Civics Final Exam Review Part 3

Front

How many members of the United States Senate represent the state of North Carolina?

Back

2

Front

Which early political party did Thomas Jefferson align with?

Back

Democratic Republican

Front

If a bill passes both the House and the Senate, what is the next step if it is to become a law?

Back

The President signs the bill

Front

What is the most likely reason that registered voters in California, Illinois, West Virginia, or Mississippi might choose not to vote on Election Day?

Back

They feel that their individual vote doesn't matter, because the overall results from their state aren't in question.

Front

If a Senate vote ends in a tie, who votes to break that tie?

Back

US Vice President

Front

How is the President of the United States elected?

Back

The Electoral College

Front

The President orders a Navy aircraft carrier group to travel through the South China Sea, and orders other branches of the military to be on alert in response to a North Korean missile test. Which executive role is the President of the United States (POTUS) demonstrating here?

Back

Commander in Chief

Front

Which of the following factors has most contributed to the United States becoming a two-party system? Winner Take All System, There are no good ideas outside of the two main parties, It's easier to have everyone represented in larger parties, Uninformed electorate

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Winner Take All System

Front

How many justices make up the United States Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Struck down which famous landmark Supreme Court Case? Options: Charlotte v. Mecklenburg (1972), Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), Marbury v. Madison (1803), Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)