Magruder's American Government, Chapter 8-Mass Media and Public Opinion
CHAPTER 8—MASS MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION
•Matching
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. random sample
b. medium
c. sample
d. straw vote
e. quota sample
f. interest group
g. mass media
h. sound bite
1. ____ a means of communication that transmits some kind of information
2. private organization that works to affect public policy in order to benefit its member”s concern
3. _____ portion of a population that can represent the whole population
4. a sharply focused, short report that can he aired in roughly 30 to 40 seconds
5. ____ a poll that tries to assess opinion simply by asking the same question to a large number
of people
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. public opinion poll
b. opinion leader
c. public opinion
d. quota sample
e. random sample
f. mandate
g. mass media
h. sound bite
6. governmental or political attitudes held by a significant number of people
7. a sample in which each member of the universe has an equal chance of being included
8. a sample constructed to represent the major characteristics of the universe
9. means of communication that reach widely dispersed audiences at the same time
10. ____ the instructions voters give to their elected officers
Magruder's American Government, Chapter 8—Mass Media and Public Opinion
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. mandate
b. public opinion
c. public opinion poll
d. quota sample
e. mass media
f sample
g. opinion leader
h. interest group
11. In a(n) , people are polled based on percentages that are set to reflect the makeup of the
overall group.
12. Because so many people were listening to the poet's political verses, he had become a(n)
13. In American politics a(n) refers to the instructions or demands a constituency gives to its
elected officials.
14. The President hoped to sway by asking people to reconsider the issue based on new
information that had been revealed.
______ 15. The , including television and radio, have a huge effect on the formation of public
opinion.
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. public opinion poll
b. public opinion
c. quota sample
d. peer groups
e. mass media f. public agenda
g. public affairs
h. opinion leader
16. The senator decided to check the results of a(n)_______ to obtain a sound indicator of how her
constituency felt about the issue.
17. are made up of the people with whom one regularly associates, including friends,
classmates, neighbors, and co-workers.
18. Public opinion includes only those views that relate to
19. The societal problems that political leaders and citizens agree need government attention is known as the
20. A is a person who has more than the average influence on public opinion.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
21. Which of the following is the earliest and one of the most significant agents in the political socialization process?
a. family c. group affiliation
b. place of residence d. gender
22. Which of the following is NOT a shortcoming of current scientific polls?
a. They have difficulty measuring the relevance of opinions to the people who hold them.
b. They cannot accurately measure the intensity of opinions.
e. They have difficulty measuring the stability of opinions.
d. They cannot accurately measure political preferences.
23. Polls are taken to
a. guarantee the constitutional rights of all people.
b. determine people's attitudes and viewpoints.
c. further the political socialization of individuals.
d. provide a system of checks and balances.
24. The impact of the mass media on the public agenda can best be described as its ability to
a. tell people whom to vote for.
b. focus the public's attention on specific issues.
c. tell people what opinions to have about those issues.
d. focus the public's attention on how to vote.
25. Which of the following does NOT limit the influence of the mass media on public opinion? a. Only a small part of the public pays attention to politics.
h. Voters tend to pay attention to sources with which they disagree.
c. Most television programs have little to do with public affairs.
d. Voters tend to pay attention to sources with which they agree.
26. Attitudes held by a significant number of people concerning governmental and political questions are known as
a. the mass media. c. interest groups.
b. public opinion. d. public policies.
27. "Universe" is a term used to describe
a. a politician's constituency.
b. the entire group of persons sampled in a given poll.
c. the entire group of persons whose opinions a poll seeks to measure.
d. the group that supports the activities of an interest group.
28. Public opinion is made known through all of the following EXCEPT
a. interest groups. c. the media.
b. personal contacts d. peer groups.
29. What would be your BEST advice to a person who wants to learn more about political issues?
a. Watch only television news and commentary shows daily.
b. Pay attention only to newspaper stories.
c. Explore a variety of sources of political information.
d. Regularly read the major newspapers and news magazines.
