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Around 350 B.C., Aristotle came up with which ONE of the following theories?
a.
Power that believed that a powerful and autocratic leader is essential to bring order to the society.
b.
Natural Law that believed that the society should be governed by certain ethical principles.
c.
National Law that believed that the society should be ruled by strong leaders.
d.
Common Law that believed that the society should hold the common people accountable to their own actions.
b
The toleration of Catholics in Maryland and Quakers in Pennsylvania are examples of which of the following fundamental values?
a.
Rule of law
b.
Self-government
c.
Religious freedom
d.
Equality of opportunity
c
Which of the following was written in 1215, established the belief that the monarch's rule was not absolute, and provided the basis for the later development of parliament?
a.
Magna Carta
b.
English Bill of Rights
c.
Constitution
d.
Petition of Rights
a
Which of the following reasons lead the American colonies to seek a new government after 150 years of British rule?
a.
The domestic instability that followed the American Revolution prompted a call for a new type of government with a constitution to guarantee liberty.
b.
The British Constitution had inspired the American colonists to create their own government.
c.
The American colonists' experience with local militias prompted them to create a new government.
d.
The British government had wholeheartedly allowed them to be self-governing.
a
Which ONE of the following eighteenth century English philosophers theorized that the right to rule came from the "consent of the governed"?
a.
John Locke
b.
Shakespeare
c.
Montesquieu
d.
Rousseau
a
The First Amendment protects citizens rights for which of the following?
Select one:
a.
All of the answers are correct
b.
Writing a letter to the editor that criticizes the government
c.
Holding a peaceful protest against excessive use of force by police
d.
Refusing vaccinations because your church teaches against it
a
The American government has its roots in a seventeenth and eighteenth century European movement that questioned the traditional authority of the monarch to rule and was known as which of the following?
a.
Enlightenment
b.
War of the Roses
c.
French Revolutions
d.
Black Death
a
Which of the following theories did John Locke develop?
a.
The Social Contract Theory, where he argued that all individuals are naturally free and, upon giving their consent when they become members of the society, they consequently have the right to revolt against a government that is acting improperly.
b.
The Common Agreement Theory, where he stated that the government should allow individuals to silence or reprimand opponents of the government.
c.
The Social Agreement Theory, where he stated that individuals and government should remain solidly bound to each other no matter how the government acts.
d.
The Peaceful Contract Theory, where he argued that the government has the right to repress individual rights for peace and order.
a
Which of the following actions is most likely to cause tension between the competing values of individualism and rule of law?
a.
Developing a corporate policy that promotes women and minorities to leadership positions
b.
Decreasing military spending
c.
Harsher criminal penalties for use of recreational drugs
d.
Increasing environmental regulations to reduce pollution
c
In order to draw a line before an individual seizes power that greatly restricts the liberties of others, democratic societies expect balance by achieving a compromise between which of the following?
a.
Liberty and equality
b.
Power and freedom
c.
Truth and lies
d.
Wealth and charity
a
During the Enlightenment, serious thinkers began to embrace the idea of suppressing oppressive governments through which of the following?
a.
Common well-being
b.
Benevolent society
c.
Popular election
d.
Popular consent
d
Both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution support which ONE of the following foundational principles?
a.
Consent of the governed
b.
Purely democratic structure of government
c.
Republicanism
d.
Separation of powers
a
Which THREE of the following are reasons why governments exist?
a.
To create rules
b.
To punish opposition
c.
To protect people from conflicts
d.
To provide law and order
a, c, & d
Enlightened philosophers were influenced by the chaos of medieval times, when widespread death and destruction was brought about by a lack of which of the following?
a.
Hospitals
b.
Centralized government
c.
Education
d.
Doctors
b
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea of the social contract theory in the Declaration of Independence because this idea did which of the following?
a.
called for a gradual change of government
b.
considered economic rights more important than inalienable rights
c.
justified the overthrow of a government that denies individual liberties
d.
supported the divine right of kings
c
Many of the fundamental principles found in the United States Constitution (1787) were based on which of the following?
a.
influence of British Loyalists
b.
concept of salutary neglect
c.
writings of Enlightenment philosophers
d.
rule of absolute monarchs in Europe
c
Which ONE of the following statements is true concerning the historical development of government?
a.
