American Government Final Review 2017 Part 1

Question 1

Which basic principle is also known as constitutionalism or "rule of law"

Accepted Answer

limited government

Question 2

A problem with using the seniority system to organize Congress is rewards longevity not ability

Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

Compromise is vital in the decision making process of a democracy.

Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

Pro Choice

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 5

The Speaker of the House always:

Accepted Answer

comes from the majority party

Question 6

The President of the Senate is:

Accepted Answer

Vice President

Question 7

Most implied power come from the congressional powers to tax and regulate trade.

Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

According to the original Constitution, the Vice President was:

Accepted Answer

whomever received the 2nd highest number of electoral votes

Question 9

What has most dramatically reshaped the Electoral College from its intended purpose?

Accepted Answer

political parties

Question 10

The social contract theory had its most important influence on:

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson & the Declaration of Independence

Question 11

The most powerful person in the Senate is:

Accepted Answer

Senate Majority Leader

Question 12

It takes 60 votes in the Senate to make a bill filibuster proof.

Accepted Answer

T

Question 13

The longest filibuster in history is held by Ted Cruz.

Accepted Answer

F

Question 14

Anti-abortion

Accepted Answer

conservativism

Question 15

The American political ideal that calls for an activist national gov't to solve problems

Accepted Answer

liberalism

Question 16

The Virginia Plan called for:

Accepted Answer

bicameral legislature based upon population

Question 17

The necessary & proper clause is called the elastic clause because:

Accepted Answer

over time, it has stretched to cover so many implied powers

Question 18

The number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency is:

Accepted Answer

270

Question 19

The oldest and most distinguished of the members of the Constitutional Convention

Accepted Answer

Ben Franklin

Question 20

The system wherein the government is made up of representatives of the people is known as:

Accepted Answer

republic

Question 21

What did the framers use to build a strong National Government while preserving the state gov't

Accepted Answer

federalism

Question 22

Which amendment provided for the direct election of Senators?

Accepted Answer

17th

Question 23

Strict separation of church and state

Accepted Answer

liberalism

Question 24

The House will choose a President if no one receives the required number in the Electoral Coll.

Accepted Answer

T

Question 25

The Republican Party tends to believe in this political philosophy.

Accepted Answer

conservatvism

Question 26

How is an amendment proposed?

Accepted Answer

both answers are correct

Question 27

Which is the best description of the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

firm league of friendship

Question 28

Which of the following did not write any of the Federalist Papers?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 29

In a parliamentary form of government the executive is:

Accepted Answer

a member of the legislative branch

Question 30

Which of the following was not an objection to the new government?

Accepted Answer

the Constitution did not have a Bill of Rights

Question 31

The United States government is an example of a democratic republic.

Accepted Answer

T

Question 32

The drawing of political districts to favor one party is:

Accepted Answer

gerrymandering

Question 33

The election in, which members of a party choose their candidate for the general election.

Accepted Answer

primary election

Question 34

Which of the following is not a formal qualification to be President?

Accepted Answer

30 years old

Question 35

The main reason that no amendments were added to the Articles of Confederation:

Accepted Answer

amendments needed all 13 states

Question 36

Which element of the U.S. constitutional system divides power between the states & nat'l gov't

Accepted Answer

federalism

Question 37

The Democratic Party tends to believe in this political philosophy.

Accepted Answer

liberalism

Question 38

The Constitution requires a census be taken every___ years:

Accepted Answer

10

Question 39

According to the Articles, how many votes were needed to pass a law?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 40

The American political ideal that calls for "rugged Individualism", limited gov't & low taxes

Accepted Answer

conservatism

Question 41

Limited regulation of business

Accepted Answer

conservativism

Question 42

"We the people of the United States...."

Accepted Answer

popular sovereignty

Question 43

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Kathleen Sebelius

Question 44

Large federal role in education,

Accepted Answer

liberal

Question 45

Which amendment created term limits for the President?

Accepted Answer

22nd

Question 46

In the event of the office of the Vice President becoming vacant, who choose the replacement?

Accepted Answer

President

Question 47

Limited regulation of business.

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 48

The American federal system was established by:

Accepted Answer

the 10th amendment

Question 49

Which government body controls the redistricting of House seats within their respective states?

Accepted Answer

State Legislatures

Question 50

Which government body approves all treaties and cabinet positions?

Accepted Answer

Senate

Question 51

What is the election in which a candidate fills a political office?

Accepted Answer

general election

Question 52

Pro school vouchers and charter schools

Accepted Answer

conservative

Question 53

Representatives to the Constitutional Convention were directed to:

Accepted Answer

revise the Articles of Confederation

Question 54

The President gets ___ days excluding Sundays to make a decision on a bill.

Accepted Answer

10

Question 55

Why were Thomas Jefferson & John Adams not at the Constitutional Convention?

Accepted Answer

they were serving the U.S. abroad as ambassadors

Question 56

This amendment provided for electors to choose the Vice President & President separately.

Accepted Answer

12th

Question 57

What is the maximum number of years a person may serve as President?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 58

The NJ Plan called for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

unicameral legislature with all states being equal

Question 59

"Father of the Constitution"

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 60

Representation in the House of Representatives is based upon:

Accepted Answer

population

American Government Final Review 2017 Part 1

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American Government Final Review 2017 Part 1

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