The provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its amendments of 1970, 1975, & 1982 apply

all national, State, and local elections.

The level of the nation's debt

is not limited by any government agency.

For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?

establish uniform procedures for dealing w insolvent debtors

which idea is NOT included in the declaration of independence?

god gives certain people the right to govern

A positive aspect of interest groups is that they

help stimulate interest in public affairs.

The era of one-party domination that began in 1968 was different from past because

1 party controlled Cong while 1 controlled the presidency

The theory underlying modern democracies was developed to challenge the idea that

those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule.

Government has the right to make reasonable rules regulating assemblies

protect agnst the inciting of violence &endangerment of life

Which one of the following does NOT contribute to the Fed Gov classification as a bureaucracy?

The government has three branches with checks and balances.

Which one of the following is an example of an independent agency?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

All of the following are propaganda techniques EXCEPT

supporting a government policy change.

Which of the following statements about sovereign states is NOT true?

country or city is considered sovereign because of goverment

The difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is that

the President needs Senate approval for a treaty

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?

It divides power between a National Government and State gov

A democracy must allow freedom of expression, otherwise

democracy does not really exist.

Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment

result from the daily experiences of government.

The United States offers foreign aid MOSTLY to

support struggling democracies and countries

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that

it did not provide for a national judiciary.

The two-party system developed in the United States mainly because

conflicts about the Constitution created opposin viewpoints.

which feature did the state of constitutions and the articles of confederation have in common?