Several Greek philosophers came up with revolutionary thoughts about government.
b.
Things were stagnant in government development for hundreds of years.
c.
Aristotle continued to develop more theories about government.
d.
No theories about government had been developed until the modern times.
b
The basis of "sovereignty" is the recognition that which of the following is true?
a.
equality was possible if only one race dominated the society.
b.
freedom was easier to achieve if all people banded together and toppled the corrupt government.
c.
protection was easier if people stayed together in groups and if they all agreed that one or some in the group should have more power than others.
d.
security was easier if people spied on each other and notified the authorities of suspicious individuals.
c
The Supreme Court can decide, or rule, that a state or federal law is unconstitutional. Which of the following fundamental principles of American government does this illustrate?
a.
Popular sovereignty
b.
Judicial review
c.
Due process
d.
Limited government
b
Which ONE of the following individuals wrote about three "branches" of government that checked one another's power?
a.
John Locke
b.
Montesquieu
c.
Rousseau
d.
Mozart
b
Which of the following actions would create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
a.
Investigating journalists for publishing news stories critical of the president
b.
Establishing a fund to promote the arts in Washington, D.C.
c.
Implementing a policy to investigate discrimination in housing
d.
Developing a corporate policy that promotes women and minorities to leadership positions
a
Which of the following statements best explains the compromise behind the creation of the Electoral College?
a.
A compromise that outlined a plan for the eventual elimination of the practice of enslavement
b.
A compromise that established the numbers of representatives and senators each state would have
c.
A compromise limiting the power of the presidency through the Supreme Court
d.
A compromise between large and small states so that the larger states did not have an excess of power in choosing the president
d
Which of the following explains how the Supreme Court decisions in Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland made the role of the Supreme Court and the power of the federal government clear?
a.
By establishing the Bill of Rights and the Constitution as the law of the land
b.
By establishing the system of federal judgeship and the appellate courts
c.
By establishing judicial review and the supremacy of federal laws over state laws
d.
By establishing the bicameral legislature of the federal government and the Electoral College
c
The most common indication that a government is ruled by law is which of the following?
a.
The existence of a written constitution
b.
The existence of a king
c.
The existence of an election
d.
The existence of supreme courts
a
Anti-Federalists believed which of the following?
a.
Ordinary people should have significant input into government
b.
All of these answers are correct
c.
State governments should be stronger than the federal government
d.
The elite were not the best to govern because they were corrupt
b
Laws are made when a bill is introduced, approved by both houses of Congress, and signed into law by the President. The President's ability to veto a bill is an example of which of the following?
a.
Judicial review
b.
Checks and balances
c.
Limited government
d.
Due process
b
For several reasons, the shift from government to self-rule was delayed after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?
a.
None of the choices are correct.
b.
American colonists practiced rudimentary forms of self-government over the course of about 150 years.
c.
The colonial experience was one of absorbing British models of government, the economy, and religion.
d.
The American colonists learned self-government from the French and Indians.
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The Bill of Rights guarantees specific individual liberties EXCEPT for which of the following?
a.
Freedom of assembly
b.
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
c.
The right of women to vote
d.
The right to an attorney
c
The founders included several principles into government to limit majority rule EXCEPT for which of the following?
a.
An independent Supreme Court with lifetime appointments
b.
A system of federalism
c.
The Bill of Rights
d.
Popular election of House representatives
c *************************************************
Which of the following showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a Constitution that balanced the fundamental values of both order and liberty?
a.
American Revolution
b.
French Revolution
c.
Shay's Rebellion
d.
Spanish-American War
c
Thomas Jefferson supported the Constitution under which of the following conditions?
a.
There would be a very strong standing army to immediately put down any rebellions
b.
The slave trade would continue indefinitely as a preservation of states' rights
c.
The federal government would have significantly less power than the state governments
d.
Human rights would be protected in a series of amendments
d
Which of the following is an argument Federalists used in defense of the Constitution?
a.
The practice of enslavement would be abolished
b.
The new Constitution would establish a direct democracy
c.
All term lengths would be shorter than they were under the Articles of Confederation
d.
The new Constitution would limit the power of the government using separation of powers
d
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government."
Source: Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States (1801-1809), The Declaration of Independence, ratified July 4, 1776
In this excerpt, Jefferson is advocating for which ONE of the following principles?
a.
