US Gov CLEP Module 3 Solved 100%
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A law that requires lobbyists to clearly state who their clients are and what they are
lobbying for is - ANSWER-The Legislative Reorganization Act
A theoretical explanation of the operation of diverse interests in American politics is
found in - ANSWER-the Federalist papers
According to the Constitution, which of the following decides the presidential election
outcome in the event that a single candidate does not get a majority of electoral votes? -
ANSWER-The House of Representatives
An election is a realigning or critical election if - ANSWER-there is a lasting change in
party coalitions
As compared with Republicans and Democrats, Independents in the United States are
typically - ANSWER-less likely to vote in elections
Critics of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, better known as the McCain-Feingold
Act, challenged it in the Supreme Court claiming it as a violation of rights found in the -
ANSWER-First Amendment
In the electoral history of the United States, third parties have been effective vehicles of
protest when they - ANSWER-dramatized issues and positions that were being ignored
by the major parties
In the past 30 years, the single most important variable in determining the outcome of
an election for a member of the House of Representatives has been - ANSWER-
incumbency
In the United States political system, the situation when one party controls the
presidency while the opposing party controls both houses of Congress is known as -
ANSWER-divided government
Individuals who identify themselves as conservative would most likely support which of
the following? - ANSWER-Lowering barriers to trade
The 2016 presidential election was one of only five presidential elections when -
ANSWER-The winner of the popular vote did not win the presidency
The formation of numerous interest groups during the post-Civil War industrialization
shows the - ANSWER-influence of social tensions and economic stress on group
formation
Correct 2025
A law that requires lobbyists to clearly state who their clients are and what they are
lobbying for is - ANSWER-The Legislative Reorganization Act
A theoretical explanation of the operation of diverse interests in American politics is
found in - ANSWER-the Federalist papers
According to the Constitution, which of the following decides the presidential election
outcome in the event that a single candidate does not get a majority of electoral votes? -
ANSWER-The House of Representatives
An election is a realigning or critical election if - ANSWER-there is a lasting change in
party coalitions
As compared with Republicans and Democrats, Independents in the United States are
typically - ANSWER-less likely to vote in elections
Critics of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, better known as the McCain-Feingold
Act, challenged it in the Supreme Court claiming it as a violation of rights found in the -
ANSWER-First Amendment
In the electoral history of the United States, third parties have been effective vehicles of
protest when they - ANSWER-dramatized issues and positions that were being ignored
by the major parties
In the past 30 years, the single most important variable in determining the outcome of
an election for a member of the House of Representatives has been - ANSWER-
incumbency
In the United States political system, the situation when one party controls the
presidency while the opposing party controls both houses of Congress is known as -
ANSWER-divided government
Individuals who identify themselves as conservative would most likely support which of
the following? - ANSWER-Lowering barriers to trade
The 2016 presidential election was one of only five presidential elections when -
ANSWER-The winner of the popular vote did not win the presidency
The formation of numerous interest groups during the post-Civil War industrialization
shows the - ANSWER-influence of social tensions and economic stress on group
formation
