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Practice Quiz for US Govt Exam 2
Practice Quiz for US Govt Exam 2
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1
All of the following are roles of political parties, except ________.
Political parties are provided for in the Constitution.
Political parties connect citizens to government.
Political parties organize elections.
Political parties provide voting cues.
2
Which of the following is not a Cabinet Level Position?
Secretary of the Interior
Vice President
President
Attorney General
3
What is Executive Privilege?
Certain communications by the president are protected.
The president makes the law.
The president has the authority to declare war.
Communications by the Speaker are protected.
4
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.
5
How many electoral votes are required to win the U.S. Presidency?
One Hundred
Two Hundred Seventy
Fifty
Twelve
6
Which part of the government enforces laws?
Congress
Executive
Judicial
Speaker of the House
7
Which of the following is most likely to vote for a Democrat?
People over age 55
Females
Households in which no one is a member of a labor union
African Americans
8
Which one of the following groups is MOST likely to participate in an election?
African Americans
People with college degrees
People under age 35
People in households with below-average income
9
Who vetoes bills?
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
Chief Justice of the United States
President of the United States
10
Why do incumbents in the House of Representatives have an advantage in getting re-elected?
All of the above.
Incumbents have had time to build support through constituent service.
Incumbents have a fund-raising advantage.
Incumbents usually have better name recognition.
11
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
12
For what does the “rule of law” stand?
The President makes the law
States’ laws override federal law
Leaders must obey the law
Leaders are exempt from following the law
13
Which of the following procedures results in the removal of the President from office?
The House and Senate both vote for a bill of impeachment.
The House decides impeachment; the Senate conducts a trial.
Congress decides impeachment; the Court votes on guilt.
A criminal court finds the President guilty.
14
What is not one of the requirements to run for U.S. President?
Thirty-five years of age
Resident of the United States for at least fourteen years
Must graduate from college
Born in the United States
15
Which part of the government enforces laws?
Parliament
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Separation of Powers
16
The following are functions of the national committees for each party, except ________.
Reducing the impact of campaign donations on elections.
Recruiting and grooming candidates
Raising funds for candidates
Promoting party interests through the media
17
The following are traditional constituencies of the Democratic Party except ________.
Wealthy voters.
Minority voters.
Low-income voters.
Urban voters.
18
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes the President?
Prime Minister
Cabinet
The Speaker of the House
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
19
How many terms can a President serve?
Four terms
Eight terms
Six terms
Two terms
20
When do electors officially cast their ballot?
Monday following the second Wednesday of December
The first Tuesday of November
January 6th
March 3rd
21
Each of the following have run for President as a third party candidate, except __________.
Hillary Clinton
Ralph Nader
Ross Perot
George Wallace
22
The following presidents were assassinated except __________.
Abraham Lincoln
James Garfield
Harry Truman
William McKinley
23
Which of the following is most likely to vote for a Republican candidate?
African Americans
People over age 55
Households in which someone is a member of a labor union
Males
24
Who serves as the Commander in Chief of the military?
President of the United States
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Speaker of the House
Attorney General
25
How long is one term of the U.S. President?
Six years
Eight years
Four years
Two years
26
Examples of high crimes and misdemeanors include ________________.
Bribery
All of the above
Abuse of authority
Perjury
27
Which of the following is an example of a position issue?
Gun control
Strong national defense
High quality education
Economic growth
28
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.
All states permit early voting.
Most states permit voters to register on Election Day.
29
Which of the following is an example of a valence issue?
Healthcare
Economic growth
Gun control
Immigration
30
The following are traditional constituencies of the Republican Party except ________.
Wealthy voters.
Business owners.
Urban voters.
Rural voters.
31
Reasons for low voter turnout include all the following, except _______.
Potential voters are too busy.
Potential voters do not like the candidates.
Potential voters are apathetic.
Potential voters are too educated about the candidates.
32
What is the name of the current President of the United States now?
Donald J. Trump
Barack Obama
Al Gore
William "Bill" Clinton
33
Which of the following are constitutional powers of the president?
Acting as head of military
Granting pardons
Vetoing legislation
All of the above
34
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
35
If the president vetoes a bill, the bill ______.
Can become law if Congress overrides the veto by a one-half fifty vote.
Goes to a federal court for approval of the veto.
Can become law if Congress overrides the veto by a two-thirds vote.
Goes to a conference committee for revision.
36
The President can _____ without seeking the consent of either the House or the Senate?
Appoint Supreme Court justices
Appoint ambassadors
Ratify a treaty
Send armed forces into action in case of a national emergency
37
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Parliament
The President
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Cabinet
38
Which statement below best describes an open primary?
Voters can cross party lines and vote for candidates of different parties.
The election is open to all candidates even if not approved by the party.
Voters can vote during any period of time rather than just on Election Day.
Voters can choose which ballot they want to use to vote.
39
To be impeached, the president must be convicted by ____ of the Senate.
Unanimous vote
One-fourth vote
Two-thirds vote
One-half vote
40
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Nineteen and older
Eighteen and older
Twenty-one and older
Twenty-four and older
41
Which of the following may the president do to limit the Supreme Court’s power?
Fire and replace justices
Adopt new constitutional amendments
Veto parts of the Supreme Court’s decisions
Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Supreme Court
42
Which of the following statements about political action committees (PACs) is true?
PACs can only contribute directly to candidates.
Social issue groups are the source of most PAC dollars.
PACs may give unlimited contributions tof individual candidates.
PACs are more likely to contribute to candidates running as a challenger.
43
Which of the following is not a stage in a presidential election?
national convention
referendum
primary
general election
44
The following are examples of a third party, except ____________.
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Constitution Party
Green Party
