1.Federal grants and contracts are very important to lawmakers and their districts because they bring in?

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a.money and jobs. c.more votes.

b.new people. d.presidential power.

2.The president's salary is called

a.central clearance. c.presidential succession.

b.electoral vote. d.compensation.

3.Following the vice president, the next in succession for the presidency is the

a.Speaker of the House. c.president pro tempore of the Senate.

b.House whip. d.majority leader of the Senate.

4.This African American won the support of many delegates at the 1988 Democratic Convention.

a.Margaret Chase Smith c.Jesse Jackson

b.Colin Powell d.Geraldine Ferraro

5.A president cannot exceed this number of years in office.

a.6 years c.4 years

b.10 years d.8 years

6.This system is often called a winner-take-all system.

a.the Electoral College c.popular vote

b.central clearance d.Federalist system

7. This group is chosen by the president for their experience in selected areas.

a. Electoral College c. cabinet

b. press corps d. chief of political parties

Answer 1

1 A

2 D

3 A

4 C

5 D

6 A

7 C

Answer 2

1a

2d

3a

4c

5b

6a

7c