Which of the following is a way the govt. limits private enterprise for public good?

Restricting the development of monopolies

How was President Obama's Senate seat from Illinois filled?

The Illinois governor named his replacement.

How does the govt of a free enterprise economic system differ from a communist economic system?

F.E.: allows little control C: allows control of all

How did ratification of the 17th Amendment impact elections?

Senators must win popular votes in state to attain office.

How is the Cabinet (group of advisors) of the President placed in office?

Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

One way the U.S. uses economic resources to shape foreign policy is by —

Imposing sanctions on irresponsible nations

The Constitution protects people who create or invent products. What is the effect?

Inventors can profit from their innovations.

Which of the following is an action of the Federal Reserve that influences local economies?

Make loans cheaper or more expensive by adjusting interest

Which of the following completes the diagram above?

Sent to the Senate for a similar approval

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1
Which of the following is a way the govt. limits private enterprise for public good?
Enforcing patent protections
Requiring insurance from automobile drivers
Restricting the development of monopolies
Providing roads and bridges for commerce
2
How was President Obama's Senate seat from Illinois filled?
The Illinois legislature named his replacement.
The Illinois governor named his replacement.
Illinois held a special election for his replacement.
President Obama named his own replacement.
3
How does the govt of a free enterprise economic system differ from a communist economic system?
F.E.: allows little control C: allows control of all
F.E.: allows control of all C: little control
F.E.: control of all C: control of some
F.E.: allows some control C: little control
4
The examples listed are all considered--
Federal Revenues
Treaty Obligations
Federal Expenditures
Foreign Policy Decisions
5
Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone?
Advise and consent powers
Health and environment powers
Reserve powers
Budget and finance powers
6
How did ratification of the 17th Amendment impact elections?
Senators must win popular votes in state to attain office.
Senate and House must respect federal term limits.
Candidates for office must disclose campaign donations.
District borders for representation must reflect the census.
7
How is the Cabinet (group of advisors) of the President placed in office?
They are nominated at the party's national convention.
They are elected every two years.
Appointed by the President and confirmed by the House.
Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
8
All of the following requirements listed are for members serving in —
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Cabinet
9
Which power is exercised exclusively by the House of Representatives?
Veto executive orders
Initiate revenue bills
Approve treaties
Confirm appointments
10
One way the U.S. uses economic resources to shape foreign policy is by —
Refusing cooperation on military exercises with nations
Providing health care workers to less developed nations
Imposing sanctions on irresponsible nations
Limiting immigration from belligerent nations
11
The compromise allowing the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan to shape Congress resulted in?
Unicameral Legislature
Parliamentary System
Bicameral Legislature
National and State Legislatures
12
The Constitution protects people who create or invent products. What is the effect?
Inventors can profit from their innovations.
Businesses can use any invention to earn profit.
Manufacturers can move production overseas.
Consumers can choose among differentiate products.
13
Which economic system strongly encourages entrepreneurship?
Socialism
Free Enterprise
Feudalism
Communism
14
One way the U.S. Congress shapes international trade policy is by —
Approving budget bills
Imposing tariffs
Setting income tax levels
Allowing patents
15
Which of the following is an action of the Federal Reserve that influences local economies?
Make loans cheaper or more expensive by adjusting interest
Can require banks to provide savings accounts to community
It can raise or lower property taxes.
It can provide stimulus money for job creation.
16
Which of the following completes the diagram above?
Marked up and added to calendar
Added to committee hearings
Reviewed by conference committee
Sent to the Senate for a similar approval

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