expected to give the presidential candidate who wins the plurality vote in the state with 50% of the popular vote? a. 12 b. 14 c. 6 d. 7
B. 14
For how many years do members of the House of Representative Serve? a. 8 years b. 2 years c. 6 years d. 4 years
B. 2 years
Which of the following statements about the fragmentation of media is correct? a. Fragmentation is lessened by the internet b. A lack of a common media experience can divide groups and society c. Print journalists have increased the size and diversity of their audience d. All of the above
B. A lack of a common media experience can divide groups and society
If you believed you were wrongfully convicted of a crime in a state trial court, to which of the following courts would you first appeal the decision? a. A U.S. District Court b. A state appellate court c. Federal Court of Appeals d. State Supreme Court
B. A state appellate court
Which of these types of federal funding gives states the most discretion in how funds are spent? a. Bills of attainder b. Block grants c. Categorical Grants d. Unfunded mandates
B. Block Grants
Which of the following best describes the concerns of Lijphart about voter turnout a. High voter turnout means many uninformed voters are deciding the outcome of elections Other established industrialized democracies have significantly lower voter turnout than the United States b. Citizens with less education and money are less likely to vote, which means low turnout elections are biased in favor of those with higher socioeconomic status c. Citizens are more likely to vote in local elections involving the communities and candidates closest to them than they are to vote in national elections d. None of the above
B. Citizens with less education and money are less likely to vote, which means low turnout elections are biased in favor of those with higher socioeconomic status
Which of the following is the Department of State's primary purpose a. Managing the military departments b. Engaging in diplomacy c. Overseeing domestic security d. Collecting Intelligence
B. Engaging in diplomacy
Which term describes the division of powers between the national and state governments? a. Expressed powers b. Federal system c. Separation of powers d. Checks and balances
B. Federal System
Which of the following areas of policymaking is managed exclusively by the federal government without state cooperation? a. Welfare b. Foreign Policy c. Education d. All of the above
B. Foreign Policy
Which of the following affects the C term in the calculus of voting? a. Switching to an electoral system with proportional representation b. Giving you time off work on election day c. Passing out stickers at polling stations to show you voted d. Mailing everyone in your neighborhood a record o whether you voted
B. Giving you time off work on election day
Which of the following is not a common source of inaccuracy in public opinion polling related to the design of a poll itself? a. Representativeness b. Ideological Incoherence c. Sample size d. Question wording
B. Ideological Incoherence
Which of the following best describes selective exposure? a. The media publishes only stories that are negative b. Individuals choose to view only information that supports their beliefs c. Politicians present only some parts of their personality to the public d. Legislators publicize only some of the bills passed in Congress
B. Individuals choose to view only information that supports their beliefs
Which of these is not a benefit of the modern direct primary process? a. It gives underdog candidates time to build support despite fewer resources initially b. It prevents those who are not members of the party from influencing the nomination c. It allows time for the public to thoroughly scrutinize candidates d. It is more democratic in that it gives more people a say in who is nominated
B. It prevents those who are not members of the party from influencing the nomination
Which of the following officials has the most power within the Senate? a. Vice President b. Majority Leader c. President Pro Tempore d. Committee Chair
B. Majority Leader
Interest groups do which of the following to overcome the free rider problem? a. Circumvent the legislative process by using the court system b. Offer selective benefits c. Donate money to the reelection efforts of members of congress d. Provide collective goods
B. Offer selective benefits
Which of the following best describes a closed primary? a. Voters meet at a site and deliberate openly for a set period of time b. Only registered members of a party may vote c. Your vote choice is kept private d. Only candidates from the two major political parties are allowed to run
B. Only registered members of a party may vote
How to do political parties differ from interest groups? a. Political parties do not have a formal organization b. Political parties seek to control government across all issues c. Interest groups cannot influence elections d. Political parties have stricter requirements for membership
B. Political parties seek to control government across all issues
The states' power to regulate education is an example of which of the following? a. Concurrent Power b. Reserved Power c. Enumerated Power d. Habeas Corpus
B. Reserved Power
Which of these statements most accurately describes the Connecticut Compromise? a. Connecticut would ratify the Constitution if the Bill of Rights was added b. States would be equally represented in the upper chamber of Congress and have representation by population in the lower chamber. c. Connecticut would raise its minimum drinking age to 21 in exchange for interstate highway funds. d. Three-fifths of slaves would be counted as citizens when determining a state's total population for legislative representation and taxation purposes
B. States would be equally represented in the upper chamber of Congress and have representation by population in the lower chamber.
