Govt. Test 1

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• • A. Checks and Balances

• • B. Articles of Confederation

• • C. Federalism

• • D. Ratification

Which option presents a clear point of view?

• • A. symbolism

• • B. metaphor

• • C. bias

• • D. propaganda

Since the year 1990-1991, the number of students graduating from public high schools has increased. Public high schools receive funds from federal and state governments. Analyze the given data in the following graph and predict how increasing graduation rates could be connected with other U.S. policy objectives.

Which long-term U.S. domestic policy objective is reflected in the following graph?

• • A. career preparation

• • B. physical fitness

• • C. racial equality

• • D. public safety

Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

• • A. at least 21 years old

• • B. U.S. citizen

• • C. at least 25 years old

• • D. U.S. permanent resident

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” – James Madison

From this quote, we can assume that James Madison supports:

• • A. Separation of powers

• • B. Freedom of Speech

• • C. The group of advisers to the President

• • D. all of the above

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• • A. It depends

• • B. Ratification

• • C. Amendment

• • D. Veto

The statement is part of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Identify how today’s political system follows the purposes of government found in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.

"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

• • A. The President enacts policies.

• • B. Voters elect Congress members.

• • C. The Electoral College elects Congress.

• • D. Congress enforces policies.

The poster above was placed in public buildings, businesses, and schools by a civil rights group.

What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?

• • A. electing candidates

• • B. regulating elections

• • C. improving citizens’ lives

• • D. influencing political appointments

Who has veto power?

• • A. President

• • B. Vice President

• • C. Congress

• • D. Secretary of State

Which department is responsible for monitoring the United States border?

• • A. The Department of the Interior

• • B. The Department of Homeland Security

• • C. The State Department

• • D. The Department of Defense