Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
territory
territory
judiciary
judiciary
sovereignty
sovereignty
constitution
constitution
federal system
federal system
organized government
organized government
separation of powers
2
territory
sovereignty
What does civic-mindedness primarily encourage people to do?
(1 point)
Responses
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to speak their minds about issues honestly
to treat other citizens with respect
to treat other citizens with respect
to pay attention to government affairs
to pay attention to government affairs
to study the history of the United States
to treat other citizens with respect
What is a caucus?
(1 point)
Responses
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support
a small election to gauge a state’s support for different candidates
In which election process is filling a “seat” based on the population of each state?
(1 point)
Responses
electing the president
electing the president
electing members of the House
electing members of the House
electing members of the Senate
electing members of the Senate
electing justices to the Supreme Court
electing members of the House
What is the role of a lieutenant governor?
(1 point)
Responses
to check and balance the actions of the governor
to check and balance the actions of the governor
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
Imagine a political figure is elected by popular vote of an entire state. This figure represents the state in a federal legislature. What position does this person hold?
(1 point)
Responses
senator
senator
president
president
cabinet member
cabinet member
member of the House of Representatives