Question 1

How can party identification and distribution in the Japanese National Diet be classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonpartisan 
B) One party monopoly 
C) Two party 
D) One party dominant 
E) Multiparty 
A) Nonpartisan 
B) One party monopoly 
C) Two party 
D) One party dominant 
E) Multiparty

Question 2

According to the Founding Fathers, what was the original purpose of the Senate?

Accepted Answer

A) To protect states' rights 
B) To be direct representatives of the people 
C) To act as a check on state power 
D) To drive of social progress 
E) To be guardians of the economy 
A) To protect states' rights 
B) To be direct representatives of the people 
C) To act as a check on state power 
D) To drive of social progress 
E) To be guardians of the economy

Question 3

What resource does a sitting member of Congress have to gain goodwill and recognition among voters, aiding reelection efforts, that is largely excluded to challengers?

Accepted Answer

A) Hav ing professional staff who work on behalf of constituents 
B) Writing books on controversial topics 
C) Appearing on late-night talk shows 
D) Making a public display of supporting popular and nonpartisan causes 
E) Taking progressive positions on prominent social issues 
A) Hav ing professional staff who work on behalf of constituents 
B) Writing books on controversial topics 
C) Appearing on late-night talk shows 
D) Making a public display of supporting popular and nonpartisan causes 
E) Taking progressive positions on prominent social issues

Question 4

By what kind of vote can Congress override a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple majority among the total members of both houses 
B) Two-thirds supermajority among the total members of both houses 
C) Three-quarters supermajority in each house 
D) Two-thirds supermajority in each house 
E) Simple majority in each house 
A) Simple majority among the total members of both houses 
B) Two-thirds supermajority among the total members of both houses 
C) Three-quarters supermajority in each house 
D) Two-thirds supermajority in each house 
E) Simple majority in each house

Question 5

What is the term for having a legislative district with a smaller population exercise more power than one with a larger population?

Accepted Answer

A) Malapportionment 
B) Apportionment 
C) Legislative equity 
D) Voter suppression 
E) Gerrymandering 
A) Malapportionment 
B) Apportionment 
C) Legislative equity 
D) Voter suppression 
E) Gerrymandering

Question 6

Which constitutional amendment guaranteed voting rights to African Americans, including freed slaves?

Accepted Answer

A) Thirteenth 
B) Fourteenth 
C) Fifteenth 
D) Sixteenth 
E) Seventeenth 
A) Thirteenth 
B) Fourteenth 
C) Fifteenth 
D) Sixteenth 
E) Seventeenth

How can party identification and distribution in the Japanese National Diet be classified?

According to the Founding Fathers, what was the original purpose of the Senate?

What resource does a sitting member of Congress have to gain goodwill and recognition among voters, aiding reelection efforts, that is largely excluded to challengers?

By what kind of vote can Congress override a presidential veto?

What is the term for having a legislative district with a smaller population exercise more power than one with a larger population?

Which constitutional amendment guaranteed voting rights to African Americans, including freed slaves?

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How can party identification and distribution in the Japanese National Diet be classified?

According to the Founding Fathers, what was the original purpose of the Senate?

What resource does a sitting member of Congress have to gain goodwill and recognition among voters, aiding reelection efforts, that is largely excluded to challengers?

By what kind of vote can Congress override a presidential veto?

What is the term for having a legislative district with a smaller population exercise more power than one with a larger population?

Which constitutional amendment guaranteed voting rights to African Americans, including freed slaves?

Why Politics Matters

Ancient Political Theory

Modern Political Theory

The American Government

Nationalism and Populism in the United States and Abroad

Democratic Systems of Government

Comparing Legislatures

Comparing Executives

Comparing Judiciaries

Understanding International Relations: Terms and Theories

War, Diplomacy, and the Beginning of International Relations

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