Gov Most Missed Questions

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The founding of the United States has traditional roots in Judeo-Christian teachings as well as philosophies developed primarily during the —

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Enlightenment

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Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed?

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Natural rights

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One way that the US constitutional republic differs from historic monarchies is that in the US constitutional republic political authority is given to —

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representatives of the people

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One similarity for both the U.S. President and many state executive leaders is the power to —

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veto legislation

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National, state, and local governments all share the same function of —

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providing services to the electorate

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Which of the following actions is a function of state governments, but not the federal government? Collecting income taxes, Providing a postal system, Selecting public school textbooks, Constructing and maintaining roads

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Selecting public school textbooks

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A chief function of political parties is to —

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nominate candidates for office

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Which of the following is a fundamental principle of government necessary for the protection of individual rights? Establishing majority rule, Respecting the rule of law, Providing a common defense, Following parliamentary procedure

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Respecting the rule of law

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Which of the following are powers granted to the Senate alone? Reserved powers, Budget and finance powers, Advise and consent powers, Health and environment powers

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Advise and consent powers

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Which power is exercised exclusively by the House of Representatives? Options: Approve treaties, Initiate revenue bills, Veto executive orders, Confirm appointments

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Initiate revenue bills