Government Unit 2 Assessment Review

Which Supreme Court case established that state legislative districts must have equal populations?

• a. Reynolds v. Simmons
• b. Reynolds v. Sims
• c. Sims v. Reynolds
• d. State v. Reynolds

What unique characteristic distinguishes Nebraska's state legislature from all other states?

• a. It has the largest number of representatives
• b. It has a bicameral system
• c. It has a unicameral legislature
• d. It has the smallest senate

In state legislatures, who typically presides over the state Senate?

• a. The Speaker
• b. The Senate Majority Leader
• c. The Lieutenant Governor
• d. The State Governor

Which statement best describes state legislative campaign financing?

• a. All candidates spend roughly the same amount
• b. Campaign spending is strictly regulated across all districts
• c. Spending varies greatly depending on district importance and voter affiliations
• d. Only national parties can fund state legislative campaigns

What is typically required to be a state Senator?

• a. Must be at least 21 years old and a district resident
• b. Must be at least 25 years old and a district resident
• c. Must be at least 30 years old and a state resident
• d. Must be at least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen

Which of the following best describes expressed powers of Congress?

• a. Powers granted through reasonable deduction from other powers
• b. Powers granted explicitly in the Constitution
• c. Powers inherent to any national government
• d. Powers shared with state governments

What is deficit financing?

• a. The total amount of money borrowed by the government
• b. A tax levied on imported goods
• c. Spending more money than received and borrowing to cover the difference
• d. The process of balancing the federal budget

According to the Constitution, which limitation is placed on Congress's power to tax?

• a. Congress may tax both imports and exports
• b. Congress may tax for private benefits
• c. Direct taxes must be apportioned among counties
• d. Congress cannot tax exports

What is the primary purpose of Congress's commerce power?

• a. To regulate interstate and foreign trade
• b. To print paper currency
• c. To establish post offices
• d. To declare bankruptcy

Which of the following describes legal tender?

• a. A government contract for services
• b. Money that must be accepted by law for payment of debts
• c. Gold and silver coins only
• d. Foreign currency accepted in the U.S.