Question 1

What is the international organization that provides loans and subsidies to many countries, especially developing nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  World Bank
B)  World Trade Organization
C)  UNICEF
D)  World Health OrganizationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The influence of a president, according to Richard Neustadt, depends upon

Accepted Answer

A)  The condition of the economy.
B)  The professional reputation and prestige of the officeholder.
C)  The management structure adopted by the presidential incumbent.
D)  Public perception of the incumbent's ethics.
E)  The quality of the office-holder's debate skills.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Which committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is responsible for legislation related to revenue, raising taxes, trade agreements, tariffs, and the bonded debt of the nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ways and Means
B)  Financial Services
C)  Budget
D)  AppropriationsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is not a member of the Executive Office of the President (EOP) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Chief of Staff
B)  The National Security Advisor
C)  The Director of the Office of Management and Budget
D)  The Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors
E)  The lead liaison for the Office of Policy DevelopmentF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Overall, history has shown that presidents are most able to accomplish the things they want to get done when:

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A)  The economy is good
B)  The economy is bad
C)  They are popular
D)  A different party controls Congress
E)  Their father was also a presidentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

What does Aaron Wildavsky mean when he refers to "two presidencies?"

Accepted Answer

A)  There are so many responsibilities that the presidency should be split into two offices.
B)  There is a difference between "Head of Government" and "Head of State."
C)  The role of the Vice President is so important that it could be a "second president."
D)  The President has considerably more power in domestic policy than in foreign policy.
E)  The President has considerably more power in foreign policy than in domestic policy.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 7

If Congress were trying to remove President Grande from office because he issued a pardon for his best friend, what would be the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Senate would impeach President Grande and then the House of Representatives would vote for removal.
B)  The House of Representatives would impeach President Grande and then the Senate would vote for removal.
C)  The Congress could only remove President Grande if the Supreme Court impeached him first.
D)  Congress would impeach President Grand and then the Supreme Court would have a trial to determine guilt or innocence.
E)  There is no way for the Congress to remove a sitting president from office.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Bureaucrats "go by the book" because:

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A)  "The book" contains the laws and regulations it is their job to enforce.
B)  Bureaucrats aren't that smart and can't think of other ways of doing things.
C)  Bureaucrats only operate within their narrow field of specialization.
D)  Bureaucrats can hide behind "the book" if their actions are unpopular.
E)  Bureaucrats would get fired by the president if they didn't follow "the book".F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following agencies is in charge of monitoring the proper spending of federal money?

Accepted Answer

A)  The General Accounting Office
B)  The Office of Budget and Management
C)  The Council of Economic Advisors
D)  The Congressional Budget OfficeE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

When a representative from the Organization for the Advancement of Bad Music (OABM)  meets with Senator Knowsome's chief of staff to discuss pending legislation of internet pirating, the OABM is practicing which type of lobbying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct lobbying
B)  Grassroots lobbying
C)  Social media lobbying
D)  Information campaigns
E)  Coalition buildingF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

What can Congress do if the Supreme Court declares a federal law to be unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Congress can request that the executive branch veto the decision with a majority vote.
B)  Congress can try to amend the Constitution.
C)  Congress can override Supreme Court decisions with a two-thirds vote.
D)  Congress can vote to have a writ of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

What is one of the biggest problems in making decisions for members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Following the wishes of the party
B)  Balancing conflicting political goals
C)  Following the wishes of the constituents
D)  Following the goals of the powerful leadersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a delegated power of the president?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commander in Chief of the military
B)  Granting executive orders
C)  Preparing the federal budget
D)  Head of a political party
E)  Figurehead for the nationF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

What happens to a bill after the Conference Committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be passed again by either the House or the Senate.
B)  It must be passed again by both the House and the Senate.
C)  It goes to the President for his signature or veto.
D)  It returns to the original committees for more discussion.
E)  It's dead. No bills ever come out of the Conference Committee.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

If President Grande and Vice President Lovely were both killed in a tragic skiing accident, who would become the new President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secretary of State Jones
B)  Senate Majority Leader Knowsome
C)  Speaker of the House Constantino
D)  First Lady Grande
E)  Governor Sunbeam of CaliforniaF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

What is franking privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right of the government to subpoena individuals and compel them to testify before Congress.
B)  The right of Supreme Court members to be exempt from testifying.
C)  The right of members of Congress to send mail to constituents free of charge.
D)  The right of Congressmen to be exempt from income tax.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following principles is not part of the responsible party government model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislators should be responsive to their constituencies, even if doing so means voting against their party's program.
B)  Parties should present clear and coherent programs to voters.
C)  The winning party should carry out its program once in office.
D)  Hold the governing party responsible at the next election for executing its program voters should.
E)  Party members almost always vote with their party.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following best describes government corporations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Businesses that have gone bankrupt and have been taken over by the government.
B)  Business enterprises that the government has seized because of failure to pay taxes.
C)  Government agencies that provide services that could be provided by the private sector.
D)  Government partnerships with private industry.
E)  The board of directors for a corporation that is responsible for government oversight.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 years
B)  10 years
C)  There is no limit
D)  12 yearsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

What is the most important constitutional duty of the Vice President?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advising the President on foreign affairs.
B)  Attending funerals of foreign dignitaries.
C)  Pushing legislation through Congress.
D)  Taking over the presidential office if something happens to the President.
E)  Streamlining the bureaucracy.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 49: US Government

If President Grande and Vice President Lovely were both killed in a tragic skiing accident, who would become the new President of the United States?

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What is franking privilege?

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What is one of the biggest problems in making decisions for members of Congress?

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Which of the following agencies is in charge of monitoring the proper spending of federal money?

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The influence of a president, according to Richard Neustadt, depends upon

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What happens to a bill after the Conference Committee?

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What does Aaron Wildavsky mean when he refers to "two presidencies?"

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Bureaucrats "go by the book" because:

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Which of the following is not a member of the Executive Office of the President (EOP) ?

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Which committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is responsible for legislation related to revenue, raising taxes, trade agreements, tariffs, and the bonded debt of the nation?

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When a representative from the Organization for the Advancement of Bad Music (OABM) meets with Senator Knowsome's chief of staff to discuss pending legislation of internet pirating, the OABM is practicing which type of lobbying?

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What can Congress do if the Supreme Court declares a federal law to be unconstitutional?

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What is the international organization that provides loans and subsidies to many countries, especially developing nations?

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What is the most important constitutional duty of the Vice President?

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What is the term length for a U.S. Supreme Court justice?

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If Congress were trying to remove President Grande from office because he issued a pardon for his best friend, what would be the procedure?

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Overall, history has shown that presidents are most able to accomplish the things they want to get done when:

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Which of the following principles is not part of the responsible party government model?

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Which of the following best describes government corporations?

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Which of the following is a delegated power of the president?

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