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What is the primary argument of Federalist No. 10?

  • States can effectively manage factions on their own.
  • A strong, united republic is more effective in controlling factions. (correct)
  • Factions are beneficial to a healthy republic.
  • Individual states should have more power than the national government.

    • Which process is utilized for a territory to become a state?

  • Immediate recognition by the president.
  • Submission of a petition to Congress followed by an enabling act. (correct)
  • Creation of a state constitution followed by congressional approval.
  • Direct voting by the population to establish statehood.

    • What defines federalism as a system of government?

  • Power is concentrated at the national level.
  • States have equal representation in a national council.
  • There is a division of power between national and state governments. (correct)
  • Power is solely derived from the popular vote.

    • Which of the following options describes a recall?

    <p>A process to remove a public official from office before their term ends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by crossover sanctions in federalism?

    <p>Federal funding tied to compliance in different state programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Article of the Constitution is it stated that federal laws take precedence over state laws?

    <p>Article 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options best distinguishes civil rights from civil liberties?

    <p>Civil liberties are protections against government infringement, whereas civil rights are based in statutory laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two areas are currently debated for potential statehood?

    <p>Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one requirement to be elected to the Senate?

    <p>Must be at least 30 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government has the power to impeach?

    <p>Legislative branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is considered the most powerful in the House of Representatives?

    <p>Speaker of the House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the federal courts from lowest to highest?

    <p>District Court, Appeals Court, Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party holds the majority in the House of Representatives currently?

    <p>Republican Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of committee is permanent and deals with specific issue areas?

    <p>Standing committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'professionalization' refer to in the context of state legislatures?

    <p>Members being well paid and provided with resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a joint committee?

    <p>A committee that includes members of both the House and Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the doctrine of incorporation?

    <p>To apply parts of the Bill of Rights to the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes selective incorporation?

    <p>Gradually applying specific rights to the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a landmark civil rights law enacted in the 1960s?

    <p>Voting Rights Act of 1965</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Equal Rights Amendment?

    <p>To guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical process for enacting a constitutional amendment?

    <p>Congress proposal, 2/3 approval in Congress, and 3/4 ratification by states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would amendments proposed today apply to state governments?

    <p>They would require additional amendments in state constitutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical context might affect the passage of an amendment prior to the Civil War?

    <p>Conflicts related to slavery and states' rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could influence the acceptance of a proposed amendment by individual states?

    <p>Alignment of the proposed amendment with state values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the winner-take-all approach in awarding presidential electoral votes?

    <p>It encourages candidates to campaign in swing states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the number of presidential electors allocated to each state?

    <p>According to the number of senators and representatives in the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument is made for a potential amendment guaranteeing free education?

    <p>To make education a right and eliminate financial barriers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the compromise formula for determining state representation in presidential elections aimed at addressing?

    <p>Balancing the influence of large and small states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the winner-take-all method impact campaign strategies of presidential candidates?

    <p>Candidates prioritize swing states for campaigning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might smaller states have a disproportionate influence in presidential elections?

    <p>Their allocation of electors does not scale with population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation would the suggested 'Right to Free Education' amendment aim to address?

    <p>The rising costs of tuition and student debt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a swing state?

    <p>A state that could vote either Democratic or Republican.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between a council-manager city government and a strong mayor-council city government?

    <p>Day-to-day operations in a council-manager government are run by an unelected city manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are electoral votes distributed among states?

    <p>Using a winner-takes-all system in most states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if no presidential candidate achieves a majority of electoral votes?

    <p>The House of Representatives selects the president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a faithless elector?

    <p>A party representative who substitutes their own choice instead of the nominee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the impeachment process of a president?

    <p>The drafting of Articles of Impeachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an executive order?

    <p>A directive issued by the president to manage federal operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process that allows Congress to override a presidential veto?

    <p>Two-thirds vote from both chambers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about U.S. bureaucracy is true?

    <p>There are four main types of agencies within the U.S. bureaucracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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