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1
Which represents a major concern why the electoral college was created?
It would encourage greater voter turnout
It would give voters in smaller states a greater role
Enables a select group of electors to cast the final vote
It would encourage 3rd and 4th party candidates
2
The President most responsible for the implementation of new federalism was:
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George H.W. Bush
Richard Nixon
3
Shay's Rebellion is significant because
Led to the unity of all Americans in a war versus France
Led to the Battle of Bunker Hill
Scared American elites, leading to the Constitution
Led to Maine being added as a state
4
If it had succeeded, The Virginia Plan would have created a
legislature dominated by the largest states in square miles
legislature dominated by the southern states
legislature dominated by the least populous states
legislature dominated by the most populous states
5
Christmas tree bills are bills
that are seen as a gift from the majority party in Congress
that are a spending bill that cannot be vetoed
that pass in the month of December
that attract many, often unrelated, floor amendments.
6
What majority of the electoral college is needed in order to be declared the winner?
435
271
270
100
7
Which of the following actions increased the power of the president?
A greater reliance on state governments to solve problems
The downsizing of the federal bureaucracy
A greater reliance on the fed. government to solve problems
An increased investigative role by the media
8
1800, 1860, 1896, and 1932 were all elections that are considered
Poorly run campaigns
Close Elections
Landslides
Critical Elections
9
Which of the following is not a concurrent power of national and state government?
Establishing Courts
Protecting the public's health, welfare, and morals
Chartering banks
Borrowing money
10
An incumbency advantage of sending mail at no cost to one's constituents
Franking
Free Mail Privilege
Courtesy mailing
Barreling
11
The Federal Government may borrow money from all of the following except
Foreign Investors
The US Treasury
Money Market funds & Commercial Banks
Trust funds
12
Congressional districts for the house are determined in the majority of states by
An elected official whose job it is to determine them
A state meeting of mayors
A nonpartisan commission
A census and various state legislatures
13
Which is not a concept found in the political culture of the American democratic society?
Minority Rule
Majority Rule
Private Property
Equality and Compromise
14
Special interest groups do all of the following except
Donate money to federal judges
Work on the campaigns of candidates
Endorse candidates for political office
Testify at congressional hearings
15
The issue of the representation of slaves was decided by the
Missouri Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Commerce and Slave-Trade compromise
Three fifths compromise
16
The Federal government spends the majority of its budget on
Social Security
Defense
Medicaid
Medicare
17
The partisan power of the president is most recognizable in the fact that the president
Alone must write the party domestic and foreign platform
Appoints all party members
Is the head of a political party
Checks the power of the party controlling Congress
18
The office of the president of the United States can be described as an office
Dedicated to government's service beyond the people's will
Full of conflict and by nature difficult to understand
Of great responsibility and function
Untouched by the power & experience of the person holding it
19
Swapping votes on bills with another Congressman
Logrolling
Casework
Pork Barrel Spending
Franking
20
Few developments since Watergate have generated as much government cynicism as
Explosive growth of Special Interest groups & PACs
High turnover rate in the House of Representatives & Senate
Lack of qualified presidential candidates
Difficulty getting Supreme Court justices approved
21
The federalists believed that a nation dominated by factions would lead to
A tyranny of the majority
Protection of majority Rights
Another revolution or military coup
Multiple political parties
22
Prior review & prior restraint to which constitutional principles?
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom to petition one's grievances
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
23
The Birth of Political Parties in the United States happened about
The time of the election of 1800 (1800)
The time of the Articles of Confederation (1781)
The time of the Declaration of Independence (1776)
The time of the Constitution (1787)
24
Which of the following prohibits gender discrimination in the workplace?
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
No Women Left Behind
Equal Pay Act
Women's Civil Rights Act of 1964
25
Which is not a constitutional requirement to be president?
Obtaining the majority of the electoral votes
Having resided in the United States for at least 14 years
Being a natural born citizen & being 35 years old
Being a member of a political party
26
Which of the following documents led to formation of the bicameral legislature?
Delaware Manifesto
Virginia Plan
Connecticut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
27
The "right to die" is an implicit right found in
The 9th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
The elastic clause
The due process clause
28
Criticism of the presidential election process does not include
Money plays too big of a role
The system allows little room for media involvement
Disproportionate attention given to early primaries&caucuses
Participation in primaries is too low
29
Which political theory would claim that many congress members come from upper class society?
Pluralist theory
Elite theory
Centrist theory
Hyper-pluralist theory
30
Which doctrine made the Bill of Rights applicable to the states?
The Reserved Power Clause
Incorporation Principle
The Elastic Clause
Separation of Powers
31
The iron triangle is
A Congressional committee, an interest group, & bureaucracy
Executive, Judicial, & Legislative
Army, Navy, and Air Force
Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court
32
Which judicial principle reduced the impact of the 14th Amendment?
Equal protection under the law
Habeas Corpus
Separate but equal
All deliberate speed
33
Which is not a responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
Playing a key role in appointing committee chairs
Making committees assignments for both parties
Serving as third in line in presidential succession
Acting as chief presiding officer of the House
34
An example of a public interest group is
The American Jewish Congress
The American Bar Association
The National Council of Churches
The League of Women voters
35
Government's right to take private property for public use given there is just compensation
Procedural due process
Public Domain
Eminent Domain
Substantive due process
36
The theoretical definition of federalism is
All of the above
Strict separation of power between federal and state Govern.
Division of power between federal and state governments
Equally shared partnership among the branches of government
37
Supply side economics urge
Increased taxes on corporations
Large tax cuts by the government
Gov. stimulation of the economy through increased regulation
Increased government spending on social programs
38
Which represents a potential conflict of interest? Lobbyists _____________
are persistent in getting results before a vote
are more informed on certain issues than members of Congr.
work closely with the groups that hired them
are former government officials with close ties in gov.
39
Critics of judicial activism would favor a Supreme Court that would
Allow the President to influence the opinion of the Court
Increase the power of the Federal Government
Expand civil rights & the rights of the accused
Act as a watchdog over the other branches of government
40
Which of the following is not a function of an interest group?
Serve as a link between its members and government
Represent a broad range of interests
Raise awareness and stimulate interest in public affairs
Provide information for the government
41
Which committee is responsible for reviewing Supreme Court nominees?
Senate Appropriations
House Rules
Senate Judiciary
House Judiciary
42
Which principle is most fundamental to democratic theory?
