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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress?
Coining (making) money
Drafting an army
Creating a national bank
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an implied power of Congress?
Creating a national bank
Coining (making) money
Creating laws
Handling impeachment and removal of elected officials
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following clauses is the source of Congress' implied powers?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Judicial Review Clause
Privileges and Immunities of Citizens Clause
Wild Card Clause
- 4. Multiple Choice
Did the decision in the McCulloch v Maryland case reflect a strict or loose constructionist perspective?
Strict Constructionist
Loose Constructionist
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a loose constructionist interpretation of the Constitution?
The Supreme Court has the authority to determine the constitutionality of acts of Congress or the President
Congress has the ability to declare war
The President must deliver a state of the Union address each year
The 10th Amendment reserves powers to the states
- 6. Multiple Choice
Using which power did Congress pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Commerce Clause
Naturalization of Citizens Clause
Bill of Rights Clause
Equal Rights Amendment
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why did the owner of the Heart of Atlanta Motel feel his rights were violated?
He was a private business owner and he felt he should be able to discrminate
His motel was in the middle of the state of Georgia
He was unable to pay the costs of maintaining his establishment
He was a member of a different political party
- 8. Multiple Choice
If you are served with a/an ___________________ you must appear in court or produce required documents.
contempt
subpoena
perjury
amendment
- 9. Multiple Choice
How is Legislative Oversight related to the impeachment of a president?
Congress impeaches a president when they believe he has violated the Constitution
Congress petitions the Supreme Court to impeach an elected official
The process of legislative oversight is a Congressional review of the effectiveness of the Executive Branch
These are unrelated government concepts
- 10. Multiple Choice
A person acting for a special-interest group, who tries to impact the voting on legislation or the decisions of government administrators, is known as a
(Video 4)
lobbyist
influence peddler
political activist
political action committee liaison
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does “pork-barrel” legislation benefit legislators?
(Video 4)
It ensures bi-partisan efforts, increasing their appeal across parties.
It cuts down on unnecessary spending to maximize budget effectiveness.
It increases government funding to their constituents, increasing chances of re-election.
It strengthens their power within their political party and generates extra discretionary funds.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is an example of lobbying?
(Video 4)
Voting regularly in both primary and general elections.
Calling public officials to express views on upcoming votes.
Choosing political candidates by their beliefs on key issues.
Researching and comparing candidates in a political election.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What role do political parties have in American public policy?
(Video 4)
Political parties are in no way related to public policy.
Political parties are kept out of public policy.
Political beliefs help shape public policy.
They are the same thing.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In which of the following steps does most of the discussion on a bill take place?
Committee Action
Floor Action
Presidential Action
Congressional Override
- 15. Multiple Choice
What comes first in the lawmaking process?
debating the bill on the floor
working in committees
introducing a bill in either house
sending the bill to the President to sign or veto
- 16. Multiple Choice
Only ____________ can introduce a bill to Congress.
the media
interest groups
a member of Congress
the president
- 17. Multiple Choice
Who seeks to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill?
Supreme Court
lobbyists
police officers
teachers
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an option Congressmen have when voting on a bill?
Yea
Nay
Present
"On the fence"
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