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POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 1 Quiz

Question 1

Congress has the power to

collect taxes

regulate commerce

declare war

All of the above

A & B only

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common component of various definitions of democracy?

respect for the law

constitutionalism

equal opportunity

competition

Question 3

Which of the following are protected freedoms based on the first amendment?

speech

press

petition

All of the above

A & B only

Question 4

Thomas Hobbes believed that people were self-interested actors who would take advantage of those weaker than them. This concept is known as living in the ____________.

a)

State of Nature

b)

Social Contract

c)

Positivist Human Nature

d)

Solitary Being

Question 5

According to the social contract, what is the source of government’s legitimacy?

Citizen consent

The divine right of kings

Government’s control of all property

The Catholic Church

Government’s authority over its subjects

Question 6

The group that favored the ratification of the Constitution was known as ____________.

a)

Socialists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Federalists

d)

The Oligarchy

Question 7

Once the Senate votes to impeach the President, the House conducts a trial to determine whether to convict or acquit.

True

False

Question 8

The constitutional safeguard that places legislative, executive, and judicial powers in different hands is called

separation of powers

checks and balances

fusion of powers

federalism

Question 9

All of the following characterize the New Jersey Plan EXCEPT

it assumed that national government power would be derived from the states

it proposed a unicameral legislature

like the Articles of Confederation, it lacked an Executive branch

it favored equal representation among the states

Question 10

Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution lists the powers of the national government. Who possess the powers that are not listed in Article I, Section 8?

The national government, but subject to oversight by the federal courts

A special commission composed of national-government department heads and state governors

The states and the people

The political parties

Nobody possesses the remaining powers

Question 11

What did Shay’s Rebellion serve to do?

Highlighted the weakness of states governments

Highlighted the weakness of the federal government

Highlighted the weakness of the English government

Highlighted the weakness of local governments

Question 12

The first __________ amendments are known as the Bill of Rights

a)

10

b)

5

c)

20

d)

3

Question 13

What are the first words in the First Amendment?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident . . .”

“Congress shall make no law . . .”

“Property is surely a right of mankind . . .”

None of the above

Question 14

According to Madison in the Federalist Papers, factions in government were inevitable, but their effect could be marginalized in America because the county was __________.

democratic

young

independent

large

Question 15

Who came to the Constitutional Convention with a clear vision for the new government?

James Madison

George Washington

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 2 Quiz

Question 1

Generally speaking, voter turnout would be expected to be the lowest for which kind of election?

federal congress

county board of commissions

governor

state assembly

Question 2

The holding in McCulloch v. Maryland favored all but which of the following individuals or entities?

supporters of a national bank

State of Maryland

Federal government

James McCulloch

Question 3

From a city’s perspective, what would be the best kind of charter to hold?

special charter

general charter

classified charter

home rule charter

Question 4

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution chiefly empowers state governments

V

X

I

VIII

Question 5

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed to combat the evils of…

corporate monopolies

state circumvention of the Civil War Amendments

segregation

federalism

Question 6

All of the following are TRUE of state governors EXCEPT:

most have the line-item veto

a minority are not term-limited

the power of state governors arguably plateaued in the early twentieth century

they traditionally call the state legislature into session

Question 7

All of the following are associated with “Cooperative Federalism” EXCEPT:

court packing

layer cake

categorical grants

the New Deal

Question 8

The __________ powers relate to the Elastic Clause.

inherent

implied

federal

enumerated

Question 9

“Ex post facto” laws…

are examples of a prohibited power

are key components to federalism

criminalize some conduct before said conduct has been committed

are examples of concurrent powers

Question 10

All of the following are examples of “enumerated powers” EXCEPT:

creating a national bank

coining money

establishing post offices

maintaining a navy

Question 11

In the most common form of city government, what functions as the executive branch?

city council

professional administrator

the entire electorate

mayor

Question 12

All of the following are key features of “New Age Federalism” EXCEPT:

national healthcare legislation

the Contract with America

federal government downsizing

Bill Clinton

Question 13

All of the following arguably helped increase the power of the federal government during the nineteenth century EXCEPT:

the holding in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

the Civil War

the advent of the income tax

Question 14

__________ prevents any state from discriminating against visiting citizens from another state when it comes to basic constitutional rights.

