AA Political Science and Government 2

Question 1

What is the term for a system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Answer

Federalism divides sovereign power between national and subnational (state or provincial) governments, each with defined powers.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

Accepted Answer

To formally elect the president based on state-allocated electors

Answer

The Electoral College is a body of electors, allocated proportionally to states, whose votes officially determine the president.

Question 3

Which of the following is a power reserved exclusively to the states under the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Conducting elections

Answer

Under the 10th Amendment, powers not granted to the federal government are reserved to the states, including the administration of elections.

Question 4

What is the term for a government run by a single person with absolute power?

Accepted Answer

Autocracy

Answer

An autocracy is a system where one individual holds unrestricted political power without accountability to others.

Question 5

What is a filibuster in the U.S. Senate?

Accepted Answer

A prolonged speech tactic used to delay or block legislation

Answer

A filibuster is a legislative tactic in which a senator or group of senators talk at length to prevent a vote on a bill.

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