Government Review Questions

Question 1

Who ULTIMATELY decides which individual is submitted for nomination of public offices?

Accepted Answer

The Voters

Question 2

Which describes a path for a bill to become a law?

Accepted Answer

Bill→Committee→Senate→House→Compromise→President→Law

Question 3

Which form of government is thought to be the most vulnerable to corruption?

Accepted Answer

Dictatorship

Question 4

Which of the following aspects of identity are a part of pluralistic realities?

Accepted Answer

Gender, Religion, Age

Question 5

What fraction of U.S. Senators must vote to end debate and call for a decision?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Question 6

How can U.S. citizens get involved in the processes of the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 7

If the legislature passes a "bad" law, the____can veto and the____can rule it unconstitutional

Accepted Answer

President ; Supreme Court

Question 8

What is the PRIMARY function of the U.S. government according to its founders?

Accepted Answer

Protect inherent rights and liberties

Question 9

How can U.S. citizens get involved in the Judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

Vote for elected officials who align with your values

Question 10

What is a core ideology of the Republican party?

Accepted Answer

Limiting government regulation

Question 11

Which is NOT a branch of government?

Accepted Answer

Administrative

Question 12

What are three major public policies that have been MOST debated during this elections cycle?

Accepted Answer

Immigration, terrorism, and healthcare

Question 13

Under which form of government do we operate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federal Republic

Question 14

Which form of government has the LEAST citizen involvement?

Accepted Answer

Dictatorship

Question 15

Which is NOT a real political party in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln

Question 16

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out laws and administering government?

Accepted Answer

Executive

Question 17

How many U.S. Senators and Members of the House are in Congress?

Accepted Answer

100; 435

Question 18

Where do most bills die?

Accepted Answer

During Committee Hearings

Question 19

The congress can overrule a Presidential veto with (at least) what percentage of support?

Accepted Answer

2/3

Question 20

What powers are reserved for municipalities? What can Mayors do?

Accepted Answer

Secure safe resources and maintain infrastructure

Question 21

What powers are reserved for the states?

Accepted Answer

Both of these

Question 22

According to founding documents, is liberty or security more important to protect?

Accepted Answer

Liberty

Question 23

How do most people choose a political party?

Accepted Answer

Family history and local culture

Question 24

What are the basic principles of our Federal Republican (indirect democracy) government?

Accepted Answer

Protected rights and representation; divided power; freedom

Question 25

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

President of the U.S.

Question 26

What three components are included in a legislative committee hearing?

Accepted Answer

Reports, citizen perspectives, and witness testimony

Question 27

How many delegates are needed to for a candidate to win in the electoral college?

Accepted Answer

270

Question 28

Where do laws begin?

Accepted Answer

As ideas from delegates or citizens

Question 29

What are the most important freedoms in the United States founding documents?

Accepted Answer

Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly

Question 30

Who ULTIMATELY decides which nominee is elected to the Presidency?

Accepted Answer

The Electoral College

Question 31

Which branch of government is responsible for determining the legality of government action?

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Question 32

Which form of government is most accountable for the well being of its citizens?

Accepted Answer

Socialism

Question 33

Why did the U.S. feel the need to revolt and setup a new, different, independent government?

Accepted Answer

The American colonists were denied representation

Question 34

How can U.S. citizens get involved in the legislative process?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 35

Which form of government SHOULD be MOST open to change if the citizens detect corruption?

Accepted Answer

Federal Republican

Question 36

What is a core ideology of the Democratic party?

Accepted Answer

Government can and should provide equal opportunity access

Question 37

Which branch of government is responsible for considering and creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

Question 38

What form of legislature do we have in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Bicameral

Question 39

What powers are enumerated (constitutionally granted to the federal government)?

Accepted Answer

Coin money, support a military, declare war, tax citizens

Question 40

Who is the head of the Judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

Question 41

Who is the current President and Vice President?

Accepted Answer

Barack Obama; Joe Biden

Question 42

Where must a revenue bill originate?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives

Question 43

Which form of government, of these, is MOST FAIR for the people?

Accepted Answer

Federal Republican

Question 44

What are two KEY responsibilities required of a "good" U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

Following laws and paying taxes

Question 45

Who is the head of the Legislative branch?

Accepted Answer

Congress

Government Review Questions

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Government Review Questions

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