FSOT U.S. Government and Politics 2

Question 1

Which constitutional provision grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

Article I, Section 8

Answer

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.

Question 2

What is the primary role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

Accepted Answer

Preparing and overseeing the federal budget

Answer

The OMB is responsible for preparing the President's annual budget proposal and overseeing its implementation across federal agencies.

Question 3

Under the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, federal jobs were to be awarded based on:

Accepted Answer

Competitive examinations

Answer

The Pendleton Act established merit-based hiring through competitive exams, replacing the spoils system.

Question 4

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court's power to strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution.

Question 5

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution changed the method of selecting U.S. Senators to:

Accepted Answer

Direct popular election

Answer

The 17th Amendment (1913) provided for the direct election of senators by voters in each state.

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