US Government Foundations Quiz

To justify why the American colonies were breaking up with Britain.

The U.S. Constitution.

Individual liberties and state sovereignty.

<p>James Madison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For a republican style of government with many factions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groups of citizens who aim to dominate the government to impose their interests on society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That an energetic single executive is essential for good government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court ruled that federal law is stronger than state law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That all votes should count equally, meaning states can't draw voting districts that make some votes worth more than others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That race cannot be the sole factor in drawing voting districts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court ruled that limits on campaign contributions from individuals and corporations violate free speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pattern of spending, taxing, and providing grants within the federal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Funds provided for a specific and clearly defined purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Money given to states for general programs within a broad category.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal requirement for states to follow directives, often with accompanying funding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal mandate where the government does not provide funds for states to comply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powers shared by both the national and state governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make laws and act in areas where the Constitution does not explicitly provide authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system for selecting the president through electors chosen in each state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The candidate who receives the most votes wins the election, regardless of the margin of victory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>News coverage that focuses on who is ahead in an election rather than on the issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president currently in office has an advantage in an election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Government spending and tax cuts can stimulate the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lowering tax rates stimulates the supply of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An error that occurs when a sample does not accurately represent the target population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voting based on evaluating an incumbent's past performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief that one's political participation makes a difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A poll of people leaving a polling place, asking how they voted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each state must recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of all other states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A federal mandate where funding is gradually reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A two-step process: proposal by 2/3 of Congress or state legislatures and ratification by 3/4 of state legislatures or conventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where widespread political participation is essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where groups compete to influence policy through bargaining and majority formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where voters elect the most skilled, experienced, and trained candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social equality and an active government role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power of Federal courts to review acts of Congress and the executive branch for constitutionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea that government power should be limited to prevent encroachment on individual rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The processes and factors that shape individuals' political ideologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organized groups that compete for power in government, like Democrats and Republicans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Campaigns where candidates, not political parties, have the most initiative and influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president using media attention to advocate for policies he supports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president can veto legislation passed by Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress can impeach the president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sets rules for bills before they are debated in the House.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block a vote by preventing debate from ending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They measure the degree to which the public approves of the president's job performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The inability of the government to act due to opposing parties controlling different parts of the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of distributing congressional seats to each state based on its population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, and the Whips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress's power to scrutinize and check the activities of the executive branch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating voters and policymakers, engaging in lobbying, drafting legislation, and mobilizing members to influence government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attempting to influence policymakers to pass legislation favorable to an interest group.</p> Signup and view all the answers