American Government Final Exam

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The main way to end a filibuster is by

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invoking the Cloture Rule.

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A president can serve no more than _________ years in office.

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10

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Which of the following statements about the 4th Amendment is TRUE?
Options:
It has been of little importance in our history.
It applies only to the states.
It prohibits all arrests made without a warrant.
It forbids unreasonable searches and seizures.

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It forbids unreasonable searches and seizures.

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States must honor the legality of another's civil laws because of the

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Full Faith and Credit Clause.

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Which of the following ballots tends to encourage straight-ticket voting?
Options:
party-column ballot,
nonpartisan ballot,
"bed-sheet" ballot,
office-group ballot

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party-column ballot

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The main purpose of the exclusionary rule is to

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deter police misconduct.

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The major importance of the 12th Amendment is that it

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eliminated the possibility of a tie for the presidency.

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Which of the following is a basic characteristic of federalism?
Options:
It encourages citizen participation in government.
It gives most power to the National Government.
It divides power between a National Government and State governments.
It gives most power to local units of government.

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It divides power between a National Government and State governments.

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Only _____________ can propose a measure dealing with raising money.

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the House

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When must congressional elections be held?

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the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year.