National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) [naep]

Question 1

The subject at hand is federalism. Federalism: A system of government in which two or more levels of government share control over the same territory and population. Which aspect of American government best exemplifies the federalism described above?

Citizens in the United States are subject to both state and federal laws. Citizens in the United States have a right to protection from intrusion into their private affairs. Power is divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Private organizations in the United States do much of the work that is performed by local governments in other countries.

Correct Answer:

Citizens in the United States are subject to both state and federal laws.

Question 2

The subject at hand is federalism. What happens when state and federal laws clash in the United States?

The state decides which law to enforce. The state law is enforced. The national law is enforced. The public holds a referendum to decide which law should be enforced.

Correct Answer:

The national law is enforced.

Question 3

What does the cartoon above primarily convey?

Well-funded special interest groups have privileged access to Congress. Labor and business agree on which policies Congress should follow. Even though members of Congress say that they are for protecting the environment, they tend to drive big, gas-guzzling cars. People with money play no role in the political process.

Correct Answer:

Well-funded special interest groups have privileged access to Congress.

Question 4

Which year saw the highest overall percentage of adult Americans turn out for the two major political parties?

1950 1992 1940 1982

Correct Answer:

1940

Question 5

Which conclusion is best supported by the graph above?

Since 1950, all levels of government have increased their spending. State governments increased spending at a higher rate than local or federal government. The Great Depression of the 1930's saw the greatest increase in federal government spending. State and local governments decreased their spending in the 1960's.

Correct Answer:

Since 1950, all levels of government have increased their spending.

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