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Government Midterm

Total questions: 182

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

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1.

Thomas Hobbes stated that life would be “nasty, brutish, and short” without a state or government. Which of these functions of government would likely be most important, according to Hobbes?

a)

Passing laws to encourage the expansion of businesses.

b)

Designating state flowers and other items to celebrate states.

c)

Reducing taxes to allow people to keep more income.

d)

Establishing prisons to hold criminals and reduce crime.

2.

Which of these defines Switzerland as a sovereign state?

a)

It has a strict policy of separation of church and state.

b)

It is located in an area that includes some of the Alps.

c)

It has different regions defined by different languages.

d)

It has a central government that creates laws for the entire nation.

3.

Which of these is an example of a government maintaining order?

a)

The Marines hold drives to collect toys during the holidays.

b)

A community constructs a municipal water treatment plant.

c)

Firefighters hold infant car seat clinics in fire stations.

d)

Officers screen visitors for weapons at the entrance of a courthouse.

4.

How do the goals of socialism differ from the goals of capitalism?

a)

Only socialism has the goal of serving society.

b)

Only capitalism strives to award workers a fair wage.

c)

Only capitalism stresses private ownership of business.

d)

Only socialism works to prevent government interference.

5.

Which of these characterizes a predicted result of a laissez-faire system?

a)

better workplace conditions for workers

b)

unlimited supply of consumer products

c)

more government involvement in business

d)

producer competition for resources

6.

By agreeing to amend the Constitution by adding the Bill of Rights,

a)

the Founders were incorporating the ideas of William Blackstone.

b)

the Founders were responding to Anti-Federalists’ fears of overly powerful state governments.

c)

the Anti-Federalists were incorporating the ideas of Charles de Montesquieu.

d)

the Founders were responding to Anti-Federalists’ fears of an overly powerful national government.

7.

The Founders created a federal system of government because they

a)

wanted individuals to have the right to a fair and speedy trial.

b)

believed that representation in Congress should be based entirely on population.

c)

did not want the president to become as powerful as a monarch.

d)

wanted power to be split between the national and the state governments.

8.

The Founders incorporated Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s concept of freedom of religion into the Constitution by stating that

a)

Congress cannot make any laws preventing people from practicing their religion.

b)

all citizens must practice a religion, but it may be a religion of their choosing.

c)

Congress can establish a state religion.

d)

religious groups cannot be taxed or treated differently from other types of groups.

9.

One inalienable right that is stated in the Declaration of Independence and contributes to our current national identity is the right to

a)

be economically secure.

b)

a representative government.

c)

be able to vote in elections.

d)

pursue happiness.

10.

The First Continental Congress’s embargo on Britain likely hurt the colonies’ private businesses because

a)

enforcing the embargo was very expensive.

b)

they could no longer make money from British imports.

c)

it decreased income from tariffs.

d)

the value of British goods was greatly reduced.

11.

According to national supremacy, if a state constitutional amendment is in conflict with the U.S. Constitution, then the amendment must be

a)

added to the U.S. Constitution.

b)

ratified by a convention of state legislators.

c)

removed from the state constitution.

d)

rewritten to satisfy the U.S. Constitution.

12.

How does the state legislature method of amendment ratification differ from the state convention method?

a)

State conventions allow only state legislators to vote on an amendment.

b)

State legislature methods are rarely used due to abuse of power.

c)

State conventions allow people to directly vote for amendments.

d)

State legislature methods give governors an opportunity to vote on amendments.

13.

To protect freedom of religion, the Founders established separation of __________ and state.

a)

citizens

b)

governors

c)

church

d)

courts

14.

In The Federalist Papers, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay supported

a)

presidential power over Congress and the judiciary.

b)

unlimited power of the federal government.

c)

division of power into three branches of government.

d)

absolute control of states by state government.

15.

