All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?

a debate between the two leading candidates

All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:

it caters to low information voters

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

Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional

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

They have less trust in the governmnt

What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?

The Americans With Disabilities Act

The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?

you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true

What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?

the success of our democracy given how little we know

This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools

Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools

Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?

to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power

The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?

They are longer, more exspensive and more common

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1
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is relatively unknown
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is older
2
Another term for prior restraint is
warrant
censorship
subpoena
arrest
3
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
13th
14th
12th
4
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
district
appellate
federal
state
5
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the federal government
only the executive power
the state governments
all governments in the US
6
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a debate between the two leading candidates
the writing of the party platform
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
7
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more parties
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
They have more party cohesion
8
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
19th
17th
18th
9
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
testify
obtain standing
file amicus curiae briefs
hire lobbyists
10
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
the early states are not representative of the US population
few people participate
11
Teacher led prayers violate the
free exercise clause
equal protectiion clause
no establishment clause
due process clause
12
How many levels are the federal court system?
four
five
three
two
13
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
14
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
15
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
3 days
4 days
1 day
16
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to energize the party faithful
to advertise the candidate
to officially nominate a candidate
to debate policy openly
17
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
they have become more informed
They have less trust in the governmnt
18
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
19
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange
Federal Reserve
Interstate Commerce Commission
20
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
selective perception
media culture
incumbency advantage
party identification
21
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
The Chief Magistrate
The Solicitor General
the U.S. Marshalls
22
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
23
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
24
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
25
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
26
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
it is shorter
It is nonexistent
It is longer
It is more in depth
27
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
the success of our democracy given how little we know
how much people complain given how few vote
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
28
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
shrink the # of courts
executive order
a recess appointment
a veto war
29
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
30
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
31
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
32
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
33
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
attorneys
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
criminals
34
Who are the litigants in a case?
the plaintiff and defendent
the judges
the lawyers
the members of the jury
35
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
36
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
wealth
religion
race
37
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the states
the U.S. Congress
the voters through referendum
the Suoreme Court
38
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
literacy tests
39
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
District Courts
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
Superior Courts
40
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
cable television
the internet
satellite tv
41
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to reward big fundraisers
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to rank and file party members would have a voice
42
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Warren Burger
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
John Roberts
43
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why we have two parties
why we have polarization
Why third parties tend to fail
44
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Raymour and Flanigan
Cooper and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
45
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you vote more
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
46
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the elastic clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
47
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
48
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
regulations
legislation
amendements
impeachment
49
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's governor
the state's senators
the state's House Reps
the Supreme Court
50
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
legitimacy
jurisprudence
standing
representation
51
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer but cheaper
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
52
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
race
age
gender
sexual orientation
53
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
54
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between the US and states
capital punishment cases
between a state and a country
between 2 or more states
55
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
56
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on individuals
They focus on odd/ unusual
they focus on issues
they tend to be liberal
57
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
wealth
sexual orientation
religion
gender
58
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
appellate
criminal
justiceable
civil
59
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
the nuclear option
the filibuster
sequestration
free exercise
60
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
the stock market must be reformed
The federal government was regulating trade within states
farm subsidies are illegal
61
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
Democrats and Whigs
62
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Snyder v. Phelps
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Texas v. Johnson
63
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
instructed delegate
trustee
division of labor
64
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Alcatraz
65
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
66
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the bureaucracy
the party
interest groups
the candidate
67
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
6 months
2 years
1 year
3 years
68
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
69
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
William McKinley
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
70
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
71
This amendment ended slavery
14th
12th
13th
15th
72
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
73
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
74
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it harder to get on the ballot
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
75
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
religion
age
gender
race
76
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
77
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
bicameral
closed
open
blanket
78
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
79
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the equal protection clause
the free exercise clause
the due process clause
elastic clause
80
What was the first form of mass media?
daily newspapers
radio
television
telegraph
81
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
82
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
white souitherners
blacks
unions
the wealthy
83
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
providing government services
patronage
advertising
84
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
an executive order by the Governor
the state legislative baody banned it
an initiative was passed
85
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
Nixon
Reagan
86
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
judicial activism
due process
87
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
electors
voters
party leaders
delegates
88
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
nature of the times
groups benefits
idealogues
89
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
90
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kutzman
Miller v. California
Employment Division v. Smith
91
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
92
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being female
being wealthy
being young
93
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
24 hour news channels
94
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
4
7
6
5
95
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title V