________ 30. The influence of public opinion on public policy is limited by what?
a. religious leaders c. historic events
b. peer groups d. interest groups
_______ 31. The term "public opinion" is misleading because
a. opinions have no place in politics or government.
b. Americans belong to many different publics, each with a distinctive viewpoint.
c. most Americans consider political opinions to be a private matter.
d. no two people in the public really agree on any issue.
_______ 32. All of the following are examples of the difficulties associated with measuring polls EXCEPT
a. the intensity of the opinions expressed.
b. the stability or changeability of an expressed opinion.
c. stimulating discussion about them.
d. determining the relevance of an expressed opinion.
_______ 33. In the family, young children are likely to acquire
a. specific viewpoints on public policy issues.
b. little or no knowledge of public policy issues.
c. some basic attitudes that will most likely affect their future opinions.
d. attitudes that will definitely change as they begin forming their own opinions.
34. The most reliable measure of public opinion is
a. straw votes. c. scientific polls.
b. quota samples. d. pressure groups.
35. The best example of the use of random sampling to determine who will be elected as your school president would involve
a. asking each student in your class whom he or she would vote for.
b. asking one student in each classroom whom he or she would vote for.
c. picking out a specific number of students as they leave the school, and asking whom they would vote for.
d. asking every seventh student on an alphabetized list of all students whom they would vote for.
36. Which form of mass media is now the principle source of political information for about 80 percent of the population of the United States
a. radio c. newspapers
b. television d. magazines
37. Which of the following statements does NOT describe political socialization?
a. The family plays a leading role.
b. Influential factors include peer groups, opinion leaders, and education.
c. It ends when a person's formal education ends.
d. It is the process by which a person acquires political opinions.
38. Which of the following steps in scientific polling comes FIRST?
a. tabulating the data c. preparing valid questions
b. constructing the sample d. defining the universe
39. Politicians want to have accurate information about public opinion because they can
a. plan better campaigns if they know what is important to the people.
b. work to discredit public opinion that differs from the views of their political party.
c. evaluate whether public opinion on an issue is right or wrong.
d. withdraw from a race rather than face defeat for holding an unpopular opinion.
40. The free, unrestricted power of majority public opinion in American politics is limited by
a. mandates. c. checks and balances.
b. a straw vote. d. random samples.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, write an answer to the following questions.
CRITICAL THINKING
41. Expressing Problems Clearly What makes public opinion so difficult to ascertain?
42. Identifying Central Issues How can an opinion held by the public NOT be a public opinion?
43. Distinguishing Fact from Opinion The text states that election results are seldom an accurate measure of public opinion. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
44. Making Comparisons Compare the kinds of preparations that would go into a candidate's television appearance versus those that might go into his or her radio broadcast.
45. Identifying Alternatives Suppose you want to take a scientific poll about people's opinions on a new boating law for Lake Blue United States , only townspeople, only boat owners, only people who live on the lake, anyone who uses Lake Blue
46. Determining Relevance Does the fact that the President gets a daily report of information from top news sources suggest undue influence of the media on government? Explain.
CHAPTER 9—INTEREST GROUPS
Other
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term below in a sentence that shows the meaning of the term.
47. lobbying
48. public-interest group
49. public policy
50. public affairs
51. propaganda
52. labor union
53. trade association
54. single-interest group
55. grass roots
56. interest group
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
MAIN IDEAS
57. All of the following are examples of groups that promote causes EXCEPT the
a. American Civil Liberties Union . c. National Rifle Association.
b. American Legion. d. Sierra Club.
58. A labor union is an organization of workers who
a. hold exactly the same political beliefs.
b. represent the interests of the business community.
c. work in the same job or industry.
d. work on farms.
59. The term grass roots refers to
a. trade associations c. average voters
b. party politicians d. interest groups
60. An interest group tries to persuade people to
a. find ways to cooperate privately.
b. nominate certain members for public office.
c. respond to its members' shared attitudes.
d. join a political party.
61. Trade associations usually represent
a. farm workers. c. non-profit groups.
b. labor unions. d. the business community.
62. A positive aspect of interest groups is that they
a. help stimulate interest in public affairs.
b. eliminate the need for factions in government.
c. use propaganda to influence public policy.
d. have a strong influence on political parties.
