Gov Most Missed Questions

The founding of the United States has traditional roots in Judeo-Christian teachings as well as philosophies developed primarily during the —

• A Renaissance

• B Reformation

• C Enlightenment

• D Commercial Revolution

Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed?

• A Federalism

• B Common law

• C Natural rights

• D Republicanism

One way that the US constitutional republic differs from historic monarchies is that in the US constitutional republic political authority is given to —

• A a king

• B ambassadors

• C political party officials

• D representatives of the people

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

• A set term limits

• B veto legislation

• C remove Senators

• D appoint ambassadors

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

• A establishing public schools

• B settling disputes between states

• C providing services to the electorate

• D negotiating treaties with foreign countries

Which of the following actions is a function of state governments, but not the federal government?

• Collecting income taxes

• Providing a postal system

• Selecting public school textbooks

• Constructing and maintaining roads

A chief function of political parties is to —

• conduct door to door surveys

• nominate candidates for office

• organize transportation to the polls

• assist in monitoring overseas elections

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of government necessary for the protection of individual rights?

• Establishing majority rule

• Respecting the rule of law

• Providing a common defense

• Following parliamentary procedure

Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone?

• Reserved powers

• Budget and finance powers

• Advise and consent powers

• Health and environment powers

Which power is exercised exclusively by the House of Representatives?

• Approve treaties

• Initiate revenue bills

• Veto executive orders

• Confirm appointments