principle of popular sovereignty

Interest groups know that public opinion is important because

no policy will stay in place long without public support

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1
The provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its amendments of 1970, 1975, & 1982 apply
federal elections only.
State and local elections only.
all national, State, and local elections.
2
The level of the nation's debt
is not limited by any government agency.
is limited by the Constitution.
3
The phenomenon in which fewer votes are cast for offices farther down the ballot is called
voter alienation.
ballot fatigue.
4
To propose a constitutional amendment, Congress uses a
rider.
joint resolution.
public bill.
5
Membership in either of the two major parties is
closely regulated by federal law.
based on economic status.
closely regulated by State law.
based on personal choice.
6
For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?
to finance projects that current revenues cannot cover
to coin money and regulate its value
establish uniform procedures for dealing w insolvent debtors
7
Unlike the House, the Senate has a legislative process with
strict limits on debate.
no roll-call voting.
few limits on debate.
8
which idea is NOT included in the declaration of independence?
the people may change or abolish the govrenment
god gives certain people the right to govern
government can only exist only with the peoples permission
9
Which of the following federal courts exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction?
the Supreme Court
district court
court of appeals
10
The power of the National Government to coin money is
an inherent power.
an implied power.
an expressed power.
a concurrent power.
11
The individual 50 states lack which basic characteristics of a state?
government
sovereignty
constitution
12
A positive aspect of interest groups is that they
eliminate the need for factions in government.
use propaganda to influence public policy.
help stimulate interest in public affairs.
13
The era of one-party domination that began in 1968 was different from past because
1 party controlled Cong while 1 controlled the presidency
the Republican party gained no new members in Congress.
14
States must honor the legality of one another's civil laws because of the
Interstate Compacts Clause.
Full Faith and Credit Clause.
Necessary and Proper Clause.
Supremacy Clause.
15
What are Mr. Fortenberry's sons names?
Kalib and Copper
Cooper and Caleb
Baby Fort 1 Baby Fort 2
jim and jon
16
The theory underlying modern democracies was developed to challenge the idea that
head of the family, clan or tribe has the right to govern.
the people are the sole source of political power.
those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule.
17
The civil service was created partly to ensure that federal employees
are promoted based on loyalty to a political party.
may run in partisan political elections.
are promoted based on merit.
18
What year did Mr. Fortenberry graduate from EHS
2002
1998
2000
2004
19
Government has the right to make reasonable rules regulating assemblies
protect agnst the inciting of violence &endangerment of life
to uphold its limits on free speech.
20
Which one of the following does NOT contribute to the Fed Gov classification as a bureaucracy?
The government has formal rules for operation.
The government has three branches with checks and balances.
Each government worker has defined responsibilities.
21
Which one of the following is an example of an independent agency?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Security Council
Department of State
22
All of the following are propaganda techniques EXCEPT
using glittering generalities.
supporting a government policy change.
presenting only one side of an issue.
23
All of the following have unitary forms of government EXCEPT
Botswana.
the United States.
24
Which of the following statements about sovereign states is NOT true?
sovereign states have supreme power with in territories
sovereign states decide their foreign & domestic policies
country or city is considered sovereign because of goverment
25
According to the social contract theory, the contract is
the purpose of government.
a constitution.
26
The difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is that
a treaty ends r but an executive agreement does not.
the President needs Senate approval for a treaty
27
Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?
It gives most power to the National Government.
It divides power between a National Government and State gov
It gives most power to local units of government.
28
A democracy must allow freedom of expression, otherwise
democracy does not really exist.
government will collapse.
29
How old is Mr. Fortenberry?
39
34
30
36
30
All of the following have a major influence on the opinion-making process EXCEPT
peer groups.
historic events.
interest groups.
31
In the executive branch, the title of department is reserved for
agencies of the judicial branch.
independent agencies.
agencies of Cabinet rank.
32
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Mr. Fort?
Visited 19 countries
Been to over 200 sporting events
Went sky diving
first met his wife in Mr. O'Ravez' class
33
Government in which power is limited to a single person or very small group exists in
Brazil.
Cuba.
34
To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT
media coverage if demanded.
adequate defense.
35
Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment
result from the daily experiences of government.
can occur only with the approval of the States.
have occurred very rarely in the past 200 years.
36
The United States offers foreign aid MOSTLY to
support struggling democracies and countries
improve the image of the United States abroad.
37
in the charter colonies most governmental matters were handled by
colonists
parliament
a proprietor
38
In Congress, screening bills for floor consideration is a major duty of
committee members.
constituent servants.
39
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that
it did not provide for a national judiciary.
Congress could create only a few lower federal courts.
it established a dual court system.
40
Committee chairpersons usually are chosen
by the whips.
on the basis of seniority.
41
Politics is a(n) ____, while government is a(n) ____.
policy, institution
institution, process
process, institution
42
The two-party system developed in the United States mainly because
leaders and voters agreed on the existence of two parties.
the Constitution established a democratic government.
conflicts about the Constitution created opposin viewpoints.
43
with the words, "we the people", the constitution establishes its authority on the basis of
popular sovereignity
limited government
limited government
44
According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which of these officers follows the VP
secretary of the treasury
Speaker of the House
secretary of state
45
which feature did the state of constitutions and the articles of confederation have in common?
bill of rights
royal governors
principle of popular sovereignty
46
Interest groups know that public opinion is important because
no policy will stay in place long without public support
no group can provide enough info to alter public opinion.
47
In the Vice President's absence, the presiding officer of the Senate is the
majority floor leader.
president pro tempore.
48
all of the following influenced the framers in developing the constitution EXCEPT
British tradition
state constitutions
Virginia's royal character
49
Common Cause and the League of Women Voters are examples of
economic groups.
business groups.
public-interest groups.
50
who requires the police to bring a prisoner to court & explain why they should not be released.
writ of habeas corpus
indictment
51
Most interest groups are formed on the basis of
economic interests.
religious interests.
52
What year did the baseball program win its most games in a single season?
1956
2009
2017
1998
53
In what year did EHS baseball make it to the section championship
2000
2015
1961
2000-2008
54
Single-interest groups try to affect elections based on
the candidate's party affiliation.
each candidate's stand, in regard to the groups' interests.
55
What are the first three words of EHS fight song
Hornets are thee
On with Enterprise
Fight Hornets Fight
Time to fly
56
Public opinion is made known through all of the following EXCEPT
interest groups.
peer groups.
the media.
57
How did Mr. Fortenberry propose to his wife?
In Paris
at a baseball game
in government clas
in a Hot air baloon
58
In essence, the ordinance power gives the President the right to
set up offices.
organize the judicial branch.
administer laws.
59
which of the following statements about the internet is false?
