POS2041 American National Government Final Exam ACTUAL UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Who represents the federal government in the Supreme Solicitor General
Court?
How does the White House Staff differ from the The White House Staff has greater access to and influence on the President.
President's Cabinet?
What is Stare Decisis? Is a legal doctrine stating that a high court should follow its own prior decision in
future cases.
What constitutional clause prevents the National Establishment Clause
Government from sanctioning an official religion?
Historically, how have vice presidential candidates been The person who got the second most electoral votes in the presidential election.
chosen? Balance ticket
How many Senators does each State have and how often 2 Senators every 6 years
are they elected?
, When might citizens be particularly concerned about an When the Presidents agenda is opposed
expansion of presidential power?
In what Federal Courts are trials conducted? District Courts
What is an Executive Order? A rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law.
How might rallying events affect presidential policies? Rallying events tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings,
providing windows of opportunity to press for action on their agendas.
What is an executive grant releasing an individual from Powers of the President: Pardoning Power
punishment or legal consequences of a crime before or
after conviction, restoring all rights and privileges of
citizenship?
How are cabinet officials ranked? Seniority.
According to the 2010 census, how many voters does 710,767.
each member of the House represent, on average?
What Supreme Court case developed the exclusionary Mapp V. Ohio
rule?
How may Congress remove a president? Impeachment for, and conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and
Misdemeanors.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution declares that the Article 6
Constitution is, "The Supreme Law of the Land?"
What was the objective of the women's suffrage the struggle for the right of women to vote and run for office and is part of the
movement? overall women's rights movement.
From where does the national government derive its The people
power?
What is the purpose of the discharge petition? to force a vote on a House bill within an opposing committee
What Amendment limits the president to two terms? 22nd
What is a writ of certiorari? orders a lower court to deliver its record in a case so that the higher court may
review it.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Who represents the federal government in the Supreme Solicitor General
Court?
How does the White House Staff differ from the The White House Staff has greater access to and influence on the President.
President's Cabinet?
What is Stare Decisis? Is a legal doctrine stating that a high court should follow its own prior decision in
future cases.
What constitutional clause prevents the National Establishment Clause
Government from sanctioning an official religion?
Historically, how have vice presidential candidates been The person who got the second most electoral votes in the presidential election.
chosen? Balance ticket
How many Senators does each State have and how often 2 Senators every 6 years
are they elected?
, When might citizens be particularly concerned about an When the Presidents agenda is opposed
expansion of presidential power?
In what Federal Courts are trials conducted? District Courts
What is an Executive Order? A rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law.
How might rallying events affect presidential policies? Rallying events tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings,
providing windows of opportunity to press for action on their agendas.
What is an executive grant releasing an individual from Powers of the President: Pardoning Power
punishment or legal consequences of a crime before or
after conviction, restoring all rights and privileges of
citizenship?
How are cabinet officials ranked? Seniority.
According to the 2010 census, how many voters does 710,767.
each member of the House represent, on average?
What Supreme Court case developed the exclusionary Mapp V. Ohio
rule?
How may Congress remove a president? Impeachment for, and conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and
Misdemeanors.
Which article of the U.S. Constitution declares that the Article 6
Constitution is, "The Supreme Law of the Land?"
What was the objective of the women's suffrage the struggle for the right of women to vote and run for office and is part of the
movement? overall women's rights movement.
From where does the national government derive its The people
power?
What is the purpose of the discharge petition? to force a vote on a House bill within an opposing committee
What Amendment limits the president to two terms? 22nd
What is a writ of certiorari? orders a lower court to deliver its record in a case so that the higher court may
review it.
