POS2041 Test-Questions and Answers (Latest)
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What is a congressional staff member most likely to spend time doing?
casework
Which Court was active in shaping public policy in a liberal direction?
the Warren Court
Why do presidents need to gain support for their policies from officials in the other
branches of government instead of enacting them outright?
because the Constitution established a system of shared powers
What is the power of the courts to determine whether the actions of the other branches are
constitutional?
judicial review
Which citizen is ineligible to become president?
someone who has already been elected president twice
Which case would the Supreme Court be most likely to hear on appeal from a state court?
a case involving a federal question
Which action is the most efficient and effective way for a president to shape legislation?
threatening to veto legislation if it is not changed to the president's liking
,What path is a bill most likely to take once it has been submitted to the House of
Representatives?
The bill is approved by the subcommittee and then the committee, before being sent to the
leadership, which determines next steps.
Which of the following persons would be eligible to be a member of the U.S. House of
Representatives?
someone who is age 30 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen as a teenager
What was Watergate?
the events that led to Richard Nixon's resignation under the threat of impeachment
Which argument would be made by an advocate for the Supreme Court playing a more
aggressive policymaking role?
The judiciary can look out for the needs of the powerless whose interests are seldom met by the
rest of government.
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers
Which type of law involves the violation of the legal rights of one individual toward
another?
civil
Which task is an example of casework?
helping a constituent resolve a problem involving the Veterans Administration
, Party leaders sometimes use __________ legislation that includes many issues in an effort
to create a winning coalition that will support passage of the bill.
omnibus
Which statement expresses one advantage incumbents have in winning reelection?
The best potential challengers are often scared off by the thought of competing against a
powerful incumbent.
When might someone be particularly concerned about an expansion of presidential power?
when he or she opposes the president's agenda
Which is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
making treaties
What is one reason that there are not more women in Congress?
Women must be perceived as less qualified (and therefore less threatening) than men in order to
win the support of crucial independent voters.
What do whips do?
persuade party members to support the party's priorities
What tool allows presidents to make regulations regarding how legislation will be
implemented and carries the force of law?
executive orders
Which power belongs exclusively to the president?
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What is a congressional staff member most likely to spend time doing?
casework
Which Court was active in shaping public policy in a liberal direction?
the Warren Court
Why do presidents need to gain support for their policies from officials in the other
branches of government instead of enacting them outright?
because the Constitution established a system of shared powers
What is the power of the courts to determine whether the actions of the other branches are
constitutional?
judicial review
Which citizen is ineligible to become president?
someone who has already been elected president twice
Which case would the Supreme Court be most likely to hear on appeal from a state court?
a case involving a federal question
Which action is the most efficient and effective way for a president to shape legislation?
threatening to veto legislation if it is not changed to the president's liking
,What path is a bill most likely to take once it has been submitted to the House of
Representatives?
The bill is approved by the subcommittee and then the committee, before being sent to the
leadership, which determines next steps.
Which of the following persons would be eligible to be a member of the U.S. House of
Representatives?
someone who is age 30 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen as a teenager
What was Watergate?
the events that led to Richard Nixon's resignation under the threat of impeachment
Which argument would be made by an advocate for the Supreme Court playing a more
aggressive policymaking role?
The judiciary can look out for the needs of the powerless whose interests are seldom met by the
rest of government.
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers
Which type of law involves the violation of the legal rights of one individual toward
another?
civil
Which task is an example of casework?
helping a constituent resolve a problem involving the Veterans Administration
, Party leaders sometimes use __________ legislation that includes many issues in an effort
to create a winning coalition that will support passage of the bill.
omnibus
Which statement expresses one advantage incumbents have in winning reelection?
The best potential challengers are often scared off by the thought of competing against a
powerful incumbent.
When might someone be particularly concerned about an expansion of presidential power?
when he or she opposes the president's agenda
Which is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
making treaties
What is one reason that there are not more women in Congress?
Women must be perceived as less qualified (and therefore less threatening) than men in order to
win the support of crucial independent voters.
What do whips do?
persuade party members to support the party's priorities
What tool allows presidents to make regulations regarding how legislation will be
implemented and carries the force of law?
executive orders
Which power belongs exclusively to the president?