The Articles of the Constitution include the Supremacy Clause, which states that

a)

people shall be free from unlawful searches and seizures.

b)

the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

c)

laws passed by the states shall be considered supreme law.

d)

Supreme Court justices can pass amendments to the Constitution.

16.

If they are unable to resolve their disputes, what recourse do states have?

a)

They can take their case to the American Civil Liberties Union.

b)

They can take their case to the Supreme Court.

c)

They can petition the state governors to intervene.

d)

They can petition the Senate to hear their case.

17.

Public policy is

a)

enacted at only the federal level.

b)

enacted only at the state level.

c)

available only to government officials.

d)

a course of action that a government decides to take.

18.

What was the main reason that the Framers created federalism?

a)

to prevent a takeover from England or France

b)

to make elections of government officers more fair

c)

to protect themselves from an all-powerful central government

d)

to put all power in the hands of a central government

19.

A concurrent power is

a)

voted on by the Congress before enactment.

b)

reserved for the federal government only.

c)

reserved for the state governments only.

d)

shared by both federal and state governments.

20.

Before a territory can become a state,

a)

Congress must pass an enabling act.

b)

Congress must petition the president for statehood.

c)

it must petition the president for statehood.

d)

it must receive two-thirds of the Senate votes.

21.

Iran is not a pure theocracy because

a)

its laws are not guided by religious belief.

b)

its courts answer to a clerical leader.

c)

its head of government does not speak for a deity.

d)

its government derives authority from scripture.

22.

Critics argue that parliamentary systems are weakened by the lack of

a)

popular elections.

b)

heads of state.

c)

executive accountability.

d)

checks on legislative power.

23.

In order to establish more democratic governments, countries in Eastern Europe had to overthrow systems of

a)

theocracy.

b)

communism.

c)

parliamentarianism.

d)

apartheid.

24.

parties representing the majority make most laws

a)

majority rule

b)

democracy

c)

mixed economy

d)

economic assistance

25.

combines elements of capitalism and socialism

a)

mixed economy

b)

economic assistance

c)

federal system

d)

monarchy

26.

national and state governments share power

a)

federal system

b)

monarchy

c)

state

d)

voting

27.

community with organized government in a territory

a)

state

b)

voting

c)

communist state

d)

social contract theory

28.

all economic decisions made by the government

a)

social contract theory

b)

communist state

c)

mixed economy

d)

federal system

29.

states exist to serve their people

a)

social contract theory

b)

economic assistance

c)

majority rule

d)

mixed economy

30.

right and responsibility of citizenship

a)

voting

b)

majority rule

c)

democracy

d)

economic assistance

31.

one person inherits throne and heads the state

a)

state

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

d)

communist state

32.

food stamps or rent subsidies

a)

mixed economy

b)

federal system

c)

economic assistance

d)

majority rule

33.

the people rule directly or through representatives

a)

mixed economy

b)

majority rule

c)

monarchy

d)

democracy

34.

stated that society was created by a social contract

a)

Leviathan

b)

Magna Carta

c)

representative government

d)

English Bill of Rights

35.

established the authority of Parliament

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

representative government

c)

First Continental Congress

d)

Connecticut Compromise

36.

imposed an embargo on Britain

a)

colonial charters and constitutions

b)

First Continental Congress

c)

Connecticut Compromise

d)

unicameral legislature

37.

gave colonists experience with limited self-government

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

limited government

c)

colonial charters and constitutions

d)

Magna Carta

38.

concept that a government’s power is not absolute

a)

limited government

b)

representative government

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Connecticut Compromise

39.

writings that supported adoption of the Constitution

a)

The Federalist Papers

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Leviathan

d)

English Bill of Rights

40.

type of congress created by the Articles of Confederation

a)

unicameral legislature

b)

limited government

c)

representative government

d)

Connecticut Compromise

41.

resulted in a bicameral legislature

a)

Connecticut Compromise

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

The Federalist Papers

d)

English Bill of Rights

42.

a government in which citizens elect delegates

a)

representative government

b)

limited government

c)

unicameral legislature

d)

