Government Final Test-B

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? Options: Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress, Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states, Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

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Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

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The president must have been a U.S. citizen:

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since birth.

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The three main branches of the U.S. government are:

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executive, legislative, and judiciary.

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The major function of political parties in America is: Presenting solutions to problems, Keeping the party in power responsible to the people, Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

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Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

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What are the two sides of the political spectrum? Options: Liberals & Conservatives, Radicals & Revolutionaries, Federalists & Republicans

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Liberals & Conservatives

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A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it

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Allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

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In this situation, the President is acting as the -

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chief legislator

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According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —

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states

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Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations? State, County, Federal

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Federal