In a criminal case, who is the plaintiff a. The victim b. The Government c. The Jury d. The Presiding judge
B. The Government
Which of the following is not included in the president's military authority? a. The president has the power to negotiate peace treaties with foreign nations b. The president has the power to declare war against nations that attack the U.S. c. The president has the power to take control of the states' National Guard troops for use in war d. The president has the power to override decisions made by the highest ranking U.S. military generals
B. The President has the power to declare war against nations that attack the U.S.
In which of the following ways did the international system change after World War II? a. International trade decreased due to isolationist economic policies b. The U.S. increased its role as a major diplomatic and military power around the globe c. Many international organizations collapsed or were weakened d. All of the Above
B. The U.S. increased its role as a major diplomatic and military power around the globe
The number of Electoral College votes a state receives is equal to which of the following? a. The number of its state legislators b. The number of its senators and representatives c. The number of its senators d. The number of its representatives
B. The number of its senators and representatives
What is Dahl's primary critique of the senate? a. Senators serve for life an therefore don't have to appeal to public approval after they are elected b. The residents of states with large populations have less power in the Senate than residents of states with small populations c. Senators aren't given a say in important decisions such as judicial appointments or treaties with foreign governments d. The senate is currently selected by state legislatures, so the people have no say in Senate decision-making.
B. The residents of states with large populations have less power in the Senate than residents of states with small populations.
Which of the following most accurately describes the Supreme Court of the United States? a. A supreme court is an example of an independent regulatory commission b. The supreme court declines to hear most cases appealed to it c. The supreme court hears most of its cases through its original jurisdiction d. The supreme court holds impeachment trials for officers in the executive and legislative branches
B. The supreme court declines to hear most cases appealed to it
1. How many branches of government existed under the Articles of Confederation a. 5 b. 3 c. 1 d. 2
C. 1
Which of the following affects the B term in the calculus of voting? a. A voter is given a sticker to publicize the fact they voted b. A voter must travel many miles to the nearest polling place c. A candidate plans to lower taxes, increasing your disposable income d. Voter turnout is particularly low in an electron, which means each vote is a larger percentage of the total.
C. A candidate plans to lower taxes, increasing your disposable income
Which of the following is an agreement made between the president and another country that does not require a two-thirds majority in the Senate for approval? a. A treaty b. A diplomatic decree c. An executive agreement d. None of the above
C. An executive agreement
1. Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with engaged citizenship? a. Serving in the military b. Serving on a jury c. Boycotting a company d. All of the above
C. Boycotting a company
Which of these electoral reforms is the least popular in terms of the number of states that have adopted it? a. Early voting b. Same day registration c. Compulsory voting d. All male voting
C. Compulsory voting
Which of the following terms refers to the strategy in which nation-states develop and maintain military strength in order to discourage attacks? a. Preemption b. Appeasement c. Deterrence d. Patronage
C. Deterrence
Which of the following terms refers to the overall set of political beliefs and values a person may possess? a. Attitude b. Partisanship c. Ideology d. Opinion
C. Ideology
Which of the following is a process in which the public writes legislation, places it on the ballot, and directly votes on whether it will become law? a. selective incorporation b. Recall c. Initiative d. Referendum
C. Initiative
Which of the following is not one of the four criticisms Ginsberg offers of how polling has changed public opinion? a. It changes opinion to an attribute of individuals instead of groups b. It constrains responses to the question that are asked c. It makes it more expensive and difficult for members of the public to express their opinions d. It makes expressing an opinion an attitude rather than an action
C. It makes it more expensive and difficult for members of the public to express their opinions
In Federalist 10, James Madison argues that a large republic will help to solve the problem of fraction in which of the following ways? a. A large economy will help all the citizens gain wealth regardless of their economic interests b. No single state or region will provide all the troops for the military c. It will be difficult for one fraction to consistently gain power over so many other fractions d. It will be more difficult for a foreign power to conquer a large nation
