Missed Questions

Which statement completes the diagram?

• The Senate votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The federal courts vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The state governors vote to confirm or deny the appointment.

• The House of Representatives votes to confirm or deny the appointment.

Which principle of government is described in this excerpt?

• direct democracy

• judicial review

• rule of law

• federalism

The flow chart below shows part of the process in which a bill becomes a state law. Which action completes the flow chart?

• The bill is sent to committee for study.

• The bill is sent to the governor for support.

• The bill is published in newspapers for comment.

• The bill is reviewed by a judge for constitutionality.

What was the main reason President Harry S. Truman went to the United Nations in response to the Communist invasion of South Korea in 1950?

• to advance U.S. political goals in the United Nations

• to justify U.S. economic support for the United Nations

• to seek international support for the defense of South Korea

• to ask troops to prevent a political overthrow of South Korea

What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

• It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.

• It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.

• It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.

• It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.

The diagram below shows some activities in the political process. Which title completes the diagram?

• Ways that Corporations Influence Consumers

• Ways that Citizens Support Personal Businesses

• Ways that Interest Groups Influence Lawmakers

• Ways that Public Officials Support Government Reforms

What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?

• It was a published document outlining personal rights in Great Britain.

• It was an influential work calling for independence from Great Britain.

• It was a popular almanac instructing colonial farmers.

• It was a written framework of colonial government.

How does a federal system of government differ from a unitary system?

• The central government passes laws in a federal system.

• States hold some government powers in a federal system.

• The central government collects taxes in a federal system.

• Voters elect some government leaders in a federal system.

The photograph below was taken during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963. Based on this photograph, which generalization can be made about how participating in this type of activity influences government?

• A. Participation demonstrates public concerns to elected officials.

• B. Participation restricts civil rights through organized assemblies.

• C. Participation discourages multiple perspectives about pending legislation.

• D. Participation increases money spent on advertising during election campaigns.