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1
(T/F) Cracking and packing strategies are used by only democrats to gain political power.
False
True
2
Which amendment encouraged two candidates to run together?
11th
22nd
12th
10th
3
(T/F) The majority of bills that die, die in committee.
True
False
4
Paul Ryan currently holds which title?
Speaker of the House
President
White House Chief of Staff
Majority Whip
5
(T/F) Federal organizations submit their financial request directly to Senate.
False
True
6
How many years is a single term for the US House of Representatives?
2
4
6
8
7
Which figure is the "tippy top" boss of the US Department of Justice?
Attorney General
Solicitor General
Public Defenders
Oprah :)
8
Which of the following management models encourage survival of the fittest?
Hierarchical
Competitive
Freedom
Collegial
9
Which amendment states that the vice president is second in line to the president?
12th
25th
22nd
11th
10
(T/F) Petit juries decide the validity of the accusation.
False
True
11
(T/F) Bills are drafted and perfected on the floor.
False
True
12
How many years is a single term for Senate?
6
life
4
2
13
The Inner Cabinet consists of how many departments?
4
12
6
5
14
The unequal allocation of legislative seats is...
malapportionment
redistricting
gerrymandering
apportionment
15
(T/F) Not all Circuit Courts serve the same quantity of people.
True
False
16
Which federal organization is run much like a business?
Departments
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Commissions
Independent Agencies
17
Which group has more legislative power?
Congressional Caucuses
Congressional Committees
18
(T/F) The president has completed power and discretion when it comes to war.
False
True
19
Which of the following is not an advantage for an incumbent?
franking privilege
greater access to media
more personal wealth
high name recognition
20
(T/F) Presidents tend to decline in their approval rating in times of crisis.
True
False
21
Which group of people benefited from the GI Bill?
Disabled
Children
Military Veterans
Elderly
22
Which historical figure established the 7 characteristics of bureaucracy?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Oprah :)
Max Weber
23
(T/F) Federal courts can intervene with state court decisions whenever necessary.
True
False
24
(T/F) The president has the power to reallocate funds allotted to federal organizations.
True
False
25
In a ___ system, judges serve as active participants in the court.
inquisitorial
adversarial
26
Which branch is housed in a building that is structured reflecting the structure of the branch?
Executive
Judicial
Bureaucracy
Legislative
27
(T/F) The House of Representatives has more restrictions on debate compared to the Senate.
True
False
28
(T/F) Congress is responsible to closely monitor federal organizations.
True
False
29
Which amendment restricted the quantity of presidential terms one could hold?
10th
11th
22nd
12th
30
Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
President
Speaker of the House
Majority Whip
Vice President
31
(T/F) The United States currently has a direct election for all federally elected offices.
True
False
32
(T/F) There is no pattern of presidential approval ratings throughout ones term(s).
False
True
33
(T/F) Executive orders need to be approved by Senate.
False
True
34
Which constitutional article established the federal judiciary?
1
11
10
3
35
Which level of court hears the least amount of cases?
Circuit Court of Appeals
District Courts