WGU C963 - POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Comprehensive OA Guide 2024.WGU C963 - POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Comprehensive OA Guide 2024.WGU C963 - POLS 1030 American Politics & the US Constitution - Comprehensive OA Guide 2024.
,1. Which clause in the US Constitution is often cited to justify the federal
government's authority over state governments?
- A. Supremacy Clause
- B. Commerce Clause
- C. Necessary and Proper Clause
- D. Equal Protection Clause
- Answer: A. Supremacy Clause
- Rationale: The Supremacy Clause asserts that federal law takes
precedence over state law.
2. In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argues that a large republic will...
- A. Increase the likelihood of factions.
- B. Decrease the likelihood of factions.
- C. Make it easier for factions to dominate politics.
- D. None of the above.
- Answer: B. Decrease the likelihood of factions.
- Rationale: Madison believed that a large republic would dilute
factional influence.
3. Which amendment primarily addresses the issue of Congressional
compensation?
, - A. 25th Amendment
- B. 27th Amendment
- C. 20th Amendment
- D. 10th Amendment
- Answer: B. 27th Amendment
- Rationale: The 27th Amendment delays laws affecting Congressional
salary from taking effect until after the next election.
4. The "non-delegation doctrine" in American constitutional law refers to:
- A. The idea that the executive branch cannot delegate powers to
Congress.
- B. The principle that Congress cannot delegate its legislative powers to
agencies.
- C. The rule that states cannot delegate powers to local governments.
- D. The concept that the judiciary cannot delegate ruling responsibilities
to lower courts.
- Answer: B. The principle that Congress cannot delegate its legislative
powers to agencies.
- Rationale: Non-delegation doctrine restricts legislative delegation to
ensure separation of powers.
5. Who has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
- A. Senate
- B. House of Representatives
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