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Interstate Rendition Provision in the Constitution

Reserved Powers Clause

Question 15

All of the following have been mentioned as possible locations for casinos in Georgia EXCEPT:

Stone Mountain Park

Underground Atlanta

Valdosta

Rome

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 3 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about the socializing effects of peers?

peers often influence each other politically when it comes to issues of broad national importance (e.g., the national debt, social security reform, etc.)

peer groups exercise substantial influence over most people in the process of political socialization

peer groups virtually never succeed in mobilizing collective action in response to any issues

peer groups probably just reinforce the attitudes of family

Question 2

__________ is a subtle but key instrument of political socialization.”

The media

Academia

Symbolism

Childhood

Question 3

All of the following are true regarding how university education influences political socialization EXCEPT:

since more protestants than Catholics attend college, more protestants than Catholics adopt the political leanings of their professors

college graduates are more likely to vote than those without a high school diploma

political socialization can occur in university just as much as it can occur in primary and secondary schools

journalists may seek acceptance as intellectuals and look to university faculty as a primary reference group

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the four universal American values?

value of individual freedoms

faith in free-enterprise

acceptance of Judeo-Christian worldview

belief in political equality

Question 5

Individuals who cannot rationalize certain government behaviors may be experiencing which variety of political alienation?

political isolation

political meaninglessness

political normlessness

political powerlessness

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

the acquiescence to the right of rich Americans to become richer has become a fundamental principle of American thought

both upper-class and lower-class children are socialized to participate in public life

there exists in America a mythology of free movement between socioeconomic classes

political socialization as a process perpetuates privileges in the elite class

Question 7

Schools focus on __________ citizenship.

passive

reserved

engaged

active

Question 8

The “honeymoon period” describes…

the era of the 1950s when relations between the media and the Executive branch were at their best

the period that follows a presidential election victory that ends when the president actually takes office

the first six to eight months of a presidential term

the stage of political socialization when children view the president as a wise protector that ends when the child is old enough to perceive imperfections in the political process and participants

Question 9

A televised segment of the nightly news reports on lavish spending by a few government personnel on a recent short trip. This is an example of __________.

the media serving as agenda-setter

the media serving as a spotlight

the media serving as a gatekeeper

the media serving as a vehicle

Question 10

What is the most important part of the equation R=PB-C+D?

social satisfaction derived from voting

expected utility from voting

the probability that an individual’s vote will make a difference in the election

cost of voting

Question 11

“The process by which an individual acquires attitudes, beliefs, and values relating to the political system of which he is a member and to his own role as a citizen within that political system” is known as __________.

patriotism

political culture

political acquisition

political socialization

Question 12

Political socialization exists in all cultures and is crucial for the continuation of __________.

indoctrination

social justice

national identity

the political process

Question 13

What is/are the implication(s) of political culture?

Heightened political acuity

A sense of patriotism and support for the government

A solid moral compass

Tolerance and civic engagement

Question 14

Schools tend to promote a __________-centered view of American government.

president

democratic

populist

liberty

Question 15

Which individual would most likely have the highest sense of political efficacy?

one who is well-read about political topics

one who occasionally votes in political elections

one who writes a letter to the editor of a local newspaper

one who works for a political party

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 4 Quiz

Question 1

Voting and decision-making in many nonprofit organizations…

occurs democratically with all members participating

is generally restricted only to monetary donors

is restricted to only paid members of a nonprofit’s board

is often left up to a small group of individuals

Question 2

Many things have changed for Democrats and Republicans over the years concerning their stances on issues, but the Democrats have always been traditionally the party of the ______ and Republicans have always been traditionally the party of ______.

Common Man, Business and Commerce

Elites, Common Man

Raging Lunatics, Crazy People

Capitalism, Communism

Question 3

Because of the Electoral College, presidential candidates generally spend most of their time and resources in

competitive states, especially large ones

coastal and border states because they are the so-called blue states

California, Texas, and New York because they are the biggest states

states where they have a comfortable lead in order to extend that lead

Question 4

Realignment refers to a

substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction or a new party system

period of time when party activists become less ideological

trend among voters to identify themselves as third-party members rather than as members of a major party

period of time when party members become more loyal to their political party

Question 5

What is the fundamental thing some interests realize that gains the attention of government?

money

a charismatic spokesperson

legal challenges

organization

Question 6

Elections could be said to represent bargains. What is exchanged?

money for votes

the citizens’ right to participate in government for legitimacy and stability

legitimacy is exchanged for stability

the citizens’ right to participate in government for a sense of political influence

Question 7

Which of the following choices depicts a viable iron triangle grouping?

