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1
How many cabinet departments exist within the Executive branch of government?
15
20
3
10
2
Which of the following is true about the removal of a federal official?
The HOR impeaches & conducts a trial where the SC Just. presides & a 2/3 vo
The United States Senate can also impeach
The HOR impeaches, & the United States Senate conducts atrial where 2/3
Once the HOR impeaches, the federal official is removed from office at...
3
Which of the following is accurate with regards to a Presidential and Parliamentarypolitical system?
Prime Minister and President have indirect popular elections
Both the Prime Minister and President are elected by the electoral college
President and Prime Minister are elected by the Supreme Court
Both Pres. and Prime M. are elected by a political party members at the NC
4
A unified Government is
when all of the branches of government agree on a piece of legislation.
when the same poli. party controls both the Wh. House & chambers of...
when 1 political party controls the exec. branch of gov. & another...
when the same poli. party controls both the Wh. House & 1 chamber of...
5
A large complex organization composed of appointed officials is called?
All of the above
House of Representatives
Congress
Bureaucracy
6
Which of the following Presidents had a unilateralist approach to foreign policy?
Joe Biden
Barak Obama
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
7
What was the major outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Separate but equal doctrine
Desegregation
Doctrine of integration
All of the above
8
A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group is called?
Politician
Lobbyist
An interest group
Bureaucrat
9
Civil rights can best be defined as
rights of minority group members to be free from discrimination.
rights to be free from discrimination, but only for majority groups.
rights to be free from gov. interference based on a Constitutional right.
rights to be free that cannot be limited by the state.
10
Who are the only officials elected by the nation as a whole?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Federal Judges
Members of the HOR
President and Vice President
United States Senators
11
How a country uses different strategies to guide its relationship with other countries & organizations is an example of?
The military industrial complex
Foreign Policy
Polarization
Tyranny
12
Which of the following is not in the California Executive Branch?
Governor
Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
State Assembly
13
What is the easiest test that the gov. prefers to use when a law or regulation faces aquestion of constitutionality?
All of the above are easy for the state to overcome
Rational basis
Strict scrutiny
Intermediate scrutiny
14
Which dates (year) correlate correctly with each other?
1775 DOI, 1781 COUS, 1788 BOR
1776 DOI, 1781 AOC, 1788 COUS
1776 DOI, 1781 COUS, 1788 BOR
1776 DOI, 1781 AOC, 1793 COUS
15
Which of the following is a source of political culture?
Families
All of the above
Schools
Interactions with the government
16
Which of the following is not true?
California legislature is bicameral
The Executive of California is the Governor
California legislative branch has the State Senate and the State HOR
The judicial branch of government includes the California Supreme Court
17
What type of media existed at America’s founding?
Social media
Shortwave Radio
Party press
Electronic journalism
18
A meeting of party delegates held every four years, which nominates the party’s candidate for president is called?
The Presidential Convocation
The Primary Election
The General Election
The National Convention
19
What is the minimum age to run for the United States Senate?
At least 35 years of age
At least 25 years of age (when seated, not elected)
At least 30 years of age (when seated, not elected)
At least 40 years of age
20
The Supreme Court of the United States is found in what Article of the Constitution?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 4
Article 3
21
Isolationism is
the belief that the U.S. should resist the expansion of aggressive nations.
the belief that the United States should withdraw from world affairs.
the belief that the US should try to improve the lives of people in other..
the belief that the US was harmed by war in Vietnam & should avoid...
22
Which of the following cannot commit a civil liberties violation?
The City of Fresno
Professor Moreno
A private individual
The State of California
23
Strict scrutiny applies to?
All of the above
Fundamental rights
Rights that are not fundamental
Cases about drinking age
24
How many electoral college votes are needed to win the Presidency of the United States?
170
270
370
70
25
Which of the following is true regarding a parliamentary political system?
Voters directly elect individuals as non-partisan, similar to non-parlia.
All of the above are true
The legis. & exec. branch of government are controlled by the same...
The judicial branch of government is supreme
26
Do demographic factors such as race, gender, religion have an impact on an individual’s public opinion?