Free Elections and Universal Suffrage
Multiple political parties
Universal public education and universal health care
A written Constitution
43
Which house committee is responsible for setting the agenda for legislation coming to the floor
Ways & Means Committee
The Policy Committee
The Appropriations Committee
Rules Committee
44
All of the following factors tend to weaken a candidate's chances for election except
Raising large amounts of money
All of these
Not using political advertisements
Challenging an incumbent
45
A presidential candidate would want to win a majority of the delegates' support during
Straw Ballot Convention
National Convention
General Election
Invisible Primary
46
The President cannot try to control a bureaucratic agency through
Issuing executive orders
Appointing the right people to lead the agency
Reducing the agency's budget
Using his office to influence agency direction
47
Which technique is not used by lobbyists?
Providing officials with research information
Testifying at congressional hearings
Giving members of Congress feedback from their constituents
Appearing on the floor of congress as staff assistants
48
In which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively
Fiscal Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Picket Fence Federalism
Creative Federalism
49
Using Actions rather than words to convey an idea would be an example of
Symbolic Speech
Plus speech
Free Speech
Pure Speech
50
Which reflects the idea that the victorious party should carry out its proposed agenda?
The Mandate Theory of Elections
Constituent Service
Majority Rule & Bully Pulpit
The Party's Platform
51
How candidates attempt to effectively use money and media attention to win is called
campaign gambling
campaign strategy
campaign risk taking
campaign manipulation
52
When the Supreme Court issues an order directing a lower court to send its record for review
Amicus curiae
Writ of certiorari
Rule of Four
Record request
53
Separating an incumbent candidate from his constituents & placing him in a unfamiliar district
Hijacking
Cracking
Kidnapping
Packing
54
The official head of the senate
Majority Leader
Done by an exciting random draw
President pro tempore
Vice President of the United States
55
Which represents a legal difference between de facto segregation & de jure segregation?
De facto segregation is supported by realtors
De facto segregation has been made illegal
De jure segregation is illegal based on Sup. Court decisions
De jure segregation was overturned by Plessy v Ferguson
56
Cabinet members are chosen by
By the President and confirmed by the House of Rep.
By the President and confirmed by the entire Congress
By the President and confirmed by the Supreme Court
By the President and confirmed by the Senate
57
Which group represents the audience the media aims to develop stories for?
The lower class
College-educated people looking for in depth coverage
The masses
The upper class
58
Which factor did not contribute to an enlightened understand of the electorate?
Political parties
The media and the internet
Special Interest Groups
The right to property
59
Cabinet level agencies are responsible to
The President
The executive office of the president
Congress
The Courts
60
The federal government giving money to the states for a particular purpose
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
Revenue Sharing
Grants in Aid
61
Which institutions established in the Constitution make public policy?
Congress, the President, and the courts
Congress, the President, Military
Senate, House of Representatives, and the President
Congress, the President, and the bureaucracy
62
An incumbency advantage of being able to mail your constituents for free
Logrolling
Franking
Casework
Pork Barrel Spending
63
Team of men and women banding together seeking to control the governing apparatus in elections
Political Policy
Political Constituency
Political Party
Political Agenda
64
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
The House Majority Whip
The Speaker of the House
The House Majority Leader
The House Pro Tem
65
Pork barrel legislation helps incumbents get reelected because
Attracts campaign contributions from PACs
Helps earn the Cong. member a reputation of district service
Requires the member of Congress to travel extensively
Gives them national standing & greater media coverage
66
The majority of Americans follow this type of political philosophy
Middle of the Road philosophy
Reactionary philosophy
Extremely liberal philosophy
Extremely conservative philosophy
67
When congressman get $ for projects that benefit their district, this is called
Pork barrel politics
courtesy spending
Spam spending
Logrolling spending
68
What general area of policy is generally left up to the central government?
Voting Requirements
Interstate Commerce
Police
Health and Education
69
When a legislator or the president makes deals in order to advance programs, projects & grants
Constituent laws
Logrolling
Rider legislation
Pork Barrel legislation
70
Which intuition is commonly called the 4th branch of government?
The Bureaucracy
The Media
The Military
Special Interest Groups
71
Which of the following is not considered to be a contributing factor to the incumbency effect?
Experience in campaigning
Voting record
Educational background
Name Recognition & public visibility
72
40 years of research on political campaigns lead to the following conclusion that
campaigns have little or no effect on voter preference
campaigns typically convert voter preferences
$$ has little or no effect on the outcome of an election
campaigns mostly reinforce and activate, rarely convert
73
In a presidential election, if no candidate receives an electoral college majority,
the supreme court decides
a run off election is held
the winner of the popular election become president
the election is thrown into the house of representatives
74
To persuade reluctant members of congress to vote for a particular bill, the president may
Deny campaign funds to members who oppose the bill
Make a direct appeal to the public
Threaten to veto a different bipartisan supported bill
Transfer members who oppose the bill to lesser committees
75
Which is not a characteristic of the independent regulatory agency
It makes rules designed to protect the public interest
It is exempt from court rulings
It has responsibility for some sector of the economy
It enforces rules designed to protect the public interes
76
Which was the first major government act of economic support?
The reduction in Poverty Act
The Social Security Act
The Welfare Act
Medicare and Medicaid Act
77
Political "spin" means
the whirlwind of trips that a candidate must take
the whirlwind of decisions that a candidate must make
attempts of handlers to present a positive view of events
the news media's suffocating coverage of political events
78
Besides Clinton, GW Bush, and Obama, no one has been elected pres. since 1952 without having
won the New Hampshire primary
won the Iowa primary
won the California primary
won the Maine primary
79
Which procedure is not used for evaluating the legitimacy of affirmative action programs
Affirmat. Action remedies must be based on narrow principles
Affirmative Action programs based strictly on quotas
Affirmat. Action remedies must be based on specific remedies
A scrutiny test based on racial classification
80
Which is not within the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts?
Treaties
Cases involving federal law or Constitutional interpretation
Cases involving territories
Cases involving state constitutions
81
The establishment clause of the first amendment speaks of
A wall of separation between church and state
an officially sanctioned nonsectarian religion of the US
Gov. not being able to accommodate religion in public places
The passage of the equal access law
82
Which of the following is not a part of the federal budget process?
