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Interest Groups and Lobbying — Cumulative exam Answers

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The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

A
the judicial branch.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the leader of the Senate.
D
the leader of the House.
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How is the Democratic Party similar in beliefs to the Federalists?

A
Both strongly opposed slavery.
B
Both were formed because of a dispute.
C
Both supported a strong central government.
D
Both were organized on federal and state levels.
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Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate?

A
The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data.
B
The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery.
C
The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census.
D
The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.
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How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

A
It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising.
B
It has increased foreign participation in elections.
C
It has increased competition between candidates.
D
It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.
5

For most of the 1900s, the legal voting age was

A
16
B
18
C
21
D
24
6

Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

A
use force to seize oil supplies.
B
contain the spread of communism.
C
weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.
D
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
7

Which type of governmental power does a unitary system hold?

A
centralized power
B
state power
C
shared power
D
local power
8

The graph shows the population of the United States in 2011.

Question illustration
A
one-fourth
B
one-third
C
one-half
D
two-thirds
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What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A
They were not to be counted in the census at all.
B
They were counted in the census as full equals.
C
They were partially counted in the census.
D
They were counted in the census in certain states.
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Why is judicial review important in a democracy?

A
It allows the judiciary to keep a check on the power of the legislature and the executive.
B
It gives the judiciary the power to appoint and remove judges under the federal court system.
C
It allows the President to control the judiciary and remove the judges as per the President's will.
D
It stops the courts from hearing cases against the government's decisions.
11

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

A
the states.
B
Congress.
C
the judicial branch.
D
the executive branch.
12

What is one way in which Michigan’s state government directly affects the citizens of the state?

A
by investigating federal fraud cases
B
by proposing legislation for countries to adopt
C
by regulating the prices of consumer goods sold in stores
D
by setting policies on services like health care, education and public safety
13

The best definition for foreign policy is how one country chooses to

A
control other countries.
B
trade with other countries.
C
interact with other countries.
D
support other countries.
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Which of these is an example of a way in which a young American might make a choice to be of national service without being required?

A
volunteering for the Peace Corps.
B
paying local, state, and federal taxes.
C
registering for the draft at a certain age.
D
responding to a summons to serve on juries.
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Which statement best describes how the media influence policy development?

A
The media keep lawmakers informed of what is happening in government.
B
The media inform the public, who can then give their opinions to policymakers.
C
The media present opinions and ideas that inspire policymakers.
D
The media make it easier for government officials to communicate with one another.
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Which of these best describes an interest group?

A
a group formed to support political campaigns financially
B
a group that meets with lawmakers to influence legislation
C
a group formed to influence government policy
D
a group driven by the political interests of the community
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Which of these is least likely to be protected by the First Amendment because it creates an immediate threat to public safety?

A
shouting "FIRE!" as a prank in a crowded movie theater
B
writing an opinion article criticizing government policies
C
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
D
peacefully protesting a government policy in a public park
18

During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on

A
delegation.
B
location.
C
condition.
D
population.
19

Protection of habeas corpus means that

A
citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
B
laws cannot apply to past situations.
C
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
D
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.
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What is one way that parties promote their platforms?

A
They ask voters for monetary contributions to a campaign fund.
B
They purchase media advertisements to attack the character of opposing candidates.
C
They make sure that all eligible voters in an area can and will vote.
D
They encourage and participate in debates over differing ideologies.

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