Federalism
b.
Rule of law
c.
Separation of powers
d.
Popular sovereignty
d
In the United States, you can listen to any kind of music you want. In Cuba, certain types of music, such as "reggaeton," are banned by the government. The freedom of choice about music in the United States exists because of which of the following fundamental values in American government?
a.
Separation of powers
b.
Due process
c.
Judicial review
d.
Limited government
d
The decision in Miranda v. Arizona that led to the requirement of police officers to read suspects their rights when they are being arrested is an example of which of the following?
a.
Judicial review
b.
Due process
c.
Limited government
d.
Separation of powers
b
Which ONE of the following principles CANNOT be found in the Declaration of Independence?
a.
The right to rebel against unjust governments
b.
Federalism is necessary in a democratic system
c.
Government receives their power from the consent of the governed
d.
People are guaranteed certain natural rights
b
The debate over ratification of the Constitution involved which of the following?
a.
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
b.
Constitutionalists vs. Monarchists
c.
Marbury vs. Madison
d.
Democrats vs. Republicans
a
Major debates at the Constitutional Convention were about which of the following?
a.
All of the answers are correct
b.
The election of the president
c.
The continuation of the slave trade
d.
The balance of power between large and small states
a
Which of the following summarizes the Great (Connecticut) Compromise?
a.
Mostly favored the smaller states
b.
Established the Electoral College
c.
Formed our bicameral legislature
d.
Decided the issue of slavery
c
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote compelling arguments in favor of ratification in a series of essays known as which of the following?
a.
The Social Contract Documents
b.
The Federalist Papers
c.
The Independence Diaries
d.
The Development of Liberty Papers
b
Which of the following is a type of grant that is appropriated by Congress to states for a specific purpose and allocated by a precise formula with detailed conditions imposed by the national government?
a.
Free grants
b.
Dual federalism
c.
Block grants
d.
Categorical grants
d
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, not prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
Source: The United States Constitution, Amendment X, adopted December 15, 1791
Based on this excerpt, the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution describes which of the following?
a.
Reserved powers
b.
Inherent powers
c.
Implied powers
d.
Expressed powers
a
Which of the following is an "implied power"?
a.
The power to set rules for marriages and divorce
b.
The power to establish a local government
c.
The power to provide professional licenses
d.
The power to participate in space exploration
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Which of the following is an example of inherent powers of the national government?
a.
The power to declare war
b.
The power to establish a post office
c.
The power to regulate interstate commerce
d.
The power of the United States to acquire territory by exploration and/or occupancy
d
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a "unitary system"?
a.
The central government and the local governments are united and have equal powers
b.
It is one in which power is concentrated in a central government
c.
It grants or retains powers to and from local governments at its whim
d.
The national government is supreme
a
Which of the following is a type of grant that was pushed by the Reagan Administration where the categorical grants were consolidated and given to states with few strings and much broader categories such as "education" or "highways"?
a.
Block grants
b.
Educational grants
c.
Grants-in-aid
d.
Categorical grants
a
The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland established which of the following?
a.
The war on poverty
b.
The nullification of federal authority
c.
The "supremacy" of the federal government
d.
The desegregation of races
c
Which former President of the United States won the 1980 election and claimed that the federal government, in its attempts to improve society, was actually eroding individual freedoms?
a.
Ronald Reagan
b.
Franklin Roosevelt
c.
Richard Nixon
d.
John F. Kennedy
a
Which of the following powers are powers shared by the state and the federal governments?
a.
Elastic
b.
Enumerated
c.
Implied
d.
Concurrent
d
Which of the following is a characteristic of a confederal government?
a.
Laws may be made to suit individual needs of the states
b.
If the country is large, a distant central government can lose control
c.
The efforts of the government seldom duplicates or contradicts itself
d.
Laws may be applied uniformly to all
a
"Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof."
Source: The United States Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, ratified June 21, 1788
Based on this excerpt, Article IV, Section 1 of the United States Constitution expresses the responsibility of each state to do which of the following?
a.
To demand that the federal government certifies the public acts, records, and civil judicial proceedings of every other state
b.
To ignore the public acts, records, and civil judicial proceedings of every other state
c.
To recognize the public acts, records, and civil judicial proceedings of every other state
d.
