What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?

They have less trust in the governmnt

A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom

may be ideal but isn't realistic

What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?

The Office of Personnel Management

Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?

They indicate the President's intentions

Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?

they tend to support incumbents

Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?

Military personnel make up the largest segment

What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?

Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional

What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?

Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas

What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?

Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission

What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?

Federal Communications Commission

The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of

Independent Regulatory Agencies

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1
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
2
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
3
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
4
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
5
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
passing laws
filing class action lawsuits
rule-making
iron triangles
6
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
due diligence
due process
merit system
patronage
7
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
think they are in it
pay dues
8
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
9
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
pardoning criminals
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
receiving foreign heads of state
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
10
The distance between a law and implentation is called
slippage
bureaucratic distance
administrative discretion
appellate jurisdiction
11
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
they have become more informed
They have less trust in the governmnt
They have voted more often
12
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
17th
18th
19th
20th
13
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
primaries
policy elections
14
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you attend to the news
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you vote more
15
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis accurate
iis a requirement in a democracy
may be ideal but isn't realistic
16
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Griswold v. Connecticut
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
17
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
trustee
politico
division of labor
instructed delegate
18
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Smith and Wesson
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
19
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
The Civil Service Commission
The Office of Personnel Management
National Labor Relations Board
20
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They need UN approval
They are binding for the next President
They indicate the President's intentions
They need Senate approval
21
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
they tend to support incumbents
their donors can remain anonymous
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
22
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
23
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a pen
a light saber
a microphone
a shovel
24
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
25
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
nature of the times
idealogues
low information
groups benefits
26
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
policy positions
the candidate's voting record
"horserace" coverage
fundraising
27
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
28
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they tend to be liberal
They focus on individuals
They focus on odd/ unusual
they focus on issues
29
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Military personnel make up the largest segment
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
30
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
District Courts
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
31
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Democrat
Republican
32
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
Christian
male
white
property owner
33
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
34
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
elastic clause
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
35
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
36
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
separation of powers
voter apathy
runaway spending
rapid passage of laws
37
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
38
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
tax indexing
deficit spending
entitlements
tax loopholes
39
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
due process
40
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
41
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
founding the National Organization for Women
42
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
43
How long do national party conventions typically last?
4 days
1 day
1 week
3 days
44
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
45
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
46
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
47
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
free exercise
inherent powers
original intent
judicial activism
48
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
49
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
is that it typically converts voters
50
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
Earl Warren
Warren Burger
51
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
52
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
oral argument
opinion
writ of certiori
a warrant
53
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is relatively unknown
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is older
54
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
obtain standing
testify
hire lobbyists
file amicus curiae briefs
55
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
22nd
25th
24th
23rd
56
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
To raise money
57
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
short terms
strong parties
primaries
58
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
59
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
60
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
Los Alamos
San Quentin
Guantanamo
61
When does a federal judge leave office?
after a no confidence vote
After 5 years
After 10 years
when they choose or die
62
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
District and Appeals
District only
Supreme and District
63
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
endorsements
less red tape
more authority and bigger budgets
lobbyists
64
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
65
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
economic indicators
character ratings
foreign policy achievements
66
Teacher led prayers violate the
equal protectiion clause
due process clause
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
67
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
68
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
veto override
executive agreements
selective enforcement
executive orders
69
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
they were unanimous
they tied
70
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
the President
bureaucrats
legilslators
interest groups
71
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
72
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
the line item veto
ways and means
discretionary spending
the pocket veto
73
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
74
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Dixiecrats
Know Nothings
Populists
75
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the district courts
the circuit courts
the Supreme Court
76
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
lobbying
approve appintments
deregulation
hearings
77
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
advertising
voter fraud
providing government services
patronage
78
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
information management and mobilization
patronage
polling and policy positions
79
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
80
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
candidate nomination
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
81
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
Electioneering during work hours
Leaking information to the press
82
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
FTC
ICC
NLRB
SEC
83
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
hispanics
women
asians
migrant workers
84
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
appellate
civil
justiceable
85
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
the whole process takes one day
Only 12 states hold them
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
86
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
87
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Securities and Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
88
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
W. Bush
Reagan
Clinton
89
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
coordinate campaigns
articulate policies
pick candidates
run polls on election day
90
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
religion
gender
race
age
91
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
92
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Disabled Accommodation Act
93
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
legitimacy
standing
jurisprudence
94
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
95
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
96
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
judicial review
file amicus curiae briefs
judge appointments
impeachment
97
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
federal
appellate
state
district
98
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
4
7
5
6
99
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
how much people complain given how few vote
the success of our democracy given how little we know
100
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
101
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
102
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
15th
12th
14th
103
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
bandwagon
approval ratings
endorsements
104
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