Congress debates budget proposals
Supreme Court reviews Constitutional budget requests
Congress sends appropriations bills to the pres.
Each federal agency submits an estimate of needs to the OMB
83
Which best describes a gov. based on unity, natural rights, and the social contract theory?
U.S. Constitution
Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
Petition of Rights
84
Over the last 20 years, which area has shown the greatest increase in budgetary spending?
Discretionary spending
Entitlements
The Federal Operations & Federal Grants
The Defense Budget
85
Traditionally, the Republicans have favored which group?
Hispanics
The Middle Class
Big business
African Americans
86
Basic principles of our democracy today include all of the following except:
The need for political equality
Universal Health Care
Worth and dignity and personal freedom of an individual
The need for a balance between freedom and order
87
The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 restricted the amount of
candidates that could run for any one office
campaign contributions to 400 million for Demos and Repubs
campaign donations to $1000 per person
campaign funds that could be spent on a single election
88
In an open Republican primary
Only Republicans can vote
every registered voter can vote
only people over 25 can vote
Only Republicans and Democrats can vote
89
During last 30 years, the following groups have been a part of the Repub party's support except
Supporters of government vouchers for private school
Environmentalists
Religious conservatives & Libertarians
Supporters of supply side economics
90
Which criteria was not used to establish the nationalization of the 14th Amendment?
The Suspect Class Test
The Police Power of the States
The Strict Scrutiny Test
The Rational Basis Test
91
Which trend most closely reflects the last 40 years of American electoral history?
All of the above
Campaign finance reform affecting congress races
An increase in suffrage opportunities
A consistent increase in voter turnout
92
Those who support the pluralist theory of democracy believe that
Interest groups compete to promote their preferences
In a democracy, bureaucrats hold the real power
Government depends on the consent of the governed.
Democracy is choosing officials to run the government
93
Which of the following has the fewest "strings" attached when it comes to spending Gov. monies?
grants-in-aid
Block grants
Revenue Sharing
Categorical grants
94
The US government's education policy major goal is
Ensure equal access to educational opportunity
Increase the power of the Department of Education
Provide more money to lower income schools
Provide more programs and incentives for higher education
95
Relationships among which of the following exist in political parties?
The party and the electorate
The party and the individual and the government
The party and the courts
the party and the candidate
96
The smallest federal department is the Department of
Defense
Education
Agriculture
Treasury
97
The process of how citizens acquire a sense of their own political identity is best defined as
Public Opinion
Public Opinion
Patriotism
Political Socialization
98
The Federalist paper is mainly about the checks & balances between the 3 branches of government
Federalist 78
Federalist 10
Federalist 51
Federalist 70
99
During an economic recession, a Keynesian would support
Lower income taxes and sales taxes temporarily
Increase tariffs with Congressional approval
Increase in domestic government spending
Decrease in domestic government spending
100
Many contemporary politicians have come to see bureaucracies as agencies
Who work more closely with the judiciary
Who strive to maximize their budgets & powers
Whose usefulness has never been more important
Whose main objective is to seek profits
101
Pick the true statement. Public opinion
allows citizens to become aware of politics, & learn facts.
shapes an individual's political culture and socialization
is usually based on the ideas of small select groups
teaches patriotism
102
This committee is created for a limited time & specific legislative purpose
Standing Committee
Conference Committee
Select Committee
Joint Committee
103
When a plan is executed by an agency or agencies during the policymaking process
Policy implementation
Policy evaluation
Policy adoption
Policy formulation
104
Political Action Committees (PACs) were formed to allow unions and corporations to
Run their own members for political office
Have a voice in government policy meetings
Funnel limited amounts of money to candidates they support
Funnel unlimited amounts of money to candidates they support
105
Describes the process whereby the
Constitution
, may be altered, amendments
Article 4
Article 5
Article 6
Article 7
106
Which of the following was a not an original cabinet position?
Secretary of Treasury/Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney General
107
Which is not a factor in determining ideological behavior
Religion and Region
Race and Ethnicity
Gender
Birth Order
108
During American history, successful political parties rarely stray from
a liberal point of view
supporting big government
a conservative point of view
the midpoint of public opinion
109
The implied power clause has been described as the ability of Congress to act in which way
Pass an assault weapon ban
Raise the price of stamps to 50 cents
Pass a law setting quotas for immigrants
Pass a balanced budget amendment
110
Which American President was the first to make the media a regular medium of communication
Ronald Reagan
Woodrow Wilson
FDR
Dwight D. Eisenhower
111
Which section of the country has the lowest voter turnout?
The South
The West
The Midwest
The Northeast
112
Which of the following officials do lobbyists most succeed with?
Officials who have a basic philosophical affinity - lobbyist
Officials from lower income areas
Officials who have strong convictions
Officials who have been recently elected or appointed
113
What describes an autonomous relationship between the states and national government?
Cooperative Federalism
Layer Cake Federalism
Marble Cake Federalism
Creative Federalism
114
All of the following statements concerning interest groups are true except
They lobby different levels of government
They are policy experts with specific policy goals
They often run their own candidates for public office
They attempt to appeal to a broad spectrum of pol. interests
115
Senatorial Courtesy is
When the senate approves of a cabinet choice
Approval of two senators in a state with new federal judge
When the senate approves of a new Supreme Court justice
The Law that makes senators immune to persecution
116
The revolving door refers to
ex senators becoming supreme court justices
ex state senators winning elections in Congress
ex congressmen becoming lobbyists
ex congressmen becoming senators
117
This committee contains members of both the Senate and House of Representatives
Standing Committee
Joint Committee
Select Committee
Conference Committee
118
Generally speaking, a liberal would probably support
government subsidized healthcare for everyone
lower taxes at state and national levels
Deregulation of industry
Bans on Abortions and gay marriage
119
Temporary committees appointed for the specific purpose of investigating a singular issue
Investigating committees
Joint committees
Compromise committees
Select committees
120
John Locke's Second Treatise of Civil Government advocates
A Divine Monarchy
Natural Rights
Majority Rights
Democratic Rule
121
Acceptance of a writ of certiorari is not based on
A vote by 3 supreme court justices
A court decision that conflicts with the precedent
Inconsistencies between courts of different states
A split decision in the court of appeals
122
Which of the following molds the values a person develops?
Party Identification
Educational studies
Personal ideology
Political socialization
123
Which represents the best reason why the bill of rights was added?
