WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
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WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and the US Constitution | Questions and Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
WGU C963 Exam | American Politics and
the US Constitution | Questions and
Answers Graded A+ | Latest 2024
What is one goal of gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering reduces the power of the minority party by
concentrating supporters in one or a few districts.
What determines the number of members in the House of
Representatives?
The law
How does the census affect the apportionment of seats in the
House of Representatives?
Due to changes in population, some states gain seats and other
states lose seats.
Which statement is the most accurate about the need for states to
draw new district boundaries after each census?
Almost all states have to redraw boundaries since each
congressional district must have approximately an equal number
of people.
,Why did the Founding Fathers create the presidency?
The Founding Fathers wanted an executive with enough power to
lead the country in an emergency.
Why do Presidents have great power?
Because of the increased power and size of the United States
Which statement accurately describes current presidential power
to block legislation?
The president has the power to veto legislation, but the veto can
be overridden by Congress.
What are executive agreements?
Agreements with foreign leaders
What is one reason why the 12th Amendment was necessary?
Jefferson (the presidential candidate) and Burr received the same
number of electoral votes, resulting in a tie.
Which presidents were impeached?
Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump
, What is the key provision of the 22nd Amendment?
The 22nd Amendment limited an individual to two terms as
president.
Who currently divides their electoral votes according to the
district-based system?
Maine and Nebraska
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine clarified that the U.S. would consider
European intervention in affairs nations in the Western
Hemisphere as acts of aggression.
What does "executive privilege" refer to?
The president's ability to withhold information from Congress, the
judiciary, or the public
What does the Constitution require the president to do?
Deliver a State of the Union address
Which presidential power is virtually unchecked?
The power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes
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