C. It will be difficult for one fraction to consistently gain power over so many other fractions.
According to the data shown by Delli Carpini and Keeter, Americans know the least about which of the following? a. Political Institutions and processes b. Foreign Affairs c. People and players d. Domestic policy
C. People and players
Which of the following protections is not included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? a. Right to peaceably assemble b. Right to petition government c. Right to counsel d. Right to free speech
C. Right to counsel
The 5th Amendment to the Constitution protects against which of the following? a. Cruel and unusual punishment b. Poll-Taxes c. Self-incrimination d. Excessive bail
C. Self-incrimination
All of the following are powers and duties of the president as set fourth in the Constitution except the power to... a. Nominate judges on the U.S. Court of appeals b. Pardon anyone convicted of a federal crime c. Sponsor bills in congress d. Nominate the secretary of agriculture
C. Sponsor bills in congress
According to Dahl, which part of the Federal Government is the most democratic? a. The supreme court b. The Senate c. The House of Representatives d. The President
C. The House of Representatives
In which branch of government do Americans generally have the most truth? a. The legislative branch b. The executive Branch c. The Judicial Branch d. Americans trust all branches of government equally
C. The Judicial Branch
Which of the following accurately describes the "Three Streams" theory of policymaking? a. Policies are typically developed directly in response to a problem that has been identified and widely acknowledged b. Even when the Problems and Policies streams intersect, no action may occur unless a political opportunity arises in the politics stream c. The Promotions, Priorities, and Preferences streams must intersect for a Policy Window to open d. All of the Above
C. The Promotions, Priorities, and Preferences streams must intersect for a Policy window to open
Which of the following organization features is unique to the House of Representatives? a. Party Caucuses and Conferences b. Minority Leaders c. The Rules Committee d. The Majority Whip
C. The Rules Committee
Which chamber of congress permits a legislator to indefinitely delay a vote on a proposed bill by refusing to end debate? a. The House of Representatives b. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives c. The Senate d. Neither the Senate nor the House of Representatives
C. The Senate
Which of the following is not an example of a potential corner of an iron triangle? a. The interest group AARP b. The senate Baking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee c. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit d. The Farm Service Agency of the Department of Agriculture
C. The U.S. court of appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Which of the following most accurately describes the cold war? a. China and the United states fought a proxy war in the U.S. conflict in Vietnam b. The united states and Russia were in an extended period of conflict between World War I and World War II that led the U.S. to initially resist entering into World War II c. The United states continually built up its military in competition with the Soviet Union in the decades after World War II d. The United states and Canada entered into an extended period of conflict over the territory of Alaska prior to it being added as a U.S. state
C. The United states continually built up its military in competition with the Soviet Union in the decades after World War II
In Citizens united v FEC, the supreme court removed limits on which of the following? a. The ability of congress to offer public funding in elections b. The ability of a candidate to spend their own money to run for office c. The ability of an organization to spend money to independently run for ads for and against candidates d. The ability of an interest group to lobby legislators on the floor of congress
C. The ability of an organization to spend money to independently run for ads for and against candidates
Which of these powers was granted to Congress by the Articles of Confederation? a. The power of draft soldiers b. The power to regulate interstate commerce c. The power to declare war d. The power to impose taxes
C. The power to declare war
Which of the following statements about impeachment is not true? a. The senate decides whether to convict and remove the person from office with a vote requiring a two-thirds majority b. The chief justice of the Supreme Court presides over presidential impeachment trials c. The president is the only official who can be impeached by congress d. The house of representatives decides by simple majority vote whether the accused ought to be impeached
C. The president is the only official who can be impeached by congress
In a constitutional government, which of the following is necessarily true? a. Power is divided between at least two branches of government b. A court is empowered to review the constitutionality of laws c. The structure and power of government is formally defined and limited d. Political leaders are elected
C. The structure and power of government is formally defined and limited.
Which of the following most accurately describes the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)? a. The supreme court gained power by expanding their original jurisdiction b. The supreme court ruled in favor of Marbury and ordered Madison to deliver his judicial commission c. The supreme court struck down an act of Congress that expanded the courts\'s original jurisdiction d. The supreme court ruled that Jefferson didn't have to appoint judges who hadn't received their commissions before Adams left office.
