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