Anti-Feds believed the masses needs to know their rights
Federalists believed central gov. wouldn't protect citizens
Key States insisted a bill of rights before Const. approval
All of the above
124
"friend of the court", a brief filed with the court by someone, often an interest group
writ of certiorari
Writ of mandamus
Stare decisis
amicus curiae
125
Earmarks are also known as
Pork Barrel Spending
Franking
Casework
Logrolling
126
Attempting to measure public opinion by asking the same question of a large number of people is
A straw poll
A controlling poll
A scientific poll
A sampling poll
127
All of the following steps are part of procedural due process
Jury made up of different ethnic groups
Formal Indictment
Habeas Corpus
Speedy Trial & Right to an Attorney
128
Which of the following determines the party platform?
The presidential candidate
The Party bosses
The National Convention
The local and state party
129
Critics of judicial restraint would favor a Supreme Court that would
Uphold precedent
Decrease the power of state governments
Decrease the power of federal government
Create new precedent
130
Which represents the most effective way for a president to manage news coverage?
Controlling the flow of information
Giving reporters unlimited access
Explaining a policy issue multiple times
Having different staff member speak to the press
131
Republicans have been consistently been the minority party between 1968-94 in the
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
State Legislatures
132
This committee is formed to achieve agreement - the House & Senate on the wording of a bill
Conference Committee
Joint Committee
Standing Committee
Select Committee
133
Which of the following would not be a form of political participation?
Paying taxes
Contacting public officials and voting in elections
Protesting Government decisions
Forming an interest group
134
The Supreme Court issues to a lower court to review their judgment for possible legal errors
Writ of mandamus
writ of certiorari
amicus curiae
Stare decisis
135
What type of federalism is characterized by a pattern of competitive grants?
Fiscal Federalism
Dual Federalism
Creative Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
136
When the federal government gives states $$ and lets them spend it how they wish
Categorical Grants
Block Grants
Grants in Aid
Revenue Sharing
137
Which is true regarding US economic policy?
Dept of Treasury is responsible for the nation's econ health
The Government raises revenue through the collecting taxes
Disaster Aid is included under mandatory spening
Govern planners make choices about nondiscretionary spending
138
American government principle that establishes a concurrent state and national governments
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Federalism
139
After Congress passes an appropriations bill, the president cannot
Sign it into law
Veto or Pocket Veto it
Send it directly to the Supreme Court for judicial review
Let it become law after 10 working days by doing nothing
140
Which is not a function of American Political Parties
Educating the public on issues
Selecting and funding candidates
Fomenting armed rebellion
Serving as the loyal opposition
141
Gerrymandering greatly affect elections in the
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
President
Senate
142
Which class of people had the highest percentage of turnout?
Middle Class
Lower Class
Upper-Middle Class
Upper Class
143
Who would not receive money from social security?
A quadriplegic
A worker who just lost his or her job
Retired Workers
A family that is chronically poor
144
Which term represents the official designation of a person running for office?
Plebiscite
Party Nomination
Endorsement
Running mate
145
The War Powers Act or War Powers resolution of 1973
Helped bring an end to the Vietnam War
Provided a check against the president's military power
Helped bring an end to the Cold War
Gave the president more military power
146
Getting Federal money for your district
Franking
Logrolling
Pork Barrel Spending
Casework
147
Advocates of a strong federal system believe in all of the following except
Local politicians are provincial in their point of view
State and local governments do not have enough resources
Local leaders are more suited to solve problems
country dominated by local interests would lead to factions
148
The Supreme Court uses the Lemon Test to determine statutory violations associated with
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of assembly
149
An example of activist Supreme Court Decision would be
Brown v BOE
Munn v Illinois
Plessy v Ferguson
Dred Scott v Sanford
150
Guarantee every state in this union a repub. form of gov. and protecting them against invasion
Article 4
Article 6
Article 5
Article 7
151
Which powers is used by the president for the purpose of enforcing federal law?
General Administrative Power
Patronage
Veto power
Executive agreements
152
Since 1952, the number of government employees has
Increased & plateaued
Remained mostly steady
Steadily increased
Steadily declined
153
This article is about the Executive Branch.
Article 8
Article 2
Article 3
Article 1
154
Which president pursued a laissez faire economic policy?
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Lyndon Johnson
Herbert Hoover
155
While organizing their presidential campaign during the primaries, most candidates would not
Hire a pollster who knows how to choose focus groups
Hire an effective fundraiser
Announce their vice president choice
Line up a skilled campaign manger
156
Which is a major result of media centered politics?
A greater interest in the election
A greater loyalty to political parties
An increase in voter turnout
A decrease in voter turnout
157
What is the most common form of political participation in America?
Working for a political party
Contributing money for candidates
Voting
Forming interest groups
158
What characteristic reflects party politics of the 1990's?
Democrats' solid south no longer exists in Nat. elections
Religious right favors Democratic candidates
The Repub. Party's base is in the Northeast
Conservative Southerners shy away from the Repub. label
159
National voting percentages in presidential elections have steadily decreased since
1984 (Reagan vs Mondale)
1952 (Ike vs Stephenson)
1968 (Nixon v Humphrey)
1960 (Kennedy vs Nixon)
160
Political parties are formed for every reason below except: people band together
because they similar goals
because they have similar income
because they have similar values and needs
because they have similar beliefs
161
Since 1944, people who identify themselves as Independents has
Remained mostly steady
Declined
Increased
No Pattern
162
What government action brought an end to Jim Crow laws and legal segregation?
Presidential Executive Order 8802
The ruling in Brown vs BOE
The 24th Amendment
The Civil Rights act of 1875
163
According to the federalist papers, the most common source of faction was
The abuse of minority rights
A new and emerging middle class
The absence of a strong government
The unequal distribution of property
164
The Constitutionality of a term limit for legislators imposed by a state constitution relies on
The ability of people to vote directly for congress members
State's ability to set time and manner of elections
Constitution sets qualifications for congressman
voters ability creating term limits for state office holders
165
It has been shown that during times of severe economic troubles, the electorate
register in large numbers
tend to vote out incumbents
don't vote as often as they would during good economic times
tend to back incumbents even more
166
The major reason for the submission of an amicus curiae brief is
The Court must rely on precedent cases
Lower courts must provide transcripts of its decisions
All of the Above
Friend of the court wants to provide additional information
167
Shifting of voting patterns and formations of new coalitions of party supporters is known as
Realignment
De-alignment
Divided Government
Party positioning
168
Who is statistically most likely to vote in a general election?
