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Government QOD Exam Questions And AnswersIn response to public concern about downtown parking availability, a city's mayor
appoints a panel of traffic engineers, transportation officials and citizens study the
issue. Six months later, the panel published a 30 page report documenting its findings.
Which factor will contribute to the credibility to the report as a source on the topic?
A. the length of the report
B. the cost of the report to the city
C. the number of tables and charts in the report
D. the qualifications of the contributors of the report - Answer D. the qualifications of the
contributors of the report
People rely on public records and surveys as source materials to analyze issues.
Determine whether each statement describes public records or surveys.
A. This source contains data collected by major polling organizations
B. examples of this source may include county tax documents or a report issued by a
state agency
C. This source may consist of options obtained through a representative sample of
citizens - Answer A. Survey
B. Public Record
C. Survey
Legislators use various methods to resolve differences of opinion when considering
legislation. Identify the method used to influence legislators in the passage of a bill in
each scenario. Methods: consensus building, compromise, persuasion.
A. Used data to sway an undecided legislator
B. Removed a line from the bill that was an impediment to legislators support
C. Emphasized parts of the bill that opposing members agreed upon during debate -
Answer A. Persuasion
B. Compromise
, C. Consensus building
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?
A.rule of law
B. popular sovereignty
C. checks and balances
D.separation of powers - Answer B. popular sovereignty
Why did it take the ratification of the 21st amendment to the Constitution in 1933 to
make alcohol manufacture, sale, transportation, or exportation legal again?
A. The states each had conflicting versions of the law
B. The Supreme Court refused to rule on the federal law banning alcohol
C. Congressional representatives knew they would lose votes if they reversed the
original federal law
D. Alcohol was banned by an amendment to the Constitution, and only another
amendment could repeal it - Answer D. Alcohol was banned by an amendment to the
Constitution, and only another amendment could repeal it
The Supreme Court takes on a case about the constitutional merits of a law. After
hearing arguments for and against the law, they issue a verdict that the law goes
against certain provisions of the US Constitution. Once determined unconstitutional, the
law is struck down or voided.
What kind of practice is exemplified in the situation described?
A. Judicial review
B. Federal Review
C. Limited government
D. Popular Sovereignty - Answer A. Judicial review
After the Civil War, which goal did the federal government hope to accomplish during
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