A frequent criticism of the Electoral College is that this system can unfairly affect a presidential election because —

the “winner take all” system allows for an unpopular candidate to win

In Mapp v. Ohio, the Supreme Court set an important precedent involving -

unreasonable searches and seizures

What disqualifies a person from voting in Texas?

Legally declared mentally incompetent

When a presidential nominee selects a vice-presidential candidate, a primary focus is choosing a running mate who -

adds balance and appeal to the national ticket

In a federal system, governing is primarily -

divided between national and state governments

Much of modern technology comes from government research for the military. How is GPS technoloy used in everyday life?

To help drivers find their destinations

How do modern political strategies, such as online petitions, impact elected officials?

Residents are povided with an accessible way to address issues

The Wall of Separation between the church and state expressed by Jefferson is found in what part of the Constitution?

Establishment Clause of the First Amendment

Separation of powers and federalism were ideas in the framing of the Constitution. These ideas are related in that they-

Involve a system of checks and balances in which power is limited

In a three candidate Presidential race, what happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes.

The House of Representatives selects the President

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1
A form of government in which people select representatives to govern and make laws is called a(n) -
Republic
Oligarchy
Coalition
Plurality
2
A frequent criticism of the Electoral College is that this system can unfairly affect a presidential election because —
third-party candidates are removed from the election process in most states
presidential candidates win the same share of a state’s electoral vote
the senate must decide a presidential election if no candidate wins
the “winner take all” system allows for an unpopular candidate to win
3
In Mapp v. Ohio, the Supreme Court set an important precedent involving -
the right to free legal counsel
when to apply a capital punishment ruling
limitations on symbolic speech
unreasonable searches and seizures
4
What disqualifies a person from voting in Texas?
Under the age of 21
Over 100 years of age
No high school diploma
Legally declared mentally incompetent
5
According to social contract theory, the primary role of government is to -
preserve the divine right of leaders
encourage competition among citizens
protect and serve the people
promote a state of harmony with nature
6
When a presidential nominee selects a vice-presidential candidate, a primary focus is choosing a running mate who -
can be elected as President after term limits
would effectively preside over the Senate
adds balance and appeal to the national ticket
has the same background as the presidential nominee
7
In a federal system, governing is primarily -
given to state governments
divided between national and state governments
held by the national government
shared by state and local governments
8
Much of modern technology comes from government research for the military. How is GPS technoloy used in everyday life?
To assist doctors in research
To understand a soldier's duties
To help drivers find their destinations
To access movies and TV shows
9
How do modern political strategies, such as online petitions, impact elected officials?
Residents are given too much control over elected officials
The cost of operating a campaign increases
Residents are povided with an accessible way to address issues
Public access to elect officials is limited
10
The Wall of Separation between the church and state expressed by Jefferson is found in what part of the Constitution?
Elastic Clause of the Tenth Amendment
Establishment Clause of the First Amendment
Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment
Free Expression Clauses of the Third Amendment
11
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in voting requirements and -
police brutality
affirmative actino cases
public accommodations
Private establishments
12
The management on the money supply and interest rate to influence the economy is laid down by which government policy?
Monetary Policy
Forgeign Policy
Reserve Policy
Revenue Policy
13
Separation of powers and federalism were ideas in the framing of the Constitution. These ideas are related in that they-
Involve a system of checks and balances in which power is limited
provide for the establishment of a strong executive branch
require a strong central government elected by popular majority
grant power to the federal court system
14
The right to due process protects individual rights as addressed in which Constitutional amendment?
Fourteenth
Third
Fifth
First
15
In a three candidate Presidential race, what happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes.
The House of Representatives selects the President
The representatives of the most populous states select the President
The Sentate selects the President
The governonrs of all 50 states select the President by vote

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