Title XX
Title XI
Title IX
96
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Franklin Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
97
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
98
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
99
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
22nd
25th
23rd
24th
100
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
6
7
5
4
101
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
102
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
103
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
104
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
voting
fundraising
protesting
105
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
voter apathy
separation of powers
runaway spending
106
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
107
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
They coordinate closely with candidates
108
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
109
Over time, national party conventions have become less
attended
contentious
predictable
fun
110
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
McClesky v. Kemp
Furman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
111
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
states have them on different dates
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
they are more common than caucuses
there is a ballot
112
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all informal
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
113
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
114
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are fiundraising
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being nominated
115
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
male
property owner
Christian
white
116
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They do polling
They provide endorsements
They know the election laws in that state
They raise most of the money
117
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
118
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they were unanimous
119
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
interviews with media
tv ads
the nightly news
120
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
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
121
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
McCain v. BCRA
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
122
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
women
hispanics
asians
migrant workers
123
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
required reporting of income/spending
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
124
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
125
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
harris v. Forklift Systems
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
Shaw v. Reno
126
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became more protective of the president
127
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they are taking clear positions on issues
They are avoiding media attention
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
128
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
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
129
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
exclusion
disability
accommodation
130
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
The median age is getting higher.
Blacks outnumber hispanics
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
131
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis accurate
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis a requirement in a democracy
132
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
writ of certiori
opinion
a warrant
oral argument
133
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
strong parties
primaries
short terms
134
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
politicians must take clear positions on issues
The Conservative Era was over
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
135
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
136
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
blacks
immigrants
native americans
migrant workers
137
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
District and Appeals
Supreme and District
District only
138
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
139
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
140
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Gratz v. Bollinger
141
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
policy positions
142
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Fuel Independence
The Equal Rights Amendment
Gay Rights
Tutle IX
143
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
race
age
gender
religion
144
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
judicial activism
inherent powers
original intent
free exercise
145
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
11
7
9
10
146
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
free speech
vote
pray
147
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
148
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to streamline platform writing
149
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
scandal
leak
interview
150
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
151
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
152
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
Only 12 states hold them
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the whole process takes one day
153
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
required reporting of PAC contributions
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
154
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
155
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the circuit courts
the district courts
the Supreme Court
156
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is nonexistent
it is contentious
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
157
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To build enthusiasm
To select a candidate for the general election
To raise money
to produce a party platform
158
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
police
school
abortion
159
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
motivate more people to vote
inject new issues into the policy agenda
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
160
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
161
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
162
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
splinter
revolutionary
popular person-based
163
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Craig v. Boren
Schaffley v. Hoke
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
164
What type of primary do political parties like best?
blanket
open
closed
unicameral
165
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
166
Empty question
167
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
register
think they are in it
168
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
169
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
attorneys, judges
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
4 judges, law fairies
170
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Freedom Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Wikileaks Act
171
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
primaries
policy elections
172
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
173
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Reed v. Reed
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
174
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
175
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Democratic
Dixiecrat
Whig
Republican
176
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
when they choose or die
After 5 years
after a no confidence vote
177
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Whig
Know Nothing
Republican
178
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
think they are in it
attend meetings
pay dues
register
179
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
180
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Populists
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
Whigs
181
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
182
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
183
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
184
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
185
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
Clinton
W. Bush
Reagan
186
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
admiralty and maritime law
bankruptcy supervision
naturalization
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
187
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Employment Division v. Smith
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
188
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
189
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
50% +1
2/3 or 75%
100%
the largest percentage of all candidates
190
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
191
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
they need access to government officials
192
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
193
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
voter apathy
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
194
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
press conference
narrowcast
politics
newscast
195
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
196
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
197
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
patronage
converting voters
198
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
protest
running for office
petitioning
voting
199
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He stepped down after 3 years
200
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties offer selective benefits
201
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Bill of Rights
the 14th amendment
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
202
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
203
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
204
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat

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