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Which one of the following is an example of an independent agency?

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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According to the Constitution, the President must

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be at least 35 years of age.

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Since 1965 the immigration policy of the United States, as enforced by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, has emphasized

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refugee status and family reunification

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As of January 20, 2001, the President receives a yearly salary of

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$400,000.

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The President's military powers

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are shared with Congress.

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The Monroe Doctrine sought to perpetuate a belief that the United States was protecting Latin America from European domination when, in fact,

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the British were more responsible for that protection.

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If the country is sliding into an economic recession, the President would be MOST likely to consult with

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the Council of Economic Advisors.

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A key role of the secretary of state is

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offering advice on foreign affairs to the President.

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The main idea of the cartoon is that

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presidential advisors have often received greater criticism than Presidents have.

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The men portrayed in the cartoon probably lived

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during the early years of the country.

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Since the end of the cold war, which region of the world has shaped American foreign policy the MOST?

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Middle East

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On this map, the size of each State is determined by

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the number of its electoral votes.

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The States with the largest electoral vote include

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California and New York.

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Which historic world event finally ended the United States' commitment to a policy of isolationism?

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World War II

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Both corporate and individual income taxes are set at _____ rates.

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progressive

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The figure 11 for Washington indicates that the State has 11

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presidential electors.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that independent agencies exist outside of Cabinet departments?

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The Constitution specifically provided for the independent existence of some agencies

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Taxes on the production, transportation, sale, or consumption of goods are _____ taxes.

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excise

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The Federal Government can

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tax an activity that Congress believes is harmful or dangerous to the public.

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The membership of NATO expanded as

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the threat to its members diminished.

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The main reason for the formation of the United Nations was

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to save future generations from wars

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The first national draft was used in the United States during

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World War I.

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The Federal Government's practice of spending more than it takes in results in

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deficit financing.

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For the first part of the country's history, American foreign policy could be described most accurately as

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a desire for noninvolvement.

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Two of the largest categories of federal spending are

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Social Security and interest on the public debt.

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Historically, the role of the Cabinet in the President's decision making may be described as

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dependent on a President's use of it.

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Who, most likely, are the men in the cartoon?

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ordinary citizens.

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Public debt today is measured in _____ of dollars.

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trillions

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The power of the presidency has been cause for debate MAINLY because

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the Constitution provided a loose definition of executive power.

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When choosing Cabinet members, a President generally

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does not pick someone from the opposing party.

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The civil service was created partly to ensure that federal employees

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are promoted based on merit.

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The largest source of federal revenue from taxes comes from

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income taxes.

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The President's power to execute the law covers

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all federal laws, whether or not the President agrees with them.

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According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which of these officers follows the Vice President in the line of presidential succession?

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Speaker of the House

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The national convention is held to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT

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select the party's delegates.

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The President's power to make undeclared war has

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been potentially limited by the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

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The United States does not have a major strategic military alliance in the Middle East mainly because

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the United States wants to maintain friendly relations with both Arabs and Israelis.

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The congressional power to borrow money

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was granted in the Constitution.

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The Framers most likely placed high importance on the taxing power because

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the lack of that power had been one of the shortcomings of the government under the Articles of Confederation.

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In the executive branch, the title of department is reserved for

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agencies of Cabinet rank.

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If an incumbent President is seeking another term in office, who will his party likely nominate?

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the President

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The President has the power to make executive agreements

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without any congressional action or approval.

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What clues can you find in the cartoon as to the historical period in which it is set?

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all of the above

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The number of electoral votes that Iowa has is

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seven.

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If the United States becomes embroiled in an ill-fated military conflict abroad, which of the following is MOST likely to be held accountable?

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the President

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Upon receipt of a bill, the President can take all of the following actions EXCEPT

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call on a special session of congressional committees to revise the bill.

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The President exercises legislative power over Congress by

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recommending legislation.

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The power to issue executive orders is the

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ordinance power.

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One effect that the spoils system had on government was

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a large turnover in the federal work force with each new administration.

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A President can use armed forces abroad

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at his or her own discretion.

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