CLEP American Government 2025 complete questions
When the Framers created the legislative branch of government, why did they decide that this
branch would have a bicameral structure? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. The Framers formed a bicameral
legislature as a compromise between small states, which wanted equal representation in the
legislature, and large states, which wanted representation based on population.
Study this cartoon about gerrymandering that was published in 1812. What is the most
important effect of gerrymandering on the electoral process illustrated in the cartoon? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. It dilutes the power of people's votes by creating as many safe districts as
possible for the party already in power.
"Congress does not have an unlimited power to tax. As with all other powers, the taxing power
must be used in accord with all other provisions of the Constitution."
Which one of the following is an example of a tax that would violate the Constitution? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. a tax on religious services
Why did the Framers of the Constitution put the regulation of monetary policy in the hands of
the federal government instead of the states? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. They wanted the nation to
have a unified currency.
Which of the following statements about single-member districts is true? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. A
candidate who gets the greatest number of votes, whether it is a majority or not, can be
elected.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in government? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. Congress can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in each house.
, Study the chart. Why do you think the Founding Fathers called for differences between the
House of
Representatives and the Senate in the qualifications, terms of office, and the election cycle of
members? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. They wanted the Senate to be a more deliberative body, insulated
to some degree from passing
political fashions.
Analyze this flowchart outlining the procedure for enacting laws in the legislative branch of
government.
Which item best completes the chart? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. conference committee action
Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution include a legislative branch in the new
government? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. to represent all of the people living in the country
What are the two most important roles of members of Congress? Select all that apply. -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. to legislate; to represent the voters
Through its committees, Congress ensures that the executive branch agencies are following the
laws that it passed. What congressional process is this describing? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. oversight
function
What is the difference between a regular session of Congress and a special session of Congress?
- ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. A regular session is scheduled for a specific period of time each year, while a
special session is called by the president at any time.
Who has the power to prorogue a congressional session when the two houses cannot agree on
a date for adjournment? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. the president
When the Framers created the legislative branch of government, why did they decide that this
branch would have a bicameral structure? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. The Framers formed a bicameral
legislature as a compromise between small states, which wanted equal representation in the
legislature, and large states, which wanted representation based on population.
Study this cartoon about gerrymandering that was published in 1812. What is the most
important effect of gerrymandering on the electoral process illustrated in the cartoon? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. It dilutes the power of people's votes by creating as many safe districts as
possible for the party already in power.
"Congress does not have an unlimited power to tax. As with all other powers, the taxing power
must be used in accord with all other provisions of the Constitution."
Which one of the following is an example of a tax that would violate the Constitution? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. a tax on religious services
Why did the Framers of the Constitution put the regulation of monetary policy in the hands of
the federal government instead of the states? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. They wanted the nation to
have a unified currency.
Which of the following statements about single-member districts is true? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. A
candidate who gets the greatest number of votes, whether it is a majority or not, can be
elected.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in government? -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. Congress can override a presidential veto by a two-thirds vote in each house.
, Study the chart. Why do you think the Founding Fathers called for differences between the
House of
Representatives and the Senate in the qualifications, terms of office, and the election cycle of
members? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. They wanted the Senate to be a more deliberative body, insulated
to some degree from passing
political fashions.
Analyze this flowchart outlining the procedure for enacting laws in the legislative branch of
government.
Which item best completes the chart? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. conference committee action
Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution include a legislative branch in the new
government? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. to represent all of the people living in the country
What are the two most important roles of members of Congress? Select all that apply. -
✔✔ANSW✔✔.. to legislate; to represent the voters
Through its committees, Congress ensures that the executive branch agencies are following the
laws that it passed. What congressional process is this describing? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. oversight
function
What is the difference between a regular session of Congress and a special session of Congress?
- ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. A regular session is scheduled for a specific period of time each year, while a
special session is called by the president at any time.
Who has the power to prorogue a congressional session when the two houses cannot agree on
a date for adjournment? - ✔✔ANSW✔✔.. the president