63. All of the following are propaganda techniques EXCEPT
a. presenting only one side of an issue.
b. using glittering generalities.
c. supporting a government policy change.
d. the bandwagon approach.
64. One way interest groups become involved in the election process is by a. providing campaign Rinds.
h. changing into a labor union.
c. having members secretly join political parties.
d. nominating candidates for office.
65. Interest groups are also called pressure groups mainly because
a. they seek to put pressure on the government to affect policies.
b. they put pressure on individuals to join in the group's interests.
c. belonging to a group can create pressure, or stress, in one's life.
d. they put pressure on group members to act in certain ways.
66. Common Cause and the League of Women Voters are examples of
a. private pressure groups. c. economic groups.
b. business groups. d. public-interest groups.
67. Most interest groups are formed on the basis of
a. religious interests. c. geographic interests.
b. economic interests. d. the interests of all citizens.
68. Interest groups know that public opinion is important because
a. laws cannot be passed in opposition of public opinion.
b. no group can provide enough information to alter public opinion.
c. no policy will stay in place very long without public support.
d . a candidate cannot gain office without full public support.
69. Single-interest groups try to affect elections based on
a. which party is in power at the time.
b. each candidate's stand, in regard to the groups' interests.
c. the candidate's party affiliation.
d. the broad views of all the candidates.
70. Lobbyists today are people who generally
a. work within the governmental process to affect policies.
b. work illegally to get their group's needs met.
c. use unfair propaganda to get a group's point across.
d. are hired by the government to support certain policies.
71. Propaganda is a technique
a. used to express the truth about a matter of public policy.
b. based on logical conclusions.
c. used to influence people to adopt a particular belief.
d. that depends upon people's preferences.
72. Public affairs are those events and issues
a. that concern only officeholders in government.
b. that concern only the President and the executive branch.
c. that concern all or most people.
d. that arc held or discussed in public places.
73. A public-interest group is different from any other interest group because it
a. hides its activities and beliefs from the public.
b. works to benefit many or all people, regardless of their affiliations.
c. focuses on the roles that make Americans different from one another.
d. chooses to work for more specific goals rather than broader goals.
74. Interest groups are MOST interested in
a. nominating specific candidates for office.
b. winning a broad range of elections.
c. influencing specific public policies.
d. affecting a broad range of public policy issues.
75. Unlike the major political parties, interest groups
a. do not nominate candidates for office.
b. do not attempt to influence the policies of government.
c. try to influence public opinion.
d. are accountable to the public as a whole.
76. Which one of the following is a criticism of interest groups?
a. It is hard to tell how many people they represent.
b. They may have an influence far greater than their size.
c. They keep a close watch on public officials.
d. They do not necessarily represent the people for whom they claim to speak.
77. Common Cause and the League of Women Voters are examples of
a. religious organizations. c. groups that promote causes.
b. public-interest groups. d. trade associations.
78. All of the following organizations serve the interests of organized labor EXCEPT the
a. AFL-CIO. c. United Transportation Union .
b. National Grange. d. United Mine Workers.
79. PACs that concentrate their efforts on one particular issue are also called
a. single-interest groups. c. labor unions.
b. trade associations. d. public-interest groups.
80. Organized interest groups apply pressure to government through all of the following means EXCEPT
a. the use of propaganda.
b. forming minor political parties.
c. lobbying.
d. contributing to political campaigns through their PACs.
81. Lobbying is the process by which group pressures are applied to
a. legislative bodies.
b. executive agencies.
c. judicial courts.
d. all aspects of the public policy-making process.
82. All of the following are goals of interest groups EXCEPT
a. supplying the public with information they believe the people should have.
b. building a positive image for their group.
c. promoting a particular public policy.
d. being chiefly interested in winning elections and controlling government.
83. Pressure groups operate
a. only at the national level of government.
b. at the State and local levels.
c. only within the legislative branch.
d. at all levels of government
84. Propaganda techniques aim to be
a. persuasive. c. unethical
b. objective d. immoral
INTERPRETING POLITICAL, CARTOONS Use the cartoon to answer the following questions.
