American Government EOC Review

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Which view of presidential power led to the Twenty-Second Amendment?

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Term limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful

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Since the 1960s, which political party in the United States most closely represents the views of conservative voters? Options: Democratic Party, Republican Party, Socialist Party, Green Party

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Republican Party

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Which of these is an example of popular sovereignty? Options: Federal courts overrule laws passed by Congress, Some states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residents, Political parties choose presidential candidates at national conventions, Former colonial governments declared independence from British control

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Some states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residents

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Which interest group would most likely oppose eliminating the social security system? Options: National Rifle Association, American Federation of Labor, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, American Association of Retired Persons

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American Association of Retired Persons

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Which of these situations illustrates citizens responsibly practicing the freedoms of a democratic society? 1. Melissa loudly argues with the grocery store manager about high food prices 2. Lindsay falsely accuses Jim of reckless driving in the local newspaper 3. Billy celebrates homecoming by honking his horn in a residential neighborhood at midnight 4. Miko and some friends picket the local shoe factor because of recent layoffs

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Miko and some friends picket the local shoe factor because of recent layoffs

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In a presidential form of government, the head of the executive branch is...

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elected independently from the legislative branch and serves a fixed term.

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Which of these best describes the change in government reflected in the chart? Options: reducing duties of the executive branch, reducing duties of the legislative branch, expanding political power of state governments, expanding political power of the national government

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expanding political power of the national government

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Which executive action best demonstrates a check on legislative branch power? Options: The Senate rejects a Supreme Court nominee, The Supreme Court overturns a presidential pardon, The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, The Speaker of the House consults with the Vice President

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The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

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Which statement best reflects Tocqueville's point of view?
"The most powerful, and perhaps the only, means of interesting men in the welfare of their country which we still possess is to make them partakers in the government." - Alexis de Tocqueville
Options: Becoming involved in society will make businesses prosper, Taking an active role in society will help promote contributions to a nation, Encouraging people to become involved in communities will improve schools, Participating in the creation of legislation is particularly important for young citizens

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Taking an active role in society will help promote contributions to a nation

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What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law?

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The state must yield to the federal government.