Civics and Citizenship Final Test
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Course Introduction
Civics and Citizenship explores the principles, structures, and functions of government, as well as the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society. The course examines the foundations of legal systems, the roles of citizens in shaping public policy, and the impact of civic participation on community and national wellbeing. Through the study of key documents, political processes, and current issues, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to engage thoughtfully and actively in public life, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and an understanding of their role as informed citizens.
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American Government Power and Purpose 13th Edition by Theodore J. Lowi
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Chapter 1: Introduction: Making Sense of Government and Politics
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Q1) A good that may be enjoyed by anyone,if provided,and that may not be denied to anyone once it has been provided is called a(n):
A)public good
B)private good
C)universal good
D)externality
E)negative good
Answer: A
Q2) When large numbers of people have some influence over government decision making,the government is said to be constitutional.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) What historical developments helped create modern democratic government? Answer: Answer will vary.
Q4) The United States is a representative democracy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: The Founding and the Constitution
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Q1) Institutions shape politics.Why did the institutions designed by the Articles of Confederation lead to pressures to draft a new Constitution?
Answer: Answer will vary.
Q2) In November 1777,the Continental Congress adopted the United States' first written constitution.It was known as the:
A)Virginia Plan
B)Annapolis Convention
C)Declaration of Independence
D)Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
E)Seneca Falls Declaration
Answer: D
Q3) Compare and contrast the powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.Was Congress more or less powerful under the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: Answer will vary.
Q4) Why did the framers feel a need to replace the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: Answer will vary.
Q5) What strategies are built into the Constitution to prevent the abuse of power?
Answer: Answer will vary.
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Chapter 3: Federalism and the Separation of Powers
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Q1) The Supreme Court case that firmly defined interstate commerce was:
A)Hicklin v.Orbeck
B)Gibbons v.Ogden
C)Marbury v.Madison
D)Printz v.United States
E)City of Boerne v.Flores
Answer: B
Q2) Should the United States consider abolishing the federal system to facilitate a more unified response to modern problems? Why or why not?
Answer: Answer will vary.
Q3) Limiting government by dividing it into two levels,national and state,each with sufficient independence to compete with the other,is called:
A)federalism
B)separation of powers
C)checks and balances
D)representation
E)nationalism
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
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Q1) State legislatures currently have the authority to make homosexuality a crime.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which form of speech is the most consistently protected?
A)artistic
B)political
C)religious
D)commercial
E)individual
Q3) Speech accompanied by activities such as picketing,distributing leaflets,or other forms of peaceful demonstration are referred to as:
A)speech plus
B)assembly plus
C)speech and slander
D)speech and assembly
E)speech and signage
Q4) Lau v.Nichols ruled that school districts have to provide education for students whose English is limited.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Congress: the First Branch
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Q1) Which term describes efforts by Congress to exercise control over the way bureaucrats implement policies?
A)post hoc authority
B)enforcement authority
C)oversight
D)agency loss management
E)administrative vetoes
Q2) Describe how the committee system is structured in Congress,and explain how committees exercise power to influence legislation.
Q3) Which is an example of a special Senate power?
A)impeachment
B)the pocket veto
C)advise and consent
D)executive agreement
E)declaring war
Q4) In the U.S.Congress,no floor action on any bill can take place until the committee with jurisdiction over it has taken all the time it needs to deliberate.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: The Presidency
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Q1) When President George W.Bush's approval ratings dropped from over 70 percent down to the high 30s,it:
A)illustrated the fact that initiating conflict always lowers approval ratings
B)conformed to the expectation that approval surges after a change in party control of the presidency
C)followed the nearly inevitable pattern of declines in popular approval during a president's term in office
D)highlighted the failure of the "surge" strategy in Iraq
E)ran against the normal rise in presidential popularity over the course of a president's term
Q2) When George W.Bush relied too heavily on his staff for information about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)in Iraq,which led him to erroneous conclusions,his reliance exemplified the trade-off between:
A)reliance on the in-house expertise of White House staff and the need to access independent outside opinion
B)believing intelligence reports and discounting them
C)protecting national security and protecting human rights
D)the pressures of public opinion and the president's personal opinion
E)taking issue positions versus keeping options open
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Chapter 7: The Executive Branch
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Q1) Which term defines downsizing the federal bureaucracy by delegating the implementation of programs to state and local governments?
A)devolution
B)outsourcing
C)agentic shift
D)capitalization
E)federalism
Q2) Where is the administration of fiscal policy primarily performed?
