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