The expansion of suffrage in the United States

has been moved forward by amendments and civil rights acts.

Voters are asked to complete election ballots in all of the following ways EXCEPT

raising hands at a public meeting.

A democracy must allow freedom of expression, otherwise

democracy does not really exist.

For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?

establish uniform procedures for dealing w insolvent debtors

A federal government is one in which

powers divided between central government & local government

Presidents who have been considered stronger and more effective leaders have viewed the presid

what Theodore Roosevelt called a "stewardship."

The Pres may decide to resume duties after an illness by informing Cong, who can challenge it?

the Vice President and a majority of the Cabinet.

Which of the following is a method of formal amendment?

proposal by 2/3 of Cong. & ratification by 3/4 of State

The era of one-party domination that began in 1968 was different from past because

1 party controlled Cong while 1 controlled the presidency

Petitions to nominate candidates

are generally required by State law 4 nominating minor party

which idea is NOT included in the declaration of independence?

god gives certain people the right to govern

which of the following statements about the internet is false?

on-line voting in the 2000 elections because of the internet

Which fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah in the Senate?

The candidate has been a citizen for eight years.

after the revolutionary war, the national government

too weak to deal with growing economic & political problems

Concurrent powers are those that are

exercised simultaneously by the National and the State gov

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that

it did not provide for a national judiciary.

The provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its amendments of 1970, 1975, & 1982 apply

all national, State, and local elections.

Which statement about the Bill of Rights is NOT true?

The amendments were ratified at the same time as the Const.

Interest groups are also called pressure groups mainly because

they seek to put pressure on the government to affect policy

All of the following are significant reasons for nonvoting in United States elections EXCEPT

widespread use of religious and literacy tests.

Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism?

It divides power between a National Government and State gov

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

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