Praxis Government/Political Science (5931)
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10 sample questions for the Praxis Government/Political Science (5931), with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: The United States Constitution, The United States Government: Federal, State, and Local Institutions, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, United States Politics, Comparative Politics and International Relations.
Question 1 · The United States Constitution
Answer: C. Popular sovereignty
Popular sovereignty means that the people are the ultimate source of political authority. The Constitution begins with “We the People,” emphasizing this principle.
Question 2 · The United States Government: Federal, State, and Local Institutions
Answer: D. Chief Diplomat
As Chief Diplomat, the President negotiates treaties and represents the United States in foreign relations.
Question 3 · Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Answer: D. Separate but equal
The Court upheld racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowing states to maintain segregated facilities.
Question 4 · United States Politics
Answer: B. Organize elections and influence policy
Political parties organize candidates, influence policy, and mobilize voters.
Question 5 · Comparative Politics and International Relations
Answer: A. A system without government authority
Anarchism rejects centralized authority and promotes a society without formal government structures.
Question 6 · The United States Constitution
Answer: C. Checks and balances
Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others, preventing concentration of authority.
Question 7 · The United States Government: Federal, State, and Local Institutions
Answer: B. Chief Executive
As Chief Executive, the President ensures that laws passed by Congress are implemented and enforced.
Question 8 · Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Answer: B. Separate but equal facilities
The Court ruled that racial segregation was constitutional if facilities were “equal.”
Question 9 · United States Politics
Answer: B. Organize government and elections
Political parties organize candidates, structure government activity, and mobilize voters.
Question 10 · Comparative Politics and International Relations
Answer: A. Centralized authority
Anarchism opposes centralized government authority and promotes self-governance.
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