internet makes it easier to gain knowledge of the government
the internet contains information that is not reliable
on-line voting in the 2000 elections because of the internet
60
If an incumbent President is seeking another term in office, who will his party likely nominate
the President
the House majority leader
the Vice President
61
The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the
commerce power to include all commercial interactions.
currency power by including paper money as legal tender.
power to tax by allowing a tax on incomes.
62
The civil service system was finally established because of
President Garfield's assassination by an angry office seeker
President Jefferson's support of political acceptability.
President Jackson's development of the spoils system.
63
The largest source of federal revenue from taxes comes from
excise taxes.
income taxes.
estate taxes.
64
Which of the following is an expressed power of the National Government?
the power to grant divorces
the power to acquire territory
the power to license doctors
the power to coin money
65
Why are voting machines used?
to minimize vote-counting errors
to eliminate the election process
66
One way interest groups become involved in the election process is by
nominating candidates for office.
providing campaign funds.
changing into a labor union.
67
Since 1965 the immigration policy of the United States, has emphasized
economic and social status.
ethnicity and nationality.
refugee status and family reunification.
68
Presidents who have been considered stronger and more effective leaders have viewed the presid
strictly bound by the Constitution and the laws of Congress.
an imperial office not accountable to Congress.
what Theodore Roosevelt called a "stewardship."
69
was accomplished outside the United States legal system.
in a democracy the general election is little more formality
Nominations set real limits 2 the choices voters in election
70
What would be your BEST advice to a person who wants to learn more about political issues?
Pay attention only to newspaper stories.
Explore a variety of sources of political information.
Watch only television news and commentary shows daily.
71
If you live under a democratic government that conducts its own foreign and domestic policies
Constitution.
government.
state.
72
The Due Process Clause guarantees that
the National Gov wont interfere w constitutional rights
States are not bound by their State constitutions i
States will not deny people any basic or essential liberties
73
Since 1789, the expansion of power of the Nat Gov has been caused by all of the following EXCPT
economic crises.
strict construction of the Constitution.
liberal construction of the Constitution.
74
political powers in state are concentrated at the central level under which form of government?
unitary
confederate
federal
75
The dominant political unit in the world today is
state.
nation.
government.
76
All of the following are significant reasons for nonvoting in United States elections EXCEPT
long-term mental or physical ill or ill on an election day.
rules and regulations that make reg and voting cumbersome.
widespread use of religious and literacy tests.
77
which colony was founded mainly as a place for personal and religious freedom?
new york
georgia
massachuettes
78
Who is the winningest football coach in EHS school history
Coach Manatowa
Coach Trueblood
Coach Erro
Coach Sinyard
79
which of these state constitutions is the oldest and still in force today?
massachuettes
south carolina
virginia
80
Which statement about local government is accurate?
Local government is a subunit of State government.
Local government is an extension of the federal government.
Local government has no relationship with State governments.
81
Which of the following is a method of formal amendment?
proposal by 2/3 of the Senate & ratification by 2/3 of State
proposal by 2/3 of Cong. & ratification by 3/4 of State
82
The fact that all congressional districts in a State due to the same number of people is bc of
Wesberry v. Sanders ruling.
Reapportionment Act of 1929.
83
An enabling act directs any area desiring Statehood to
become an organized territory.
prepare a constitution.
give up its territory.
84
Petitions to nominate candidates
are a standardized practice of federal law.
are generally required by State law 4 nominating minor party
85
Which statement about the Bill of Rights is NOT true?
The amendments are the first ten of the Constitution.
The amendments arose from the controversy over ratification
The amendments were ratified at the same time as the Const.
86
One reason for the importance of the federal budget is that it
instructs the President on money matters.
determines which public programs will have money to operate.
87
In which country can the executive branch be forced from office for no support
Brazil
India
88
after the revolutionary war, the national government
imposing harsh tax policies on property owners & merchants
refused to repay the war dept it owed to the states
too weak to deal with growing economic & political problems
89
Since the end of the cold war, American foreign policy has recognized that
there are several new threats to world security.
the primary threat to world peace is world poverty.
the world has entered a new phase of peace and stability.
90
Interest groups are also called pressure groups mainly because
they put pressure on group members to act in certain ways.
they seek to put pressure on the government to affect policy
they put pressure on individuals to join
91
How and when bills reach the floor of the House is decided by the
Rules Committee.
Ways and Means Committee.
Appropriations
92
The expansion of suffrage in the United States
has been moved forward by amendments and civil rights acts.
was outlined in the text of the Constitution.
was accomplished outside the United States legal system.
93
A President can serve no more than _____ years in office.
10
8
6
4
94
Taxes on the production, transportation, sale, or consumption of goods are _____ taxes.
income
cash money
dat mulah
excise
95
Agreements States enter into w both foreign nations & other States w the consent ofCongress are
extraditions.
interstate compacts.
acts of admission.
96
Which of the following statements about federal judges is TRUE?
They must have had previous service as State court judges
They serve a fixed term of office, set by Congress.
appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
97
where did Mr. Fortenberry go to college?
FU
Azusa Pacific Univ.
BYU
Univ. of Pacific
98
The Pres may decide to resume duties after an illness by informing Cong, who can challenge it?
the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet.
the Vice President.
Congress
99
Compensation for senators is
set by the President.
the same as for representatives.
set by the Constitution.
100
All of the following countries are democracies EXCEPT
France.
Syria.
101
Which fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah in the Senate?
The candidate has been a citizen for eight years.
The candidate was born in Guatemala.
The candidate is 43 years old.
102
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 main elements of the major parties & roles
the party media consultants
the party organization
the party in the electorate
103
Concurrent powers are those that are
exercised by the National Government alone.
exercised by State governments alone.
exercised simultaneously by the National and the State gov
104
Changes to the Constitution by means other than formal amendment
can occur only with the approval of the States.
result from the daily experiences of government.
involve changing the written words of the Constitution.
105
Voters are asked to complete election ballots in all of the following ways EXCEPT
returning a mail-in ballot.
raising hands at a public meeting.
106
Five member nations hold the veto power in the United Nations
International Court of Justice.
Trusteeship Council.
Security Council.
107
Citizens who commit a crime in 1 State and then flee to another 2 escape prosecution is called
any interstate compact involving all 50 States.
extradition.
the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
108
As of January 20, 2001, the President receives a yearly salary of
$50,000.
$400,000.
16,000
900,000
109
Upon receipt of a bill, the President can take all of the following actions EXCEPT
sign the bill to make it a law.
veto the bill.
call on a special session of congressional comm to revise it
110
A federal government is one in which
powers divided between central government & local government
powers are assigned to central agency by independent states
all power is concentrated in the central government

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