A)in the Treasury Department
B)in the Federal Reserve System
C)in the Office of Management and Budget
D)in the Securities and Exchange Commission
E)in the Bureau of Appropriations
Q3) Policies having to do with taxing and spending are generally referred to as:
A)fiscal
B)welfare
C)monetary
D)pecuniary
E)treasury
Q4) Should bureaucracy be reduced? If so,how?
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Chapter 8: The Federal Courts
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Q1) How do cases reach the Supreme Court? How does the Supreme Court control the flow of cases and its own caseload?
Q2) The U.S.Supreme Court is obligated to accept appeals that assert important issues of federal law at stake in the case.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe the process and politics surrounding the appointment of federal judges.
Q4) Over the centuries,judges have developed a body of rules and principles of interpretation that are not grounded in specific statutes that are called ________ law.
A)basic
B)unwritten
C)common
D)judicial
E)fundamental
Q5) In the United States,how do the courts work as political institutions?
Q6) List and explain the five limitations on judicial power.
Q7) Why do some cases reach the Supreme Court and not others? What strategies have some interest groups employed to help cases reach the Supreme Court?
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Chapter 9: Public Opinion and the Media
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Q1) Which of the following is the most important explanation of African-American linked fate?
A)In addition to slavery,African Americans have experienced severe discrimination over very long periods of time.
B)African Americans have been influenced by the media and informational cues.
C)African Americans are often mobilized by civil rights organizations,such as the NAACP.
D)African Americans with higher levels of income are less likely to perceive a sense of group cohesion.
E)African Americans are more likely to support government-sponsored social programs.
Q2) After his first election,President Bill Clinton established a political "war room" for the purpose of:
A)ensuring his reelection
B)discussing and coordinating the president's public relations efforts
C)deterring political challengers
D)handling the U.S.role in the Bosnian conflict
E)responding to political scandals
Q3) What factors lead to divergence between opinion and policy?
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Chapter 10: Elections
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Q1) The United States has always used a secret ballot system.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Many states imposed which of the following to keep immigrants,blacks,and other groups out of the electorate?
A)closed primaries
B)literacy tests
C)"smoke-filled backrooms"
D)campaign finance regulations
E)machine-style politics
Q3) When California voters placed a measure on the ballot to remove an unpopular governor,Gray Davis,from office,they made use of the:
A)recall
B)initiative
C)franchise
D)referendum
E)mediated lawmaking process
Q4) Why has political participation in the United States declined over time? What strategies are available for increasing voter turnout?
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Chapter 11: Political Parties
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Q1) In American presidential elections,women are somewhat more likely to support the:
A)Democrats
B)Libertarians
C)Republicans
D)Reform Party
E)Green Party
Q2) Political parties are responsible for overseeing committee appointments.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When recruiting candidates,parties typically look for candidates who have an unblemished record and:
A)a cheerful temperament
B)a pleasant physical appearance
C)a record of military service
D)the ability to raise money
E)an unknown family name
Q4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of political parties in American government and politics?
Q5) How strong are political parties today?
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Chapter 12: Groups and Interests
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Q1) According to the text,a diversity of interests enhance American democracy because it promotes compromise and moderation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Selective benefits that emphasize the purpose and accomplishments of the group are known as ________ benefits.
A)solidary
B)material
C)purposive
D)informational
E)substantive
Q3) The Christian right is a powerful movement made up of a number of interest groups that offer virtually no material benefits to its members.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Are some interest groups more effective at influencing political outcomes than others? Explain why or why not.
Q5) Why do interest groups form,and what are the challenges to collective action?
Q6) What are the characteristics of interest groups?
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Chapter 13: Introduction to Public Policy
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Q1) Coupons provided to needy persons by the federal government that can be exchanged for food at most grocery stores are called:
A)food stamps
B)market coupons
C)nutrition certificates
D)commodity vouchers
E)WIC checks
Q2) Social Security is a contributory program.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What goals should social and economic policies promote and why?
Q4) The amount by which government spending exceeds revenues in a fiscal year is called the:
A)national debt
B)trade shortfall
C)gross national product
D)gross domestic product
E)budget deficit
Q5) List and define the prerequisites for a market economy.
Q6) Describe the government's role in creating the foundation for a market economy.
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Chapter 14: Foreign Policy
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Q1) The United States' promotion of human rights is:
A)its top international policy priority
B)more important than security concerns
C)more important than economic concerns
D)applied equally to other nations,friend or foe
E)less important than security and economic concerns
Q2) Does the Bush doctrine of preemptive war make the world a safer place?
Q3) Executive agreements have the force of treaties and thus require prior approval by the Senate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The United States has a long-standing commitment to human rights and is a party to most major international agreements concerning human rights.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The representation of a government to other foreign governments is called diplomacy.
A)True
B)False
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