US Gov Semester Exam

A person can become politically socialized by

• reading new laws that are passed.

• writing and conducting political polls.

• following local and federal laws.

• talking with peers and family members.

Public interest groups can help

• solve most political problems.

• weaken the democratic process.

• change government structure.

• influence public policy.

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• make treaties

• create a new state

• could not collect taxes

• establishing a legislative branch

Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?

• the presidential branch

• the executive branch

• the judicial branch

• the legislative branch

The nurturing process through which people learn their knowledge, feelings, and evaluations about the political world is called

• propaganda acquisition.

• political socialization.

• political ideology.

• political efficacy.

The U.S. Supreme Court has the power to

• advise Congress on laws.

• revise and rewrite laws.

• veto laws.

• declare laws unconstitutional.

A monarchy believes that power should be

• held by one person

• awarded based on merit.

• earned in proportion to the work done.

• eliminated entirely.

A candidate who runs for the U.S. Senate must meet which of the following qualifications?

• at least 30 years old

• hold law degree

• a citizen for 14 years

• U.S. citizen from birth

When the Supreme Court hears a case,

• oral arguments last a total of one hour.

• the justices can question any witnesses.

• interest groups can testify

• each side can present evidence.

The Declaration of Independence states that governments

• have divine rights that set them above the people they govern

• get their powers from the consent of the governed.

• do not have the right to tax those they govern.

• can establish standing armies without the consent of the legislatures.