Supreme Court decisions in 2010 and 2014 __________ the effects of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act in reducing the influence of money in campaigns.
a. slightly limited
b. reversed
c. dramatically broadened
d. legitimated
Question -2-What can Congress do to influence foreign and defense policy if it is not satisfied with the president's handling of these policies?
a. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
b. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign and defense policies.
c. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
d. Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature.
Question -3-Which of the following is a requirement for third-party candidates to participate in presidential debates?
a. They must officially register as presidential candidates with the Commission on Presidential Debates.
b. They must meet a minimum fund-raising threshold.
c. They must be on the ballot in enough states to be able to win the election.
d. They must have an average of 5 percent or higher in five major election polls.
Question -4-During a rapidly developing national security crisis, who is the U.S. president most likely to turn to for advice?
a. the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
b. the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
c. the United Nations Security Council
d. the National Security Council
Question -5-The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created the Electoral College because they __________.
a. wanted a proportional representation system for the presidency
b. desired to make it impossible for candidates from large states to become president
c. wanted to encourage states to use multimember districts for their legislatures
d. did not trust the choice of president to a direct vote of the people
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