Department of Interior, World Wildlife Federation, Greenpeace

Department of Commerce, Standing Committee on Commerce, Executive Office of the President

Department of Transportation, Teamsters, Congressional Highway Committee

standing Agricultural Committee, Department of Agriculture, AFL/CIO

Question 8

_____________is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous think tanks, lobbyists, and advocacy groups

F Street

K Street

L Street

Z Street

Question 9 0 / 4 points

Before the BCRA of 2002, soft money…

was regulated by the Federal Election Campaign Acts of the 1970s.

could fund ads with candidate images and names

In

limited contributions to $1000 per donor per candidate per election

was used for campaigning activities

Question 10

When it comes to interest groups, how is wealth generally transferred?

from the upper-class to the lower-class

from the middle- and lower-classes to the upper-class

from the middle-class to the middle-class as wealth is redistributed

from the middle-class to both the upper-class and the lower-class

Question 11 0 / 4 points

Election campaigns changed during the twentieth century in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

candidates took control of the nomination process away from the party organization

the media began playing a more important role

candidates took control of the general election process from the party organization

In

the voters became less important in the nomination process

Question 12

The non-governmental sector of public life is known as

a)

Political parties

b)

Democracy

c)

Civil society

d)

Oligarchy

Question 13

How are political parties different from interest groups?

political parties seek to run the government

political parties are more highly organized

only political parties are involved in elections

political parties are organized in a hierarchy

Question 14

PAC money is directed primarily toward

congressional incumbents

congressional challengers

liberal candidates regardless of whether they are incumbents or challengers

congressional challengers who run against party leaders of either party

conservative candidates regardless of whether they are incumbents or challengers

Question 15

All of the following are TRUE regarding political party realignments EXCEPT:

the Democrats recaptured lost political power in 1896 by embracing industrialization

the 1828 alignment occurred as a result of expanded voting opportunities

alignments have occurred with surprising regularity

the Democrats recaptured power in the 1930s by advocating for extensive use of federal power

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 5 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Senate?

the Senate ratifies treaties

Senators serve a six year term

a Senators constituents are more heterogeneous than a representative’s

the Senate confirms executive appointments

Question 2

Refer to figure 7.1 below. Which redistricting scheme would a majority Democratic state legislature likely implement?

Plan #1

Plan #2

Plan #3

None of the above

Question 3

The process of doling out funding to government entities and programs is called __________.

appropriations

reconciliation

authorizing

budgeting

Question 4

All of the following statements are TRUE about the Subcommittee Bill of Rights EXCEPT:

it eliminated seniority as the sole determining factor for committee chairs

thanks to it, “programmatic liberals” were ousted from several committee chairs

it required that subcommittees be set up under committees

it applied mainly in the House of Representatives

Question 5

All of the following are TRUE about “continuing resolutions” EXCEPT:

the government has actually operated without an official budget for the entirety of multiple fiscal years

they help avoid government shutdowns

they require presidential approval to go into effect

they maintain government spending at a current year’s level

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE about the “modern process” of Congressional evolution?

bills were generally referred to a very few committees, sometimes even just a single committee

floor rules have become more restrictive

the use of filibusters decreased

coalition building became easier

Question 7

What helps legislation with provisions benefiting a single district pass?

earmarks

pork barrel projects

logrolling

“must pass” status

Question 8

All of the following are TRUE regarding “Gerrymandering” EXCEPT:

“cracking” involves dividing concentrations of a particular group between Congressional districts

the creation of a district populated by a majority of people of African American descent would be Gerrymandering

