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1. Typically, an interest group is formed to _____. A. promote a single, specific idea. B. create its own political party. C. impeach corrupt elected officials. D. start bank accounts that earn interest.
2. Which of these is a characteristic of the American electoral process? A. A Presidential candidate can win all of a state's electoral votes without getting a majority of votes in that state. B. A Presidential candidate must win a majority of all electoral votes in order to become President. C. The number of electoral votes for a state is its total number of Senators (two) and Representatives (at least one). D. All of these are characteristics of the American electoral process!
3. George Washington set many precedents as the first President. Which of these were his ideas? A. Serve only two terms - eight years. B. Create a group of advisors, called the "Cabinet." C. Determine how to address the President: "Mr. President" D. All of these were George Washington's precedents
4. Which of the following statements are true about the nature of government under the Articles of Confederation? A. The national government could pass laws, but not enforce them. B. The national government had no taxation authority. C. The national government had no executive or judicial branch. D. All of these are characteristics of the nature of government under the Articles of Confederation!
5. During Jefferson's term of office, the United States made the Lousiana Purchase from ____. A. France B. England C. Spain D. Mexico
6. Before the Revolutionary War, most Americans referred to themselves as _____. A. "Americans" B. "Colonists" C. "Englishmen" D. "Westeners"
7. Which of these powers are exclusive to the state government? A. Enter into treaties with foreign governments. B. Establish post offices and issue postage. C. Print money. D. Only the federal government can do these, not states!
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