The US Government - Structure and Functions of Federal Gov"t

The legislative branch, a name for the body responsible for drafting all national bills and laws, refers to which of the following?

• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch

  Congress

• Administrative branch

Which of the following best describes why the Bill of Rights was added to the constitution?

• To establish a monarchy in the country.
• To appease Anti-Federalists who were concerned about a strong central government

• To promote equality among citizens.
• To expand the power of the government.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited issue with the US electoral college system?

• The electoral college system is fair and unbiased.
• The electoral college system accurately represents the will of the people.
• The delegates often do not vote for the candidate selected by their state, giving electoral college delegates too much influence over the outcome of an election.

• The electoral college system ensures equal representation for all states.

Which of the following accurately describes state electors?

• Individuals chosen by the media to report on election results
• Individuals chosen by the Supreme Court to oversee state elections
• The number of electors per state depends on its number of congressional representatives.

• Individuals chosen by the President to serve as advisors

Which of the following is an accurate statement about political parties?

• Platforms often shape political parties' narrative in an election.

• Political parties are composed of individuals with diverse political beliefs who work against each other to gain political power.
• Political parties are only concerned with gaining financial benefits and do not work towards influencing government policies.
• Political parties are formed solely for social purposes and have no influence on government policies.

What is the primary role of the US Supreme Court?

• To enforce laws and regulations.
• To make new laws.
• To serve as a court of appeals for lower courts.
• To interpret the Constitution and ensure laws are in line with it.

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) established which of the following legal concepts?

• Criminal defendants are entitled to representation, whether or not they can afford to hire a lawyer.

• Right to a speedy trial
• Right to remain silent
• Right to a fair trial

The Seventeenth Amendment brought which of the following major changes?

• Established the popular election of United States Senators

• Changed the length of a presidential term
• Established a monarchy in the United States
• Abolished the Electoral College

Which of the following is the best example of an application of the commerce clause?

• Regulation of international trade and commerce
• Regulation of interstate trade and commerce

• Regulation of intrastate trade and commerce
• Regulation of local trade and commerce

The Fifteenth Amendment extended the right to vote to which of the following groups?

• African American men
• Asian immigrants
• Native Americans
• White women