PLATO EDMENTUM US GOVERNMENT END OF SEMESTER
ACTUAL TEST WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION
A+ GRADED| 2025/2026 BRAND NEW!!
What was the subject of the Louisiana laws upheld by Plessy v.
Ferguson?
A. grandfather clauses
B. poll taxes
C. separate rail facilities
D. women's suffrage
E. peaceful protest - ANSWER-C. separate rail facilities
In which type of US election is it possible for the winning
candidate to get fewer popular votes than the opposing
candidate?
A. most state government elections
B. House elections
C. Senate elections
D. most local government elections
E. presidential elections - ANSWER-E. presidential elections
,Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic
society?
A. It allows presidential candidates to control citizens' votes.
B. It prevents political parties from buying an election.
C. It helps citizens become aware of a politician's wrongdoings.
D. It gives the government a way to influence information.
E. It stops private companies from owning major media outlets.
- ANSWER-C. It helps citizens become aware of a politician's
wrongdoings.
A group of citizens is very serious about banning smoking in
public places. Which course of action is the best way for the
group to influence government smoking policies?
A. They should vote for government officials who do not
smoke.
B. They should start a political action committee and lobby for
antismoking policies.
C. They should give antismoking speeches at local community
centers and schools.
D. They should ask their governor to support their antismoking
policies.
, E. They should demonstrate outside local restaurants that allow
smoking inside. - ANSWER-B. They should start a political
action committee and lobby for antismoking policies.
After educating himself on the ideas and policies of both
congressional candidates, Andrew has decided he prefers one
candidate over the other. What is the best way Andrew can help
his favored candidate get elected?
A. He can remember to vote on election day.
B. He can watch the local news every evening.
C. He can educate himself on local public policies.
D. He can write a letter to the candidate to show his support.
E. He can volunteer to work on the campaign. - ANSWER-E. He
can volunteer to work on the campaign.
What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 do?
A. It slowed the growing power of the legislative branch.
B. It promoted the powers of the executive branch.
C. It limited the president's power to start wars.
D. It forced the legislative branch to fund wars properly.
E. It required the president to listen to the Joint Chiefs. -
ANSWER-C. It limited the president's power to start wars.
ACTUAL TEST WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED VERSION
A+ GRADED| 2025/2026 BRAND NEW!!
What was the subject of the Louisiana laws upheld by Plessy v.
Ferguson?
A. grandfather clauses
B. poll taxes
C. separate rail facilities
D. women's suffrage
E. peaceful protest - ANSWER-C. separate rail facilities
In which type of US election is it possible for the winning
candidate to get fewer popular votes than the opposing
candidate?
A. most state government elections
B. House elections
C. Senate elections
D. most local government elections
E. presidential elections - ANSWER-E. presidential elections
,Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic
society?
A. It allows presidential candidates to control citizens' votes.
B. It prevents political parties from buying an election.
C. It helps citizens become aware of a politician's wrongdoings.
D. It gives the government a way to influence information.
E. It stops private companies from owning major media outlets.
- ANSWER-C. It helps citizens become aware of a politician's
wrongdoings.
A group of citizens is very serious about banning smoking in
public places. Which course of action is the best way for the
group to influence government smoking policies?
A. They should vote for government officials who do not
smoke.
B. They should start a political action committee and lobby for
antismoking policies.
C. They should give antismoking speeches at local community
centers and schools.
D. They should ask their governor to support their antismoking
policies.
, E. They should demonstrate outside local restaurants that allow
smoking inside. - ANSWER-B. They should start a political
action committee and lobby for antismoking policies.
After educating himself on the ideas and policies of both
congressional candidates, Andrew has decided he prefers one
candidate over the other. What is the best way Andrew can help
his favored candidate get elected?
A. He can remember to vote on election day.
B. He can watch the local news every evening.
C. He can educate himself on local public policies.
D. He can write a letter to the candidate to show his support.
E. He can volunteer to work on the campaign. - ANSWER-E. He
can volunteer to work on the campaign.
What did the War Powers Resolution of 1973 do?
A. It slowed the growing power of the legislative branch.
B. It promoted the powers of the executive branch.
C. It limited the president's power to start wars.
D. It forced the legislative branch to fund wars properly.
E. It required the president to listen to the Joint Chiefs. -
ANSWER-C. It limited the president's power to start wars.