“packing” may lead to more polarized politics

the term has an amphibious origin

Question 9

All of the following are TRUE of filibustering EXCEPT:

the mere threat of a filibuster has significant power

teams of Senators typically work together on filibusters

cloture may only be evoked after a filibuster has commenced

filibuster activity (or the threat thereof) has increased over the years

Question 10

Which of the following individuals or institutions is NOT an actor that influences Congressional voting?

interest groups

congressional staffers

other legislators

the federal court system

Question 11

All of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT:

more people think better of Congress as a whole than of their individual Congressmen/women

constituent services are important to being reelected

facing voters frequently largely promotes agency representation

incumbents are reelected to Congress more than 75% of the time

Question 12

Generally speaking, what would one need to change about the Congress to give it more demographic similarity to the American people?

make more of its members professionals

make more of its members males

make more of its members Protestant

make its members younger

Question 13

This potentially permanent committee exists to coordinate policies between the two Congressional chambers:

standing

joint

conference

select

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the House of Representatives?

it confirms judicial appointments

revenue bills must originate there

the minimum age to serve is 30

each state receives two representatives

Question 15

A Representative who believes strongly in immigration reform never-the-less votes against an immigration reform bill because many of her constituents voice concerns about it is voting as a __________.

trustee

delegate

a combination of trustee and delegate

none of the above

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 6 Quiz

Question 1

A series of crises in the 20th century have shifted our expectation of the federal government to…

In

a)

one of democratic deliberation

b)

one of calculating reserve

c)

one of partisanship

Question 2

About how many appointments would an incoming President get to make in government?

2000

4000

6000

8000

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the President’s legislative power is FALSE?

a)

the President is required by law to submit budget proposals

b)

vetoes and “pocket vetoes” may be overridden by a super-majority of Congress

c)

the “State of the Union” is a Constitutional requirement

d)

“agenda setting” is a primary role of the President

Question 4

Which informal source of presidential power would a President be seeking to capitalize on if he reached out to the AFL-CIO?

a)

the electorate

b)

media

c)

party and interest

d)

leadership

Question 5

All of the following are TRUE regarding Lyndon B. Johnson and Medicare EXCEPT:

a)

there does appear to be a relationship between Presidential contact and a supportive vote from a member of Congress

b)

Johnson campaigned on a platform of extending Medicare to the elderly

c)

Johnson met with 94 Congressmen in the month before the vote on Medicare

d)

Johnson trumpeted the potential of the program in a State of the Union address

Question 6

What ultimately emerged from the Brownlow Committee findings?

a)

a more streamlined executive branch

b)

the E.O.P.

c)

the XXII Amendment

d)

several new cabinet positions

Question 7

What did President Johnson believe was the key to influencing the legislative arena?

a)

party loyalty

b)

contact

c)

money

d)

congressional staffers

Question 8

Which of the following statements about cabinet departments and executive agencies is TRUE?

a)

these organizations have operational responsibilities

b)

removal of top-level officials in these institutions requires Congressional approval

c)

they create laws to carry out the will of Congress

d)

cabinet secretaries and agency heads are employed via the civil service system

Question 9

All of the following are members of the E.O.P. EXCEPT

a)

legislative advisors

b)

political advisors

c)

foreign policy advisors

d)

economic advisors

Question 10

All are true regarding President Johnson EXCEPT:

a)

he promoted his Modern Society program heavily in Congress

b)

he leaned on Senator Richard B. Russell

c)

he leaned on Senator Eugene McCarthy

d)

he escalated the war in Vietnam

Question 11

All of the following are TRUE about the Vice President EXCEPT

a)

they once came from a different political party than the president

b)

they frequently serve as an electoral resource

c)

modern vice presidents are often charged with leading presidential initiatives

d)

they play a powerful role in leading the Senate

Question 12

Considering the “Johnson Treatment” proves that much presidential power, as Neustadt claims, derives from…

a)

the Constitution

b)

public support

c)

persuasive abilities

d)

the media

Question 13

All of the following are TRUE about executive agreements EXCEPT

a)

they exist between the President and the head of another country

b)

they require Congressional approval

c)

one such agreement undergirded the Lend Lease Act of 1941

d)

they can be challenged in a court of law

Question 14

What is one concern that a prudent President would have regarding his E.O.P.?

