AP US Government : Fundamental Political Beliefs
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Example Question #3 : Other Political Participation
Which of these Presidents was not assassinated?
John F. Kennedy
James Garfield
Abraham Lincoln
William Henry Harrison
All of these Presidents were assassinated.
William Henry Harrison
In United States history four Presidents have been assassinated—John F. Kennedy, James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. William Henry Harrison succumbed to illness during the first weeks of his Presidency.
Example Question #4 : Other Political Participation
Which of the following terms describes a citizen’s belief that the government understands his or her beliefs and that the individual has influence over the actions of the government?
Political efficacy
Laissez-faire
Political prowess
Social capital
Democratic consensus
Political efficacy
Political efficacy is the correct answer. This is the belief that the individual can influence the actions of the government. Social capital involves the development of a social network. Democratic consensus is the belief that through democracy, citizens will come to an agreement. Political prowess refers to skill in the political realm. Laissez-faire is a term that involves a hands-off approach by the government.
Example Question #5 : Other Political Participation
Which of the following is true of the Senate?
I. Must be at least 30 years of age
II. Must be at least 35 years of age
III. Must be a citizen of at least 7 years
IV. Population dependent
II, III, and IV
I only
II and III
I, III, and IV
I and III
I only
To be qualified for membership in the senate, one must be at least 30 years of age. A senator must also be a United States citizen for at least 9 years and must live in the state that they represent. The Vice President is president over the Senate and also serves as a tie breaker when necessary. Unlike the House of Representatives, which is population dependent, there are 2 Senators representing every state.
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