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Question #1
An American ship that traded with Spanish colonists in Florida was guilty of
A.
international trade
B.
conscription
C.
smuggling
D.
nationalism
Question #2
Treaties made by presidents are constitutionally valid if
A.
two-thirds of the House of Representatives approve.
B.
three-quarters of the House of Representative approve.
C.
three-quarters of the Senate approve.
D.
two-thirds of the Senate approve.
Question #3
The Articles of Confederation were approved by the First Continental Congress in
A.
1787
B.
1776
C.
1620
D.
1777
Question #4
How many times has the popular-vote winner not been elected president because he did not win a majority in the Electoral College?
A.
One time
B.
Six times
C.
Twelve times
D.
Five times
Question #5
Why is the Constitution the "supreme law of the land"?
A.
Because the framers were divinely inspired.
B.
Because the Articles of Confederation coexisted with the new Constitution.
C.
Because states don't have constitutions.
D.
Because article 6 says so.
Question #6
The largest number of immigrants living in California came from
A.
Mexico.
B.
Canada.
C.
China.
D.
the Philippines.
Question #7
In California, Proposition 140
A.
established the three strikes law.
B.
legalized marijuana for medical purposes.
C.
eliminated affirmative action programs.
D.
established term limits for members of the Assembly and Senate.
Question #8
A republican system of government is one where
A.
large numbers of citizens do not vote.
B.
the courts make the majority of the political decisions.
C.
citizens control the political process through direct democracy.
D.
elected representatives make the decisions for the voters.
Question #9
In 2003, the people of California recalled which governor?
A.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
B.
Gray Davis
C.
Pete Wilson
D.
Ronald Reagan
Question #10
In 2015, California had approximately ________ citizens.
A.
52 million
B.
28 million
C.
19 million
D.
39 million
Question #11
The power to tax is a
A.
state power
B.
federal power
C.
local power
D.
both state and federal power
Question #12
Congress's authority to establish a national bank exemplifies its ___________ powers.
A.
concurrent
B.
reserved
C.
inherent
D.
granted
Question #13
The federal government can invalidate a state law that conflicts with federal law through the power of
A.
diffusion
B.
veto
C.
federalism
D.
preemption
Question #14
What historical event gave rise to greater cooperation between levels of government?
A.
Great Depression
B.
Dust Bowl
C.
Revolutionary War
D.
Civil War
Question #15
Which level(s) of government is/are responsible for regulating business?
A.
local
B.
state
C.
federal and state
D.
federal
Question #16
A __________________ poll is a form of negative campaigning that masquerades as a regular opinion survey.
A.
push
B.
partial
C.
none of these
D.
survey research
Question #17
_________________ effects are the influences on the respondent of how a polling question is asked.
A.
Scaling
B.
Sampling
C.
Framing
D.
Falsifying
Question #18
On average, women prefer ____________ candidates.
A.
Democratic
B.
Women do not demonstrate systematic preferences.
C.
Libertarian
D.
Republican
Question #19
Lippmann saw the typical American as distracted by
A.
party politics
B.
celebrity shenanigans
C.
voting records
D.
none of the above
Question #20
What percentage of millennials believe abortions should be legal?
A.
62
B.
54
C.
82
D.
78
Question #21
Which states have the first presidential caucus and primary contests every four years?
A.
Idaho and California
B.
Iowa and New Hampshire
C.
New Hampshire and Connecticut
D.
New York and Maryland
Question #22
Party officials hope to have a candidate by
A.
Labor Day
B.
Super Tuesday
C.
Fourth of July
D.
Memorial Day
Question #23
In what year are House elections held?
A.
years divisible by five
B.
odd-numbered years
C.
even-numbered years
D.
years divisible by three
Question #24
When was the date of elections set?
A.
1951
B.
1917
C.
1983
D.
1845
Question #25
What percentage of the US population is white, as of 2017?
A.
90.2
B.
39
C.
61.3
D.
57.5
Question #26
What was the percentage of voting-age population who turned out in 1912?
A.
89.7
B.
67.4
C.
54.8
D.
58.8
Question #27
Which type of voting would be most likely to lead to a divided government?
A.
base voting
B.
split-ticket voting
C.
straight-ticket voting
D.
loyalist voting
Question #28
Over the past twenty-five years, approximately what percentage of Democrats have tended to support stronger environmental regulations?
A.
51
B.
93
C.
100
D.
67
Question #29
What statement best characterizes party electoral competition in the sixth party system?
A.
Too close to call.
B.
Democratic Party dominance.
C.
What competition?
D.
Republican Party dominance.
Question #30
When interest groups mobilize the public to do something on their behalf, this includes actions such as
A.
contributing funds.
B.
protesting.
C.
contributing funds, letter writing and protesting.
D.
letter writing.
Question #31
All budget measures must begin in the
A.
House.
B.
Senate.
C.
conference committee.
D.
House or Senate.
Question #32
How many Senators does it take to override a veto?
A.
77
B.
87
C.
57
D.
67
Question #33
Geographic representation assures that members of Congress live in
A.
United States
B.
Washington D.C.
C.
state or district they represent
D.
biggest city in their state
Question #34
Congressional reelection rates are so high because
A.
Congress members pass vast quantities of legislation.
B.
overall congressional public approval ratings are high.
C.
there are no challengers.
D.
direct constituent service is superb.
Question #35
Lobbyists are problematic because they can __________the political agenda.
A.
reduce
B.
overly influence
C.
minimize
D.
destroy
Question #36
Prior to 1913 the _____ was elected directly by the public.
A.
Senate
B.
House
C.
President
D.
Supreme Court
Question #37
A.
promote new hiring
B.
check the president
C.
enact legislation
D.
allow for greater spending
Question #38
What crime can the House impeach the president for
A.
theft
B.
murder
C.
perjury
D.
high crimes and misdemeanors
Question #39
The first woman elected to the House was in
A.
1918
B.
1914
C.
1916
D.
1920
Question #40
Who made the statement "If we are fit to govern ourselves, this is the last time we will submit to be governed by the hired bosses of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company"?
A.
Edward Dickson
B.
Hiram Johnson
C.
Chester Rowell
D.
Pat Brown
Question #41
The goal of the Progressive movement was to reduce the power of
A.
local government.
B.
presidential candidates.
C.
the California Supreme Court.
D.
corporations and corrupt politicians.
Question #42
The two types of referendums in use in California are the
A.
veto and initiative.
B.
legislative and popular.
C.
recall and office block ballot.
D.
primary petition and runoff.
Question #43
Which of the following is NOT a Progressive reform?
A.
primaries
B.
nonpartisan elections
C.
office block ballot
D.
term limits on the state legislature
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