C. The supreme court struck down an act of Congress that expanded the courts\'s original jurisdiction
In political science, what does it mean to say political parties are responsible? a. They do not conduct election fraud b. They are willing to compromise with opponents c. They make it easy for the public to assign blame d. None of the above
C. They make it easy for the public to assign blame
In which of the following decisions does the House of Representatives have decision-making authority? a. Supreme Court Appoointments b. Cabinet Appointments c. Veto Override d. Approval of treaties
C. Veto Override
How many amendments were ratified in the Bill of Rights? a. 8 b. 3 c. 14 d. 10
D. 10
Which of these groups was the last to have their right to vote guaranteed in the constitution? a. Residents of Washington, D.C. b. Women c. African Americans d. 18-year old's
D. 18-year-old
Out of the 13 states, how many needed to vote to approve legislation for it to become law under the Articles of Confederation? a. 6 b. 13 c. 7 d. 9
D. 9
Which of the following is an example of a solidary benefit? a. A membership card provided to members of an interest group b. A discount card provided to members of an interest group c. A t-shirt provided of members of an interest group d. A meeting held for members of an interest
D. A meeting held for members of an interest
Which of the following best describes an open primary? a. Your choice of candidate is publicly revealed b. Voters meet at a site and deliberate openly for a set period of time c. Third-party candidates are allowed on the ballot d. A voter may help determine the party nominee even if they are not a registered member of the party
D. A voter may help determine the party nominee even if they are not a registered member of the party
In which of the following ways did the original Constitution enshrine and protect the practice of slavery? a. It prohibited Congress from banning the importation of slaves until 1808 b. It allowed slave-holding states to count three-fifths of their slave populations toward representation in the House of Representatives even though slaves would not be permitted to vote for representatives. c. It required states that had outlawed slavery to return any slaves who escaped into their territory from slave-holding states d. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Which of the following positions in the federal government was not expressly created in the U.S. Constitution? a. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff b. Secretary of the Treasury c. Attorney General d. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Direct lobbying includes which of the following activities? a. Providing information and support to legislative allies through education b. Convincing legislators to change their mind on policy through persuasion c. Exerting pressure on legislators by threatening to withdraw electoral support d. All of the above
D. All of the above
From which of the following sources do Americans often acquire political attitudes as part of the socialization process? a. Parents b. Teachers c. Peers d. All of the above
D. All of the above
In which of the following ways does Congress check the power of the federal executive? a. The senate must approve presidential appointees to top positions in cabinet departments, agencies, ambassadorships, and the federal courts b. The executive branch is made up of departments and agencies created and funded by Congress c. The senate must approve treaties negotiated by the president d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Interest groups work to influence policy by persuading which of the following groups? a. Voters b. Members of congress c. Media d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following acts is Congress prohibited from passing by the Constitution? a. Bills of attainder b. Ex post facto laws c. Titles of nobility d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following acts is an expression of public opinion? a. Joining a protest on Wall Street against banks and financiers b. Writing letter to a member of the House of Representatives c. Responding to a New York Times poll on the 2020 presidential election d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following best characterizes the changes brought by broadcast media? a. Cable news channels required more content to fill a 24-hour news cycle, and as a result they began covering a broader range of stories and devoting air time to opinionated political commentary instead of neutral reporting b. Radio and television allowed politicians and elected officials to communicate directly with the public, which increased the prevalence of media interviews and press conference c. Compared to print journalism, radio, and television news coverage tended toward shorter, less-detailed news coverage in order to meet time constraints d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a regulatory policy? a. Fines for traffic violations b. Increased tax on tobacco products c. Imprisonment for murder d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with duty-based citizenship? a. Serving in the military b. Serving on a jury c. Voting d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following statements about congress and the bureaucracy is true? a. Bureaucracies employ people who have so much more specialized expertise in specific policy areas than do members of congress b. While Congress is responsible for making laws, the bureaucracy is responsible for filling in the blanks by determining how the laws should be implemented c. Congress relies heavily on bureaucratic flexibility in implementing laws because updating legislation can take many years and bureaucratic can ensure laws are administered in ways that take new conditions into account d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is not included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? a. Cases between two or more states b. Cases between the Unites States and one of the 50 states c. Cases involving foreign ambassadors d. Cases involving state constitutions
D. Cases involving state constitutions
Which of the following is the area of law that involves contractual and financial disputes between individuals or organizations? a. Criminal Law b. International Law c. Eminent Domain d. Civil Law
D. Civil Law
Social Security is an example of which of the following? a. Regulatory Policy b. Independent Regulatory Commission c. Appeasement Strategy d. Contributory Welfare
D. Contributory Welfare
Which of the following statements best describes the fate of most proposed bills? a. Most bills are passed by both chambers of congress but are vetoed by the president b. Most bills are passed in the Senate but voted down in the house of Representatives c. Most bills are passed by both chambers of congress and signed by the President but overridden by the Supreme Court d. Most bills are never passed out of their assigned standing committees
D. Most bills are never passed out of their assigned standing committees
Which of the following does not help the American electorate make decisions with relatively litlle information? a. Information shortcuts b. Retrospective voting c. Elite cues d. Non-attitudes
D. Non-attitudes
Originally, the Constitution restricted suffrage on the basis of which of the following characteristics? a. Age b. Property c. Gender d. None of the Above
