8th Government Chapters 10,11,12 Exam Review

Question 1

The U.S. Constitution prohibits the states from

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taxing imports from other states.

Question 2

major crime, such as murder or armed robbery

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felony

Question 3

article in the Constitution stating that laws made by Congress are the highest law of the land

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supremacy clause

Question 4

power to reject specific parts of a bill

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line-item veto

Question 5

Which type of laws tries to protect reporters from having to reveal their sources?

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shield laws

Question 6

What step is taken when the legislature asks voters to approve a law it has passed?

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a legislative referendum is held

Question 7

Which of the following are the duties of a district attorney?

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charge suspected criminals and prosecute cases in court

Question 8

What types of media can the Federal Communications Commission punish if its rules are broken?

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radio and television

Question 9

The mayor-council form of government is based on the separation of powers.

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True

Question 10

group that collects money from its members to support candidates

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political action committee

Question 11

representative of an interest group who contacts government officials directly

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lobbyist

Question 12

Because the governor can introduce legislation, he is the head of the state legislative branch.

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False

Question 13

normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state

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county

Question 14

impartial public-interest group working on issues such as voter education

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nonpartisan group

Question 15

Under the weak-mayor system, the council names department heads and makes most policy decisions

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True

Question 16

What section of the Constitution ensures that legal marriage in 1 state is valid in all states?

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Article IV

Question 17

formed by a large city and its suburbs

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metropolitan area

Question 18

Which of the following is a personal-background factor that will influence opinions of issues?

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occupation

Question 19

When residents of a community form a village they usually

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receive better services.

Question 20

During the 1800s, the county courthouse served as the center of county

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government.

Question 21

Impeaching a state judge for improper actions requires removal by the state supreme court.

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True

Question 22

In New England, into what smaller political units are counties divided?

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towns

Question 23

Governors have a line-item veto, but the President must either sign a bill as is or veto it all

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True

Question 24

Which typically provides sewer and water services?

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county government

Question 25

An example of a reserved power is the power to

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regulate intrastate commerce.

Question 26

How often does the federal census occur?

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every ten years

Question 27

Local taxes, fines and fees pay for all locally provided services.

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False

Question 28

What is a reason why elections are not completely reliable as a measure of public opinion?

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Reasons for supporting a candidate are not always clear.

Question 29

to receive a state charter officially recognizing the government of a locality

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incorporate

Question 30

What is a reason that politicians leak information about proposed plans to the press?

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to test public reaction to an idea

Question 31

Polls with questions that try to influence respondents’ answers are called push polls.

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True

Question 32

In which form of city government are legislative and executive powers held by the same group?

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commission

Question 33

Which person or group of people runs New England town government?

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council-manager

Question 34

people who unite to promote their beliefs about an issue

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interest group

Question 35

Congress never tells states to take action before giving them the money to pay for that action.

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False

Question 36

Town meetings are typically held once every month.

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False

Question 37

The First Amendment prevents the government from placing limits on members of the mass media.

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False

Question 38

Civil cases involving large amounts of money are handled by

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state supreme courts.

Question 39

Which of the following is a concurrent power?

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the power to tax

Question 40

person whose job is to conduct surveys regularly

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pollster

Question 41

state official who makes sure that money is used by state departments according to state law

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auditor

Question 42

process for drawing the boundaries of legislative representation

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redistricting

Question 43

For a random sample to be a good one, it should include people from different backgrounds.

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True

Question 44

The methods groups use to influence others’ opinions are called propaganda techniques.

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True

Question 45

to demand and collect a tax or other payment

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levy

Question 46

allows cities to write their own charters, choose their own government and manage their affairs

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home rule

Question 47

States may not declare war or regulate foreign commerce.

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True

Question 48

After the state legislature approves a bill, the bill becomes a law after approval by the

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governor.

Question 49

Local governments provide services such as police and fire depts, schools and road maintenance.

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True

Question 50

Public officials are most likely to pay attention to public opinion that is high in intensity.

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False

8th Government Chapters 10,11,12 Exam Review

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8th Government Chapters 10,11,12 Exam Review

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