a)

that members of the E.O.P. would become “yes men”

b)

that the cabinet secretaries in the E.O.P. would maintain some loyalty to Congress since Congress has control over the budget

c)

that the Senate would approve his nominations for E.O.P. positions

d)

all of the above

Question 15

All of the following are TRUE about the role of the President as “Chief of State” EXCEPT:

a)

most of the legislative proposals Congress works on originate with the President

b)

the President often speaks for the American public even in private moments

c)

the presidency is the ONLY office elected by the entire nation

d)

the presidency is the ONLY office elected by the entire nation

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 7 Quiz

Question 1

One reason dissenting opinions are significant is

justices rarely want to write them, indicating that a judge might not vote the way he or she believes in order to fall in the majority

they usually represent the opinions of the majority of the public, indicating that the Court regularly ignores public opinion when making its rulings

they may have a lasting impact if the Court later changes its mind.

they provide different reasons why a justice supported the majority ruling than was written in the opinion.

all of the above.

Question 2

In Supreme Court history, the ______ Era (1865-1937) occurred during the time of the Progressive Era and New Deal Era in response to problems that came from the Industrial Revolution.

a)

Liberal Nationalism

b)

Dualistic

c)

Founding

d)

Development

Question 3

All of the following are ways in which federal courts can become entangled with state courts EXCEPT:

via a habeas corpus petition

via a diversity suit

an appeal from a state’s highest court to the Supreme Court

an appeal from a state’s highest court to federal circuit court

Question 4

Which of the following voided artificial barriers to voting, such as literacy tests that many southern states required potential voters to pass?

Civil War Amendments

Ninetieth Amendment

Twenty Sixth Amendment

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Question 5

The Lemon test is used to

prohibit religious activities that present a clear and present danger.

Allow citizens to freely engage in the religious activities of their choice

Ensure there is no excessive entanglement of government and religion

All of the above

Question 6

Any case involving one of the states and the United States government falls under appellate jurisdiction.

True

False

Question 7

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment

strike down prohibition

strike down racial segregation in the states

limit the power of the federal government in relation to the states

all of the above

Question 8

______ include all of the freedoms and protections provided by the Constitution of the United States—those found in the Bill of Rights as well as other parts of the Constitution while ______ are the rights of individuals to be free of discriminatory treatment, both public and private, based on such characteristics as race, national origin, or gender.

Civil Socialization / Civil Rights

Political Socialization / Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties / Civil Rights

Civil Rights / Civil Liberties

Question 9

The principal way a case from state court can end up in the federal judiciary is when a federal question is involved in a dispute.

True

False

Question 10

What was the name of the 1896 Supreme Court case that declared racially segregated “separate-but-equal” public facilities to be permissible under the Constitution?

Dred Scott v. Sandford

McCulloch v. Maryland

Plessy v. Ferguson

Massachusetts v. Mellon

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 11

The First Amendment provides protections for:

a)

Religion

b)

Speech

c)

Assembly

d)

All of the above

Question 12

What did the case Marbury v Madison (1803) establish?

Ex Facto Law

Jurisdiction

Judicial Review

Maritime Law

Question 13

Regarding statutory interpretation, __________ is very important to the Supreme Court.

judicial activism

judicial restraint

stare decisis

legislative intent

Question 14

Since 1869, the number of justices sitting on the Supreme Court has been set at:

a)

6

b)

8

c)

7

d)

9

Question 15

The ruling in Roe v. Wade was based on the right to

free speech

expression

choose

privacy

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

Lesson 8 Quiz

Question 1

Your authors liken the U.S. foreign policy process to a(n) __________.

Old boys’ club

board meeting

dance

military operation

Question 2

At which step in the six-step policy process model does the Executive Branch become responsible for administering a policy?

agenda setting

legitimation of proposals

implementation

evaluation

Question 3

The __________ model of policymaking describes how a problem is identified, how it comes to the attention of policymakers, and how a policy to address the problem is formulated and legitimated.

rational analysis

policy-process

incremental change

problem-centric

Question 4

C. Wright Mills believed which of the following?

that public policy is ultimately determined by an aristocracy

the elites impose policy execution on the masses

that elections inform administrators of the public will

that elites serve as officials in the policy-making scheme

Question 5

Ingredients of public policies for the U.S. government might come from all of the following EXCEPT:

agency regulations

executive orders

court opinions

law journals

Question 6

All of the following are part of the “iron triangle” EXCEPT:

interest groups

executive departments

congressional committees

appellate courts

Question 7

The Monroe Doctrine sought American security through:

internationalization

isolationism

expansionism

forming alliances

Question 8

All of the following are TRUE of the National Security Act of 1947 EXCEPT:

it created the C.I.A.

it created the N.S.C.

it created the N.S.A.

it has aided presidents in the development of foreign policy

Question 9

“__________ Americans participate in the making and implementation of foreign policy.”

