American Civilization Final Exam
Final Exam (Studienvorleistung) Von Wald - Topics: 1. Religion, 2. Government and Politics, 3. Media Landscape, 4. Social Services, 5. Education, 6. Cultural Key Concepts
Final Exam (Studienvorleistung) Von Wald - Topics: 1. Religion, 2. Government and Politics, 3. Media Landscape, 4. Social Services, 5. Education, 6. Cultural Key Concepts
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Anglais |
| Niveau | Université |
| Crée / Actualisé | 21.01.2024 / 10.07.2024 |
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What is the status of prayer in public school?
Unconstitutional.
: What does the English term "evangelical" refer to?
A diverse group of Protestants who value a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
In which region/area of the US are Roman Catholics and Jews most underrepresented demographically?
The South (excluding Florida).
How has volunteer and charity work in America impacted religion in the 19th century?
- Helped maintain the relevance of religion.
- Often compensated for a lack of government programs.
- Are often requirements of college applications.
What did the Great Awakenings lay the groundwork for?
More emotional and evangelical churches and sects.
What were the three major faiths historically in the US?
Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism.
What did the Pilgrims want to achieve?
Purify the Church of England.
Which region was the most religiously diverse in the colonial period?
The Middle Colonies.
Who is the most prominent religious group in Utah?
Mormons.
How did religious immigration from Ireland and Germany in the 19th century impact the Roman Catholic Church in America?
Strengthened the Roman Catholic Church in America.
What did the Articles of Confederation ensure regarding decisions by the federal government?
: Member states had to approve any financial, military, or diplomatic decisions.
: How is the representation of large and small states balanced in Congress?
The Senate has proportional representation, and the House of Representatives does not.
What is the supreme law in the US?
The federal constitution.
What does the principle of the separation of powers mean?
: No one can be a federal judge and a senator at the same time.
What does the system of checks and balances prevent?
: Government officials from breaking the law.
What is required for a bill to become a law?
It must pass through both houses of Congress.
: Can you provide an example of the system of checks and balances?
The president can nominate Supreme Court judges, but Congress must approve them.
: From the Civil War until the 1960s, which party was considered the party of the southern states?
Democrats
What has the Democratic Party in the US traditionally supported?
civil rights
Q: What has the Republican Party in the US traditionally supported?
Reducing government spending.
What influence do independent candidates in Presidential elections typically have?
They have no influence on these elections.
: By law, how old must the president of the US be?
: Not younger than 35 years of age.
What power does the President of the US have regarding the Supreme Court?
: Can nominate judges to the Supreme Court.
What do presidential primaries determine?
Delegates who determine the presidential candidates at the national conventions.
: How is the president elected in the United States?
By the electoral college.
What happens if a presidential candidate wins a majority in a state?
: They win the proportion of electors corresponding to the percentage of people who voted for the candidate.
What does judicial review mean for the Supreme Court?
The right to decide if congressional, presidential, and state acts are in accordance with the constitution.
Can a presidential veto be overridden?
Yes, by a 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress.
What does the Separation of Powers, as laid out in the constitution, prevent?
Any individual from serving in more than one branch of the government.
What do members of the Republican party generally support?
: Laissez-faire markets.
How is the Democratic Party in America generally characterized?
Consisting of women and minorities.
How can Congress utilize the system of Checks and Balances?
By impeaching the president.
What role does the President of the US play in the government?
: Head of the largest branch of government.
How long are senators elected for?
six years
How long are members of the House of Representatives elected for?
two years
On what is the Electoral College based?
The population of the states.
How are justices of the Supreme Court appointed?
Appointed for life by the president.
What is a "rider" in the context of a bill?
An addition to a proposed law that does not have to have anything to do with the content of the bill.
What is a filibuster?
A speech that stops regular business and blocks voting in the Senate.
What does the system of checks and balances refer to?
Constitutional provisions that prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