"I'D LIKE TO READ A TELEGRAM THAT'S JUST POURED IN."
Drawing by Martin; 0 1987 The New Yorker Magazine. Inc.
85. Who, most likely, is the speaker shown in the cartoon?
a. an ordinary citizen c. an interest group leader
b. a labor leader d. a government official
86. What does the speaker mean by "a telegram that's just poured in"?
a. one with a message supported by many people
b. one that arrived suddenly and without warning
c. one that is very forceful and demanding
d. one that came from a very long distance
87. What is the speaker probably going to talk about?
a. one person's problem c. an interest group's issue
b. a new law d. his election
88. The speaker is probably a(n)
a. officeholder. c. ordinary citizen.
b. lobbyist. d. business executive.
89. Why would the speaker use the words "poured in" to describe a telegram?
a. to demonstrate that he disagrees with the telegram
b. to dismiss the telegram
c. to indicate that he has received many telegrams on the issue
d. to suggest that the telegram writer is "all wet"
90. The main topic of the cartoon is
a. how Congress works. c. abuses by the media.
b. lobbying. d. communication.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, write an answer to the following questions.
CRITICAL THINKING
91. Expressing Problems Clearly I low could an interest group's policies not be in the best interests of other Americans?
92. Recognizing Cause and Effect I low does our government's system of cheeks and balances affect the work of interest groups?
93. Determining Relevance How did the development of mass media relate to the expanded use of propaganda?
94. Identifying Assumptions What does the use of propaganda show about propagandists' attitudes and beliefs about people?
95. Distinguishing False from Accurate Images Most people have a negative image of propaganda. The text states, "As a technique, however, propaganda is neither moral nor immoral; it is amoral." Explain which image of propaganda is accurate.
96. Checking Consistency You have read that organized efforts by groups are vital to the democratic process. You also have read that special-interest groups are concerned with their own interests, and may use unfair methods to promote and persuade. Explain whether these statements are consistent or inconsistent.
97. Predicting Consequences What would happen if a lobbyist for a particular interest group presented the government with information that was untrue?
98. Making Comparisons Compare James Madison’s view of factions with the observations of Alexis de Toqueville concerning associations. Which man was more concerned about the detrimental effects of interest groups?
CHAPTER 10—CONGRESS
Matching
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. special session
b. continuous body
c. gerrymandered
d. session
e. single-member district
term
99. With just a fraction of its seats up for election at any one time, the Senate is the sole______ in
Congress.
100. Congress must meet formally at least twice during each_____ to carry out the business of
lawmaking.
101. Voters choose among candidates running exclusively in their districts under the system
of election.
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. apportioned
b. reapportion
c. continuous body
d. at-large
e. term
f. special session
102. An emergency may prompt the President to call a _____ of Congress.
103. Seats in the House of Representatives are among the States according to their
populations.
104. States with only one member in the House of Representatives use the system to elect
their representative.
Other IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term below in a sentence that shows the meaning tithe term.
105. constituency
106. reapportion
107. gerrymander
108. franking privilege
109. oversight function
110. term
Modified True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or. statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the sentence or statement true.
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
111. The Constitution prohibits one house of Congress from adjourning, a session for more than three days without the consent of the other house.
112 . The continuous body of congressional committees allows them to check on agencies in the executive branch.
113.When gerrymandered elections are conducted, all voters in a State choose from the same pool of candidates.
114. Under the Constitution, seats in the I louse are to be prorogued among the States according to their individual populations. _____________________
115. The Constitution gives the President the power to prorogue a session of Congress only if the two houses cannot agree on a date. ____________________________________________
116. Article I of the Constitution directs Congress to germander the seats in the House after each census.
117.The Senate is known as a(n) oversight function, because only a third of its seats are up for election at the same time.
118. Lawmakers who vote as delegates believe that each question they face should be decided on its own merits and not based on personal feelings or the beliefs of their constituents.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
MAIN IDEAS
119. The lawmaking function of Congress is central to democracy because
a. it enables elected representatives to do the daily work of government.
b. legislative powers are necessary to check the power of the President.
c. it frees members of Congress from the pressures of public opinion.
d. it is the means by which the public will becomes public policy.