All

few

elected

engaged

Question 10

Foreign policy is often made during times of __________.

economic recovery

divided government

prosperity

crisis

Question 11

At which step in the six-step policy process model might comments made in a State of the Union address most likely appear?

problem identification

agenda setting

formulation of proposals

evaluation

Question 12

Which model of public policy guides the federal budgeting process?

public choice model

rationalism model

group theory model

incrementalism model

Question 13

What is LEAST likely to legitimate a proposal?

a study published by a think tank relating to the proposal

a court ruling on a policy

when an executive agency employee follows a policy proposal on the job

when it becomes a statute thanks to the efforts of Congress and the President

Question 14

According to recent figures, relative to the G.D.P., how large is the national government’s debt?

one-fourth as large

half as large

they are roughly equal

twice as large

Question 15

The fiscal year begins on…

January

October

December

July

POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1

MIDTERM EXAM

Question 1

American politics is often framed as debates about the size of government.

True

False

Question 2

Who gets what, when and how is known as

a) Government

b) Politics

c) Federalism

d) Equity

Question 3

__________________ is the ability to make another person do what you want, usually through coercion.

a) Justice

b) Authority

c) Power

d) Legitimacy

Question 4

The first stab at a formalized government by the colonists was the ___________________.

a) Articles of Confederation

b) Constitution

c) Magna Carta

d) Continental Congress

Question 5

________________ is the two-tiered system of government in which power is divided between a national government and subnational units.

a) Dualism

b) Federalism

In

c) Cooperatism

d) Despotism

Question 6

In a federal system only the national government, not the state government, is a sovereign entity.

In

True

False

Question 7

The explicit powers that are granted to the federal government are known as _________________ powers.

a) Presidential

b) Reserve

c) Delegated

d) Absolute

Question 8

State constitutions (when compared to federal constitutions) are more easily amended.

True

False

Question 9

The rule that does not allow the Georgia General Assembly to pass bills with more than one subject addressed in the bill is the ___________________ rule.

a) Single Subject

b) Plurality Rule

c) Preferred Freedom

d) Home

Question 10

The media has often been charged with having a _____________ bias.

a) Right-wing

b) Liberal

c) Positive

In

d) Negative

Question 11

The United States is a direct democratic system.

In

True

False

Question 12

A poll performed by a media organization for the fairly narrow purpose of determining which candidate in a campaign is ahead is a _________________.

a) Horserace Poll

b) Benchmark Poll

c) Tracking Poll

d) Straw Poll

Question 13

An approval rating measures the popular approval of government officials and political figures.

True

False

Question 14

A sample where everyone in a given population has an equal chance of being included in the poll is a _________________ sample.

a) Biased

b) Random

c) Selective

d) Truncated

Question 15

Groups that pursued a particular political interest were historically referred to as

a) Organizations

b) Teamsters

c) Factions

d) City-States

Question 16

Political parties are specifically mentioned in the Constitution as being critical to our functioning democracy.

True

False

Question 17

Political parties are static entities, meaning they have changed very little over time and are unlikely to adapt to the desires of their voters.

True

False

Question 18

Voting is the most common form of political participation due to the low costs associated with voting.

True

In

False

Question 19

In a ____________ individuals do not directly govern themselves, we elect representatives to speak on our behalf.

In

Direct Democracy

Federal System

Republic

Confederal System

Question 20

The governing document that sets forth a country’s basic rules of government and politics is a _________.

Democracy

Constitution

Fundamental Law

Legitimate Government

Question 21

The group that favored the ratification of the Constitution was known as ____________.

