WGU C963 American Politics and the US
Constitution Exam | Questions and
Answers Rated A+ | Latest 2024
What is expressed powers
Expressed powers are those powers specifically granted to the
national government in the Constitution
Which level of government makes the supreme law of the land?
The federal government
Why is the Tenth Amendment included in the Bill of Rights
To calm Federalists fears by reserving powers to the states
Which is true regarding state representation in the House of
Representatives?
,The states representation in the House of Representatives is
allocated among states roughly proportional to the states
population
What is true about candidate fundraising
Fundraising takes up a considerable amount of incumbents time
What is the difference between soft money and hard money?
Hard money is spent by a candidate or campaign while soft
money is spent by a political action committee
Which of these consequences of most House Districts now
considered "Safe seats"
The only election that matters occurs during the primary
Over the past half century at what rate have house incumbents
been re-elected
85%
,Which scenarios is a constituents interest likely to be heard by a
member of congress?
-The constituent seeks the attention of his/her representative
rather than his/her senator
-The constituent is among those who donate to their
representatives re-election campaign
What is true concerning the Federal Election Campaign Act?
-Requires candidates to report who donates to their campaigns
-Imposes limits on individual contributions to a campaign
What are some ways soft money can be used in a congressional
election?
-Party building efforts
-Issue Advocacy ads
What are advantages in incumbent has over a challenger?
-Fundraising
-Party support
-Experience
, How has the cost of political campaigns for Congress changed?
Rapidly increased making campaigns more expensive
What is true about campaign funding?
Money from PACs has been on the increase as a proportion of
campaign contributions
What is the primary goal of interest groups?
The primary goal of interest groups is to influence the public
policy
Who or what is represented by a membership interest group?
A membership interest group represents a large number of people
usually paying dues in support of common policy goals
Whom does lobbyist represent?
A lobbyist can represent an individual a company a group of
companies unions or a great variety of groups
Constitution Exam | Questions and
Answers Rated A+ | Latest 2024
What is expressed powers
Expressed powers are those powers specifically granted to the
national government in the Constitution
Which level of government makes the supreme law of the land?
The federal government
Why is the Tenth Amendment included in the Bill of Rights
To calm Federalists fears by reserving powers to the states
Which is true regarding state representation in the House of
Representatives?
,The states representation in the House of Representatives is
allocated among states roughly proportional to the states
population
What is true about candidate fundraising
Fundraising takes up a considerable amount of incumbents time
What is the difference between soft money and hard money?
Hard money is spent by a candidate or campaign while soft
money is spent by a political action committee
Which of these consequences of most House Districts now
considered "Safe seats"
The only election that matters occurs during the primary
Over the past half century at what rate have house incumbents
been re-elected
85%
,Which scenarios is a constituents interest likely to be heard by a
member of congress?
-The constituent seeks the attention of his/her representative
rather than his/her senator
-The constituent is among those who donate to their
representatives re-election campaign
What is true concerning the Federal Election Campaign Act?
-Requires candidates to report who donates to their campaigns
-Imposes limits on individual contributions to a campaign
What are some ways soft money can be used in a congressional
election?
-Party building efforts
-Issue Advocacy ads
What are advantages in incumbent has over a challenger?
-Fundraising
-Party support
-Experience
, How has the cost of political campaigns for Congress changed?
Rapidly increased making campaigns more expensive
What is true about campaign funding?
Money from PACs has been on the increase as a proportion of
campaign contributions
What is the primary goal of interest groups?
The primary goal of interest groups is to influence the public
policy
Who or what is represented by a membership interest group?
A membership interest group represents a large number of people
usually paying dues in support of common policy goals
Whom does lobbyist represent?
A lobbyist can represent an individual a company a group of
companies unions or a great variety of groups
