PLSC 101 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What percentage of votes is necessary for congress (both chambers) to override a
presidential veto? - Answer- Two-thirds
What authority or role does the president have regarding the judicial system? - Answer-
The nomination of judges in the federal judicial system, including supreme courts
justices.
Who was the first president to have impeachment charges brought against him? -
Answer- Andrew Johnson
Which scandal led to the resignation of Richard Nixon? - Answer- Watergate
President Trump signed more executive orders than any other president in his first 100
days, including one to reverse Obamacare and one to ban entry for certain refugees
and immigrants. These do not require approval from Congress. This shows the
president's power to issue - Answer- Presidential directives
When a president signs bills into law, he can issue written remarks that reflect his
interpretation of the law that are not required or authorized by the Constitution. These
remarks are called: - Answer- signing statements
Who controls the flow of staff and paperwork, focuses the president's attention on key
issues, monitors the coherence of presidential policies across cabinet departments,
serves as a referee for disagreements among senior staff members, and forms bridges
between the president and congress? - Answer- chief of staff
Which of the following people would be automatically considered as constitutionally
qualified to be president? - Answer- James, 37 years old, born in Texas of mexican
parents
The Constitution states that the required minimum age for the presidency is which of the
following? - Answer- 35
Which of the following best describes the people who have been elected president? -
Answer- White, male protestants
,Which of the following amendments to the U.S Constitution establishes procedures for
filling presidential and vice-presidential vacancies and make provisions for presidential
incapacity? - Answer- Twenty-Fifth
Which of the following was the only U.S. president to resign from office? - Answer-
Richard Nixon
As chief executive, the president is constitutionally bound to do which of the following? -
Answer- Enforce laws, treaties, and court orders
The granting of release from punishment for a crime is called which of the following? -
Answer- A pardon
As commander-in-chief, the president has which of the following roles? - Answer- Acts
as the ultimate decision maker in military matters
Treaties with foreign countries are subject to which of the following before becoming
legally binding? - Answer- Ratification by a two-thirds majority in the senate
Which brings charges in the impeachment process, and where is the impeachment trial
held? - Answer- The house of Representatives; The U.S Supreme Court
In the history of the United States, which of the following ha never occurred? - Answer-
The president was impeached and convicted
Which president's program, known as the New Deal, was designed to address problems
associated with the Great Depression? - Answer- Franklin Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson's federal social welfare programs became known as the - Answer-
Great society.
In a democracy, which document sets forth basic rules and procedures for how the
people shall be governed? - Answer- Constitution
What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the most widely distributed
pamphlet of its time? - Answer- It called for independence from Britain.
What best describes the Electoral College in the US? - Answer- The president is elected
by electors, selected by each state, representing the votes of their state.
Lenore cannot wait until she turns 25 so she can run for a 2-year term in Congress.
Which chamber does Lenore want to join? - Answer- House of Representatives
What is required for Congress to override a veto? - Answer- A two-thirds majority in
each chamber.
, In January 2016, 34-year-old Brian Russell decided to run for president. Is Russell old
enough to be president? - Answer- Yes, if Russell turns age 35 before January 2017.
A major check the president has on the legislature is: - Answer- Veto
Which Supreme Court case gave rise to judicial review, which is the authority of the
Court to strike down a law passed by Congress if the law violates the Constitution? -
Answer- Marbury v. Madison
A Connecticut court received more than 7,00 petitions from prisoners who wanted a
judge to rule if their imprisonment was lawful. What are these called? - Answer- Habeas
corpus
Individuals who opposed the ratification of the proposed Constitution became known as:
- Answer- Antifederalists
The AntiFederalists who opposed the Constitution were perhaps most concerned that
the document: - Answer- lacked a bill of rights.
The Civil War Amendments, addressing issues of former slaves, due process, and
voting rights were the: - Answer- Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth
When the majority in Congress is forming a different party than the president, there is
a(n): - Answer- Divided government
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by whom? - Answer-
Thomas Jefferson
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" are the first
words of what document? - Answer- The Declaration of Independence
The most basic weakness of the Article of Confederation was which of the following? -
Answer- The inability of Congress to raise funds
Why was Shay's Rebellion important? - Answer- It made obvious the weaknesses of the
government under the Articles of Confederation.
