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What is an executive power of a state governor?
- calling a special session of the legislature
- commanding the state militia
- vetoing bills passed by the legislature
The Greenback Party of the 1870s was an example of a(n) __________ party in the United States.
- ideological
- single-issue
- economic protest
In the United States, which party began as a single-issue party for environmental protection but adopted
positions on other issues?
- the Populist Party
- the Greenback Party of the 1870s
- today’s Green Party
A unique feature of the council-manager form of city government is a city manager.
- true
- false
The function of a grand jury is to determine whether there is enough evidence against an accused person to
justify a trial.
- true
- false
The 26th Amendment makes it illegal to deny the vote to anyone because of sex.
- true
- false
What is an example of an inherent power of the federal government?
- coining money
- regulating immigration
- building highways and public utilities
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What is an example of a concurrent power?
- coining money
- making treaties with other states
- collecting taxes
The United States having a Democratic president and a Republican House of Representatives is an
example of a coalition.
- true
- false
A block grant is a
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b.
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A tax
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b.
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grant made for a specific, closely defined purpose.
broad grant for an issue such as social services.
grant made to a private entity for some kind of research.
on gasoline is an example of
a selective sales tax.
a regressive tax.
both answer “a” and answer “b.”
What is the basis for implied powers of the federal government?
- sovereignty
- direct wording of the Constitution
- the Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the basis for inherent powers of the federal government?
- the Necessary and Proper Clause
- sovereignty
- direct wording of the Constitution
What is an example of an expressed power of the federal government?
- coining money
- regulating immigration
- passing anti-discrimination laws
Which action would be allowed by the Privileges and Immunities Clause in the United States Constitution?
- Nebraska refusing to let someone from Oregon buy land in Nebraska
- Nebraska charging an out-of-state resident a higher fee for a fishing license
- the governor of one state declining to return a fugitive from another state
What is a psychological factor that affects voting behavior?
- age
- gender
- party loyalty
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States must have the consent of the Supreme Court to enter into an interstate compact.
- true
- false
Suppose that an American voter believes the wealthiest ten percent of the population should pay more in
taxes, and that government action is sometimes necessary to redistribute wealth. The person is most likely
a
- Republican.
- Democrat.
A party is performing the watchdog function when it provides loyal opposition to the party in power.
- true
- false
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