Which role do professional lobbyists typically play in the passage of Congressional bills?

influence members of committees who consider legislation

Voting in US elections is a civic responsibility because...

democracy can't function w/o the participation of citizens

What is one reason the US economy depends on other countries?

some goods and services can be made at lower costs elsewhere

How did the Declaration of Independence influence the Constitution of the United States?

listed problems that the new govt should handle differently

What role does the US Federal Reserve play in the national economy?

It regulates the money supply and key interest rates

The improved relationship between the US and China as trade partners is MOST LIKELY based on a

mutually beneficial business relationship

How do third parties typically affect the US election process?

They win protest votes from citizens unhappy w/ major party

As productivity rises, so does standard of living. What accounts for this relationship?

rising productivity leads to widespread economic growth

A downturn in Canada's economy would MOST LIKELY affect the US economy by...

decreasing US exports to Canada

The US government's system of checks and balances was created to...

prevent each branch from abusing its power

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to address the...

spread of communism backed by the Soviet Union

A progressive tax is based on the principle that...

the more people earn, the more they pay

In which way does the data collected in the US Census have a major impact on politics?

determining how many representatives each state gets

"Supreme Law of the Land", in principle, means that...

federal govt policies take precedence over state policies

How does education contribute to the unequal distribution of income in the United States?

person with less education is more likely to be a low earner

What will MOST LIKELY occur if national govt vastly increases spending with revenues declining

The country will see a growing budget deficit

New Deal programs of the 1930s continue to influence domestic policy through which principle?

government should be responsible for the welfare of citizens

How does competition in the marketplace benefit the consumer?

competition tends to keep prices low

What can happen to a legislative bill after the president vetoes it?

congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote

The purpose of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to...

ensure the safety of the public

Which goal is the MOST LIKELY reason to use the "plain folks" propaganda technique?

persuade listeners that he or she is similar to them

Which belief was NOT part of the Anti-Federalists' opposition to Federalism?

