American Government Review

A government in which the power is divided between a central and state, or local, governments, both with powers to act in ways directly affecting citizens, is BEST identified as what type of government?

• Unitary Government

• Federal Government

• Confederate Government

• Bureaucratic Government

Which concept BEST distinguishes between a unitary government and a federal government?

• Rule of Law

• Division of Powers

• Independent Judiciary

• Democratic Participation

Which BEST describes the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

• The Supremacy Clause gives the state courts the power to strike down federal laws.

• The Supremacy Clause gives the states governments the power to pass laws that contradict federal law.

• The Supremacy Clause establishes that only state courts can declare state laws to be unconstitutional.

•  The Supremacy Clause enforces the idea of national unity by establishing the superiority of federal law over state law.

What is the purpose of a primary or caucus?

• For each state to determine the number of delegates that will officially nominate a presidential candidate from each political party

• For state officials to determine what issues will appear on the ballots in state and local elections

• For political candidates to raise as much money as possible in one year’s time

• For each media outlet to announce who it is endorsing for political office

What is the role of the Electoral College?

• To officially select members of the Supreme Court

• To officially elect the President of the United States

• To teach voters how to submit ballots on election day

• To elect members of the Senate and House of Representatives

Which statement BEST describes how interest groups can influence an election?

• They can give money directly to voters so they will vote a certain way.

• They can hold political rallies directly outside of polling places to influence voters.

• They can form political action committees to assist with a candidate’s campaign funding.

• They can give an unlimited amount of money directly to political candidates’ campaigns.

What role does mass media play in the election process?

• They can give unlimited amounts of money to political candidates.

• They can help shape public opinion on candidates and issues.

• Their tools are used only to give voices to the voters.

• Their facilities can be used as voting locations.

Which of the following is an example of performing a public service?

• 1. Doing chores at home

• 1. Working at Microsoft as a software programmer 

• 1. Engaging in conversations with your peers on social media

• 1. Volunteering at a polling (voting) location

Which set accurately describes the formal qualifications to be a United States senator?

• • At least 25 years of age
    

  • Been a U.S. citizen 7+ years
    

  • Must live in the state he/she represents at the time of election

• • At least 18 years of age
    

  • Must be a natural born citizen of the United States
    

  • Must have resided in the state he/she is seeking to represent for at least 5 years

• • At least 30 years of age
    

  • Been a U.S. citizen 9+ years
    

  • Must live in the state he/she represents at the time of election

• • At least 30 years of age
    

  • Must be a natural born citizen of the United States
    

  • Must have resided in the state he/she is seeking to represent for at least 9 years

Which of the following is a unique power for the House of Representatives?

• Ratify treaties

• Confirm federal appointments

• Initiate bills regarding revenue

• Conduct impeachment trials serving as judge and jury