Yes, but this is not always definitive of their political leaning
All of the above
No
Yes, and it is always definitive of their political leaning
27
How a nation’s population collectively views vital policy issues and evaluates politicalleaders is?
Partisanship
Public Opinion
Impeachment
Legislation
28
What is the official task of the Vice President of the United States?
Preside over the Senate and to vote in case of a tie
Preside over the legislative branch of government
Preside over the impeachment trial in the United States Senate
Preside over the military as co-Commander-in-Chief
29
To have a valid poll you need?
All of America to take part in the poll
Random selection of people
Properly worded questions only, the sample size does not matter
A properly drawn sample and properly worded questions
30
Can the President of the United States send troops into conflict without Congressionalauthorization?
No
Yes
Pres. must notify & receive Congressional author. if more than 100 troops..
As long as 1 chamber of Con. authorizes the Presid. action, thePres. is...
31
What speech is not granted full Constitutional protection?
All of the above are not granted full constitutional protection
Obscenity
Commercial speech
Libel
32
Congress can approve of how many more United States Supreme Court justices?
Only one more
Congress cannot increase the amount of Supreme Court Justices
Unlimited
33
Disengagement is
the belief that the US was harmed by war in Vietnam & should avoid...
the belief that the US should resist the expansion of aggressive nations.
the belief that the United States should withdraw from world affairs.
the belief that the US should try to improve the lives of people in other..
34
A patterned & sustained way of thinking about how political & economic life ought to be carriedout is definition of what
Cooperative federalism
Federalism
Political culture
All of the above
35
What is the major difference between a member of Congress and a member of Parliament?
Not many differences exist between members of Congress and Parliament
Congress members select the chief exec. of the US unlike Parliament
Congress members don't select head of exec. branch of gov. like members...
Members of Parliament are not beholden to political parties
36
Under the War Powers Act, the President is required to?
Notify Congress after 48 hours of sending troops in writing
Do nothing, under the War Powers Act, the President alone can declare war
Seek Congressional approval within 48 hours of sending troops into a...
Simply notify Congress
37
If the second continental congress declared war on Britain in 1775, what happened the following year?
The Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
38
Civil liberties can best be defined as
rights to be free from gov. interference based on a Constitutional right.
rights to be free that cannot be limited by the state.
rights to be free from discrimination, but only for majority groups.
rights of minority group members to be free from discrimination.
39
The Federalists
Wrote “The Anti-Federalist” papers
Preferred a strong central government
Preferred the Articles of Confederation
All of the above
40
The world view of human rights in foreign policy is
the belief that the United States should withdraw from world affairs.
the belief that the US should resist the expansion of aggressive nations.
the belief that the US should try to improve the lives of people in other..
the belief that the US was harmed by war in Vietnam & should avoid...
41
An integrated school is
None of the above
one in which blacks and whites were free to attend if they choose.
a school that was only found in northern states.
a school in which B & W students had 2 attend whether they wanted to or not
42
Division of power between the federal government and state government is called
Interstate commerce
Federalism
Confederal system
Unitary system
43
Division of power between the federal government and state government is called?
Federalism
Confederal system
Unitary system
Interstate commerce
44
Drawing the boundaries of a legislative district in bizarre or unusual shapes to favor one party is an example of?
All the above
Census
Gerrymandering
Equality
45
A presidential directive that calls for action within the executive branch of government is?
Executive order
Executive privilege
Congressional order
Judicial privilege
46
Executive privilege protects who?
All of the above
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
47
The Bill of Rights consists of
The first 10 Amendments
All Amendments to the Constitution
Amendments 11 - 21
The last 10 Amendments
48
The Bill of Rights applies to the states via the
14th Amendment
19th Amendment
9th Amendment
4th Amendment
49
Interest groups do which of the following?
Directly inform Congress what particular benefit they want
Lobby Congress
All of the above
Supply credible information to Congress
50
Which of the following is correct with respect to the United States Constitution?
Article 1 Legis. Branch, Article 2 Exec. Branch, Article 3 Judicial Branch
Article 1 Judi. Branch, Article 2 Executive Branch, Article 3 Legis. Branch
Article 1 Exec. Branch, Article 2 Legis. branch, Article 3 Judicial Branch
Article 1 Executive Branch, Article 2 Congress, Article 3 Judicial Branch
51
Which of the following can describe a member of Congress’ behavior?
