US Government Semester Review Part 2

Which of these is the primary characteristic of a federal system of government?

• All laws for the states are made by the national government.
• The national and state governments divide political authority.
• All taxes are paid to the state instead of to the national government.
• Foreign policy is determined by the state rather than by the national government.

Which of the following rules applies to the amendment process?

• Amendments can be proposed by one state calling a convention.
• Amendments must be proposed by a three-fourths vote in Congress.
• Congress must allow citizens to vote directly for amendments.
• Congress must set time limits on ratifying amendments.

What key element of federalism increases the opportunity for political participation?

• sovereign power of the president
• sovereign power of voters
• veto power of the Senate
• vetor power of the Supreme Court

Which of these projects would the state most likely fund by issuing bonds?

• public school
• lyxury development
• shopping mall
• state government website

The major role of political parties in the US is to...

• protect the American public from corrupt public officials
• insure that free and honest elections are held
• nominate candidates for public office and coduct campaigns
• meet constitutional requirements for choosing the President

How did the GI Bill boost the US economy after World War II?

• by guaranteeing veterans could return to their former jobs in the workforce
• by giving veterans additional Social Security benefits to increase their incomes
• by taking veterans off the government payroll and putting them to work in the private sector
• by providing veterans with federal aid to buy homes, set up businesses, and go to college

The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limted government because it...

• established a system of checks and balances in Parliament
• guaranteed the right to a fair and speedy trial
• restricted the power of the people
• stated that everyone was equal under the law

The Preamble to the United States Constitution deals with the...

• powers of Congress
• authority of the President
• goals of the US government
• powers of the Supreme Court

What role does humanitarian aid play in US foreign policy?

• It helps maintain political stability in that country.
• It helps show military strength in that country.
• It helps show political strength in that country.
• It shows political approval of that foreign nation.

Which of these expenditures would be paid for under the uncrontollable spending portion of the budget?

• equipment to fix roads
• health benefits for beterans
• maintenance for military aircraft
• meals for prisoners