American Government CLEP Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated
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authority - The recognized right of officials to exercise power as a result of the positions
they hold.
constitutionalism - The idea that there are definable limits on the rightful power of a
government over its citizens.
corporate power - The power that corporations exercise in their effort to influence
government and maintain control of the workplace.
democracy - A form of government in which the people govern, either directly or through
elected representatives.
elitism - The notion that wealthy and well-connected individuals exercise power over
certain areas of public policy.
free market system - An economic system based on the idea that government should
interfere with economic transactions as little as possible. Free enterprise and self-
reliance are the collective and individual principles that underpin free markets.
judicial action - The use of courts of law as a means by which individuals protect their
rights and settle their conflicts.
majoritarianism - The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in
policy determination.
pluralsim - A theory of American politics that holds that society's interests are
substantially represented through power exercised by groups.
political science - The systematic study of government and politics.
political thinking - The careful gathering and sifting of information in the process of
forming a knowledgeable view about a political issue.
politics - The process through which a society settles its conflicts
power - The ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments.
public policies - Decisions by government to pursue particular courses of action.
Who was president of the USA when the Bank Act established a national banking
system? - George Washington
,Who was president of the USA from 1789-1797 - George Washington
What year did the Bank Act establish a national banking system? - 1791
Who was president of the USA when the Bill of Rights took Effect? - George
Washington
Who was president of the USA when the Post Office was established by Congress as a
a separate entity? - George Washington
Who was president of the USA when the New York Stock Exchange was organized? -
George Washington
Who was president of the USA when the Whiskey Rebellion broke out over excise tax?
- George Washington
Who was president of the USA when the Jay Treaty was ratified, establishing
commerce with Great Britain? - George Washington
Who was president of the USA when Pickney's Treaty with Spain opened navigation on
the Mississippi Rivier - George Washington
What was the first year George Washington was President? - 1789
What was the final year George Washington was President? - 1797
What year did The Bill of Rights take effect? - 1791
What year was the Post Office established by Congress as a separate entity - 1792
What year did the Whiskey Rebellion break out? - 1794
What year was the Jay Treaty ratified? - 1795
The Jay Treaty - established commerce with Great Britian
What year was Pickney's Treaty ratified? - 1795
Pickney's Treaty - made with Spain - opened navigation on the Mississippi river
Who was president of the USA when Federalist supported the highly unpopular Alien
and Sedition Acts? They would later be repealed. - John Adams
Who was president of the USA when Washington D.C. was established as the nation's
capital? - John Adams
, Who was president of the USA when the Library of Congress was established? - John
Adams
What year did Federalists push through the Alien and Sedition Acts? - 1798
What year was Washington D.C. made the US Capitol? - 1800
What year was the Library of Congress Established? - 1800
What was the first year of John Adam's presidency? - 1797
What was the final year of John Adam's presidency? - 1801
Who was president of the USA when the case Marbury v. Madison happened and the
supreme court declared that laws passed by congress can by unconstitutional by the
courts? - Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the USA when The Louisiana Territory was purchased from
France for $15 million - Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the USA when 12th amendment was ratified, changing
Presidential election rules - Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the USA when Lewis and Clark began exploring the Northwest? -
Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the USA when Congress outlawed importing slaves from Africa,
but 1/4 million brought in by 1860 - Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the USA when the Embargo Act passed, forbidding American
ships to leave American waters. - Thomas Jefferson
What was the first year of Thomas Jefferson's presidency - 1801
What was the final year of Thomas Jefferson's presidency - 1809
What year was Marbury v. Madison - 1803
What year did the USA purchase the Louisiana Territory from France? - 1803
What year was the 12th amendment ratified, changing Presidential election rules? -
1804
What year did Lewis and Clark begin exploring the Northwest? - 1804
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