Practice Test For Government 2301 Mid-term Quiz
This is a practice quiz for a college level Government I mid-term quiz. Questions will focus on the US Constitution, democracy, and aspects learned during the first semester of the class.
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What is the power of the purse?
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A. The authority to save money
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B. The authority to raise and spend money
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C. The authority to create budgets
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B. B. The authority to raise and spend moneyExplanation
Most often used by forces within a government that do not have direct executive power, but have control over budgets and taxation. Congress uses this to limit executive power.Rate this question:
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Define democracy.
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The Legislative Branch is composed of the President, the Vice President, and all the cabinet members.
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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
This would actually be the executive branch.Rate this question:
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The president has the power to veto a bill that Congress sends him.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The president may either veto the bill or sign the bill into law. If the president vetoes the bill, Congress can override the veto with the two-thirds majority in each house to bring the bill into law.Rate this question:
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What is the function of the judical branch?
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How members are in the Senate?
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A. 52
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B.) 123
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C.) 100
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C. C.) 100Explanation
The Senate has 100 members. This is the correct answer because the Senate is composed of two senators from each of the 50 states in the United States. Therefore, the total number of members in the Senate is 100.Rate this question:
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How many members are in the House of Representatives?
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A.) 435
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B.) 334
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C.) 100
Correct Answer
A. A.) 435Explanation
The correct answer is A.) 435. The House of Representatives in the United States has a total of 435 members. This number is fixed and is based on the apportionment of seats among the states according to their population. Each state is allocated a certain number of representatives, with more populous states having more representatives. This ensures proportional representation in the House of Representatives.Rate this question:
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What is the function of the legislative branch?
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Define liberalism.
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Define conservatism.
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Liberalism is associated with providing essential services and remedies to social inequalities.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedom, equality, and social justice. It supports the idea of providing essential services and remedies to address social inequalities, such as healthcare, education, and welfare programs. This aligns with the concept of liberalism being associated with providing essential services and remedies to social inequalities. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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What is a political party?
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A.) An organization of people who join together voluntarily on the basis of some shared interest for the purpose of influencing public policy.
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B.) A group of individuals who join together to seek government office in order to make public policy.
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C.) A group that seeks to advance its interests by raising money to contribute to a political candidate or campaign.
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B. B.) A group of individuals who join together to seek government office in order to make public policy.Explanation
An explanation for the correct answer (B) is that a political party is a group of individuals who come together with the goal of seeking government office. They join forces to run for elected positions in order to have the power to make and influence public policy decisions. Political parties are not just focused on raising money or contributing to campaigns, but rather on actively participating in the political process by holding office and shaping policies.Rate this question:
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The Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and the National Rifle Association are all examples of
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interest groups.Explanation
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What are the stages of public policy approach?
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Voter turnout is higher for younger individuals.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Voter turnout is lower for younger individuals.Rate this question:
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Women are more likely to vote than men.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
However, men are more likely to participate in other forms of political participation.Rate this question:
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Income is not a factor of political participation.
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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
The higher the income, the more likely an individual will vote.Rate this question:
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What are the patterns of political participation?
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What is political socialization?
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A.) The process of motivating citizens to vote.
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B.) The process whereby individuals acquire political knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs.
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C.) The extent to which individuals believe they can influence the policymaking process.
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B. B.) The process whereby individuals acquire political knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs.Explanation
Political socialization refers to the process through which individuals gain political knowledge, develop political attitudes, and form political beliefs. It involves the transmission of political values and ideologies from one generation to another, as well as the influence of various social institutions such as family, school, media, and peer groups. This process shapes individuals' understanding of political systems, their participation in political activities, and their overall political behavior.Rate this question:
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What are the agents of socialization?
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A.) Voting, policymaking, and political parties.
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B.) Family, school, peer groups, religious institutions, and the media.
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C.) Political parties, Congress, and the President.
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B. B.) Family, school, peer groups, religious institutions, and the media.Explanation
The correct answer is B.) Family, school, peer groups, religious institutions, and the media. These are the agents of socialization because they are the primary social institutions that shape individuals' beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Family is the first and most influential agent, followed by school, where children learn social norms and values. Peer groups also play a significant role in socialization as individuals learn from their friends and develop a sense of identity. Religious institutions provide moral guidance and teach religious beliefs. Lastly, the media, including television, internet, and social media, shape individuals' perspectives and values.Rate this question:
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What are some factors that determine the power of an interest group?
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What are some ways an interest group can influence the policymaking process?
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What is a unitary government?
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A.) A political system that divides power between a central government and a series of state governments.
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B.) A representative democracy in which citizens elect representatives to make policy decisions on their behalf.
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C.) A governmental system in which political authority is concentrated in a single national government.
Correct Answer
C. C.) A governmental system in which political authority is concentrated in a single national government.Explanation
Examples would be the UK, China, and France. Most European countries operate under a unitary government.Rate this question:
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Define confederation.
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The Equal Protection Clause is a provision of the 15th Amendment.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is a provision of the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution that declares that "No state shall...deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."Rate this question:
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What is a party platform?
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What are some policy issues Democrats and Republicans tend to disagree on?
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Define constitution.
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Define the rule of law.
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Define implied powers.
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