What is a requirement of all members of Congress?

live in the state that elects them

What does an opinion poll taker do in a presidential campaign?

finds issues that interest voters

To win a presidential election, a candidate needs

an absolute majority of electoral votes, 270.

A voter who agrees with a political party’s basic positions is most likely to

support that party’s candidates

In a primary election,

political party candidates are nominated.

How is the number of electors determined for each state?

Equal to the number of reps in Congress from that state.

The term political alignment can be defined as the

voting for candidates of only 1 specific party in elections.

Under the civil service system, government workers are hired

on the basis of merit & intelligence

Political parties act as “watchdogs” when they

check the other party’s actions.

Checks and balances help ensure that government

acts in citizen’s best interests.

Which is the best example of a President's judicial powers?

choosing a Supreme Court justice

Writers Locke and Montesquieu inspired the colonists with the ideas of

natural rights and separation of powers.

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1
Identify the power to establish local governments
reserved
delegated
concurrent
2
In order to reach the President, a bill must pass through
both houses of Congress.
only the Senate.
the state legislatures.
a standing committee.
3
In case the President is disabled, the way the V.P. becomes President is determined by the
25th Amendment.
Presidential Succession Act
Congress
original Constitution
4
What is a requirement of all members of Congress?
at least 30 years old
U.S. citizens for at least nine years
live in the state that elects them
serve for only two years
5
Identify the power for enforcing laws
reserved
concurrent
delegated
6
What does an opinion poll taker do in a presidential campaign?
writes speeches
finds issues that interest voters
manages the media
asks voters for campaign money
7
Paying taxes and going to school are examples of
needs
responsibilities.
duties.
rights
8
Why is a system of committees necessary in Congress?
too many bills to study
the U.S. Constitution requires them
citizens demanded committees
to slow down lawmaking
9
You are legally an American citizen if you were
any of the above.
under age eighteen when your parents were naturalized
naturalized.
born in the United States or its territories.
10
The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the
president pro tempore.
Speaker.
U.S. President.
majority floor leader.
11
To win a presidential election, a candidate needs
less than 200 electoral votes.
half the electoral votes.
an absolute majority of electoral votes, 270.
an absolute majority of popular votes.
12
Identify the power to protect the safety of the people
concurrent
delegated
reserved
13
Presenting the State of the Union Address to Congress shows the
role as ambassador.
President's limitations.
term of office
legislative powers.
14
Identify the power for regulating business within a state
concurrent
reserved
delegated
15
Duties of citizens of the United States include
serving on a jury or as a witness.
defending the nation.
obeying the laws.
all of the above.
16
Interest groups/polit. action committees perform positive functions for which of the following?
all of the above
government officials
usually only their members
the public at large
17
Using the School’s address, this the representative of Westmoreland in the NYS Senate.
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Joe Griffo
Ken Blankenbush
18
A state’s lieutenant governor can best be compared with which position in the fed. government?
Speaker of the House
President
Vice President
Chief Supreme Court Justice
19
What is a categorical grant?
All of the choices
funds have a specific use
an agency must be established to administer the grant
the state matched funds for program
20
How long is one term for Senators?
7 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
21
Identify the power for regulating trade between states & foreign nations
delegated
concurrent
reserved
22
Floor leaders work to
create an elastic clause for the Constitution.
gain the favor of special interest groups.
guide bills through Congress.
assist in selecting judges.
23
A voter who agrees with a political party’s basic positions is most likely to
ask friends who they support.
vote for the opposing party.
support that party’s candidates
send mailings to other voters.
24
According to the Constitution, the Vice President
presides over the Senate.
advises the President daily.
heads special commissions.
is an ambassador abroad.
25
What are polling places?
places where candidates make speeches
places where people can vote
places where people cast their votes through the mail
places where people are asked questions
26
If you don't want a pet store built next to your home, you should check to see if your city has
special districts.
zoning laws.
direct democracy.
a commission plan.
27
The first three articles of the Constitution describe the
duties of citizens.
rights of citizens.
branches of government.
goals of government.
28
The person that represents the people of Westmoreland in Washington, D.C. is
Richard Hanna
Joe Griffo
Ken Blankenbush
Claudia Tenney
29
The Supreme Court hears cases involving
all of the above.
representatives of foreign governments.
appeals from state and federal courts.
disputes between states.
30
In a primary election,
political party candidates are nominated.
the Electoral College chooses the President.
one candidate is elected.
voters decide on ballot issues.
31
How is the number of electors determined for each state?
It is three times the amount of voters in that state.
Equal numbers of Republicans & Democrats in that state.
Equal to the number of reps in Congress from that state.
It is half the amount of incumbents in that state.
32
Which is a power held only by the House of Representatives?
create federal courts
approve Supreme Court justices
impeach or accuse officials
try an impeached official
33
Identify the power for building roads
reserved
delegated
concurrent
34
Constitution gives the Pres. the power to take action on his own, w/o consulting others
vetoing bills.
appointing Cabinet members.
declaring war