To modify the public acts, records, and civil judicial proceedings of every other state to adapt to its own situation
c
In 1994, which of the following Republican groups attempted to return many functions to the states?
a.
New Revolution
b.
Devolution Revolution
c.
Great Federalism
d.
New Deal
b
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Articles of Confederation?
a.
The state government was allowed to nullify a federal law within its own borders
b.
Power is shared by the national and state governments
c.
The state of local government was supreme
d.
It established a weak central government
b
The Supreme Court established the "supremacy" of the federal government in which of the following cases?
a.
McCulloch v. Maryland
b.
Brown v. Board of Education
c.
Marbury v. Madison
d.
Miranda v. Arizona
a
When states cannot tax imports or exports, they are exercising which of the following?
a.
Delegated powers
b.
Prohibited powers
c.
Full faith and credit
d.
Implied powers
b
Political candidates that shift their positions based on the results of public opinion polls is known as which of the following?
a.
Polling
b.
Waffling
c.
Sampling
d.
Voting
b
Which ONE of the following attitudes can NOT be attributed to the factors that contribute to American political culture?
a.
African Americans have been the most loyal Democrats than any other identifiable group
b.
The "religious right" tends to support more liberal candidates for public office
c.
Women think the Democrats more strongly support "women's issues," such as equal work, equal pay, and equal legal rights
d.
Families are generally the first, and often the most enduring, influence on young people's developing political opinions
b
Which TWO of the following are examples of how polls are used?
a.
When a candidate wanted to know which districts have more voters
b.
When a newspaper wanted to know how much a candidate spends during an election
c.
When a candidate wanted to know how many people in his district know who he is what he does
d.
When a newspaper wanted to know how people feel about specific issues
c & d
Which of the following individuals is considered the "father of American polling" and founded the American Institute for Public Opinion?
a.
Harry Truman
b.
Thomas Dewey
c.
George Gallup
d.
Franklin Roosevelt
c
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with high levels of political participation?
a.
Turnout among men has always exceeded that of women
b.
The more education an individual has, the more likely he or she is to vote
c.
If only race and ethnicity are considered, whites have higher voting rates than do Blacks and Latinos
d.
The highest percentages of eligible voters who actually vote are in those groups 45 and above
a
Which of the following aptly describes "The American Dream"?
a.
Most Americans are proud of our past and values that include the belief that we are stronger and more virtuous than other nations
b.
Each American has the freedom to pursue a better life — a nice house, a car or two, and a more comfortable existence than our parents
c.
Government is based on a body of law applied equally and fairly and not on the whims of a ruler
d.
Most people believe in the right to be free, as long as another's rights are not abused
b
In 1993, Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act, more commonly known as the "Motor-Voter" law, requiring which of the following?
a.
Requires polling organizations to measure public opinion accurately
b.
Requires states to allow people to register to vote when applying for a driver's license
c.
Requires politicians to monitor the polls
d.
Requires citizens to gather in massive groups as a way to show that they support a particular idea or political agenda
b
Which of the following elections presented the most famous example of public opinion polls missing the mark when pollsters predicted a landslide victory for Thomas E. Dewey, but instead, Harry Truman won?
a.
1960 presidential election
b.
1970 presidential election
c.
1980 presidential election
d.
1948 presidential election
d
States that generally impose stringent rules on voting by mail characterizes which of the following institutional barriers?
a.
The difficulty in absentee voting
b.
Weekday voting
c.
Difficulty of registration
d.
Weak political parties
a
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes "liberal" ideology?
a.
Big government infringes on individual rights
b.
Believes that individuals are primarily accountable for their well-being and that the government's responsibility is to see that they have the freedom to pursue their dreams
c.
Favors the use of government power to regulate the economy and bring about justice and equality of opportunity
d.
Any government support should come from the local and state levels, or preferably, from families and private charities
c
Which ONE of the following factors does NOT contribute to American political attitudes and behavior?
a.
Housing
b.
Family
c.
Race
d.
Region
a
Which ONE of the following characterizes "weekday voting" as an institutional barriers to voter participation?
a.
The inability of political parties to help voters get to voting precinct
b.
The difficulty that voters experience when voting on work days
c.
The sheer number of offices to elect
d.
The responsibility for voter registration falls on the voters
b
Which of the following accurately characterizes "nationalism"?
a.