Magna Carta

43.

recognized the rights of the English nobles

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

limited government

d)

Connecticut Compromise

44.

first 10 amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

First Amendment

c)

judicial review

d)

Second Amendment

45.

changes to the original Constitution

a)

amendments

b)

federal courts

c)

First Amendment

d)

judicial review

46.

power is divided between national and state governments

a)

federalism

b)

federal courts

c)

governor

d)

enumerated powers

47.

powers that are listed by number in the Constitution

a)

enumerated powers

b)

amendments

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

federal courts

48.

head of the federal executive branch

a)

president

b)

governor

c)

amendments

d)

Second Amendment

49.

body of the judicial branch

a)

federal courts

b)

governor

c)

judicial review

d)

amendments

50.

head of the state executive branch

a)

governor

b)

president

c)

federal courts

d)

judicial review

51.

includes right to free speech

a)

First Amendment

b)

enumerated powers

c)

Second Amendment

d)

Bill of Rights

52.

includes right to bear arms

a)

Second Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

amendments

d)

enumerated powers

53.

courts’ ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws

a)

federal courts

b)

judicial review

c)

enumerated powers

d)

Bill of Rights

54.

granted or delegated to the national government

a)

delegated powers

b)

sunshine law

c)

sunset law

d)

public policy

55.

if not delegated to the national government, what states have

a)

reserved powers

b)

public policy

c)

interstate compact

d)

extradite

56.

makes the acts and treaties of the United States supreme

a)

supremacy clause

b)

extradite

c)

interstate compact

d)

delegated powers

57.

law requiring state-level service to meet minimum national standards

a)

mandate

b)

public policy

c)

delegated powers

d)

preemption

58.

power that allows the national government to take over a state government function

a)

preemption

b)

extradite

c)

interstate compact

d)

delegated powers

59.

request to return to a state a criminal who flees across state lines

a)

extradite

b)

sunshine law

c)

sunset law

d)

sunset law

60.

written agreement between two or more states

a)

interstate compact

b)

supremacy clause

c)

delegated powers

d)

public policy

61.

course of action that a government takes

a)

public policy

b)

preemption

c)

delegated powers

d)

mandate

62.

provision in a law that sets an automatic end date

a)

sunset law

b)

sunshine law

c)

preemption

d)

mandate

63.

prohibits public officials from holding closed meetings

a)

sunshine law

b)

sunset law

c)

preemption

d)

mandate

64.

Who might you most expect to see talking with the president about a particular house bill?

a)

Speaker of the House

b)

constituent

c)

majority whip

d)

majority leader

65.

Why might a seat in the Senate be more attractive to a candidate than a seat in the House?

a)

Senators receive more benefits than House members.

b)

The Senate spends less time in session than the House.

c)

Senators are paid more than House members.

d)

Senators do not have to run for office as often.

66.

The U.S. House of Representatives, as part of a constitutional republic, requires which of the following?

a)

public records of all caucus meetings

b)

hearings for all bills by a committee of the whole

c)

majority rule with little minority input

d)

debate with all members allowed to participate

67.

"Tip" O’Neill did which of the following while serving in Congress?

a)

crafted rules for congressional behavior

b)

presided over the House of Representatives

c)

presided over the Senate

d)

introduced the Contract with America

68.

The requirement of unanimous consent that applies to the Senate, but not the House, requires which of the following?

a)

an absence of political party influence

b)

coordination between the vice president and president pro tempore

c)

a Rules Committee that controls the flow of legislation

d)

cooperation between majority and minority leadership

69.

The censure of a member of Congress results in which of the following?

a)

fines

b)

time in jail

c)

expulsion from Congress

d)

statement of formal disapproval

70.

Personal staff and subcommittee staff may both do which of the following?

a)

manage the schedule of members

b)

collect information and draft bills

c)

prepare and release publications about laws

d)

take care of requests from constituents

71.

