GED SST 2

The chart best illustrates which of the following principles?

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

Which statement about the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election is supported by the data in the table?

• Donald Trump received a majority of the popular vote.

• Hilary Clinton received a majority of the popular vote.

• No candidate received a majority of the popular vote.

• Donald Trump would have received a majority of the popular vote if he had received all of Johnson’s support.

Answer explanation

Hillary Clinton won a plurality of the popular vote, meaning that she won more popular votes than any other candidate. But she did not win a majority of the popular vote because she did not win more than 50%. No candidate won over 50%, so no candidate won a majority🦉

The chart compares and contrasts governments in ancient Greece. The United States allows all residents over the age of 18 to vote, excluding only foreign nationals who have not qualified for citizenship. Chose the statement that is true about voting in the United States.

• U.S. voting rights are less democratic than those in Athens.

• U.S. voting rights are equally democratic to those rights in Athens.

• U.S. voting rights are equally democratic to those rights in Sparta.

• U.S. voting rights are more democratic than those in Athens.

Which fundamental principle of US democracy do these excerpts reflect?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

Which branch of the federal government can veto legislation?

• The President

• The US House of Representatives

• The US Senate

• The US Supreme Court

Answer explanation

The President, as head of the executive branch, can veto a law passed by Congress. This is a crucial check to the lawmaking power of the legislative branch. However, Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote by both the House and Senate.🤠

Which branch of government approves new judges to serve on the Supreme Court?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• Kaala Bandar

State governments have the power to perform which of the following?

• Conduct elections.

• Regulate trade between states.

• Establish post offices.

• Make treaties.

Answer explanation

Under the U.S. system of Federalism, there is a Constitutional division of authority between the federal (national) government and the state governments, with each retaining significant authority. The power to conduct elections is reserved for states. The other powers listed are delegated to the federal government.🫡

In order for a bill to become a law, the bill is introduced by either a representative or senator into his or her respective chamber of congress. If the majority in the first chamber vote in favor of the bill, the bill goes to the second chamber. If the bill passes in the second chamber based on a majority vote, the bill next goes to the US President. The President can then approve, veto, or defer action on the bill.

If the President vetoes the bill, it goes back to congress, and if 2/3 majority vote in favor of the bill, it becomes a law. The bill will automatically become a law after 10 days of no action from the President, if congress is in session.

What is the best title for the flowchart?

• A History of Bills that were Vetoed

• How a Bill Becomes a Law

• How Senators and Representatives are Elected

• What Happens When a President Defers Action on a Bill

In order for a bill to become a law, the bill is introduced by either a representative or senator into his or her respective chamber of congress. If the majority in the first chamber vote in favor of the bill, the bill goes to the second chamber. If the bill passes in the second chamber based on a majority vote, the bill next goes to the US President. The President can then approve, veto, or defer action on the bill.

If the President vetoes the bill, it goes back to congress, and if 2/3 majority vote in favor of the bill, it becomes a law. The bill will automatically become a law after 10 days of no action from the President, if congress is in session.

Suppose Jared gets an idea for a new law. Which step should Jared take first?

• Contact his local senator or representative

• Contact his local mayor

• Contact the US President

• Send the idea to the 2nd chamber

In order for a bill to become a law, the bill is introduced by either a representative or senator into his or her respective chamber of congress. If the majority in the first chamber vote in favor of the bill, the bill goes to the second chamber. If the bill passes in the second chamber based on a majority vote, the bill next goes to the US President. The President can then approve, veto, or defer action on the bill.

If the President vetoes the bill, it goes back to congress, and if 2/3 majority vote in favor of the bill, it becomes a law. The bill will automatically become a law after 10 days of no action from the President, if congress is in session.

Suppose Jared's local senator introduces his idea for a new law to the senate, where the bill receives a majority vote. What happens next?

• The bill goes to the president

• The bill gets vetoed

• The bill goes to the house of representatives

• The bill gets deferred