Summer Session 1 Government Practice Final

Which of the following describes judicial review?

• The courts may declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.

• Congress may decide if a decision of the courts is constitutional.

• Congress may check the power to the President.

• The executive branch may reject a decisions in the courts.

In a democracy, with whom does the supreme authority reside?

• with the President

• with the people

• with Congress

• with the Supreme Court

Which term describes the type of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite?

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

The Constitution provides for a separation of powers among the 3 branches of government. What keeps one branch from having more power than the others?

• a system of checks and balances

• the justices of the Supreme Court

• bicameral Congress

• regular elections

If no one person receives a majority of electoral votes for President, who chooses the President?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• the Speaker of the House

• the Secretary of State

Who confirms the presidential appointments to high positions within the government?

• both houses of Congress

• the House of Representatives

• the President

• the Senate

Which term defines a stalling tactic by which a minority of senators seeks to delay or prevent Senate action on a measure?

• cloture

• filibuster

• veto

• gerrymandering

What does the term "political socialization" mean in terms of voting behavior?

• It refers to the actual joining of a political party.

• It is the term used to describe post-election celebrations.

• It is the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions.

• It refers to the political party registration process.

Which amendment makes it illegal, in most cases, for the government to search a home without good reason?

• 12th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 4th amendment

• 1st amendment

What is the main idea of the Declaration of Independence?

• that the colonies would not pay taxes

• that all men should pursue happiness

• that a Constitution would be written to improve colonial government

• that the colonies would no longer submit to British rule