What is one major function of a political party?

to nominate candidates for office

What is the MAIN goal of political parties?

to advance the goals of their constituencies

Which example correctly illustrates how public offices in the U.S. government are filled?

U.S. Representatives are elected directly by the people.

The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees its citizens ___.

bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment

The 6th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees its citizens the right to

speedy trial and an impartial jury of your peers

What is the primary reason U.S. citizens pay income taxes?

fulfill their legal duty to support the federal government

What is the MAIN goal of political lobbies?

to influence policy decisions in government

Which power of government does the Constitution reserve for Congress?

to declare war against foreign nations

The Fourth Amendment grants citizens of the United States protection from __________.

unlawful search and seizure of private property

Which action is the MOST effective way for citizens to demonstrate civic responsibility?

participating in the electoral process

After Congress proposes an amendment to the Constitution, a joint resolution is

sent for ratification by three–fourths of the States.

How are the U.S. presidential elections different from congressional elections?

can win the electoral vote without winning the popular vote

Which factor is used to assign electoral votes to each state?

number of representatives and senators

How has the Internet helped elected officials to communicate with American citizens?

by reaching wider audiences through new technologies

Why would government officials use the practice of gerrymandering?

favor one political party during congressional redistricting

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1
What is one major function of a political party?
to lobby congressional representatives
to nominate candidates for office
to monitor voting sites for election fraud
to mandate election laws for primary races
2
Which of the following actions is protected by the 1st Amendment?
Unions can organize protests
Companies can hire immigrants
Workers can own businesses
Investors can borrow money
3
Which action is BEST defined as a civic responsibility?
attending a university
serving on a jury
volunteering at a charity
supporting community activities
4
Which government entity conducts the trial of impeachment?
Department of Justice
House of Representatives
Senate
President
5
How many years are in a senator term?
4 years
life tenure
2 years
6 years
6
Which position leads the executive branch of the U.S. government?
Senate Majority Leader
Secretary of Defense
President
Speaker of the House
7
What is the MAIN goal of political parties?
to fund national opinion polls
to determine voter qualifications
to advance the goals of their constituencies
to foster cooperation between opposing parties
8
How many years are in a US representative term?
life tenure
4 years
6 years
2 years
9
Which example correctly illustrates how public offices in the U.S. government are filled?
Supreme Court justices are elected to Congress.
U.S. Senators are chosen by state legislatures.
Executive branch office holders are elected.
U.S. Representatives are elected directly by the people.
10
The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees its citizens ___.
bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment
protections against unlawful search and seizure
the right to a jury in some non-criminal federal cases
right to know what you are accused of and a trial by jury
11
Which describes the length of a term for the President of the United States?
6 years
4 years
2 years
8 years
12
The 6th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees its citizens the right to
freedom of speech and assembly
be accused of a crime by a grand jury formally
speedy trial and an impartial jury of your peers
keep and bear arms
13
What is the primary reason U.S. citizens pay income taxes?
to provide information for federal election districts
to share financial data for the creation of federal programs
fulfill their legal duty to support the federal government
register for participation in the federal political process
14
According to the US Constitution, who can declare war?
The American people
Congress
Secretary of Defense
The president
15
Which is NOT a qualification of a US senator?
must be 25 years of age
must be a citizen of the US for at least 9 years
must live in state in which they are running
must be 30 years of age
16
What is the MAIN goal of political lobbies?
to provide an unbiased opinion of an issue
to analyze problems in government
to point out weaknesses in opposition forces
to influence policy decisions in government
17
Which power of government does the Constitution reserve for Congress?
to pardon criminals for federal offenses
to declare war against foreign nations
to appoint judges to serve on federal courts
to settle disputes between citizens of different states
18
The Fourth Amendment grants citizens of the United States protection from __________.
unlawful criminal persecution without first being indicted
taxation without proper representation
having troops boarded in your home against your will
unlawful search and seizure of private property
19
According to the US Constitution each state is guaranteed how many US senators?
two
ten
three
one
20
The term of a Supreme Court Justice is __________.
8 years
2 years
a lifetime
4 years
21
Which action is the MOST effective way for citizens to demonstrate civic responsibility?
paying bills in a timely manner
donating time at a local charity
learning the words to the national anthem
participating in the electoral process
22
After Congress proposes an amendment to the Constitution, a joint resolution is
sent for the President to sign or veto.
immediately ratified and enforceable.
unnecessary because the legislation has been ratified.
sent for ratification by three–fourths of the States.
23
How are the U.S. presidential elections different from congressional elections?
attempt to appeal to undecided voters in rural areas.
Political parties base campaigns on data from public polls.
Political parties influence the selection of the candidate.
can win the electoral vote without winning the popular vote
24
Which factor is used to assign electoral votes to each state?
process for choosing governors and legislators
geographic size of the state
number of representatives and senators
regional identification of the state
25
Which of these is NOT included in the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights?
freedom of the press
right to bear arms
freedom of speech
right to have a job
26
What is the MAIN power of the judicial branch?
to interpret laws
to defend laws
to enforce laws
to make laws
27
How has the Internet helped elected officials to communicate with American citizens?
by eliminating the need for traditional media outlets
by restricting citizen access to political information
by increasing campaign costs to pay for print advertising
by reaching wider audiences through new technologies
28
Why would government officials use the practice of gerrymandering?
favor one political party during congressional redistricting
apportion number of members to the House of Representatives
increase presidential powers after an election
increase number of Electoral College members from a state

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