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