A 30 year old college graduate
A 19 year old college student
A 25 year old member of the armed services
A 65 year old professor
169
Changes in population distribution cause the changing of congressional seats among the states.
Census apportionment
Gerrymandering
Reapportionment
Congressional districting
170
One of the most important legislative powers of Congress is
The ability to tax and spend
The Power to confirm presidential appointments
The ability to propose amendments to the Constitution
The Power to Ratify Treaties
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Which is not a measure of the economy?
The amount of taxes corporations pay
The nation's unemployment rate
The rise or fall of the Gross Domestic Product
The rise or fall of the Consumer Price Index
172
Which is a progressive tax?
Corporate Taxes
Income Taxes
Payroll Taxes
Sales Taxes
173
A splinter minor party can best be characterized by
that it is usually built around the working-class American
that it is the result of a revolt within a major party
its presence during times of economic discontent
the single issue supported by the party
174
Which legislative tactic is most effectively used only in the Senate?
logrolling
riders & pork barrel legislation
Filibustering
caucuses
175
The Constitution creates a "wall of separation between church and state" in the words of the
Expansion Clause
Establishment Clause
Expedition Clause
Exclusionary Clause
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Using the bully pulpit refers to a president
Taking a trip to a foreign country to sign a treaty
Using his veto power to reject legislation
Signing a piece of legislation into law
Using the power & influence of his office to exert pressure
177
This committee is a permanent committee
Select Committee
Joint Committee
Standing Committee
Conference Committee
178
Which of the following was not a problem with the Art. of Confederation
The Articles were nearly possible to amend
No strong federal army to prevent factions and rebellions
States were establishing ties with foreign nations
States' freedoms were not protected
179
Since 1980, the number of cases the Supreme Court hears per year has
No Pattern
Remained mostly steady
Decreased
Increased
180
Which of the following is considered a linkage institutions?
The Bureaucracy and associations
Senate and House of Representatives
Media, elections, political parties, special interest groups
The Supreme Court, The President and his cabinet
181
Who is most likely to be democrat?
A white southerner
A white northerner
A Mexican American
A Cuban American
182
The validity of a poll is best determined by
a sampling error of those polled under 5 percent
partisan groups taking & reporting the results of the poll
complex questions to be answered by the people being polled
a large gap between poll time and result release time
183
Money given for a fairly broad purpose with few strings attached
Revenue Sharing
Categorical Grants
Grants in Aid
Block Grants
184
Who is responsible for the preparation of executive spending proposals submitted to Congress?
Office of Management & Budget
Department of Commerce
Council of Economic Advisors
Treasury Department
185
Which case used the 9th Amendment as a constitutional argument?
Griswold v Connecticut
Cox v New Hampshire
Engle v Vitale
Roe v Wade
186
The highest voter turnout % in a presidential election of 81.8% occurred in
1860 (Lincoln vs Douglas vs Bell vs Breckenridge)
1876 (Rutherford B Hayes vs Tilden)
1840 (William Henry Harrison vs Van Burn)
1896 (William McKinley vs William Jennings Bryan)
187
Who was the first to appoint an African American to the Supreme Court. (Thurgood Marshall)
Richard Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lyndon Johnson
John Kennedy
188
The First Presidential Primary & Caucus are held in
North Dakota & North Carolina
New Hampshire & Iowa
Ohio & Idaho
New York & New Mexico
189
Which historical event advanced the intent of the 14th Amendment?
Jim Crow Laws
Black Codes
Literacy voting tests
Civil Rights Acts
190
Which institution is given the power of the purse
Legislative Branch
The Iron Triangle
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
191
In order to win a presidential election, a candidate must
Receive a majority of votes in the Electoral College
Receive a plurality of votes in the Electoral College
Receive a plurality of popular vote
Receive a majority of popular vote
192
Which represents legislation that guarantees unpaid emergency medical assistance for workers?
Medicaid
Disability Insurance Act
Social Security
Family Medical Leave Act
193
Which of the following could be defined as a splinter party
The Communist party
The Green Party
The Libertarian Party
The Reform Party
194
Which is not a criticism aimed at the media? The media _______
accepts too many negative advertisements
relies too much on polling
investigation - politicians usually emphasize serious issues
defines the campaign agenda rather than the candidate
195
This Federalist paper is mainly about the concern of factions and how to control them.
Federalist 51
Federalist 10
Federalist 78
Federalist 70
196
Officers of the House of Representatives
Majority leader's major duty = assign bills to a committee
The party whip tracks vote counts and pressures members
The whip serves as the major assistant to the speaker
Minority leaders direct floor debates
197
Which does not influence the Department of Defense's yearly budget?
The budget request made by the minority party in the H of R
Number of bases being closed
The rate of increase of the size of the armed forces
The budget recommendations of the Join Chiefs of Staff
198
All of the following reflect the constitutional basis of suffrage except
states determining the time, manner, and place of elections
15th Amendment
Term limits on US senators and congressman passed by states
19th Amendment
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The most recent government action taken to end discrimination against Native Americans
The Native American Restoration Act
The Native American Language Act
The Native American Tribal Act
The Native American Reservation Act
200
A major disadvantage of federalism is
There is concentration of political power
Existing state governments are not accommodated
Conflict may arise over authority of government
Government is not close to the people
201
All of the following represent examples of limited government except
The reserved power clause of the 10th amendment
The prohibition of passage of bills of attainder laws
Congress not being allowed to pass ex post facto laws
The application of habeas corpus in criminal appeals
202
Which of the following has little bearing when the president makes a supreme court appointment?
Party affiliation
Judicial Philosophy
Likability and gregariousness
Judicial experience
203
The federal government requires a state to complete a task & gives them no money to complete it
Unfunded Mandate
Unfunded budgetary requirements
Involuntary federalism
Bully Federalism
204
If Pres candidates accept federal support in the form of matching campaign financing, then they
Agree to limit their camp. expenditures by federal law
No longer required to disclose how they spend their money
No longer have any limit to their campaign expenditures
No longer can accept PAC money
205
Which of the following is not considered to be a part of the Executive Office of the President?
Council of economic advisors
Office of Personnel Management
Office of Management and Budget
National Security Council
206
Which of the following best describes a non-legislative power of Congress?
