END OF SEMESTER TEST GOVERNMENT B
Questions and Answers
1.What is an enumerated power of Congress?
Answer A. a power specifically named in the
Constitution
2.In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited
opportu- nity to offer amendments?
Answer B.
Senators
3.Imagine that you are writing a report on the people who most influenced a
president during the administration. Which advisor would be the best
source on a president's personal thoughts?
Answer D.
the chief of staff
4.Which statement about the executive role of the president of the
United States is true?
Answer A.
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, The president fills the roles of head of state and head of government.
5."Stare decisis" means "let the decision stand." This concept is
influential in our legal system and is most closely related with which legal
term?
Answer B. precedent
6.Which sentence correctly states the relationship between the federal
and the state judiciaries?
Answer X B.
The two always operate separately, and neither system ever interferes
with the other's decisions.
7.Which action is an example of direct democracy?
Answer B. voting for the recall of a state governor
8.Which sentence best describes a referendum?
Answer B. Citizens vote directly on a proposed law
in their city or state.
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Questions and Answers
1.What is an enumerated power of Congress?
Answer A. a power specifically named in the
Constitution
2.In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited
opportu- nity to offer amendments?
Answer B.
Senators
3.Imagine that you are writing a report on the people who most influenced a
president during the administration. Which advisor would be the best
source on a president's personal thoughts?
Answer D.
the chief of staff
4.Which statement about the executive role of the president of the
United States is true?
Answer A.
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, The president fills the roles of head of state and head of government.
5."Stare decisis" means "let the decision stand." This concept is
influential in our legal system and is most closely related with which legal
term?
Answer B. precedent
6.Which sentence correctly states the relationship between the federal
and the state judiciaries?
Answer X B.
The two always operate separately, and neither system ever interferes
with the other's decisions.
7.Which action is an example of direct democracy?
Answer B. voting for the recall of a state governor
8.Which sentence best describes a referendum?
Answer B. Citizens vote directly on a proposed law
in their city or state.
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