Which statement is true about a standing committee in the Senate?

a)

Only the chair can call meetings of the standing committee.

b)

The party makeup of each committee can shift after each election.

c)

The member with most seniority becomes chairperson.

d)

Chairpersons of each committee change after each election.

72.

A senator who wants to provide information to the media about her support of a particular bill would work with which member of her personal staff?

a)

press secretary

b)

administrative assistant

c)

legislative director

d)

legislative assistant

73.

A member of the House represents a district that contains the shale oil formation in North Dakota. In order to increase her chances of winning reelection, which of these committee assignments should the member request from party leadership?

a)

Homeland Security

b)

Agriculture

c)

Energy and Commerce

d)

Transportation and Infrastructure

74.

Consider a committee's vote to either report or kill a bill. This demonstrates the system of checks and balances because it shows that

a)

the judicial branch will not need to be concerned with the bill.

b)

the president approves of the bill and what it means for the nation

c)

Congress approves of the bill and will pass it to the president.

d)

Congress has considered the bill enough to do its part and take action.

75.

After a bill is voted and approved by the House of Representatives, it is

a)

sent to the Supreme Court to review.

b)

voted on by the Senate.

c)

voted on by constituents.

d)

sent to the president to sign.

76.

An aeronautics firm might try to influence an appropriations subcommittee so that

a)

private funds are donated to aircraft construction.

b)

the Defense Department can influence votes in the Housing Department.

c)

special interest groups can help the aeronautics firm make its own budget.

d)

defense funds in the budget are allocated to aircraft construction.

77.

Under which type of debate is a bill most likely to be weakened by opponents who petition members of Congress?

a)

closed rule

b)

open rule

c)

revenue

d)

special interest

78.

A congressperson’s constituents make their ideas known and are influenced and affected by laws when

a)

there are procedures set up for protesting and debating.

b)

the member of Congress explains the laws to them.

c)

the laws affect their personal experience.

d)

they first learn about the laws.

79.

Which method of reaching constituents would be fastest for a Congress member who wants to find out how the public feels about an upcoming vote?

a)

personal interviews

b)

email survey

c)

visits to the district

d)

letters to constituents

80.

The president can influence members of Congress and how they vote on a bill by

a)

changing the congressperson’s district.

b)

supporting the congressperson’s legislative goals.

c)

introducing new bills for Congress to vote on.

d)

compromising on parts of the law.

81.

Which representative body could cast a simple majority ruling with 218 votes?

a)

cabinet

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

Supreme Court Justices

82.

A congressional representative can help a person retain individual rights through casework by

a)

writing legislation to improve factory conditions.

b)

presenting arguments to the Supreme Court about factory conditions.

c)

lobbying to improve factory conditions.

d)

listening to constituents talk about unfair factory conditions.

83.

The best defense of pork-barrel legislation is that it

a)

helps improve the federal deficit.

b)

keeps the federal treasury from wasting funds.

c)

can bring jobs and money to a state or district.

d)

provides money and aid to the largest populations.

84.

A power given to Congress in the Constitution is the power to

a)

support welfare programs.

b)

prohibit racial discrimination.

c)

declare war.

d)

draft people into the armed services.

85.

In McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall greatly expanded the powers of Congress by

a)

stating that the line-item veto was unconstitutional.

b)

stating that the president had the authority to impound funds.

c)

providing a very broad interpretation of the “necessary and proper” clause.

d)

giving Congress more control over emergency powers.

86.

The Founders decided that revenue bills should originate in the House because

a)

the smaller states would have more control over spending than if the bills originated in the Senate.

b)

this method would decrease the chances of the president vetoing the bills.

c)

the House is more stable than the Senate.

d)

representation in the House is based on population.

87.

Amendments typically become part of the Constitution by being proposed by

a)

Congress and ratified by state conventions.

b)

Congress and ratified by state legislatures.

c)

state conventions and ratified by Congress.

d)

state legislatures and ratified by Congress.