Representational
All of the above
Organizational
Attitudinal
52
An attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking indef., thus preventing the Senate from taking action on the bill..
the filibuster.
unconstitutional
quid pro quo.
the veto.
53
What is not a view of the American political system?
Equality
Democracy
Totalitarianism
Liberty
54
Which of the following Amendment states... (refer to photo)
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
2nd Amendment
55
Which of the following is not an explanation of how interest groups have arisen in theUnited States?
The more gov. does, the more interest groups expand & try to influence...
All of the above explain the rise of interest groups
Government policy itself helps to create the interest group
Broad economic developments that create new interests and redefine old ones
56
Which of the following Amendment states... (refer to photo)
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
5th Amendment
57
A veto is
when the President of the United States rejects or disapproves of a bill.
overridden by a 2/3 of the House of Representatives only.
when a bill is introduced.
All of the above
58
The Presidential campaign season officially begins on?
Darius' Birthday
Thanksgiving
Labor Day
Halloween
59
What must a lobbyist/ interest group do effectively?
Support candidates who are allies with their lobby or interest group
Supply credible information
Encourage voters to vote
All of the above
60
The City of Reedley is in which county?
Fresno County
Tulare County
Reedley County
Madera County
61
De facto segregation is
All of the above
racial segregation that occurs not as a result of law.
racial segregation required by law.
racial segregation was found unconstitutional by the Sup. Court of the US
62
An incumbent is
A lobbyist.
All of the above
a first-time candidate.
a person already holding elect. office & who is running for the same office
63
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Vice President
Majority Leader
The President Pro Tempore
The Speaker of the House
64
The transfer of power from the national government to the states and local government is called
Devolution
Illegal
Interstate commerce
All of the above
65
What is the only court specifically mentioned under Article III of the United States Constitution?
The People's Court
The Supreme Court
Congress Court
Presidential Court
66
Which of the following war did not have Congressional authorization?
War of 1812
Spanish American War of 1898
World War I
Afghanistan War
67
Which of the following is correct with respect to the United States Constitution?
Article 1 Judicial Branch, Article 2 Exec. Branch, Article 3 Legis. Branch
Article 1 Exe. Branch, Article 2 Legislative branch, Article 3 J. Branch
Article 1 Executive Branch, Article 2 Congress, Article 3 Judicial Branch
Article 1 Legis. Branch, Article 2 Exec. Branch, Article 3 Judi. Branch
68
What is not a view of the American political system?
Totalitarianism
Liberty
Equality
Democracy
69
The United States Congress is
a unicameral legislature.
controlled by the Speaker of the House.
the branch of gov. found in Article III of the United States Constitution.
a bicameral legislature.
70
After a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives, what happens next?
The bill is referred to the appropriate House committees
The bill goes to the United States Supreme Court
The bill goes to the President of the United States
The bill becomes law, just like in School House Rock!
71
After the Constitution was ratified, who was allowed to vote (1798 – 1829)?
Women and African Americans
Everyone, men and women irrespective of ethnicity
Only property owners who were white males
Only those who registered to vote
72
De jure segregation is
All of the above
racial segregation required by law
racial segregation was found unconstitutional by the Sup. Court of the US
racial segregation that occurs not as a result of law
73
Which of the following cases are classified as “original jurisdiction” for the Supreme Court?
All are examples of original jurisdiction
Cases between the United States and a state
Cases between foreign ambassadors and other diplomats
Cases involving two or more states
74
Which of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation?
Weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary war
Successful system of checks and balances
Strong central government and federalism
Often referred to as “the breakup letter with Great Britain”
75
Which of the following was George W. Bush’s Vice President who had a “hawkish” pro-war foreign policy?
Dick Cheney
Mitt Romney
Joseph Biden
Mike Johnson
76
How many elected individuals are in the United States Congress?
435
535
9
100
77
Which of the following court cases ended separate but equal?