native americans
blacks
immigrants
105
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
106
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being female
being educated
being wealthy
being young
107
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
blacks
the wealthy
white souitherners
unions
108
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
109
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
110
The two models of organization for White House Staff are hiearchical and
solar
circular
flat
wheel and spoke
111
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the Supreme Court
the state's senators
the state's House Reps
the state's governor
112
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
113
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they raise the most money for the party
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
114
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Shaw v. Reno
harris v. Forklift Systems
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
115
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Texas v. Johnson
116
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
protest
petitioning
running for office
voting
117
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Miranda v. Arizona
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
118
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
They are avoiding media attention
they are taking clear positions on issues
119
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Employment Division v. Smith
Miller v. California
Lemon v. Kutzman
Engel v. Vitale
120
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
party identification
selective perception
incumbency advantage
media culture
121
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the due process clause
the elastic clause
the equal protection clause
122
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
disability
accommodation
inaccessibility
exclusion
123
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
124
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
scandal
leak
interview
125
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
just cuz
to reward big fundraisers
126
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
due process
regulation
adminstrative discretion
issue networks
127
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
128
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
foreign banks
sequestration
bond sales
tax loopholes
129
What is the President's primary role in national security?
UN Ambassador
Commander in Chief
Party Leader
Reprieves and pardons
130
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
all war reporters are members of the military
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
131
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
132
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Schenk v. the United States
133
How many levels are the federal court system?
two
five
three
four
134
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
state of the union
bully pulpit
electoral mandate
neutral competence
135
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicare
Medicaid
Social Security
136
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It has been upheld.
It has been struck down.
It is currently pending.
It has not been tested.
137
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Sweatt v. Paint
Gibbons v. Ogden
Munn v. Illinois
138
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Whig
Know Nothing
Democrat
139
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Wikileaks Act
Freedom Act
140
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
141
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
4 judges, law fairies
attorneys, judges
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
142
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
newscast
press conference
narrowcast
143
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
144
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
register
think they are in it
145
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
fundraising
voting
protesting
146
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
police
abortion
zoning
school
147
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
required reporting of income/spending
148
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
The Chief Magistrate
the U.S. Marshalls
The Solicitor General
149
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Mapp v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
150
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
151
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
electors
delegates
voters
party leaders
152
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Geneva Convention
The Enduring Freedom Act
The Patriot Act
The War Powers Resolution
153
The effect of iron triangles is typically
socialism
pluralism
elitism
hyperpluralism
154
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
increased staff
seniority in committee assignments
expanded budget authority
support from interest groups
155
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
156
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
157
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
158
Who are the litigants in a case?
the plaintiff and defendent
the members of the jury
the lawyers
the judges
159
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
160
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
161
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
162
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
163
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they disclose the names of contributors
They coordinate closely with candidates
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
164
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
contentious
predictable
attended
165
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
166
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title V
Title XX
Title IX
167
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
168
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Dixiecrat
Democratic
Whig
169
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v, California
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
170
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They generally quit before they can be fired
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They cycle out after each presidential election
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
171
This amendment ended slavery
13th
12th
14th
15th
172
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
admiralty and maritime law
naturalization
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
bankruptcy supervision
173
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
174
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
attorneys
criminals
175
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
176
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
5
7
4
6
177
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
the internet
satellite tv
netflix
cable television
178
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
179
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
motivate more people to vote
make elections less volatile
safety valve for popular discontent
inject new issues into the policy agenda
180
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
it is shorter
It is longer
It is nonexistent
181
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
censorship
warrant
182
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
television
daily newspapers
telegraph
183
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
184
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
185
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
186
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
open
blanket
bicameral
closed
187
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
pray
vote
free speech
188
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
television
inflation
staffing requirements
new state election laws
189
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
190
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
191
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
192
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
between the US and states
capital punishment cases
between 2 or more states
193
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
194
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
poll taxes
literacy tests
grandfather clauses
195
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is contentious
196
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
197
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Hatch Act
The Stalwart Law
Pendleton Act
The McKinley Act
198
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
states have them on different dates
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
199
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
200
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the candidate
201
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
202
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
it caters to low information voters
the early states get too much attention
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
203
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
204
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Employment Division v. Smith
Gitlow v. New York
Engel v. Vitale
205
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
10
11
7
206
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
207
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
Democrats and Whigs
208
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
209
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
The median age is getting higher.
Blacks outnumber hispanics
210
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the 14th amendment
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
211
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
100%
212
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They raise most of the money
They do polling
They provide endorsements
They know the election laws in that state
213
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
waging war
diplomatic recognition
appointing ambassadors
executive agreements
214
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
interviews with media
a poll
the nightly news
tv ads
215
What type of primary do political parties like best?
unicameral
closed
open
blanket
216
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to energize the party faithful
to advertise the candidate
to officially nominate a candidate
217
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
The Conservative Era was over
politicians must take clear positions on issues
218
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
219
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
appointments
issue executive orders
eliminate agencies
reorganize budgets

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