The Constitution places more limits on national government power than do the Articles of Confederation.

In a congressional race, a challenger struggles to gain name recognition or raise funds, while the incumbent benefits from franking privileges, a strong constituent services record, and frequent media appearances. Despite low national approval ratings for Congress, the incumbent wins re-election easily. Which of the following best explains the incumbent’s advantage in this situation?

In the lead-up to a major piece of legislation on healthcare reform, the President uses public speeches, social media, and meetings with key members of Congress to rally public support and pressure lawmakers to vote in favor of the bill. Which of the following best explains the President’s use of power in this situation?

John is charged with theft after being caught stealing items from a store. At the same time, the store owner sues John for damages to recover the value of the stolen items. Which of the following most accurately describes the difference between the criminal and civil cases in this scenario?

A student argues that people have the right to life, liberty, and property even if the government doesn’t give them those rights. Which Enlightenment thinker would most likely agree with this idea, and why?

The House Subcommittee on Healthcare has held several hearings and proposed changes to a healthcare reform bill. The bill is now ready to move forward in the legislative process. What is MOST likely the next step for the bill after the subcommittee’s review?

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

A political scientist observes that a President is able to swiftly authorize military aid to a foreign government while struggling to pass a domestic healthcare bill through Congress. This situation BEST illustrates which insight of the Two Presidencies Thesis?

How did the assassination of President James A. Garfield in 1881 influence the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act?

An example of the U.S. Constitution’s full faith and credit clause is that a person with a driver’s license from the state of Indiana does not need to get a separate Michigan driver’s license to drive a car through the state of Michigan.