making treaties.
35
Any person who comes to the US seeking religious/political freedom/ business opportunity is
an immigrant
European
criminal
runaway
36
The term political alignment can be defined as the
voting for candidates of only 1 specific party in elections.
individual initiative is dropped in favor of party politics.
people create ideas & side with certain political attitudes
belief that one’s vote does not count.
37
Under the civil service system, government workers are hired
by the Congress.
on the basis of merit & intelligence
as each President takes office.
by the President.
38
Political parties act as “watchdogs” when they
set goals.
select candidates.
provide leadership.
check the other party’s actions.
39
Identify the power not given to the national gov't or denied to the states
delegated
concurrent
reserved
40
Checks and balances help ensure that government
officials are not subject to the law.
acts in citizen’s best interests.
always protects the President
has control of all media reports.
41
The United States Post Office is an example of a(n)
FCC agency.
executive agency.
government corporation.
defense group.
42
Membership in either of the two major parties is
based on personal choice
closely regulated by federal law
based on economic status
closely regulated by state law
43
The Constitution is based on the idea of
popular sovereignty.
state ratification.
international trade.
national defense.
44
Congress is made up of
representatives and senators.
judges and mayors.
presidents and vice-presidents
interest groups and lobbyists.
45
Which is the best example of a President's judicial powers?
issuing a veto
choosing a Supreme Court justice
creating foreign policy
writing a budget
46
Writers Locke and Montesquieu inspired the colonists with the ideas of
republic and direct democracy.
free speech and free press.
traditions and values
natural rights and separation of powers.
47
Political parties serve an important role because they
provide leadership in Congress.
listen to citizen concerns.
select candidates.
all of the above.
48
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights protected against
confederation.
tyranny
democracy.
authority.
49
If an incumbent President is seeking another term, who will his/her party likely nominate?
the Vice President
the President
the Speaker of the House
the House majority leader
50
Who is the Westmoreland Town Supervisor?
Scott Brown
Jody S. Burdick
Charles Hebbard
Kenneth Eisnor
51
Some of the duties of the executive branch are carried out by all of the following except
political action committees.
government corporations.
executive agencies.
regulatory commissions.
52
“Consent of the governed” gives power to
judges
Congress.
citizens.
the President.
53
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power remained with the
President.
monarch.
states.
Congress
54
Which of the following is another name for the Republican Party?
Grand Old Party (GOP)
The Donkeys
The Elephants
The Jacksonians
55
When voting in a Presidential Election, how do citizens participate?
They directly choose the Pres. by popular vote.
Citizens vote for electors that vote in Electoral College.
None of the above.
56
How can third party candidates change the outcome of an election?
take votes from a main party
keep voters away from polls
confuse voters
distract media from main candidates
57
Which executive department carries out foreign policy?
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of the Interior
58
The Declaration of Independence listed ways the English government had
abused power.
organized government.
protected rights.
allowed freedom.
59
Interpreting the meaning of citizens’ rights is the job of
Congress.
the courts
the people.
President.
60
What is a filibuster?
an agreement to end debate on a bill
a group of people who represent interest groups
the use of long speeches to prevent a vote on a bill
an official count of the population
61
In most criminal trials, the final decision about innocence or guilt is made by
lawyer
jury of peers
police officer
judge
62
Which is an example of a power of Congress?
issuing executive orders
regulating commerce
declaring a law unconstitutional
approving executive agreements
63
Identify the power for regulating marriages
reserved
delegated
concurrent
64
Identify the power for maintaining a military
delegated
reserved
concurrent
65
Identify the power for coining money
reserved
delegated
concurrent
66
Identify the power for conducting elections
Concurrent
Reserved
Delegated
67
Identify the power to make all laws to carry out delegated powers
concurrent
reserved
delegated
68
In New York State, our legislature is broken into 2 houses known as the
House of commons and Senate
Assembly and Senate
Parliament and General Assembly
House of Representatives and Senate
69
The Federalists argued that a strong federal government would
maintain order.
provide protection.
Both choices
70
The Constitution contains our nation’s
elected representatives.
important events.
appointed officials.
basic laws.
71
Which group wanted a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution?
Framers
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Federalists
72
A naturalized citizen cannot
vote for President.
hold elected office.
become President.
elect representatives
73
What would be the best advice to a person who wants to learn more about political issues?
Regularly read the major newspapers and news magazines.
Pay attention only to newspaper stories.
Watch only tv news & commentary shows, like The Daily Show
Explore a variety of sources of political information.
74
Identify the power for declaring war
reserved
delegated
concurrent
75
What is the title of a state’s chief legal officer?
attorney of appeals
supreme attorney
attorney general
defense attorney
76
An alien has
some of the rights of US citizens.
the right to vote.
all of the same rights as US citizens.
the right to hold office.
77
Judicial action commissions
appoint federal judges.
overturn court decision
impeach legislators.
investigate state judges.
78
Who may introduce a bill in a Congressional chamber?
a senator or a representative
only a member of the House of Representatives
citizens and interest groups
the President or Vice President
79
The difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is that
