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Article II: The Presidency — Unit test Answers

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A
glittering generalities and fearmongering
B
bandwagon and glittering generalities
C
fearmongering and plain folk
D
plain folk and bandwagon
Option D
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According to the Constitution, the amount of time the president and vice president serve in office together for one term is

f
four years.
s
six years.
s
seven years.
t
ten years.
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Which best describes why the public is a key part of editorial decisions?

A
If no one watched or paid attention to a story, the media would have no influence.
B
The public and media work together to determine what issues will be covered.
C
Media outlets work hard to ensure that only factual information is conveyed to the public.
D
The public must be informed to serve as the fourth estate and hold politicians accountable.
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An implied power is one that

A
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
B
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
C
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
D
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
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Which best describes why candidates and politicians use the Internet?

A
They want to maintain control of their messages.
B
They need to eliminate the waste associated with traditional media.
C
They need to use modern technology so that they do not appear out of touch.
D
They must use the same media that citizens use.
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Appellate jurisdiction refers to

A
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
B
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
C
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
D
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.
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A 3 column table with 2 rows. Column 1 is labeled gender with entries men, women. Column 2 is labeled percent supporting Obama with entries 42, 53. Column 3 is labeled percent supporting Romney with entries 52, 43.

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A
Women are more likely than men to support Democrats (Obama).
B
Women are more likely than men to support Republicans (Romney).
C
Men voted in higher numbers than women.
D
Men are more likely than women to support Democrats (Obama).
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Read the following excerpt from The Objections of the Hon. George Mason to the Proposed Federal Constitution: Addressed to the Citizens of Virginia, written in 1787.There is no declaration of rights: and the laws of the general government being paramount to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the declarations of rights, in the separate states, are no security.

a
a bill of rights
a
a congress
a
a president
a
a military
49

Political parties influence public policy by creating

A
task forces.
B
platforms.
C
panels of experts.
D
interest groups.
50

Which aspect of today's US government reflects John Jay's advocacy for centralized government?

t
the fair representation of states in the House and Senate
t
the Constitution's establishment of a federal justice system
t
the creation of the Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms
t
the development of the cabinet system within the executive branch
51

How do politicians most use the media to win elections and to perform better as policymakers?

A
They use the media to inform the public about their families and personal lives in order to make themselves seem more relatable.
B
They use the media to get more attention, because the more popular they are, the more support their policies will have.
C
They use the media to share their ideas and to sell their political messages and ideas to voters.
D
They use the media to raise money for their political parties, so that even if they do not win elections, someone else in their party will.
52

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

A
He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
B
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
C
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
D
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
53

How does lobbying benefit the government?

A
Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
B
Lobbying presents all interests equally.
C
Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
D
Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
54

To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed by

A
the president.
B
the Supreme Court.
C
Congress or the states.
D
the vice president.
55

What information is published in the Congressional Record?

A
Policy statements of members of Congress
B
Commentaries appearing on news networks
C
Debates that occurred within Congress
D
Results of public opinion polls
56

Under the Constitution, the judicial branch must try criminal cases with a of one’s peers.

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The Internet and social media have increased the level of interactions between politicians and citizens, but how has their use changed the nature of the interactions?

A
Their use has made interactions more volatile.
B
Their use has structured the nature of the interactions.
C
Their use has increased the formality of the interactions.
D
Their use has required citizens to be proactive.
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Read the following excerpt from The Objections of the Hon. George Mason to the Proposed Federal Constitution: Addressed to the Citizens of Virginia, written in 1787.There is no declaration of rights: and the laws of the general government being paramount to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the declarations of rights, in the separate states, are no security.

S
State governments would no longer exist under the Constitution.
L
Local law enforcement would be too busy enforcing national laws.
G
Governors could choose not to enforce laws under the Constitution.
N
National laws and the new Constitution would be stronger than state laws.
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Which information best supports enacting mandatory seat belt laws?

A
Seat belt use reduces injury and death by 50 percent.
B
Seat belt usage increased to 47 percent from 11 percent by 1988.
C
Seat belt usage in the United Stated in 2021 was 90.4 percent.
D
Seat belt use is a primary reason for traffic stops in 30 states.
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best

t
the authority given to the judicial branch
t
the decisions made by the judicial branch
t
the structure used to create the judicial branch
t
the courts included in the judicial branch

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