WGU C963 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM VERSION 2 -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
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Question 1: The Committee that determines the parameters for
debate and amendments to a piece of legislation, the Rules
Committee has more power in the House of Representatives than it
does in the Senate.
Answer:
Rules Committee
Question 2: A procedural mechanism whereby 60 members (three
fifths) of the entire Senate vote to end a filibuster.
Answer:
Cloture
Question 3: The illegal re-drawing of electoral districts to provide
an unfair electoral advantage based on political party or race.
Answer:
Gerrymandering
Question 4: The re-drawing of electoral districts to accommodate
for changes in a state's population based on the last census. The
goal is to create districts that are equal in population.
Answer:
Redistricting
,Question 5: A population count. The US completes a census every
10 years.
Answer:
Census
Question 6: The reallocation of seats in the House or
Representatives based on changes in a state's population.
Answer:
Reapportionment
Question 7: A frequently used executive instrument similar to an
executive order.
Answer:
Executive Memorandium
Question 8: A case is heard for the first time.
Answer:
Original Jurisdiction
Question 9: A court hears a case on appeal from a lower court and
may change the lower court's decision.
Answer:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Question 10: Stare decisis is a reliance on previous decisions and
established precedent.
Answer:
Stare Decisis
, Question 11: A system of government that divides power and
authority between the national government and the state
government.
Answer:
Federalism
Question 12: Also known as enumerated powers; Powers
specifically defined and granted to the national government withing
the Constitution.
Answer:
Expressed Powers
Question 13: Powers not expressly defined in the Constitution, but
assumed through interpretation.
Answer:
Implied Powers
Question 14: Also known as the necessary and proper clause, this
clause provides implied powers to Congress.
Answer:
Elastic Clause
Question 15: Any powers not prohibited by the Constitution or
delegated to the national government; powers reserved to the
states and denied to the federal government.
Answer:
Reserved Powers
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: The Committee that determines the parameters for
debate and amendments to a piece of legislation, the Rules
Committee has more power in the House of Representatives than it
does in the Senate.
Answer:
Rules Committee
Question 2: A procedural mechanism whereby 60 members (three
fifths) of the entire Senate vote to end a filibuster.
Answer:
Cloture
Question 3: The illegal re-drawing of electoral districts to provide
an unfair electoral advantage based on political party or race.
Answer:
Gerrymandering
Question 4: The re-drawing of electoral districts to accommodate
for changes in a state's population based on the last census. The
goal is to create districts that are equal in population.
Answer:
Redistricting
,Question 5: A population count. The US completes a census every
10 years.
Answer:
Census
Question 6: The reallocation of seats in the House or
Representatives based on changes in a state's population.
Answer:
Reapportionment
Question 7: A frequently used executive instrument similar to an
executive order.
Answer:
Executive Memorandium
Question 8: A case is heard for the first time.
Answer:
Original Jurisdiction
Question 9: A court hears a case on appeal from a lower court and
may change the lower court's decision.
Answer:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Question 10: Stare decisis is a reliance on previous decisions and
established precedent.
Answer:
Stare Decisis
, Question 11: A system of government that divides power and
authority between the national government and the state
government.
Answer:
Federalism
Question 12: Also known as enumerated powers; Powers
specifically defined and granted to the national government withing
the Constitution.
Answer:
Expressed Powers
Question 13: Powers not expressly defined in the Constitution, but
assumed through interpretation.
Answer:
Implied Powers
Question 14: Also known as the necessary and proper clause, this
clause provides implied powers to Congress.
Answer:
Elastic Clause
Question 15: Any powers not prohibited by the Constitution or
delegated to the national government; powers reserved to the
states and denied to the federal government.
Answer:
Reserved Powers