treaty begins in the Senate/executive agree. is by the Pres.
an executive agree.ends or prevents a war/a treaty does not
treaty is w/ a foreign st./ executive agreement is domestic
Pres. needs Senate approval 4 treaty/not for executiveagree.
80
Presidential elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in
November.
September.
October.
January.
81
A Supreme Court opinion
interprets the Constitution.
all of the above.
shows how to apply the law.
is written by a justice
82
What advantage does an incumbent have in an election?
no record
a familiar name
a fresh face
all of the above
83
Why is low voter turnout in the United States a serious problem?
there aren't enough voters to legally elect a candidates
It indicates a growing gender gap.
too many people who can't vote b/c they are resident aliens.
Democracy depends on many people involved the polit.process.
84
The Supreme Court helps adapt the Constitution to our changing society by
applying old principles to new situations.
always interpreting the Constitution in the same ways.
adding amendments to the Constitution.
giving equal protection to many groups.
85
Money is extremely useful as a campaign resource because
wealthy contributors win all elections.
candidates might otherwise try to buy their way into office.
lets candidates make themselves known thru the use of media.
special interest groups have more $$ than political parties.
86
Of the following choices, the formal amendment process can only officially begin in.
the President’s office.
a citizen’s petition
the Supreme Court.
Congress
87
A member of Congress is primarily responsible to
his or her constituents.
his or her governor.
special interest groups.
lobbyists.
88
The Roman republic offered colonial legislatures,like current state legislatures, as a model of
town meetings.
representative government
an all-powerful monarchy.
limited speech
89
How many levels do most state court systems have?
3
4
1
5
90
The main purpose of Congress is
making laws that help lobbyists.
governing cities.
making laws that help the public.
leading our military forces.
91
The Magna Carta listed the rights
of the accused during a trial.
kings when governing their people
individuals that even a monarch could not take away.
serfs in their dealings with nobles.
92
All of the following are examples of contributing to the common good except
recycling.
careless driving.
running for office.
working for a youth group.
93
Jurisdiction directly limits
how many witnesses may be called by the defendant.
the number of times a case may be appealed.
when a case may be heard.
which court may decide a case.
94
Which is an example of representatives that citizens elect?
Members of Congress
None of the above
Supreme Court Justices
Cabinet members
95
What is an organization that wishes to influence gov't by getting their ppl elected to office?
a caucus
an open primary
a political party
independent voters
96
Judicial review gives the Supreme Court
the right to study precedents.
the right to overturn a law.
the duty to hear disputes among states.
rights in the Constitution.
97
To become a citizen of the U. S. you apply, take a test, & attend a hearing, it's called?
Citizenship Process
Naturalization Process
Pasteurization Process
Alienation Process
98
What does the Federal Election Commission do?
carries out campaign laws
promotes political parties
nominates candidates
organizes campaign
99
Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights
made the monarchy stronger
listed basic freedoms for citizens by limiting absolutism.
set up a new government.
limited free speech.
100
What are planks?
platform position statements
billboards promoting a candidate
independent voters
meetings to choose candidates
101
Who are the United States Senators that represent New York in Washington, D.C.?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Kathleen A. Marchione and Joseph Griffo
Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer
Robert Palmieri and Joseph Fusco Jr.
102
Which of the following statements about criminal law is TRUE?. In criminal law,
Ques. is “What is a fair way to settle this disagreement?”
a dispute between parties must be settled
people may be accused of felonies or misdemeanors.
the government will not automatically get involved.
103
Any citizen or group of citizens can
ratify the Constitution.
propose a constitutional change.
start a constitutional convention.
add a constitutional amendment
104
New York State’s judicial organization in order of lowest state court to highest state court is
NY Trial Courts – NYS Court of Appeals – NYS Supreme Court
NYS Court of Appeals – NYS Supreme Court – NY Trial Courts
Oneida Cty Court – NYS Court of Appeals – NYS Supreme Court
NY Trial Courts – NY S Supreme Court – NYS Court of Appeals
105
After Shays’ Rebellion, Americans wanted a
weaker Congress.
smaller legislature.
larger economy.
stronger central government.
106
Identify the power to establish courts
reserved
concurrent
delegated
107
Which is true about block grants?
Allow local officials to decide how best to use federal $$
They must be approved by the courts.
Give very specific details as to how the $$ is to be spent.
They are available only to small cities.
108
Unlike our duties as citizens, our responsibilities are
required.
limited.
voluntary.
general.
109
The President needs approval from Congress in order to
appoint a Supreme Court Justice.
speak with other countries.
use executive privilege.
keep some information secret.
110
The major purpose of the Supreme Court is to
hear cases about kidnapping.
hear cases about foreigners.
serve as a final court of appeals.
conduct special jury trials.
111
Our system of gov't, which divides powers between the national & state governments, is
a judiciary.
federalism.
a monarchy.
the unitary system.
112
Identify the power for collecting taxes
concurrent
delegated
reserved
113
Which of these people could NOT serve as President?
a person who is a natural-born U.S. citizen
a person who has been elected to office
a person who is 30 years old
a person who has lived in the United States for 15 years
114
A filibuster can occur
if the majority party agrees.
only in the House.
only in the Senate.
in either house of Congress.

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