120. Which qualification for House members is NOT in the Constitution?
a. must he at least 25 years old
b. must have been a citizen for at least seven years
c. must live in the district being represented
d. must live in the State from which chosen
121. Which statement about the Senate is true?
a. It has two members from each State.
b. its members arc chosen by State legislatures.
c. Each member represents one congressional district.
d. Seats are apportioned among the States according to their populations.
122. Which fact disqualifies a person from representing Utah
a. The candidate was born in Guatemala
b. The candidate is 43 years old.
c. The candidate lives in Utah but works in Idaho
d. The candidate has been a citizen for eight years.
123. The fact that all congressional districts in a State must have about the same number of people so that one person's vote is equal to anther's, is due to the
a. Reapportionment Act of 1929. c. 17th Amendment.
b. Wesberry v. Sanders ruling. d. Census Bureau.
124. Compensation for senators is
a. set by the Constitution. c. set by the President.
b. higher than for representatives. d. the same as for representatives.
125. In Congress, screening hills for floor consideration is a major duty of
a. committee members. c. constituent representatives.
b. constituent servants. d. politicians.
126. The regular period of time during which Congress conducts its business is called a
a. prorogue. c. special session.
b. session d. term.
127. The House may refuse to seat a member-elect only if he or she
a. has engaged in disorderly behavior.
b. has violated the code of ethics passed by the House in 1977.
c. does not meet constitutional standards of age, citizenship, and residency.
d. does not meet informal standards set by two-thirds of the members.
128. The number of Senate seats held by each State is
a. set by the Census Bureau.
b. based on State populations.
c. the same as the number of House seats.
d. fixed by the Constitution.
129. Few members of Congress today
a. are minorities. c. are white males.
b. have college degrees. d. are married.
130. Members of Congress fill all of the following roles EXCEPT that of
a. legislator. c. Cabinet member.
b. committee member. d. servant to constituents.
131. The Framers of the Constitution favored bicameralism because
a. two houses could block the acts of a single President.
b. it allowed for fair and equal representation of the States at the national level.
c. Great Britain
d. one house would spend more money than two.
132. Which of the following is true of the House of Representatives?
a. It currently has 100 members.
b. The total number of seats in the House is fixed by the Constitution.
c. The number of terms a representative may serve is fixed by the Constitution.
d. Every State is represented by at least one member.
133. Which group has generally used its power to gerrymander congressional districts?
a. the House of Representatives c. State legislatures
b. Congress d. the Census Bureau
134. Which of the following is an informal qualification for the House of Representatives?
a. must be at least 25 years old
b. must have been a citizen of the United States
c. must be an inhabitant of the State from which he or she is elected
d. must currently reside in the district he or she represents
135. On the average, which group of people occupy the majority of seats in Congress?
a. African Americans c. women
b. white, middle-aged men d. Asian Americans
136. When must congressional elections be held?
a. the first Tuesday of every November
b. the second day of January in odd years
c. the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year
d. the Monday after the first Tuesday in November of each odd-numbered year
137. Which statement about congressional districts is true?
a. They are apportioned by the Constitution.
b. There are three for every seat in the I louse.
c. They function as voting districts within each State.
d. Their lines are drawn by State courts.
e. | 138. Senators are elected to serve a. two-year terms. b. three-year terms. | c. |
d.four-year terms. e.six-year terms. |
139. Which of the following is a qualification for senators?
a. must have been born in the State from which elected
b. must have a degree in law
c. must have been a citizen for at least nine years
d. must be at least 40 years old
140. Before the 17th Amendment was adopted, senators were chosen by
a. the people of each State. c. special State conventions.
b. the State legislatures. d. select House committees.
141. Why does the Constitution guarantee that the courts may not prosecute members of Congress for what they say in the House or Senate in relation to congressional business?
a. Members never criticize one another.
b. Freedom of speech is a vital part of legislative debate.
c. The courts have no jurisdiction in Washington , D.C.
d. Members have the same privileges in their districts.
142. All of the following are differences between the I louse of Representatives and the Senate EXCEPT
a. size of the membership. c. method of election.
b. length of term. d. size of constituency.