88.

One way that Congress has used its spending authority over the years is to

a)

force witnesses to appear before congressional committees.

b)

allow the president to use the line-item veto in specific situations.

c)

eliminate the president’s authority to impound funds.

d)

require local governments to follow specific regulations when receiving funding.

89.

Congressional power of oversight is vital because

a)

it serves as a check on the executive branch.

b)

the power was granted by a constitutional amendment.

c)

it serves as a check on the judicial branch.

d)

the power is given to Congress by executive agencies.

90.

Political parties are most powerful in checking the power of different branches of the government when

a)

the government is divided.

b)

dealing with legislative rather than nonlegislative powers.

c)

revenue bills are being debated.

d)

the judicial branch states that a law is unconstitutional.

91.

Why does the president often have a broader view on issues than members of Congress?

a)

Congress can use the power of the purse to control the executive branch.

b)

The president has the veto power, which Congress can override.

c)

Unlike members of Congress, the president represents the entire United States.

d)

Congress has the power to investigate and oversee executive agencies.

92.

The main reason Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act was that it wanted to

a)

require that the national budget be balanced.

b)

eliminate the line-item veto.

c)

make it easier for Congress to override a presidential veto.

d)

keep the president from stopping the funding of its programs.

93.

The National Emergencies Act

a)

requires presidents to tell Congress when they plan to declare a national emergency.

b)

requires Congress to tell the president when it plans to declare a national emergency.

c)

specifies that a national emergency cannot last longer than four years.

d)

states that only presidents have the right to declare war.

94.

can stop a House bill from reaching a floor vote

a)

House Rules Committee

b)

CBO

c)

select committee

d)

filibuster

95.

temporary committee to investigate an issue

a)

select committee

b)

committee chair

c)

gerrymandering

d)

president pro tempore

96.

provides checks and balances within Congress

a)

bicameral legislature

b)

gerrymandering

c)

president pro tempore

d)

Congress

97.

drawing of district boundaries to benefit a party

a)

gerrymandering

b)

select committee

c)

filibuster

d)

caseworker

98.

personal staff handling growing constituent requests

a)

caseworker

b)

select committee

c)

president pro tempore

d)

Congress

99.

fills leadership role if vice president is unavailable

a)

president pro tempore

b)

filibuster

c)

House Rules Committee

d)

select committee

100.

decides who will testify about bills

a)

committee chair

b)

select committee

c)

caseworker

d)

CBO

101.

branch given the most power by Founding Fathers

a)

Congress

b)

House Rules Committee

c)

bicameral legislature

d)

CBO

102.

action to prevent a Senate bill from a final vote

a)

filibuster

b)

president pro tempore

c)

bicameral legislature

d)

committee chair

103.

agency that projects the costs of proposed programs

a)

CBO

b)

bicameral legislature

c)

president pro tempore

d)

gerrymandering

104.

president refuses to spend money that Congress has voted for a program

a)

impoundment

b)

emergency powers

c)

subpoena

d)

line-item veto

105.

allows Congress to review executive branch activities

a)

legislative oversight

b)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

c)

two-thirds vote

d)

emergency powers

106.

needed to override a presidential veto

a)

two-thirds vote

b)

revenue bill

c)

expressed power

d)

expressed power

107.

used the commerce clause to combat racial discrimination

a)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

b)

copyright

c)

revenue bill

d)

subpoena

108.

allows the president to reject only part of a bill

a)

line-item veto

b)

two-thirds vote

c)

emergency powers

d)

expressed power

109.

any power explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution

a)

expressed power

b)

emergency powers

c)

two-thirds vote

d)

subpoena

110.

a law that raises money

a)

revenue bill

b)

copyright

c)

legislative oversight

d)

subpoena

111.

legal order that requires a person to appear before a court or congressional committee

a)

subpoena

b)

impoundment

c)

legislative oversight

d)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

112.

