Review_Q2_3WKS Test

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the national government in the U.S. federal system?

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  To manage local infrastructure projects

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  To oversee public education

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  To regulate interstate and international trade

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  To issue local business licenses

In the U.S. federal system, which level of government is primarily responsible for education policy?

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  National government

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  Local governments

• State governments

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  International organizations

How are local government officials typically chosen in the U.S.?

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  Appointed by the President

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  Appointed by state governors

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  Elected by local residents

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  Selected by the U.S. Congress

One way the federal government acted to fulfill the purposes of government detailed in the excerpt above was by

• 1. creating a space agency

• 1. limiting presidential terms

• 1. granting the legislature veto power

• 1. establishing a supreme court

Which describes the formal process for amending the United States Constitution?

• 6. the amendment is proposed by the President and ratified by a two thirds vote of both houses of Congress

• 6. the amendment is proposed by a two thirds vote of both houses of Congress and ratified by three

     quarters of state legislatures

• 6. the amendment is proposed by the Supreme Court and ratified by three quarters of state legislatures

• the amendment can only be proposed at a National Convention and ratified by a two thirds vote of both

  houses of Congress

Which check on power is detailed in this excerpt of the U.S. Constitution?

• 1. Power to negotiate treaties

• 1. Power to impeach the President

• 1. Power to override presidential vetoes

• 1. Power to declare laws unconstitutional

One of the checks on power described in the U.S. Constitution includes the power of the Senate to —

• 6. impeach the President

• 6. declare laws unconstitutional

• 6. ratify constitutional amendments

• approve Cabinet position nominations

5. One similarity for both the U.S. President and many state executive leaders is the power to —

• 1. set term limits

• 1. veto legislation

• 1. remove Senators

• 1. appoint ambassadors

5. National, state, and local governments all share the same function of —

• 6. establishing public schools

• 6. settling disputes between states

• 6. providing services to the electorates

• negotiating treaties with foreign countries

7. U.S. foreign policy decisions are most affected by the federal government’s responsibility for —

• 1. national security

• 1. health care

• 1. treaty negotiations

• 1. commerce regulation