INTERPRETING POLITICAL CARTOONS Use the cartoon to answer the following questions.
"LISTEN, IT ISN'T EASY MAKING LAWS FOR OTHERPEOPLE TO LIVE BY!"
143. What attitude toward the senator does the cartoon seem to convey?
a. approval c. sympathy
b. disapproval d. objectivity
144. Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe this senator'?
a. He is white, male, and middle-aged.
b. He has access to the media.
c. Ile is relatively free from concern about his constituents' interests.
d. He considers himself to be the servant of his constituents.
145. Who are the men in the cartoon meant to represent?
a. a senator and a reporter c. a senator and a representative
b. a senator and a constituent d. a senator and a pollster
146. What point is the cartoonist trying to make?
a. Members of Congress feel that most people do not appreciate the difficulties of law-making.
b. The press is obligated to expose corruption in Congress.
c. Some senators see themselves as privileged and exempt from public opinion.
d. Constituents want favors from members of Congress, not just laws.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, write an answer to the following questions.
CRITICAL THINKING
147. Identifying Central Issues Why is the Constitution's Speech and Debate Clause important?
148.Drawing Conclusions Why did the Framers of the Constitution establish a bicameral Congress?
149.Determining Relevance How has the President's ability to influence public policy been affected by the fact that Congress now meets nearly year-round?
150.Checking Consistency Why is the at-large system considered to be unfair for House elections but fair for Senate elections?
Matching
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. commerce power
b. copyright
c. indirect tax
d. legal tender
e. patent
151. a charge levied by the government, first paid by one person, then passed on to another
152. the exclusive legal right to copy, sell, or publish a piece of creative work
153. a grant for the exclusive right to make, use, or sell new or improved inventions
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. bankruptcy
b. eminent domain
c. direct tax
d. liberal constructionist
e. strict constructionist
154. a legal proceeding for distributing to creditors the assets of those unable to pay their
debts
155. a charge levied by the government, to be paid only by the person on whom it is imposed
156.someone seeking to limit the powers of Congress to its expressed powers and only the
most vital implied powers
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. successor
b. commerce power
c. deficit financing
d. liberal constructionist
e. Necessary and Proper Clause
f. strict constructionist
157.The implied powers are based on the___ , giving Congress the ability to carry out its
expressed powers.
158.A(n)_____ would argue for a narrow interpretation of the powers of Congress.
159. The_____ authorizes Congress to regulate all commercial interactions between the States.
160. Under the 25th Amendment, the President nominates a(n)_____
161. The Federal Government has often relied on____ to pay for wars or social programs.
IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Match each item with the correct statement below. You will not use all the terms.
a. direct tax
b. impeach
c. legal tender
d. liberal constructionist
e. strict constructionist
f. indirect tax
g. subpoena
162. A(n) favors a broad interpretation of the Constitution, which would extend the powers of
Congress.
163. Some country doctors once accepted livestock as payment for medical bills, but most creditors today demand to be paid in _____________
164. The power to provides a way of bringing charges against the President for any high
crimes and misdemeanors committed while in office.
165. A(n)is a monetary sum first paid by one person and then passed on to another.
166. A court order for a person to appear in court or produce documents is known as a(n)
Other IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS
Use each key term below in a sentence that shows its meaning.
167. legal tender
168. censure
169. eminent domain
170. deficit financing
171. naturalization
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
MAIN IDEAS
172. Supreme Court rulings have been key to broadening the scope of which expressed power?
a. the postal power c. the commerce power
b. the power to tax d. eminent domain
173. The powers of Congress are affected by all of the following EXCEPT what the
a. Constitution expressly says Congress may do.
b. Constitution says only the States may do.
c. States' constitutions say Congress may do.
d. Constitution is silent about.
174. In McCulloch v. Maryland
a. ruled the doctrine of implied powers to he unconstitutional. h. upheld the doctrine of implied powers.
c. upheld the right of the State of Maryland
d. ruled the creation of a bank by Congress to be unconstitutional.
175. The level of the nation's debt
a. is limited by the Constitution.
b. is always limited by Congress.
c. is not limited by any government agency.
d. may not exceed $10 billion.