D. None of the Above
Which of the following best describes the size of the federal bureaucracy? a. The federal bureaucracy has grown exponentially since 1980 as it replaced state and local employees b. The federal bureaucracy was completely eliminated during the 1990s as federal employees were replaced with United Nations employees c. The size of the federal bureaucracy has significantly remained consistent since its decline after WWII d. None of the Above
D. None of the Above
Which of the following officeholders is the president empowered to appoint without congressional approval? a. Cabinet members who oversee executive departments b. Ambassadors c. Federal Judges d. None of the Above
D. None of the Above
In which of the following decisions does the House of Representatives have decision-making authority? a. Supreme Court b. Cabinet Appointments c. Approval of Treaties d. None of the Above
D. None of the above
Which of the following is a constitutional requirement to be approved as a supreme court justice? a. At least 30 years of age b. Law Degree c. A natural born citizen d. None of the above
D. None of the above
Which oof the following best describes the Constitution's limitations on political parties? a. The constitutions limits U.S. elections to candidates from only two largest political parties b. The constitution prohibits federal judges from identifying as a member of a political party c. States are required to give all of their electoral college votes to a candidate from a single political party and cannot split their votes among multiple candidates d. None of the above
D. None of the above
Which of the following refers to the practice of awarding government jobs to an elected official's political supporters? a. Delegated Power b. Promotional Policy c. Contributory Program d. Patronage
D. Patronage
Which of the following is not a feature of our federal election system? a. Plurality voting b. single-member districts c. Electoral college d. Proportional Representation
D. Proportional Representation
Compared to members of the other legislative chamber and the other two branches, which of the following statements about senators is most accurate? a. Senators have term limits, because the Framers didn't want the states' direct appointees to gain too much influence in government b. Senators have the shortest terms in office, because the Framers wanted them to remain closely tied to the states that directly appointed them. c. Senators have the highest age requirements, because the Framers expected them to be the most experienced members of government d. Senators are selected in staggered classes one-third at a time in each election, because the Framers wanted the Senate to provide stability in government
D. Senators are selected in staggered classed one-third at a time in each election, because the Framers wanted the Senate to provide stability in government
When a bill is proposed in the House of Representatives, where does it first got to be evaluated? a. The executive Office of the President b. The rules Committee c. A conference Committee d. A standing Committee
D. Standing Committee
Which of the following elected senators in the original Constitution (before amendments)? a. The people of each state b. The House of Representatives c. The Electoral College d. State Legislatures
D. State Legislatures
Which of the following is a concurrent power of both the state governments and the U.S. federal government? a. Establishing local governments b. Signing treaties c. Coining money d. Taxation
D. Taxation
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of freedom of the press? a. The Fourth Amendment prohibits the government from preventing or punishing journalists for publishing their views for information b. The Fourth Amendment guarantees every citizen the right to have their views published and disseminated via the press c. The First Amendment guarantees every citizen the right to have their views published and disseminated via the press d. The First Amendment prohibits the government from preventing of punishing journalists for publishing their views or information
D. The First Amendment prohibits the government from preventing of punishing journalists for publishing their views or information
Which of the following has the highest age requirements for officeholders? a. The Supreme Court b. the House of Representatives c. The Senate d. The President
D. The President
Which of the following nominates members of the Supreme Court? a. The Senate b. State Legislatures c. The Electoral College d. The President
D. The President
Which of the following voted to approve the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States? a. The House of Representatives b. The Cabinet of the United States c. The Department of Justice d. The Senate
D. The Senate
Which of the following statements best describes U.S. defense spending? a. China spends approximately the same as the United States on defense b. The United States consistently spends more money on foreign aid than on defense c. The U.S. is legally obligated to spend no more than the other four permanent members of the United Nations Security Council d. The U.S. spends more on defense than the next several highest-spending countries combined.
D. The U.S. spends more on defense than the next several highest-spending countries combined.
Which of the following best describes the U.S. Constitutions provisions on political parties? a. The 27th amendment requires political parties to use a direct primary to select their nominees b. Article II requires the U.S. president and vice president be members of the same political party c. Article I prohibits the representation of more than two political parties in Congress d. The constitution doesn't explicitly mention political parties
D. The constitution doesn't explicitly mention political parties
In the calculus of voting, what does p represent? a. The psychological benefits received from the act of voting b. The benefits received from your preferred candidate in an election winning c. The probability that you will actually show up to vote in an election d. The probability that your vote determines the outcome of an election
D. The probability that your vote determines the outcome of an election
Which of the following officials has the greatest authority over the U.S. military? a. The secretary of the navy b. The commandant of the Marine Corps c. The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff d. The secretary of defense
D. The secretary of defense
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The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits the U.S. president to how many full terms in office? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. None of the above
b. 2
An agreement between members of Congress to trade support for each other's bill is known as which of the following? a. Filibuster b. Patronage c. Logrolling d. Cloture
c. Logrolling
Why was the constitution written to replace the Articles of Confederation? a. To meet requirements established for membership in the United Nations b. To declare independence from Great Britain c. To create a more powerful central government d. To limit the power of the executive branch
c. To create a more powerful central government
