General Education Questions for POS 2041 Summer 2024

Please choose the best answer for each of the following questions.

1. The system of government where powers are shared between the National and State Government with different powers and functions exercised by both is called:

A. Federalism
B. Unitarianism
C. Confederation
D. Monarchy

2. Presidential nominations are confirmed by the:

A. House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. Senate
D. President's Cabinet

3. The President receives advice on matters of foreign policy from the:

A. Secretary of the Treasury
B. Secretary of State
C. Speaker of the House
D. Chief Justice

4. The branch of government with the ultimate responsibility for interpreting and protecting civil liberties is:

A. Executive Branch
B. Legislative Branch
C. Judicial Branch
D. Department of Justice

5. What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?

A. Political parties aim to gain control of the government, while interest groups seek to influence policy.
B. Interest groups run candidates for office, while political parties do not.
C. Political parties are based on single issues, while interest groups cover a range of issues.
D. Interest groups focus on electing officials, while political parties focus on lobbying.

6. During the ratification debates on the US Constitution, what was the major difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

A. Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists supported strong state governments.
B. Federalists wanted a monarchy, while Anti-Federalists wanted a republic.
C. Federalists supported the inclusion of the Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.
D. Federalists wanted to abolish the Articles of Confederation, while Anti-Federalists wanted to keep them.

7. What legislation did Congress pass during the civil rights movement to ensure the civil rights of African Americans?

A. The Voting Rights Act of 1965
B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. The Fair Housing Act of 1968
D. All of the above

8. Technically, in general presidential elections, voters elect:

A. The President directly
B. Members of the Electoral College
C. The Vice President directly
D. The Supreme Court Justices