176. Since 1789, the expansion of power of the National Government has been caused by all of the following EXCEPT
a. strict construction of the Constitution.
b. liberal construction of the Constitution.
c. technological advances.
d. economic crises.
177. For what purpose does the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate bankruptcy?
a. to finance projects that current revenues cannot cover
b. to establish uniform procedures for dealing with insolvent debtors
c. to coin money and regulate its value
d. to act on matters affecting the nation's security
178. The Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden expanded the
a. currency power by including paper money as legal tender.
b. power to tax by allowing a tax on incomes.
c. commerce power to include all commercial interactions.
d. power over territories to include the taking of private property.
179. According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?
a. The House of Representatives c. the Supreme Court
b. the Vice President d. State courts
180. Which of the following nonlegislative powers may be exercised solely by the Senate?
a. the power to propose constitutional amendments
b. the power to elect a President if the electoral college fails to do so
c. the power to approve or reject major presidential appointments
d. the power to investigate the activities of public officials
181. Which of the following is an example of the investigatory powers of Congress?
a. accepting a treaty made by the President
b. the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations
c. the power to lay and collect taxes
d. gathering information useful in making legislative decisions
182. All the following expressed powers belong to Congress EXCEPT
a. the power to declare war. c. the power to naturalize citizens.
b. the power to tax exports. d. the power to raise an army.
183. Under the Constitution, Congress has the sole power to
a. act as the commander in chief c. declare war.
b. meet with foreign leaders. d. none of the above.
184. All treaties must be approved by a two-thirds vote of
a. the Senate. c. both houses of Congress.
b. the House. d. the Supreme Court.
185. Which of the following powers could Congress use to help protect American car makers from foreign competition?
a. the currency power c. the power to borrow
b. the power of eminent domain d. the power to tax
186. Why did the Framers include the Necessary and Proper Clause in the Constitution?
a. to empower Congress to pass laws needed to carry out the expressed powers
b. to limit congressional powers to those expressly stated in the Constitution
c. to define the scope of the inherent powers of Congress
d. to set forth those powers considered necessary to the States
187. All the following are implied powers of Congress EXCEPT the power to
a. set maximum work hours. c. fund education programs.
b. restrict arms sales. d. censor radio and TV programs.
188. Who has the power to propose Constitutional amendments?
a. the President c. Congress
b. the Supreme Court d. State courts
189.In order to bring charges against the President or Vice President for misconduct in office, the House of Representatives is given
a. executive powers. c. the power to convict.
b. the power to impeach. d. electoral duties.
190. The Commerce Clause entitles Congress to
a. tax Minnesota 's wheat exports to Russia
b. regulate airline routes in New England .
c. require Texas oil tankers to dock and pay duties in Louisiana
d. give San Francisco the exclusive right to receive cargo ships from Japan
191. The implied powers doctrine, upheld in McCulloch v. Maryland, gives Congress the power to' do
a. only what the Supreme Court authorizes it to do.
b. only what is absolutely necessary to carry out the expressed powers.
c. anything reasonably related to carrying out the expressed powers.
d. it decides is in the public interest.
192. Congress is given investigatory powers in order to
a. examine matters related to its lawmaking powers.
b. bring criminal charges against constituents.
c. bring criminal charges against the President.
d. establish a national public school system.
193. All of the following war powers are granted to Congress EXCEPT the power to
a. call forth the militia. c. raise and support a navy.
b. declare war. d. appoint a commander in chief
194. Congress shares foreign relations power with the
a. President. c. States.
b. Supreme Court. d. armed forces.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, write an answer to the following questions.
CRITICAL THINKING
195. Testing Conclusions Merely requiring that the implied powers be based on the expressed powers does not effectively limit their use. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
196.Recognizing Cause and Effect What impact did the Gibbons v. Ogden decision have on domestic transportation systems?
197.Drawing Conclusions In McCulloch v. Maryland , the United States
198. Identifying Central Issues. What purpose does the copyright and patent power serve?
199. What is the Commerce Clause?
200. How and which Presidents have been impeached in U.S.
