In a three candidate Presidential race, what happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?

The House of Representatives selects the President from the three candidates who receive the most electoral votes.

The governors of all 50 select the President by vote

The Senate selects the President based on the popular vote

The representatives of the most populated states select the President from the three candidates

How do modern political strategies, such as online petitions, impact elected officials?

Residents are provided with an accessible way to address issues.

The cost of operating a campaign increases.

Public access to elected officials is limited.

Residents are given too much control over elected officials.

Much of modern technology comes from government research for the military. How is GPS technology used in everyday life?

To help drivers find their destination

To understand a soldier's duties

What disqualifies a person from voting in Texas?

Legally declared mentally incompetent

According to social contract theory, the primary role of government is to -

promote a state of harmony with nature

preserve the divine right of leaders

encourage competition among citizens

What is the primary reason both the Senate and House of Representatives have committees and subcommittees to work on legislation?

To decide which bills and resolutions will be considered by Congress

To place limits on the time that legislators spend in their home districts

To provide an opportunity for average citizens to particiipate in government

To determine which bills and resolutions will be sent to the President

What does the map indicate regarding Congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Southern States gained more seats through reapportionment than Northern States

Northern States gained seats by gerrymandering Congressional districts.

Midwestern States lost seats after the mid-term elections in 2010

Coastal states lost seats due to population decreases.

Which conclusion is accurate about the main result of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Many undocumented immigrants became citizens.

The number of natural-born citizens was increased.

Undocumented immigrant families were reunited.

Strict quotas were placed restricting immigration.

Based on the passage one can infer that members of Congress from states with a growing population support-

maintaining block grants at their current levels

replacing block grants not based on population

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, how did physical geography affect trade in the Indian Ocean?

The region was divided into Indian, Chinese, and Arabian areas of control for trade.

Ocean ports were expanded in order to utilize annual flooding for trade practices.

Government and religous systems were unable to spread accross the large distance.

Diseases and religions were restricted to small geographic regions.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence Unalienable Rights -

cannot be taken away by the government

are only guaranteed for native born citizens

protect a citizen's right to own property

are defined in the constitution

Separation of powers and federalism were ideas in the framing of the United States Constitution. These two ideas are related in that both-

involve a system of checks and balances in which power is limited

require a strong central government elected by popular majority

grant power to the federal court system

provide for the establishment of a strong executive branch

What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the graph?

Few bills that are introduced become law.

Few bills that pass both chambers become law.

Most bills introduced make it out of committee.

Most bills that are introduced become law.

The role of a joint congressional conference committee is to -

resolve differences in bills passed by the House and the Senate

review decisions made by the United States Supreme Court

provide oversight of the executive branch

decide which bills can not be amended by the full House

Which statement best represents the powers of federal and state governments?

The national and state governments have the authority to require residents to pay taxes.

Only the federal government has the power to institute laws affecting public health and welfare.

The regulation of interstate commerce is a shared power of both national and state governments.

States may not declare war against foreign countries but may enter treaties with such countries.

A frequent criticism of the Electoral College is that this system can unfairly affect a presidential election because-

the "winner take all" system makes it possible for a candidate who loses the popular vote to win the electoral vote

third-party candidates are excluded from the election process in most states

presidential candidates win the same share of a state's electoral vote as they receive of the state's popular vote

the senate must decide a presidential election if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes

The cartoon best illustrates which conclusion with respect to voting in the states?

The voting rights of citizens are being restricted under new and proposed state laws.

Age, gender, ethnicity, and marital status are significantly related to one's likelihood of voting.

Voter registration drives focusing on minority groups tend to improve voter turnout.

The constitutional principle of "one man, one vote" ensures that eligible voters are allowed to exercise their right to vote.

What statement is the cartoonist making about the potential impact of recent medical advancements and technological innovations on government and society?

There is a disagreement regarding the appropriate use of medical research.

Medical treatment has improved substantially based upon recent scientific discoveries.

Moral or religious beliefs impact who receives expensive medical treatments.

Political ideology does not factor into funding for research diseases.

The chart reflects the process of electing the president of the United States. What key step is missing from the chart that is the responsibility of each political party?