belief that the executive should be strngr than legislature

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1
Which role do professional lobbyists typically play in the passage of Congressional bills?
propose legislation in the House of Representatives
filibuster to delay the passage of measures they oppose
influence members of committees who consider legislation
persuade citizens to vote a certain way on issues
2
Voting in US elections is a civic responsibility because...
voting is an action performed outside the home
democracy can't function w/o the participation of citizens
an election requires 2/3 of the population to participate
citizens must be at least 18 years old to participate
3
What is one reason the US economy depends on other countries?
treaty obligations require the US military to defend others
the US is obligated to support developing countries
US has more jobs that is has people so it needs to outsource
some goods and services can be made at lower costs elsewhere
4
In order to become the attorney general of Louisiana, a candidate must be...
elected by the voting public
appointed by the state legislature
nominated by the governor
confirmed by the state supreme court
5
In addition to traditional loans, banks also lend money via...
stored-value cards
consumer gift cards
debit cards
credit cards
6
Carla wants to invest $1,000 of her savings. Which investment poses the LEAST risk for her?
corporate bonds
certificates of deposit
mutual funds
preferred stock
7
In Brown v Board of Education, the Supreme Court overturned its earlier ruling in the case of
Cherokee Nation v Georgia
Korematsu v United States
Plessy v Ferguson
Bartlett v Strickland
8
US citizens financially support federal government programs MAINLY through...
property taxes
income taxes
excise taxes
sales taxes
9
The British parliament MOST closely corresponds to which part of the US Government?
the Electoral College
the White House
the Supreme Court
the House of Representatives
10
Which characteristic of a monopoly represents a disadvantage for consumers?
the control of prices
the standardization of products
the large number of buyers
the independence of sellers
11
How did the Declaration of Independence influence the Constitution of the United States?
gave the right of people to rid themselves of abusive govts
called for freedom of speec, religion, and the press
discussed importance of establishing new govt with 3 branch
listed problems that the new govt should handle differently
12
What role does the US Federal Reserve play in the national economy?
It regulates the money supply and key interest rates
It provides loans to developing countries and aid groups
It conducts market research for manufacturers and suppliers
It decides tax rates for companies and individuals
13
Social security benefits are financed with revenue from...
estate taxes
employment taxes
property taxes
sales taxes
14
The improved relationship between the US and China as trade partners is MOST LIKELY based on a
strong friendship between leaders
fascination with distant cultures
mutually beneficial business relationship
shared set of political beliefs
15
A politically motivated international trade barrier constructed as a form of economic sanction
a tariff
a quota
an embargo
an open market
16
Which aspect of the American government system was influenced by the Magna Carta?
limited authority
democratic elections
executive vetoes
bicameral legislature
17
What does a secured loan require that an unsecured loan does NOT?
debt
collateral
employment information
credit information
18
How do third parties typically affect the US election process?
They often gain enough votes to defeat mainstream parties
They win protest votes from citizens unhappy w/ major party
They draw votes away from the Republican Party only
They only discourage voter turnout by confusing the public
19
As productivity rises, so does standard of living. What accounts for this relationship?
rising productivity improves the overall quality of labor
rising productivity leads to widespread economic growth
increase in GDP is always caused by increased productivity
increase in productivity is accompanied by wage increases
20
A downturn in Canada's economy would MOST LIKELY affect the US economy by...
increasing US exports
decreasing US exports to Canada
devaluing the US dollar
boosting US employment rates
21
The US government's system of checks and balances was created to...
keep political power in the hands of the voters
distribute power evenly on a territorial basis
ensure that church and state remain separate entities
prevent each branch from abusing its power
22
Which political thinker first described the 3 branch method of organizing the government first?
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Locke
Rousseau
23
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to address the...
manufacturing advantages that provided China with power
control of oil prices by countries in the middle east
spread of communism backed by the Soviet Union
danger of Germany rebuilding its military after WW2
24
A progressive tax is based on the principle that...
corporations match the contributions of individuals
all US citizens pay an equal share of taxes
the more people earn, the more they pay
people pay an equal amount for local and federal taxes
25
The price at which quantity demanded and quantity supplied are equal is known as the...
sale price
minimum price
equilibrium price
ceiling price
26
In which way does the data collected in the US Census have a major impact on politics?
shows how residents in each state voted in previous election
determining how many representatives each state gets
deciding which states get more senators in Congress
revealing which political groups dominate each region
27
"Supreme Law of the Land", in principle, means that...
states may not enact their own laws without federal approval
the federal govt can veto the ratification of amendments
federal govt policies take precedence over state policies
the US govt can deny individuals their constitutional rights
28
Government revenues in the form of fines are based on...
values of property holdings
prices of goods purchased
rates of usage for services
payments made as penalties
29
How does education contribute to the unequal distribution of income in the United States?
more education always leads to higher income
person with less education is more likely to be a low earner
only the highly educated become wealthy
those with only a HS education will always be at the bottom
30
During inflation, many economists argue that the govt should try stabilizing the economy by
raising price levels
lowering tax rates
printing money
reducing spending
31
What will MOST LIKELY occur if national govt vastly increases spending with revenues declining
The country's national debt will remain stable
The country will see a growing budget surplus
The country will see a growing budget deficit
The country's national debt will disappear
32
New Deal programs of the 1930s continue to influence domestic policy through which principle?
government should maintain extreme caution in its spending
government should be responsible for the welfare of citizens
government should allow market forces to proceed unhindered
government should promote a variety of cultural perspectives
33
How does competition in the marketplace benefit the consumer?
competition makes informed choices unnecessary
competition tends to keep prices low
competition guarantees honesty among suppliers
competition limits the options for purchasing
34
Which consequence is a direct result of economic scarcity?
Suppliers increase their inventories
Business owners struggle with surplus
Consumers make trade-offs
Producers set lower prices
35
What can happen to a legislative bill after the president vetoes it?
Supreme Court can rule the veto as unconstitutional
State legislatures can override the veto with majority vote
congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote
senate may override the veto with a 3/4 vote
36
The purpose of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to...
provide essential goods for households
ensure the safety of the public
uphold basic rights under the law
regulate the retail sector of the economy
37
Which goal is the MOST LIKELY reason to use the "plain folks" propaganda technique?
prove that people worth of respect agree with his opinions
impress the crowd by using difficult vocabulary
persuade listeners that he or she is similar to them
avoid talking about particular issues by using generalities
38
Which belief was NOT part of the Anti-Federalists' opposition to Federalism?
desire to have a bill of rights added to the constitution
belief that the executive should be strngr than legislature
desire to see important political power left to the states
fear that a strong executive might become a tyrant

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