Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2022 » Exam 2

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Question #1
While each state has two senators, members of the House of Representatives are allocated ______
A.   Based on the states economic size
B.   According to the states geographic size
C.   According to the states population
D.   Based on each states need
Question #2
The process of redistricting can present problems for congressional representation because districts are often drawn to benefit partisan groups
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Some examples are Enumerated powers include the power to levy taxes, declare war, raise and regulate armed forces, coin and borrow money, regulate commerce among the states and with foreign nations, and issue patents and copyrights, among others.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
After President George Washington, presidents expanded their power by expanding the war powers, negotiating purchases like the Louisiana Purchase and direct control of foreign policy.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
The Supreme Courts power of judicial review enables it to declare acts of the other branches unconstitutional
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
The Justices of the Supreme Court are ______.
A.   Confirmed by the president
B.   Nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate
C.   Chosen by Congress
D.   Elected by citizens
Question #7
The Supreme court consist of ______.
A.   One chief justice
B.   Thirty-five justices
C.   Nine teen associate justices
D.   One chief justice and eight associate justices
Question #8
A case will be placed on the Courts docket when ______ justices agree to do so.
A.   all
B.   six
C.   five
D.   four
Question #9
Marbury v Madison established______.
A.   executive orders
B.   recall elections
C.   congressional powers
D.   judicial review
Question #10
Gerrymandering is the battle between Gerrys and Manders.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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