2305 Exam Review Part 2

The first televised major-party presidential debates were held between:

which political organization is more concerned with winning elections than influencing policy?

In colonial times, the right to vote was limited to person who were:

in standing by precedent, a judge relies on the principle of....

appointing a cabinet and determining how the bureaucracy will implement laws

redrawing congressional district boundaries within each state is called:

there are multiple types of vetoes, which was determined to be unconstitutional?

after a new census, the reallocation of seats in the House to each state based on population:

evidence suggests this is a viable alternative for the president to influence legislation

Legal principles established by earlier cases are referred to as:

an executive order has the force of law:

We can best define public opinion as:

Which of the following is a form of active political participation?

Presidential elections differ from midterm elections in that presidential elections:

Which party split the Republican vote in the presidential election of 1912?

what is the most important determinate of voting behavior in national elections?

the power of the president to issue orders that carry the force of law in the executive branch

what is the main reason we have a two party system?

presidential powers granted by congressional actions:

the rule of four refers to the number of:

submitting a budget to congress and delivering the state of the union

Since Westberry v. Sanders, congressional districts must have which of the following?

what does it mean to have standing in a judicial case?

the most important limitation on the president's leadership in foreign affairs

the constitutional basis for inherent powers is:

Speaking for an unlimited time on the Senate floor:

the trend in political satisfaction in this country has:

When talking about public opinion, what is the halo effect?

with filibustering routine, how many senators must support controversial legislation?

the right of the president to withhold information from Congress or the courts:

The framers designed the House with two year terms in order to:

Hispanics and African Americans tend to share what political viewpoint?

a model of representation in which a legislator votes to best represent constituent views:

which is not a factor that has a large influence on voter turnout?

How were US District and US Courts of Appeals created?

How many definite party realignments have occurred in US history?

the group of experts chosen by the president to serve as advisers on running the country

commonly held practice of giving preference to the longest serving senator on a committee

the authority vested in the office of president is found in which article of the constitution?

divided government occurs when the president's opposition party controls:

Based on demographics, which party would the 50% of eligible voters who don't vote likely support?

this process ensures that laws passed are administered in keeping with legislative intent:

From what profession do over half of elected officials hail?

a custom that allows senators from the president's political party to veto district court judge

which amendment guarantees citizens the right to protest?

requests from constituents to MCs asking for help are called:

SCOTUS' power of judicial review....

of all the court cases in the US, the majority are handled....

the type of brief filed by an individual or group not party to a lawsuit:

How many US Courts of Appeals are there across the country?

on average, how much does a House member have to raise every day for reelection campaigns?

which of the following statements is true about SCOTUS?

Which of the following is NOT a reason SCOTUS is viewed as insulated from politics?

which is a major function of the Office of Management and Budget?

congressional authority to set the national budget

an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a proposed bill:

what is the party-in-the-electorate?

The gender gap refers to:

TV is a key medium in American politics because:

What criteria must be met for an election to serve as a policy mandate?

which state holds the first primary election?

which of the following is not an advantage of incumbency?

A primary in which everyone can vote regardless of official affiliation with the party or not

Since the 1960s, the Republican Party has gained which elements of the electorate?

How were party nominees originally selected?

what is the most important information shortcut voters use to make decisions when voting?

a designation that provides for a specific expenditure within a spending bill is called:

what is the link between public opinion and public policy?

two major types of Republicans are:

generally, it is easiest for ________ to raise campaign money

These committees resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of bills

a supermajority of 60 senators agree to end a filibuster

which of the following is true about impeachment?

during the nixon administration, a scandal involving burglaries and a cover up by the president

what is the major function of a whip?

which factor is most important in voter choice?

presidential powers that are implied in the constitution are called: