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Practice Quiz for US Govt Exam 2
Practice Quiz for US Govt Exam 2
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1
Which of the following is an example of a position issue?
Economic growth
Strong national defense
Gun control
High quality education
2
Reasons for low voter turnout include all the following, except _______.
Potential voters are apathetic.
Potential voters are too busy.
Potential voters are too educated about the candidates.
Potential voters do not like the candidates.
3
Which of the following is not a stage in a presidential election?
primary
general election
referendum
national convention
4
Which of the following are constitutional powers of the president?
Vetoing legislation
Acting as head of military
Granting pardons
All of the above
5
In US v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that __________.
Presidential power isn't extended during national emergency.
Courts review the implementation of policy by the Executve.
There is no right to unqualified executive privilege.
Courts should not resolve disputes between the branches.
6
Which of the following procedures results in the removal of the President from office?
A criminal court finds the President guilty.
The House decides impeachment; the Senate conducts a trial.
Congress decides impeachment; the Court votes on guilt.
The House and Senate both vote for a bill of impeachment.
7
The following are traditional constituencies of the Democratic Party except ________.
Wealthy voters.
Urban voters.
Minority voters.
Low-income voters.
8
Examples of high crimes and misdemeanors include ________________.
Bribery
All of the above
Perjury
Abuse of authority
9
Which of the following is not a Cabinet Level Position?
Secretary of the Interior
Vice President
Attorney General
President
10
The President can _____ without seeking the consent of either the House or the Senate?
Appoint Supreme Court justices
Send armed forces into action in case of a national emergency
Appoint ambassadors
Ratify a treaty
11
The following are traditional constituencies of the Republican Party except ________.
Business owners.
Wealthy voters.
Urban voters.
Rural voters.
12
Each of the following have run for President as a third party candidate, except __________.
Ralph Nader
Hillary Clinton
Ross Perot
George Wallace
13
Which of the following statements are true about how states regulate voter activity?
One state does not require voter registration.
Most states require voters to show photo ID to vote.
Most states permit voters to register on Election Day.
All states permit early voting.
14
Which of the following statements about political action committees (PACs) is true?
PACs can only contribute directly to candidates.
PACs are more likely to contribute to candidates running as a challenger.
Social issue groups are the source of most PAC dollars.
PACs may give unlimited contributions tof individual candidates.
15
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Cabinet
The President
Parliament
16
When do electors officially cast their ballot?
January 6th
The first Tuesday of November
March 3rd
Monday following the second Wednesday of December
17
Which of the following is most likely to vote for a Republican candidate?
People over age 55
Males
Households in which someone is a member of a labor union
African Americans
18
Which of the following is most likely to vote for a Democrat?
Females
People over age 55
African Americans
Households in which no one is a member of a labor union
19
What is Executive Privilege?
The president has the authority to declare war.
Communications by the Speaker are protected.
Certain communications by the president are protected.
The president makes the law.
20
Which part of the government enforces laws?
Parliament
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Separation of Powers
21
Which statement below best describes an open primary?
Voters can choose which ballot they want to use to vote.
Voters can cross party lines and vote for candidates of different parties.
Voters can vote during any period of time rather than just on Election Day.
The election is open to all candidates even if not approved by the party.
22
To be impeached, the president must be convicted by ____ of the Senate.
Unanimous vote
One-fourth vote
Two-thirds vote
One-half vote
23
Who serves as the Commander in Chief of the military?
President of the United States
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
24
The following are functions of the national committees for each party, except ________.
Reducing the impact of campaign donations on elections.
Raising funds for candidates
Promoting party interests through the media
Recruiting and grooming candidates
25
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Cabinet
The Speaker of the House
Prime Minister
26
The following presidents were assassinated except __________.
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Harry Truman
James Garfield
27
All of the following are roles of political parties, except ________.
Political parties connect citizens to government.
Political parties organize elections.
Political parties are provided for in the Constitution.
Political parties provide voting cues.
28
Why do incumbents in the House of Representatives have an advantage in getting re-elected?
Incumbents have a fund-raising advantage.
Incumbents usually have better name recognition.
Incumbents have had time to build support through constituent service.
All of the above.
29
Which part of the government enforces laws?
Judicial
Congress
Executive
Speaker of the House
30
If the president vetoes a bill, the bill ______.
Can become law if Congress overrides the veto by a two-thirds vote.
Goes to a conference committee for revision.
Goes to a federal court for approval of the veto.
Can become law if Congress overrides the veto by a one-half fifty vote.
31
How long is one term of the U.S. President?
Six years
Two years
Eight years
Four years
32
What is the name of the current President of the United States now?
William "Bill" Clinton
Al Gore
Barack Obama
Donald J. Trump
33
Which of the following may the president do to limit the Supreme Court’s power?
Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Supreme Court
Adopt new constitutional amendments
Fire and replace justices
Veto parts of the Supreme Court’s decisions
34
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Nineteen and older
Eighteen and older
Twenty-four and older
Twenty-one and older
35
How many terms can a President serve?
Two terms
Eight terms
Six terms
Four terms
36
Who vetoes bills?
Attorney General
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice of the United States
President of the United States
37
The following are examples of a third party, except ____________.
Green Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party
Constitution Party
38
For what does the “rule of law” stand?
Leaders must obey the law
States’ laws override federal law
The President makes the law
Leaders are exempt from following the law
39
What is not one of the requirements to run for U.S. President?
Thirty-five years of age
Born in the United States
Must graduate from college
Resident of the United States for at least fourteen years
40
Which one of the following groups is MOST likely to participate in an election?
People under age 35
African Americans
People with college degrees
People in households with below-average income
41
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Provide schooling and education
Resolves disputes
Stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Advises the President
42
The U.S. president is elected every four years in general elections by the _____.
Electoral College
Popular vote
State-based caucuses
Winner-take-all primary elections
43
How many electoral votes are required to win the U.S. Presidency?
Two Hundred Seventy
One Hundred
Fifty
Twelve
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Which of the following is an example of a valence issue?
Healthcare
Gun control
Immigration
Economic growth