the exclusive right to publish and sell a literary, musical, or artistic work

a)

copyright

b)

revenue bill

c)

line-item veto

d)

two-thirds vote

113.

may be given to the president in times of crisis

a)

emergency powers

b)

expressed power

c)

legislative oversight

d)

line-item veto

114.

rule that forbids members of Congress from offering floor amendments to a bill

a)

closed rule

b)

private bill

c)

open rule

d)

joint resolution

115.

a proposed law to authorize spending money

a)

appropriations bill

b)

private bill

c)

casework

d)

amend

116.

an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other's bills

a)

logrolling

b)

open rule

c)

joint resolution

d)

continuing resolutions

117.

to change or alter

a)

amend

b)

private bill

c)

open rule

d)

joint resolution

118.

the work a lawmaker does to help constituents with problems

a)

casework

b)

lobbying

c)

closed rule

d)

continuing resolutions

119.

direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors

a)

lobbying

b)

open rule

c)

joint resolution

d)

amend

120.

a bill dealing with individual people or places

a)

private bill

b)

appropriations bill

c)

open rule

d)

closed rule

121.

a resolution that keeps the government open and operating under the previous level of appropriation during times when Congress cannot agree on a new appropriation

a)

continuing resolutions

b)

appropriations bill

c)

logrolling

d)

joint resolution

122.

a rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill

a)

open rule

b)

closed rule

c)

casework

d)

joint resolution

123.

a resolution passed in the same form by both houses

a)

joint resolution

b)

appropriations bill

c)

lobbying

d)

casework

124.

The prime minister of Canada and the U.S. president acting as chief executive might do which of the following?

a)

send military personnel to war

b)

enact treaties with foreign countries

c)

attend the Stanley Cup hockey final

d)

appoint heads of agencies

125.

A president who withholds documents related to private conversations with advisers can point to the actions of which president, who first claimed this power?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Ronald Reagan

126.

Which of these bodies would the president consult to obtain advice about setting import taxes for goods from China?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Council of Economic Advisers

c)

Senate

d)

Federal Reserve

127.

Which of the following is a tool that the president can use to obtain congressional support for his or her legislative agenda?

a)

political patronage appointment for a constituent

b)

extensive meetings with cabinet members

c)

promise to sign any bill that supports the agenda

d)

promise of campaign support to a senator

128.

When President Harry S. Truman enacted new policy by racially integrating the armed forces, he did it using which of these?

a)

executive agreement

b)

executive order

c)

amnesty

d)

agency policy

129.

Which of these was a successful check on the power of a president?

a)

After Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, the Senate ratified it.

b)

When FDR’s New Deal programs took effect, the executive branch expanded.

c)

After Truman seized steel mills, the courts declared the action unconstitutional.

d)

When Lincoln blockaded southern ports, he was not opposed by Congress.

130.

The president would have to work out the most compromises to his or her legislative agenda in which of the following situations?

a)

The president and only the House majority share the same party.

b)

The president and only the Senate majority share the same party.

c)

The president is from a different party than both Senate and House majorities.

d)

The president and both Senate and House majorities share the same party.

131.

Which of these actions by a president is based on powers that the Founding Fathers gave to the executive branch?

a)

The president withholds tapes of meetings with economic advisers from Congress.

b)

The president orders striking air traffic controllers to return to work.

c)

The president appoints a supporter to become U.S. ambassador to Finland.

d)

The president expands gathering of intelligence by certain agencies during war.

132.

When playing the role of chief diplomat, the president must get approval from Congress for which of these?

a)

veto

b)

treaty

c)

reprieve

d)

executive agreement

133.

Acting as head of state, the president might do which of the following?

a)

conduct treaty negotiations with Brazil

b)

invite famous poets to dinner at the White House

c)

retreat to a private residence while on vacation

d)

appoint a committee to study an economic issue

134.

Which of the following would prevent someone from running for president?

a)

not being at least 35 years old

b)

not being wealthy

c)

not holding another office

d)

not having a college degree

135.

Abraham Lincoln’s ability to rally the nation to preserve the Union is an example of his

a)

ability to compromise.

b)

effective communication.

c)

political timing.

d)

keen sense of timing.

136.

How is the selection of presidential and vice presidential candidates changing?

a)

Recent candidates are less reliant on party funds.

b)

Recent candidates reflect less polarization in their beliefs.

c)

Recent candidates are less willing to participate in debates.

d)

Recent candidates reflect more diversity.

137.

Which leader has the greatest chance of becoming president through the line of succession?

a)

president pro tempore of the Senate

b)

secretary of state

c)

secretary of the treasury

d)

attorney general

138.

A presidential candidate who wonders whether he or she can “afford” to be president is most likely concerned about

a)

pension.

b)

compensation.

c)

term of office.

d)

responsibility.

139.

How did the Twelfth Amendment change the Constitution?

a)

It required electors to vote separately for president and vice president.

b)

It provided guidelines for the establishment of the Electoral College.

c)

It established that the popular vote dictated the outcome of elections.

d)

It took control of the election process away from federal lawmakers.

140.

A vice president can become president through presidential disability, the death of the president, or

a)

when nominated by a political party.

b)

through a Senate confirmation hearing.

c)

when the cabinet deems it necessary.

d)

after the president is impeached.

141.

What is a drawback of the winner-take-all system of Electoral College voting?

a)

It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote yet win the election.

b)

It allows states to decide how they will choose electors.

c)

It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote and lose the election.

d)

It gives third-party candidates the ability to win the election.

142.

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps for becoming president?

a)

primary, Electoral College vote, general election, convention

b)

convention, primary, general election, inauguration

c)

primary, convention, general election, Electoral College vote

d)

primary, general election, inauguration, Electoral College vote

143.

John F. Kennedy said "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country" during

a)

the oath of office.

b)

his inaugural address.

c)

an inaugural party.

d)

a Democratic convention.

144.

What role does Congress play in the appointment of the president’s cabinet?

a)

Congress completely controls the choices of the president’s cabinet.

b)

Congress plays no role in the choices for the president’s cabinet.

c)

Congress nominates the president’s cabinet.

d)

Congress approves the nominations of the president’s cabinet.

145.

Which president relied heavily on the input of his cabinet members?

a)

Lyndon Johnson

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Thomas Jefferson

146.

The role of the National Security Council is to

a)

advise the president about American military and foreign policy.

b)

make decisions about American military and foreign policy.

c)

make sure defense funds in the budget are allocated to aircraft construction.

d)

minimize the influence of the Defense Department.

147.

What is the purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

a)

It builds and maintains dams and supplies of electric power.

b)

It enforces campaign financing laws for federal elections.

c)

It enforces anti-trust and consumer protection laws.

d)

It insures bank accounts up to a certain amount.

148.

The purpose of the Department of Justice is to

a)

protect the nation’s security.

b)

manage the nation’s monetary resources.

c)

protect natural resources.

d)

enforce federal laws designed to protect Americans.

149.

Which executive department would be most important to citizens concerned with preserving natural resources?

a)

Department of Justice

b)

Department of the Interior

c)

Department of Health and Human Services

d)

Department of the Treasury

150.

Employees have to take an exam for which of the following systems of government jobs?

a)

spoils system

b)

presidential cabinet

c)

civil service

d)

presidential appointee

151.

According to the chart above, which cabinet department is responsible for air traffic safety?

a)

Department of Energy

b)

Department of Veterans Affairs

c)

Department of Transportation

d)

Department of Housing and Urban Development

152.

The system of choosing civil servants was reformed to

a)

prevent favors from lobbyists.

b)

promote competition.

c)

promote government growth.

d)

prevent corruption.

153.

What is an advantage of having presidential appointees serving in government?

a)

They will appoint others who also know the president.

b)

They work for no salary and help save money in the budget.

c)

They will work well with the president.

d)

They can do multiple jobs and serve in multiple departments.