Plessy v Ferguson
Board of Education v Ferguson
Brown v Board of Education
Plessy v Brown
78
A United States Senator serves a
2-year term
4-year term
8-year term
6-year term
79
The Virginia Plan favored?
Nobody
Larger States
Medium States
Smaller states
80
A lobbyist is
person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group.
a politician who does not have an opinion on a particular topic of interest
a politician who can influence other members of Congress.
a member of the media.
81
Which of the following Amendment states... (refer to photo)
7th Amendment
10th Amendment
9th Amendment
8th Amendment
82
“If the policy uses reasonable means to achieve a legitimate government goal” is thedefinition of what type of scrutiny?
Intermediate Scrutiny
Rational Basis
Strict Scrutiny
Narrow Scrutiny
83
What Amendment below states that “The powers not delegated to the United States Constitution..."
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
84
A patterned and sustained way of thinking about how political and economic life ought tobe carried out is defintion of?
All of the above
Federalism
Political culture
Cooperative federalism
85
Partisanship is
when both branches of Congress come together.
an individual’s identification with a party.
how an individual is raised.
when an individual’s family and friends influence their views.
86
Belief that the US should try to improve the lives of people in other countries is?
Human Rights
Containment
Isolationism
Disengagement
87
Desegregated school is
None of the above.
one in which blacks and whites were free to attend if they choose.
a school in which B & W students had 2 attend whether they wanted to...
a school that was only found in northern states.
88
A United States House of Representatives member serves a
8-year term.
4-year term.
6-year term.
2-year term.
89
Which is the most difficult standard of review for the state to prove?
Rational basis
Extreme scrutiny
Strict scrutiny
Intermediate scrutiny
90
Which of the following is not one of the reasons interest groups began to rise in the UnitedStates?
Government policy itself helps to create interest groups
American voters elect politicians who form interest groups
Broad economic development that creates new interests & redefined old ones
Political org. don't emerge auto., & social circumstances seem to require..
91
Layered cake federalism is often referred to as?
Devolution
Cooperative federalism between the federal government and state
Well divided federalism
Dual federalism
92
An order by the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up the case for review is called?
Writ of Certiorari commonly called “writ of cert”
Amicus brief
Mandated order
Writ of appeals
93
Which of the following is an example of a non-partisan office?
United States Senator
President of the United States
Mayor of Fresno
California State Assembly member
94
What we know today as the “establishment clause” can be found in what Amendment?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
3rd Amendment
95
Who can declare war?
The House of Representatives
The President
The Unites States Senate
Congress
96
Article 1 Section 8 discusses?
The Congress’ right to declare war
The Congress’ right to raise and support armies
The Congress’ right to provide and maintain a navy
All of the above
97
The New Jersey Plan favored?
Nobody
Smaller states
Medium States
Larger States
98
Which of the following is true about battleground states?
Battleground states are also known as “swing states;” GA and PA are battleg
Battleground states are not competitive; FL and TX are classified as battle
Battleground states are AKA “swing states;” CA and TX are classified
Battleground states are the most competitive states; CA and TX are not...
99
Which of the following does not make foreign policy?
The President
Political elites
The United States Congress
The bureaucracy
100
The equal protection of laws is found in which of the following amendment?
19th Amendment
14th Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
101
Which is correct with regards to Presidential succession?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate
Vice President, Secretary of the Interior, Speaker of the House
Vice President, Supreme Court Chief Justice, Speaker of the House
Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, President of the HOR
102
Layered cake federalism is often referred to as
Cooperative federalism between the federal government and state
Dual federalism
Devolution
Well divided federalism
103
What type of political system does the United States have?
Totalitarian System
Democratic Communist System
Presidential System
Parliamentary System
104
Which of the following is not an example of a media medium in the United States?
Newspapers
GOTV
Online and social media
Radio and television
105
Which of the following is not a power of the United States President alone?
Take care that the laws will be faithfully executed
Convene Congress in special sessions
Serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces
Declare war
106
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is an example of?
Presidential cabinet department
Institutional interest group
All of the above
Membership interest group
107
What we know today as the “establishment clause” can be found in what Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
1st Amendement
2nd Amendment
108
The Supreme Court of the United States is found in what Article of the Constitution?
Article 4
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