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following
people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing
without representation, and trials without juries? - Answer- King George III
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are
created equal" is similar to which of the following theorist's belief that government is
based on the "consent of the governed"? - Answer- John Locke
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What percentage of votes is necessary for congress (both chambers) to override a
presidential veto? - Answer- Two-thirds
What authority or role does the president have regarding the judicial system? - Answer-
The nomination of judges in the federal judicial system, including supreme courts
justices.
Who was the first president to have impeachment charges brought against him? -
Answer- Andrew Johnson
Which scandal led to the resignation of Richard Nixon? - Answer- Watergate
President Trump signed more executive orders than any other president in his first 100
days, including one to reverse Obamacare and one to ban entry for certain refugees
and immigrants. These do not require approval from Congress. This shows the
president's power to issue - Answer- Presidential directives
When a president signs bills into law, he can issue written remarks that reflect his
interpretation of the law that are not required or authorized by the Constitution. These
remarks are called: - Answer- signing statements
Who controls the flow of staff and paperwork, focuses the president's attention on key
issues, monitors the coherence of presidential policies across cabinet departments,
serves as a referee for disagreements among senior staff members, and forms bridges
between the president and congress? - Answer- chief of staff
Which of the following people would be automatically considered as constitutionally
qualified to be president? - Answer- James, 37 years old, born in Texas of mexican
parents
The Constitution states that the required minimum age for the presidency is which of the
following? - Answer- 35
Which of the following best describes the people who have been elected president? -
Answer- White, male protestants
,Which of the following amendments to the U.S Constitution establishes procedures for
filling presidential and vice-presidential vacancies and make provisions for presidential
incapacity? - Answer- Twenty-Fifth
Which of the following was the only U.S. president to resign from office? - Answer-
Richard Nixon
As chief executive, the president is constitutionally bound to do which of the following? -
Answer- Enforce laws, treaties, and court orders
The granting of release from punishment for a crime is called which of the following? -
Answer- A pardon
As commander-in-chief, the president has which of the following roles? - Answer- Acts
as the ultimate decision maker in military matters
Treaties with foreign countries are subject to which of the following before becoming
legally binding? - Answer- Ratification by a two-thirds majority in the senate
Which brings charges in the impeachment process, and where is the impeachment trial
held? - Answer- The house of Representatives; The U.S Supreme Court
In the history of the United States, which of the following ha never occurred? - Answer-
The president was impeached and convicted
Which president's program, known as the New Deal, was designed to address problems
associated with the Great Depression? - Answer- Franklin Roosevelt
Lyndon Johnson's federal social welfare programs became known as the - Answer-
Great society.
In a democracy, which document sets forth basic rules and procedures for how the
people shall be governed? - Answer- Constitution
What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the most widely distributed
pamphlet of its time? - Answer- It called for independence from Britain.
What best describes the Electoral College in the US? - Answer- The president is elected
by electors, selected by each state, representing the votes of their state.
Lenore cannot wait until she turns 25 so she can run for a 2-year term in Congress.
Which chamber does Lenore want to join? - Answer- House of Representatives
What is required for Congress to override a veto? - Answer- A two-thirds majority in
each chamber.
, In January 2016, 34-year-old Brian Russell decided to run for president. Is Russell old
enough to be president? - Answer- Yes, if Russell turns age 35 before January 2017.
A major check the president has on the legislature is: - Answer- Veto
Which Supreme Court case gave rise to judicial review, which is the authority of the
Court to strike down a law passed by Congress if the law violates the Constitution? -
Answer- Marbury v. Madison
A Connecticut court received more than 7,00 petitions from prisoners who wanted a
judge to rule if their imprisonment was lawful. What are these called? - Answer- Habeas
corpus
Individuals who opposed the ratification of the proposed Constitution became known as:
- Answer- Antifederalists
The AntiFederalists who opposed the Constitution were perhaps most concerned that
the document: - Answer- lacked a bill of rights.
The Civil War Amendments, addressing issues of former slaves, due process, and
voting rights were the: - Answer- Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth
When the majority in Congress is forming a different party than the president, there is
a(n): - Answer- Divided government
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by whom? - Answer-
Thomas Jefferson
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" are the first
words of what document? - Answer- The Declaration of Independence
The most basic weakness of the Article of Confederation was which of the following? -
Answer- The inability of Congress to raise funds
Why was Shay's Rebellion important? - Answer- It made obvious the weaknesses of the
government under the Articles of Confederation.
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following
people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing
without representation, and trials without juries? - Answer- King George III
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are
created equal" is similar to which of the following theorist's belief that government is
based on the "consent of the governed"? - Answer- John Locke