Government is based on a body of law applied equally and fairly and not on the whims of a ruler
b.
Most people believe in the right to be free, as long as another's rights are not abused
c.
The individual's rights are valued above those of the state
d.
Most Americans are proud of our past and values that include the belief that we are stronger and more virtuous than other nations
d
Which ONE of the following social and economic characteristics is NOT strongly associated with high levels of political participation?
a.
Sexual orientation
b.
Education
c.
Gender
d.
Age
a
The situations listed below illustrate when voter-turnout was low in the United States EXCEPT for which ONE of the following?
a.
Fewer than 50% of eligible voters went to the polls during the 1996 presidential election
b.
The scandals of the past several decades have fostered a lower correlation between self-efficacy and voting
c.
Many people find it difficult to get off work in order to go vote
d.
Fewer Americans bother to vote for their local representatives
b
Which TWO of the following factors could contribute to low voter turnout?
a.
Voters emigrating to other countries
b.
Scandals of the past several decades
c.
Growing alienation among voters
d.
Typhoons during election day
b and c
Which ONE of the following statements accurately describes "liberty"?
a.
Government is based on a body of law applied equally and fairly, not on the whims of a ruler
b.
Most people believe in the right to be free, as long as another's rights are not abused
c.
The individual's rights are valued above those of the state and individual initiative and responsibility are strongly encouraged
d.
It generally translates as "equality of opportunity," not absolute equality
b
Which of the following describes when the "rule of law" is being exercised?
a.
A body of law is applied equally and fairly and not on the whims of a ruler
b.
The individual's rights are valued above those of the state
c.
People believe in the rights to own private property and compete freely in open markets with as little government involvement as possible
d.
Citizens believe that they are stronger and more virtuous than other nations
a
Which ONE of the following is considered a form of participation in a democracy?
a.
Attending a church mass
b.
Contacting representatives directly
c.
Driving a bus
d.
Joining a beauty contest
b
Which THREE of the following actions are ways that people may participate in politics?
a.
Writing their representative or senator
b.
Calling the police about neighborhood issues
c.
Making presentations to local school boards or city council
d.
Running for president of a homeowners association
a, b, and c
Which of the following characterizes how a minority political party can check the power of the majority political party?
a.
They organize Congress and state legislatures
b.
They hold well-publicized discussions between parties and help to inform citizens about important issues and present alternative ways of solving societal problems
c.
They hold some offices, keeping the other party from complete control, and can publicly criticize the policies of a president elected by the other party
d.
They select candidates for many elected positions in American politics and present policy alternatives for voters
c
Political parties serve which of the following functions?
a.
All of the answers are correct
b.
Check the power of the other party
c.
Inform the public
d.
Organize the government
a
In reference to the table, which of the following statements best explains why no third-party candidate received any electoral votes during the 2016 Presidential Election?
a.
Most states do not put third-party candidates on the presidential ballot
b.
State electors refused to cast votes for third-party or independent candidates
c.
No third-party candidate acquired more votes than any other candidate on the ballot in each state
d.
No third-party candidate acquired enough seats in state legislatures
c
Which TWO of the following statements characterize how interest groups interact with the government?
a.
They gather information about issues they can provide for elected officials
b.
They try to shape policies, which they can do by mobilizing voters or by putting direct pressure on elected officials
c.
They choose and elect government officials
d.
They approve bills and nominate their candidates
a and b
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States . . . "
Source: The United States Constitution, Article I, Section 2, ratified June 21, 1788
Based on this excerpt, which of the following statements best explains why the framers of the Constitution included this provision?
a.
With only two years in office, representatives are more determined to make a difference for the public good than senators are
b.
People who run for the House of Representatives are less qualified for public office than senators, so their terms of office are shorter
c.
More people are qualified to serve in the House of Representatives, so elections are more frequent to facilitate new candidates
d.
Shorter terms in office makes incumbents more likely to be responsive to the needs of their constituents, as they face more frequent bids for reelection than senators do
d
Which of the following is NOT true of lobbyists?
a.
They must understand how the political system really works
b.
They work at the grassroots level in order to gain favor with the average citizen
c.
They provide an unbiased view of the political landscape and their issue
d.
They are usually former politicians with many contacts in the government
c
Political parties perform several functions EXCEPT for which ONE of the following?
a.