Power to regulate commerce
Impeachment Power
Power to make all laws which are necessary and proper
Power to tax & declare war
207
Which is a regressive tax?
Income Taxes
Payroll Taxes
Sales Taxes
Corporate Taxes
208
Money given for a specific purpose with specific restrictions, states compete for these.
Block Grants
Grants in Aid
Revenue Sharing
Categorical Grants
209
Which group believes that bargaining and compromise are essential to democracy?
Democrats
Republicans
Pluralists
Elitists
210
What is the main function of interest groups?
They want to run for office & nominate others for office
Their primary function is funding political campaigns
They want to influence officeholders & achieve legis. goals
They want to recruit an elite membership
211
The Executive Office of the President or (EOP) is
Relatively powerless due no Constitutional support
Is rarely used by Presidents
Hasn't been used since World War 2
Often favored by Pres due to lack of congressional oversight
212
The Bill of Rights includes
The first 10 amendments
All the formal amendments
The preamble
The articles of the Constitution
213
If a passed bill sits on the President's desk for 10 days while Congress is in session
The Supreme Court can pass it
The Vice President can sign it
It becomes a law
It is vetoed through a pocket veto
214
An example of an interest group that would promote a specific cause is
The National Rifle Association
The National Education Association
The Teamsters Union
The American Bar Association
215
All of the following are examples of checks and balances except:
Appointment of Supreme Court justices
Decleration of war by Congress
Ratification of treaties
Impeachment of President
216
Establishes the laws & treaties , forbids a religious test as a requirement for holding office
Article 4
Article 7
Article 6
Article 5
217
The Pendleton Act
Limited the spoils system & created civil service exams
Allowed Congress to remove a Supreme Court Justice
Made it illegal to bribe foreign ambassadors
Set strict requirements for US ambassadors to Europe
218
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a political party?
Represent special interests
organize the government
recruit candidates
Educate voters & Raise campaign money
219
All of the following represent examples of the use of checks and balances except
The 35 successful vetoes made by President Bush
Congress passing a crime bill after a committee made changes
Supreme Court ruled Flag Desecration Act unconstitutional
Congress invoking the provisions of the War Powers Act
220
Which reform s took place as a result of the McGovern-Fraser Commission?
The elimination of "pseudo" delegates
The creation of special interest delegates
The incorporation of minority delegates
The development of "shadow" delegates
221
Which best describes the history of American political parties? America has
always had a 3 party system
had 2 parties that have consistently dominated politics
had many third party candidates that made major impacts
always responded to a multi partied system
222
Which is not a manner in which conventional mannered people usually politically participate
participate in civil disobedience to achieve political goals
Attend political meetings & joining a specific party
Vote in Elections
Register to Vote
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is in charge of
Assessing the nation's economic health
All of the above
Writing out the national budget
Planning out the National Budget for the president
224
All of the following are examples of independent regulatory agencies except
CIA - the Central Intelligence Agency
FCC - the Federal Communications Commission
ICC - The interstate commerce Commission
SEC - The securities and Exchange Commission
225
Which is the only stated constitutional responsibility of the vice president?
Filling in for the president when he is out of the country
Attending of the funerals of foreign dignitaries
Presiding over the House of Representatives
Presiding over the Senate
226
Which most bothers politicians about the rising costs of campaigning? They..
are involved with fundraising, which takes up a lot of time
are forced to accept $ from PACs that they may disagree with
don't feel that political advertisements achieve results
don't believe that high-tech campaigns achieve results
227
Which position is not on the White House Staff?
The Vice President
The White House Cook
The Press Secretary & The Chief of Staff
The National Security Advisor
228
What general area of policy is left up to the states?
Foreign & Military Policy
Health and Welfare
Immigration
Currency used in the state
229
1st time a candidate attempts to use $ & media attention in order to achieve name recognition
A debate
secret primary
Invisible primary
A caucus
230
This article is about the Legislative Branch.
Article 3
Article 1
Article 8
Article 2
231
SuperPacs greatly affect elections in the
President
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
232
A court order that requires another court to perform a certain act.
Stare decisis
writ of certiorari
amicus curiae
Writ of mandamus
233
Which is generally not a source of political socialization?
Family and extended family
Religious experiences and upbringing
Indoctrination by the 2 major political parties
Life experiences and places lived
234
During which time period did the republicans lose its grip on as the nation's majority party?
The Cold War
World War 1 & World War 2
The Great Depression
The Roaring 20's (Sasquatch Noises)
235
State caucuses differ from state primaries in this way
More states use caucuses than primaries
Caucuses only happen on Saturdays
Caucuses have higher turnouts
Caucuses have lower turnouts
236
Which is not a characteristic of politics?
The interrelationship of individuals and groups
The means by which individuals and groups get involved
The passage of laws to further minority rights
Who gets, what, when, how & why
237
Which of the following means that people are gradually moving away from both parties?
Dealignment
Criticism
Realignment
Reevaluation
238
Which is not a step in the policy-making process?
Policy formulation
Policy implementation
Policy evaluation
Policy intervention
239
Federal government's alternative that places the primary fiscal responsibility on the states
Block Grants
Unfunded Mandates
Revenue Sharing
Grants in Aid
240
The ratification of the conventions of 9 states, shall be ratify this
Constitution
.
Article 7
Article 4
Article 6
Article 5
241
The Federalist paper is mainly about the importance of having an independent federal judiciary.
Federalist 70
Federalist 10
Federalist 51
Federalist 78
242
The practice of judicial review was first established by which of the following actions?
The Supreme Court exercises judicial precedent
The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction
Justices can serve as long as they maintain good behavior
Supreme Court declares a congressional act unconstitutional
243
A recall is best defined as a
allowing the voter to vote directly -issues and propositions
form of indirect or direct primary
special election allowing voters to remove public officials
allowing voters to petition issues presented before them
244
If a passed bill sits on the President's desk for 10 days and Congress ends its session
It is vetoed through a pocket veto
The Supreme Court can pass it
It becomes a law
The Vice President can sign it
245
This article is about the Judicial Branch.
Article 2
Article 3
Article 1
Article 8
246
Which is not a requirement to serve in the house of representatives?
Cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms
25 years old & resident of the state representing
Can be a naturalized citizen
Be an American Citizen for 7 years
247
Which policy-making group is largely responsible for the growth of modern governments?
