WGU C963 OA LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 REAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE.
What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of
the Constitution? - ANSWER >>>>A strong national
government is better for national defense and economic growth
Which concept was James Madison referencing when he
stated, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" in
Federalist, no. 51? - ANSWER >>>>Separation of powers and
checks and balances
What is a judicial check on the executive branch? - ANSWER
>>>>The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive
branch unconstitutional.
What is the goal of new federalism? - ANSWER
>>>>Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency
and reduce overall public spending
What was a major difference between the Articles of
Confederation and the Constitution? - ANSWER >>>>The
Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary.
Why did the framers design the government under the Articles
of Confederation with a Congress? - ANSWER >>>>They
wanted a government based on the representation of the
population.
,Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and
submitting it to Congress? - ANSWER >>>>James Madison
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain? -
ANSWER >>>>They did not have elected representatives in the
House of Commons.
Which power does the president have under the Constitution? -
ANSWER >>>>Appointing judges
What is a protection against an elected president abusing
powers for personal gain? - ANSWER >>>>The power of
Congress to impeach the president
Which constitutional amendment established term limits for the
president? - ANSWER >>>>The Twenty-Second Amendment
What is the purpose of executive agreements? - ANSWER
>>>>To establish agreements with foreign countries without
congressional approval
Which congressional action would be the result of the implied
powers of Congress? - ANSWER >>>>Congress passes a law
raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour.
What best explains why individual members of the Senate have
more power than individual members of the House of
Representatives? - ANSWER >>>>The smaller total number of
Senate members compared to the number of representatives
What describes the equal proportions method of congressional
apportionment? - ANSWER >>>>Congressional districts are
drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each
district.
, What is a power reserved for the states? - ANSWER
>>>>Conducting elections
Which constitutional amendment allows states to reserve
powers? - ANSWER >>>>The Tenth Amendment
What did the Supreme Court's ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden
establish? - ANSWER >>>>A loose constructionist
interpretation of the commerce clause
How do most states award votes in the Electoral College? -
ANSWER >>>>The candidate who wins the popular vote in the
state gets all the electoral votes for the state.
Which amendment provided for the separate election of the
president and vice president? - ANSWER >>>>The Twelfth
Amendment
How are elections for the U.S. Senate conducted? - ANSWER
>>>>One-third of the Senate seats are up for election every two
years.
Which election cycle event allows local party members to select
their delegates for a presidential election? - ANSWER >>>>A
caucus
What was the purpose of creating the Federal Election
Commission in the 1970s? - ANSWER >>>>To ensure
transparency in campaign financing
Why is it difficult to measure the influence of interest groups? -
ANSWER >>>>Interest groups tend to support lawmakers who
would have likely supported the group's issues anyway.
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