Praxis 5004 Practice Test
Question 1 of 5.
Which of the following procedures is followed after the United States House of Representatives passes one version of a bill and the United States Senate passes another version?
A. The bill is sent to the President, who decides what should be contained in the final bill.
B. The bill is sent to the President, who decides between the two versions of the bill.
C. The bill that passed with the larger majority becomes a law.
D. The bill is sent to a conference committee consisting of members of both houses
Explanation: Conference reconciles versions. President not decide content. Majority not determine. Committee compromises.
Question 2 of 5.
Gold discovered in 1848 Thousands of people traveled to the West Chinese immigration increased These factors had the most immediate impact on which of the following states?
A. Texas
B. Montana
C. Alaska
D. California
Explanation: Gold rush 1848 drew to California, increasing population and immigration. Texas oil later. Montana mining later. Alaska gold later. California direct impact.
Question 3 of 5.
Which of the following constitutional check on the president's power to veto a bill?
A. State legislature can approve the bill through a majority vote
B. Congress can request that the Supreme Court review the vote
C. States can hold a popular vote to approve the bill.
D. Congress can execute the vote with a two-third vote of both houses
Explanation: Congress overrides veto with 2/3 vote both houses. States not. Supreme not review veto. Popular vote not. Override checks executive.
Question 4 of 5.
A government is transparent if it
A. allows its citizens access to government records
B. has a high rate of voter turnout
C. emphasizes a decisive rather than a deliberative policy-making process
D. participates in the political socialization of its youth population
Explanation: Transparency via access to records. Turnout participation. Decisive efficiency. Socialization education. Access promotes accountability.
Question 5 of 5.
What is a responsibility of citizenship according to Jefferson's assertion in this passage?
A. Taking a stand on issues
B. Donating money to political campaigns
C. Keeping the press free from bias
D. Being an informed decision maker
Explanation: Jefferson emphasizes informed via newspapers and reading. Stand active. Donating support. Bias free press role. Informed key to opinion.