Hold party conventions to select Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates

Realignment of electoral votes in each state and the District of Columbia

Review of candidates qualifications by the Federal Elections Commission

Certification of state election results

Using the tables above, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between population shifts and voting patterns in Dallas County?

Changes in the ethnic make-up of large areas impacts election results.

Population shifts have no effect on voting patterns and representation.

The Republican vote is increasing in cities and urban areas due to the party's outreach to all groups.

The Democratic vote is decreasing in cities and urban areas.

What is the best conclusion regarding federal spending for the 2015 U.S. budget?

Social entitlement programs accounted for over half of the U.S. budget.

Military and veteran benefits combined surpassed all other expenditures.

In 2015, the U.S. did not allocate funds toward its debt repayment.

Science and Education were budget priorities in the 2015 budget.

What can be inferred concerning the impact of a third party candidate based on the 1992 Presidential election?

Third party candidates can influence an election by diverting votes from a major party candidate.

Third party candidates have no impact on the outcome in national elections.

Citizens ignore third party candidates because they are single-issue candidates.

The Republican Party welcomes third party candidates because they split the Democratic vote.

In 2011, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) creating a new requirement for voters to show photo identification when voting in person. Which is another requirement for voters in the state of Texas?

Mush have a high school diploma.

Must pay a 25$ application fee.

Which statement is a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965?

Increases the pool of skilled migrants from previously restricted regions

Penalizes immigrant families with children

Raises quotas of immigrants from the Americas

Establishes quotas for migrants from the Middle East and Europe

How are the four images connected or related?

These technologies show how scientific research and new innovations have changed daily life.

These technologies allow people to work from different places outside of an office.

These technologies are examples of how people use the Internet.

These technologies show the variety of ways people communicate around the world.

How does Congress influence economic policy?

Approving all taxes and most expenditures

Reviewing Potential Economic bills in committee

Regulating the supply and price of money

Debating economic bills on the floor

Based on the table, what is one possible result of this population shift?

State A gains electoral votes and State B loses electoral votes.

State A loses electoral votes and State B gains electoral votes.

The electoral votes remain the same for both states.

State A raises the voting age while State B lowers the voting age.

In the case of Grutter v. Bollinger, the Supreme Court ruled that college admission based on race did not violate-

Title IX of U.S. Education Act of 1972

Nuclear power was first developed for military purposes. Which benefit is associated with the civilian use of nuclear power?

It provides an efficient and affordable source of energy.

It has little long-term effect on the environment.

It makes more oil available for use on battlefields.

It promotes the development of no-renewable energy.

Nuclear power was first developed for military purposes. Which benefit is associated with the introduction of nuclear power for civilian use?

It provides an efficient and affordable source of energy.

It makes more oil available for use everyday.

It affects the environment's long-term sustainability.

It promotes the development of coal as a renewable energy.

Based on the political cartoon, what conclusion can be drawn about the voting process?

Many people find the registration and voting process difficult.

New voter ID laws protect the democratic process.

Citizens must plan ahead to register to vote.

Most Americans do not care about voting in local elections.

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A form of government in which people select representatives to govern and make laws is called a(n)-

plurality

republic

coalition

oligarchy

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. The act prohibited discrimination in voting registration requirements and —

public accommodations

private establishments

affirmative action cases

police brutality

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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In a federal system, governing is primarily-

given to state governments

held by the national government

shared by state governments and local governments

divided between national and state governments

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When a presidential nominee selects a vice-presidential candidate, a primary focus is choosing a running mate who-

has the same background as the presidential nominee

adds balance and appeal to the national ticket

would effectively preside over the Senate

can be elected as President after term limits

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The management of the money supply and interest rate by a government to influence the economy is laid down in which policy?

Revenue Policy

Foreign Policy

Reserve Policy

Monetary Policy

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Select the correct response from the drop down menu: The management of the money supply and interest rate by a government to influence the economy is determined by __________ policy

Revenue

Foreign

Reserve

Monetary

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The "wall of separation" between the church and the state as expressed by Thomas Jefferson is found in what part of the Constitution?

Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment

Free Expression Clause of the Third Amendment

Establishment Clause of the First Amendment

Elastic Clause of the Tenth Amendment

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