154.

given by Founders; includes veto power, military command

a)

executive power

b)

executive order

c)

annual budget

d)

executive privilege

155.

may use private military and drones; no approval by Congress

a)

shadow war

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

pocket veto

d)

party leader

156.

releases a person from legal punishment

a)

pardon

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

executive power

d)

pocket veto

157.

no action required, and the bill does not become law

a)

pocket veto

b)

executive privilege

c)

annual budget

d)

shadow war

158.

role includes rewarding loyal party members with positions

a)

party leader

b)

pardon

c)

shadow war

d)

Treaty of Versailles

159.

presidential power; subject to approval by Congress

a)

judicial appointment

b)

executive order

c)

executive power

d)

pardon

160.

claimed by president; ability to withhold information

a)

executive privilege

b)

executive order

c)

executive power

d)

shadow war

161.

negotiated by Wilson to end WWI; not approved by Congress

a)

Treaty of Versailles

b)

annual budget

c)

party leader

d)

executive privilege

162.

policy with the force of law; needs no approval by Congress

a)

executive order

b)

executive power

c)

executive privilege

d)

pocket veto

163.

focuses on presidential economic priorities; sent to Congress

a)

annual budget

b)

party leader

c)

judicial appointment

d)

executive power

164.

known as “the Great Communicator”

a)

Ronald Reagan

b)

Succession Act of 1947

c)

Twelfth Amendment

d)

primary election

165.

salary received by the president and others

a)

popular vote

b)

compensation

c)

impeachment

d)

third-party candidate

166.

representatives of voters in a presidential election

a)

Electoral College

b)

Succession Act of 1947

c)

popular vote

d)

impeachment

167.

candidates of the same political party run against each other

a)

primary election

b)

popular vote

c)

compensation

d)

Ronald Reagan

168.

instituted presidential term limits

a)

Twenty-second Amendment

b)

Succession Act of 1947

c)

Twelfth Amendment

d)

Electoral College

169.

not running as a Democrat or Republican

a)

third-party candidate

b)

primary election

c)

popular vote

d)

compensation

170.

fixes problem with choosing vice president and president

a)

Succession Act of 1947

b)

Electoral College

c)

Ronald Reagan

d)

Twenty-second Amendment

171.

includes compromise that established Electoral College

a)

Twelfth Amendment

b)

Twenty-second Amendment

c)

popular vote

d)

Succession Act of 1947

172.

possible alternative to the Electoral College

a)

popular vote

b)

primary election

c)

impeachment

d)

compensation

173.

government employment based on competitive examinations and merit

a)

civil service system

b)

spoils system

c)

whistleblower

d)

liaison officer

174.

the president’s closest advisers

a)

cabinet

b)

whistleblower

c)

spoils system

d)

client group

175.

an officer who develops relationships with the elected officials and congressional staff members who have authority over the work of their department

a)

liaison officer

b)

spoils system

c)

National Security Adviser

d)

federal

176.

individuals and groups who work with a government agency and are most affected by its decisions

a)

client group

b)

iron triangle

c)

civil service system

d)

iron triangle

177.

the stated course of action the government takes to address problems or issues

a)

public policy

b)

iron triangle

c)

whistleblower

d)

cabinet

178.

government employment based on rewards from political connections

a)

spoils system

b)

liaison officer

c)

federal

d)

iron triangle

179.

a relationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, and client groups that work together

a)

iron triangle

b)

liaison officer

c)

civil service system

d)

public policy

180.

the director of the National Security Council

a)

National Security Adviser

b)

civil service system

c)

federal

d)

client group

181.

a federal employee who reports corruption or wrongdoing by the government

a)

whistleblower

b)

spoils system

c)

liaison officer

d)

client group

182.

pertaining to the union of states under a central government

a)

federal

b)

public policy

c)

client group

d)

iron triangle

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