In

Anti-Federalists

Federalists

Socialists

The Oligarchy

Question 22

The functional division of power among the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government is the _________________.

Checks and Balances

Federalism

Republican

Separation of Powers

Question 23

The first __________ amendments are known as the Bill of Rights

10

3

5

20

Question 24

What best describes the system of government of the United States?

In

a direct democracy

an indirect democracy

an indirect republic

a constitutional republic

Question 25

According to the social contract, what is the source of government’s legitimacy?

Citizen consent

The divine right of kings

Government’s control of all property

The Catholic Church

Government’s authority over its subjects

Question 26

Why was a government in which citizens choose members of a legislature to make policy, rather than making it themselves, was favored James Madison and the other Founding Fathers?

the founders did not think the states would accept direct public involvement in government.

direct government by citizens was impractical, even though, in theory, direct democracy was more desirable than representative government.

direct government by citizens was impractical and was believed to be less likely to produce good public policy.

In

All of the above

Question 27

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention

encouraged widespread public interest in what was happening at the convention

actively sought the input of foreign leaders.

met in secret to prevent opponents from organizing against their actions.

were very open to the press about their daily accomplishments

Question 28

The Great Compromise

provided strong powers to the state governments

established a legislature with equal state representation in the Senate and representation by state population in the House

limited the importation of slaves for twenty years

created a confederate system of government

In

All of the above

Question 29

The constitutional safeguard that places legislative, executive, and judicial powers in different hands is called

separation of powers

In

checks and balances

fusion of powers

federalism

Question 30

The founders intended the people to have influence over public policy through

the House of Representatives

the House of Representatives and the Senate

the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the president

None of the above

FINAL EXAM

Question 1

There are ___ members in the Senate, and ___ members in the House of Representatives.

Question 1 options:

a) 100, 435

b) 60, 395

c) 150, 850

d) 120, 635

Question 2

The Constitutional age requirement to be eligible to run for the House of Representatives is ___ years of age, and for the Senate it is ___ years of age.

Question 2 options:

a) 30, 35

b) 45, 50

c) 25, 30

d) 35, 40

Question 3

__________ powers are those that are specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, while _____ are those that are not specifically mentioned.

Question 3 options:

a) Inferred, understood

b) Enumerated, implied

c) Declared, undeclared

d) Implied, enumerated

Question 4

In the Senate, the ________ is the official chair of the chamber, and occupies a mostly honorary position awarded to the most senior Senator of the majority party.

Question 4 options:

a) President designate

b) President elect

c) President pro signore

d) President pro tempore

Question 5

The necessary and proper clause has also been referred to as the ______ clause, since it has been broadly interpreted to permit Congress the means to accomplish its enumerated powers.

Question 5 options:

a) Variable

b) Elastic

c) Flexibility

d) Pliable

Question 6

A member of the House of Representatives serves a term of ___ years, while a member of the Senate serves for ___ years.

Question 6 options:

a) 5, 8

b) 3, 6

c) 4, 8

d) 2, 6

Question 7

_________ of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers, functions, and organizations of Congress.

Question 7 options:

a) Article III

b) Article I

c) Article II

d) Article IV

Question 8

In the House of Representatives, the most powerful position is the __________, who is a member of the majority party and is elected by their party to oversee House business.

Question 8 options:

a) Organizer of the House

b) Speaker of the House

c) Leader of the House

d) Director of the House

Question 9

____________ involves a Congress person bringing back benefits such as jobs, projects, and funds to their home district to help local constituents.

Question 9 options:

a) Modeling

b) Devolution

c) Pork barreling

d) Channeling

Question 10

The committee system in Congress is comprised of:

Question 10 options:

a) Standing committees

b) Joint committees

c) Select committees

d) All of the above

Question 11

The House of Representatives controls the __________ process, or the budget which provides funding to the other branches of government, including the executive branch.

Question 11 options:

a) Distributions

b) Appropriations

c) Annexations

d) Requisitions

Question 12

Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides for the __________ clause, which allows Congress to make those laws needed to achieve its enumerated powers.

