Esbeck Government Review

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Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? Options: Majority vote by the Electoral College, Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress, Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states, Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

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Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

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In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

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serve on juries

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The major function of political parties in America is: Educating the public, Presenting solutions to problems, Keeping the party in power responsible to the people, Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

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Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

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A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it

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Allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

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According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —

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states

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Changing voting boundaries to benefit one political party is known as –

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Gerrymandering

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A bill can only be “filibustered” -

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In the Senate

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Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —

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educate the electorate about campaign issues

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In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to –

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appeal to the political center

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What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in Congress?

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2, 4, 1, 3