Bureaucracies, according to political scientists
Private Business, according to political scientists
Congress, according to political scientists
The President, according to political scientists
248
Which of the following courts was first known for narrowing the rights of defendants?
Marshall Court
Rehnquist Court
Warren Court
Burger Court
249
Which function done by a member of congress would be most important to their constituents?
Recommending a HS student to one of the military academies
Networking with lobbyists & attending political fundraisers
Accepting PAC money
Making a speech that goes on the Congressional Record
250
All of the following are characteristics of politics except
The passing of laws that serve to further minority rights
The interrelationship of individuals and groups
the means through which individuals and groups get involved
Individuals w/ similair ideas banding together = a party
251
Which statement is false about voting behavior?
Young people have the highest turnout rate
Whites vote with greater frequency than minority groups.
Voting in a class based activity
Southerners vote less often than Northerners.
252
Since 1948, Union Membership has
Increased
Remained mostly steady
Declined
No Pattern
253
The constitutional basis of dual federalism can be found in
The elastic clause & enumerated powers
The tenth amendment
The implied powers provision
The "necessary and proper" clause
254
Members of this committee are some of the most influential
Public Works and Transportation
Rules
Agriculture
Veteran Affairs
255
The Federalist paper is mainly about the important of having a strong executive branch leader
Federalist 70
Federalist 10
Federalist 51
Federalist 78
256
In which national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively
Picket Fence Federalism
Fiscal Federalism
Creative Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
257
Which constitutional provision has been used to strike down public accommodation discrimination
Article 1 Section 8 Commerce Clause
10th Amendment's reserve power clause
Affirmative Action Laws
15th Amendment's suffrage clause
258
Which of the following groups examines a candidate's record primarily on specific issues?
Single interest groups
Socioeconomic groups
Plurality Groups
Elite Groups
259
Which campaign financing reforms have been adopted
Decreasing gov. subsidies to congressional campaigns
Allowing more lobbyists gifts to candidates
Abolishing soft money contributions
Increasing the amount of PAC $$$ a candidate can accept
260
Refers to the practice of concentrating as many similar voters in a district as possible
Hijacking
Cracking
Kidnapping
Packing
261
All of the following are considered enumerated(expressed or delegated)powers of congress except
Coining US currency
Setting up the first national bank of the United States
Establishing uniform immigration laws
Regulating commerce among the several states
262
The primary way the Federal Reserve regulates the money supply is through
Adjusting presidential and congressional pay
Printing more money
Adjusting the interest rate or discount rate
Adjusting taxes
263
Madison did not believe that this would prevent a "tyranny of the majority."
Creating majority influenced political institutions
Creating different branches of government
Creating a system of checks and balances
Limiting the president's term in office
264
Drawing two incumbent candidates into the same district so they must run against each other.
Kidnapping
Cracking
Hijacking
Packing
265
Which is not a reason why voters choose congressional candidates?
The positions the candidates take on key issues
Party affiliation of the voter
Political advertisements & positive placements in polls
Endorsements by groups who have opposite views of the voter
266
Traditionally, the Democratic Party has been known as
proponents of repeal of capital gains taxes
Believers of trickle down economics
Supporters of Tax and spend philosophy
Advocates of anti-regulation of he economy
267
Which does not contribute to the success of incumbent Congress members?
Incumbents usually raise less $$ than the challengers
Incumbents are usually better known than challengers
Incumbents use staff to perform services for constituents
Incumbents tend to understand national issues better
268
Transfer payments/grants by which a central gov. shares its revenues with lower levels of gov.
Fiscal Federalism
Creative Federalism
Cooperative Federalism
Picket Fence Federalism
269
The Republicans dominated party politics during which span of years?
1860-1932
All of the above
1800-1860
1932-1968
270
Which of the following results after a critical election occurs?
Party dealignment
Redistricting
Gerrymandering
Party realignment
271
The Lemon test is used to determine if
Legislat deals w/ religion creates illegal gov. interference
There are illegal tactics used by PACs
Death Penalty convictions are fair and reasonable
There is unfair gov. interference regarding free speech
272
Theory contends that out society is divided along class lines and a narrow upper class rules
Pluralist
Egalitarian
Elite Theory
Totalitarian
273
Which is considered to have low stability in U.S. public opinion?
U.S. Supreme Court approval ratings
Support for Social Security benefits
Presidential approval ratings
Support for incumbent congressman running unopposed
274
What is greatest advantage a candidate can have when running for office in the House of Repre.?
Being Wealthier
Taking positions on key social issues
Being an incumbent
Getting the most news & press coverage
275
Media executives & news editors who decide which events to present and how to present the news
Gatekeepers
Media Representatives
Technical and telecommunication regulators
Content regulators
276
TV news coverage of a candidate generally focuses on all of the following except
Photo opportunities staged by the candidate
Sound bites from a candidate's speech
Where the candidate appeared & how big the crowds were
a candidate's explanation of a complex policy statement
277
All of the following are formal or informal sources of presidential power except
Public support & the Constitution
Presidential Authority to raise revenue
Previous administrations' precedents
Presidential access to the media
278
Which best defines a set of institutions linking government, politics, and public policy?
An educational system
A micro-economic and macroeconomic system
A Political system
A social system
279
In a given election cycle, a (PAC) may contribute to a candidate no more than
PAC stands for political action committee ($25000)
PAC stands for political action committee ($15000)
PAC stands for political action committee ($10000)
PAC stands for political action committee ($5000)
280
Which provides voters the chance to directly approve or disapprove a legislative proposition?
All of these
A majority proposal
A recall petition
A referendum
281
The Judicial philosophy that advocates the courts' active role in policymaking is called
Judicial restraint
Strict constructionist
Loose constructionist
Judicial Activism
282
If Congress doesn't pass a budget by the beginning of the fiscal year, this happens...
The President can impose a budget
Congress must pass a continuing resolution
The Supreme Court can step in and create a temporary budget
A contingency budget goes into effect
283
Which of the following is not associated with US domestic policy?
The Drug enforcement Administration
The National Security Council
Centers for disease control
The FBI and the EPA
284
The strength of public's feelings about an issue is known as
Zealotry
Intensity
Intransigence
Saliency
285
What is the National Security Council or NSC in charge of?