Question 12 options:

a) Obligatory and required

b) Necessary and proper

c) Essential and need

d) Mandatory and visible

Question 13

In terms of Congressional representation, the _____ theory holds that members of Congress are not free agents and should act according to their constituents” interests, while the _______ theory indicates that members of Congress should act according to what they think is in the best interest of their constituents as free agents.

Question 13 options:

a) Politico, delegate

b) Trustee, politico

c) Politico, trustee

d) Delegate, trustee

Question 14

____________ refers to the drawing of Congressional district boundaries to produce a political advantage for the majority party.

Question 14 options:

a) Redistributing

b) Revising

c) Gerrymandering

d) Adjusting

Question 15

Congress is a _________ legislature, meaning that it has two houses.

Question 15 options:

a) Multicameral

b) Unicameral

c) Bicameral

d) Duocameral

Question 16

The term ______ presidency is used to refer to presidents who are too strong or controlling in their use of power.

Question 16 options:

a) Imposing

b) Commanding

c) Vigorous

d) Imperial

Question 17

_____________ powers are not actually mentioned in the Constitution, but are available to the president as tools for him to execute specific powers that are granted to the office.

Question 17 options:

a) Inherent

b) Inferred

c) Implied

d) Suggested

Question 18

The _____________ created a merit system based upon competence and neutrality rather than partisanship, overseen by the Civil Service Commission.

Question 18 options:

a) Pendleton Act of 1883

b) Smithton Act of 1887

c) Pickerton Act of 1890

d) Levy Act of 1895

Question 19

Presidents who are weak or do not use their powers to govern effectively fall under the category of _______ presidency.

Question 19 options:

a) Imperiled

b) Fragile

c) Endangered

d) Frail

Question 20

_____ powers are actually mentioned or specified in Article II of the Constitution, such as the president being able to veto legislation or make treaties.

Question 20 options:

a) Enumerated

b) Justified

c) Functional

d) Detailed

Question 21

_______ powers are not mentioned in the Constitution or even implied, but are granted to the president simply because he is the chief executive.

Question 21 options:

a) Instinctive

b) Integral

c) Intrinsic

d) Inherent

Question 22

The ___________ of 1978 was passed by President Jimmy Carter to replace the Civil Service Commission with the Office of Personnel Management and Merit Systems Protection Board.

Question 22 options:

a) Civil Service Reform Act

b) Merit Reform Act

c) Administrative Proceedings Act

d) Governance Process Act

Question 23

The ____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limited the president to serving two full years in office, or ten years total.

Question 23 options:

a) 18th

b) 22nd

c) 15th

d) 29th

Question 24

The U.S. Post Office is an example of a __________, which is designed to fulfill specific commercial activities much like a private sector business.

Question 24 options:

a) Government Firm

b) Government Corporation

c) Government Establishment

d) Government Entity

Question 25

Over time, Congress has delegated _____ powers to the president to act in domestic and foreign policy matters that are separate than those in the Constitution.

Question 25 options:

a) Indirect

b) Symbolic

c) Statutory

d) Functional

Question 26

While voters register their choice for president, our nation’s chief executive is actually chosen indirectly by the _____.

Question 26 options:

a) Electoral Department

b) Electoral Bureau

c) Electoral Agency

d) Electoral College

Question 27

Each year, about 80,000 pages of new rules are published by the federal bureaucracy in what is known as the:

Question 27 options:

a) Federal Index

b) Federal Guide

c) Federal Catalog

d) Federal Register

Question 28

The ______ consists of numerous policy advisors and assistants that provide valuable information to the president as part of the decision making process.

Question 28 options:

a) Executive Office of the President

b) Executive Agency of the Commander

c) Executive Command of the President

d) Executive Bureau of the Chief

Question 29

To be eligible to become president, one must satisfy certain Constitutional requirements. This includes:

Question 29 options:

a) Being at least thirty-five years old

b) Being a natural-born citizen of the U.S.

c) Being a resident of the U.S. for at least fourteen years

d) All of the above

Question 30

Please match the following terms to their definitions:

Question 30 options:

A president’s power to refuse to disclose communications with others in government

The president’s power to remove an official from office

A presidential directive issued to provide specific guidelines for how a policy should be implemented

International agreements the president signs with leaders of other countries

1. Executive Agreement

2. Firing

3. Executive Order

4. Executive Privilege