They carry the message of people to the government
b.
They act as a watchdog over government
c.
They help bills become laws through the lobbying of members of Congress
d.
They help elect and support candidates
c
The Federal Election Campaign Act did which of the following?
a.
Decreased control on campaign financing
b.
Completely ended corruption in the campaign process
c.
Placed limits on soft money donations
d.
Placed some control on campaign financing
d
Criticizing the party in power and offering their own solutions to political problems characterize which of the following political party roles?
a.
Linking the different levels of government
b.
Informing citizens
c.
Helping manage government
d.
Acting as a watchdog
d
Which of the following is an interactive medium, allowing citizens to send and receive information in real-time?
a.
Television
b.
Internet
c.
Newspaper
d.
Radio
b
Which ONE of the following is NOT a type of primary election?
a.
Plural primary
b.
Closed primary
c.
Direct primary
d.
Open primary
a
Campaigns have become shorter and cheaper in recent years and therefore necessitate no further reforms.
True
False
False
The historical influence of the two-party political system in the United States began with which of the following?
a.
The Whigs and Tories during the American Revolution
b.
The Federalists and Democratic-Republicans during the presidency of George Washington
c.
The North and South during the Civil War
d.
None of the answers are correct
b
The media's role as watchdog over the government is important because of which of the following?
a.
All of the answers are correct
b.
They expose government waste
c.
They expose government corruption
d.
They serve public interest
a
Organized interest groups apply pressure to the government in several ways EXCEPT for which ONE of the following?
a.
Lobbying government officials
b.
Contributing to candidates that support their cause
c.
Running candidates for office to change public policy
d.
The use of propaganda
c
Which of the following parties rarely win major elections and have never won a presidential election?
a.
Radical
b.
Third
c.
Ideological
d.
Single-issue
b
Which TWO of the following are the main arguments in favor of interest groups?
a.
Interest groups offer more opportunity for participation in politics
b.
If there were more groups like interest groups, it is less likely that any one group can exert a corrupting influence over the government
c.
Interest groups have too much influence
d.
Interest groups can put a check on corruption in Congress
a and b
Legislators that cooperate with the chief executive because they belong to the same political party are performing which of the following political party roles?
a.
Acting as a watchdog
b.
Campaigning for candidates
c.
Linking the different levels of government
d.
Helping manage government
c
A group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president is known as which of the following?
a.
Congress
b.
Assembly
c.
Electoral college
d.
Electorate
c
One drawback of the "winner-take-all" system of elections in the United states is that third parties whose platforms differ from those of the Republicans and Democrats find it hard to compete with the two major parties, the Republican and the Democratic.
True
False
True
Every bill that passes the House of Representatives and the Senate has to be presented to the President of the United States before it becomes a law. If the President does not sign the bill, which of the following is an option for it to become a law?
a.
The vice president will take over the deliberation of the bill, and if in agreement, will sign it into law
b.
Congress will take the rejected bill and require the Speaker of the House to sign it into law
c.
Congress will make modifications and resubmit the bill to the president for reconsideration
d.
The president has to return the bill with any objections to Congress where each house then has to reconsider it with a two-thirds vote, respectively
d
If the Special Rules Committee in the House sets a short time limit on debates and allows no amendments from the floor, it means that they have imposed which of the following?
a.
A disciplinary measure
b.
A stop gag
c.
A gag rule
d.
A block
c
At the beginning of each new Congress, the members of each party gather in special meetings to talk about party policy and select their leaders by majority vote. Democrats call their meeting a/an _____ , and the Republicans call their meeting a/an _____.
a.
convention, session
b.
council, caucus
c.
assembly, council
d.
caucus, conference
d
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the special, exclusive powers given to the Senate?
Select one:
a.
Treaties with other nations entered into by the president must be approved by a two-thirds vote by the Senate
b.
Major appointments by the president must be confirmed by the Senate
c.
The Senate can remove or convict a government official with a majority vote
d.
If the House votes to impeach an elected official, the accused party gets a hearing in the Senate
c
Although many people today call themselves independent voters, and bickering between the parties in Congress is often condemned, there still exists fierce loyalty to one's political party, called which of the following?
Select one:
a.
Camaraderie
b.
Partnership
c.
Favoritism
d.
Partisanship
d