Which of the following is not a standing commit-
tee of the United States Congress? - Answer- Investigations
Federal district court judges are? -
... [Show More] Answer- Nominated by the president and confirmed
by the Senate
The state officer typically responsible for over-seeing federal elections at the state level is the? - Answer- Secretary of State
Most Americans believe that - Answer- everyone should enjoy equal opportunities
for personal and material success
All of the following are principles upon which the
United States Constitution was founded EXCEPT - Answer- All citizens should have the right to keep
and bear arms.
The Department of Commerce promotes - Answer- international trade and economic growth
Which of the following Supreme Court cases re-
futed the doctrine of "separate but equal" ? - Answer- Brown
v.
Board of Education
nope - Answer- nope
All of the following are typical stances of
American liberals EXCEPT - Answer- opposition to the expansion of
governmental activity and regulation
Which of the following Amendments to the
United States Constitution were repealed?
I. The 18th
Amendment (Prohibition)
II. The 4th
Amendment (Search and Seizure)
III. The 19th
Amendment (The Right to Vote) - Answer- I. only
Which executive department was created first? - Answer- State
Which of the following is NOT considered a civil
liberty? - Answer- The right to work
Which of the following does NOT actively lobby
Congress? - Answer- Political parties
The strongest factor contributing to an individual's political socialization tends to be - Answer- Family
Which of the following explain why the founders
of the Constitution decided upon a bicameral
rather than a unicameral legislature?
I. It balanced the interests of low- and high-
population states by giving smaller states a
voice in the Senate that their low popula-
tions would not grant them in the House of
Representatives.
II. Either legislature could block legislation
approved by the other, thereby strengthen-
ing the American system of checks and
balances.
III. The House of Representatives was granted
responsibility for domestic affairs while the
Senate specialized in America's relations
with the rest of the world. - Answer- I and II only
Which of the following is NOT an example of [Show Less]