Managing communication between the FBI, secret service & CIA
Keeping track of American spies wherabouts
Managing the secret service for the President's safety
Advising the President and coordinating foreign policy
286
The President's informal group of advisors is known as
Circle of Trust
Kitchen Cabinet
Yes Men
The Ring of Secrecy
287
Which supreme court handed down the most activist decisions?
The Burger Court headed by Warren Burger
The Warren Court headed by Earl Warren
The Rehnquist Court headed by William Rehnquist
The Chase Court headed by Salmon Chase
288
The Constitution's writers carefully drafted a document that would create
The Ability to adapt to changing times
Weakened power in the state and national government
Equal distribution of power among states and national gov.
strong states and a a weak central government
289
Which is an example of a contributory entitlement program?
Social Security
Welfare
Medicaid
Food Stamps
290
Which of the following was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It was unable to control commercial interests.
Unanimous decisions were necessary to amend articles.
National Judiciary resolved arguments between the states
Congress lacked the power to tax
291
At a nominating convention, the positions that the political party will take is decided by the
The Will to Win Committee
Credentials Committee
Platform Committee
Ideological Committee
292
The Appointment of Supreme Court Justices in the 1980s was characterized by
Quick approval by the Senate of nominees
Bitter confirmation battles over positions of the nominee
Rejection og the majority of appointees
Limited input by legal associations & spec. interest groups
293
Which of the following governmental bodies is most directly responsible to the electorate?
The Senate
The Executive Branch
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
294
In case of an electoral tie, the senate votes for
Neither
Vice President
President
Both President and Vice President
295
The Original purpose of the Constuitional Convention was:
Write a new constitution
Review the problems of the state governments
Revise the articles of Confederation
Deal with economic chaos and violence
296
In case of an electoral tie, the house of representatives votes for
Both President and Vice President
President
Neither
Vice President
297
Pres. candidates must file periodic reports with the FEC listing who gave $ & how it was spent
if they did not receive matching federal funding
if they receive matching federal funding
Irregardless if they receive matching fed. funding
If they receive any kind of PAC money
298
Splitting up pockets of opposition into multiple surrounding districts
Packing
Kidnapping
Cracking
Hijacking
299
Which of the following translate inputs from the public into outputs from the policymakers?
Linkage institutions
Policy coordinators
Agenda setters & Policy setters
Bureaucratic Institutions
300
Took place as the federalist papers were being writen and showed the weakness in the A of Conf.
Whiskey Rebellion
Dorr's Rebellion
Fries' Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
301
Which of the following primaries is used by the fewest number of states
Blanket Primary
Runoff primary
Closed primary
Open primary
302
When a nation's imports exceed its exports, the country is
Running a trade shortage
Running a trade surplus
Running into bankruptcy
Running a trade deficit
303
Bureaucratic policy implementation does not include the ability to
Abolish a non-functioning department in another agency
To translate policy goals into operational goals
To assign new responsibilities within its own agency
To create new operating procedures within its own agency
304
An interest group is most likely to influence Congress in which way?
An issue that divides legislators along party lines
An issue that engages legislators' deeply held convictions
An issue that is part of the president's legislative package
An issue that is narrow in scope & low in public visibility
305
Lobbying method by which interest group members write letters, and make telephone calls
Direct lobbying
Coalition lobbying
Influential Lobbying
Grassroots lobbying
306
Which best describes the electorate's change toward the era of Demo. dominance in the 1930s
Better radio campaign ads
Split-ticket voting
Plurality
Party realignment
307
The iron triangle consists of
Congress committees, bureaucracy, & special interest groups
Local officals, state officals, national officials, elected
Senate, House of Representatives, The Supreme Court
Senate, House of Representatives, The President
308
Which is the false statement about campaign strategy? The candidate
must take advantage of political assets
must use issues & events for advantages
must campaign in all 50 states
must use campaign organization to target the campaign
309
It is true that in the presidential elections of the 2000's,
Jews tend to vote democratic
Catholics tend to vote Republican
Northern Protestants tend to vote Democratic
Hispanics tend to vote Republican
310
What role does the president take on in addition to his stated constitutional powers?
Acting as head of his political party
Signing or vetoing legislation
Granting pardons or making treaties
Giving a State of the Union Address
311
Providing a service for your constituents
Pork Barrel Spending
Franking
Casework
Logrolling
312
As their philosophy, Federalists believed
in a loose construction of the Constitution
that congress should be the most powerful branch of gov.
in a strict construction of the Constitution
in a economic construction of the Constitution
313
let the decision stand, requiring judges to apply the same reasoning that has been used before
amicus curiae
writ of certiorari
Writ of mandamus
Stare decisis
314
Which does not explain why people vote?
Political socialization
Economic stratification
Religious views
Political surveys
315
An example of discretionary spending under the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990
Education
Social Security
Military and Veterans' pensions
Medicare and Medicaid
316
Nixon's and Reagan's vision of new federalism favored
the downsizing of federal government
Cooperative spirit between the federal and state governments
Increase in federal mandates and fed. gov. power & authority
A decrease in the defense budget
317
Which gives the federal government the greatest amount of income?
Sales Taxes
Income Taxes
Payroll Taxes
Corporate Taxes
318
Recently, presidential policy with respect to federal bureaucracies has been to
Favor a downsizing & reorganization of the work force
Favor an increase in government workers
Favor significant budget increases to fund new programs
Request new agencies to regulate Transportation industry
319
A conservative would probably support
Scaling back laws that regulate industries
Increasing the influence of bureaucracies like the EPA
Affirmative Action
Higher Taxes at state and national levels
320
Politicians would attempt to generate positive media stories in all of the below except
Volunteering at a soup kitchen
Appearing in photographs with military veterans
Changing positions on political issues
Granting interviews to favorable media outlets & reporters
321
Confederation Act established a method of admitting new states into the United States
The New State Requirement Ordinance
Western Territory Expansion Act
The Northwest Ordinance
The Pendelton Act
322
Before primaries existed, state parties selected their delegates to the nat. convention through
Caucus
Roundtable Discussion
Referendum
Open or blanket Primary
323
What was a effect of the passage of the Freedom of Information Act?
Government operations were held in executive session
Stricter regulations governed the shredding of documents
Govern.t was forced to open up top secret military documents
More meetings were open to the public
324
Which of the following conclusions can be made about voting behavior?
Minorities generally support Republican candidates
Women vote for more republicans than men
Voting is class based activity
Southerns vote more than Northerners
