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PLATO EDMENTUM US GOVERNMENT FINAL
EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND NEW! |
END OF SEMESTER EXAM
Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the
power of government?
A. "All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are
citizens of the United States."
B. "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on
incomes, from whatever source derived."
C. "The president shall be commander in chief of the army and
navy."
D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
E. "The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech
or of the press."
Which program is an example of domestic policy?
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A. NAFTA
B. the Versailles Treaty
C. the Carter Doctrine
D. the Clean Air Act
E. NATO - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. the Clean Air Act
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
A. a power specifically named in the Constitution
B. a power given to it by the Supreme Court
C. a power considered necessary to carry out other
congressional duties
D. a power given to it by the president
E. a power restricted by the people - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. a power
specifically named in the Constitution
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited
opportunity to offer amendments?
A. the president
B. senators
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C. the Speaker of the House
D. the vice president
E. majority leaders - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. senators
Imagine that you are writing a report on the people who most
influenced a president during the administration. Which advisor
would be the best source on a president's personal thoughts?
A. the national security advisor
B. the secretary of state
C. the attorney general
D. the chief of staff
E. the secretary of treasury - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. the chief of
staff
Which statement about the executive role of the president of the
United States is true?
A. The president fills the roles of head of state and head of
government.
B. The president's only role is the head of government.
C. The president's only role is the head of state.
PLATO EDMENTUM US GOVERNMENT FINAL
EXAM | FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | BRAND NEW! |
END OF SEMESTER EXAM
Which sentence in the US Constitution provides for limiting the
power of government?
A. "All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are
citizens of the United States."
B. "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on
incomes, from whatever source derived."
C. "The president shall be commander in chief of the army and
navy."
D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press."
E. "The Constitution . . . shall be the supreme law of the land." -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. "Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion . . . or abridging the freedom of speech
or of the press."
Which program is an example of domestic policy?
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A. NAFTA
B. the Versailles Treaty
C. the Carter Doctrine
D. the Clean Air Act
E. NATO - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. the Clean Air Act
What is an enumerated power of Congress?
A. a power specifically named in the Constitution
B. a power given to it by the Supreme Court
C. a power considered necessary to carry out other
congressional duties
D. a power given to it by the president
E. a power restricted by the people - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A. a power
specifically named in the Constitution
In Congress, who has the right to unlimited debate and unlimited
opportunity to offer amendments?
A. the president
B. senators
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C. the Speaker of the House
D. the vice president
E. majority leaders - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B. senators
Imagine that you are writing a report on the people who most
influenced a president during the administration. Which advisor
would be the best source on a president's personal thoughts?
A. the national security advisor
B. the secretary of state
C. the attorney general
D. the chief of staff
E. the secretary of treasury - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. the chief of
staff
Which statement about the executive role of the president of the
United States is true?
A. The president fills the roles of head of state and head of
government.
B. The president's only role is the head of government.
C. The president's only role is the head of state.
