a privilege granted to US elected officials

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

they tend to support incumbents

What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?

physical attractiveness could impact electoral success

What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?

policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting

"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for

federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?

they need access to government officials

Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?

He "flipped" to the liberal side

After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?

the press became a "watchdog" on the government

The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

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

the success of our democracy given how little we know

If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

What is the point of a trial balloon?

to see public reaction before making a public announcement

What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?

information management and mobilization

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1
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
writing The Feminine Mystique
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
2
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
3
Franking is
Illegal
a duty given to US elected officials
a privilege granted to US elected officials
Unregulated
4
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
grandfather clauses
primaries
literacy tests
poll taxes
5
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
6
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
division of labor
instructed delegate
politico
trustee
7
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
approve appintments
lobbying
hearings
deregulation
8
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
politicians must take clear positions on issues
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
The Conservative Era was over
9
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
10
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
11
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
17th
19th
18th
20th
12
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
3 days
1 day
4 days
13
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
14
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
15
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
16
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
attend meetings
think they are in it
pay dues
17
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
character ratings
foreign policy achievements
economic indicators
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
18
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation that has wide appeal
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
retiring officials that become lobbyists
19
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
executive order
a recess appointment
shrink the # of courts
20
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
21
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Democratic
Dixiecrat
Whig
Republican
22
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
23
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have a larger population
they raise the most money for the party
they have the most registered party members
They more reliably vote for the party
24
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
25
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
they need access to government officials
They are inherently patriotic
26
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He stepped down after 3 years
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He "flipped" to the conservative side
27
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
26th
25th
23rd
24th
28
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
29
Over time, national party conventions have become less
contentious
predictable
attended
fun
30
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
31
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became more protective of the president
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became apathetic towards the government
32
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
33
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
34
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Fuel taxes
Income taxes
Tariffs
Corporate taxes
35
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
defense
education
medicare
foreign aid
36
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
attorneys
lawyers and judges
police officers & teachers
criminals
37
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
elastic clause
the due process clause
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
38
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why we have two parties
Why third parties tend to fail
why we have polarization
39
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being young
being educated
being female
40
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
41
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
the success of our democracy given how little we know
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
how much people complain given how few vote
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
42
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
43
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the candidate
the bureaucracy
the party
interest groups
44
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
45
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
46
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
47
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive agreements
executive orders
selective enforcement
veto override
48
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
January
December
March
February
49
Empty question
50
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
race
gender
age
religion
51
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
opinion
oral argument
writ of certiori
a warrant
52
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
53
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
approval ratings
endorsements
bandwagon
54
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
55
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Alcatraz
Los Alamos
56
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
states have them on different dates
57
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on individuals
They focus on odd/ unusual
they tend to be liberal
they focus on issues
58
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
59
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
60
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
15 years
20 years
14 years
30 years
61
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
62
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to streamline platform writing
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
63
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
Gay Rights
The Equal Rights Amendment
64
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
65
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Franklin Roosevelt
66
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
23rd
21st
22nd
20th
67
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Gitlow v. New York
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
68
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
69
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
narrowcast
newscast
press conference
70
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
they participate in debates
they are taking clear positions on issues
71
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
Only 12 states hold them
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
72
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
"horserace" coverage
policy positions
fundraising
the candidate's voting record
73
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
nominate officials
execute the law
issue pardons
fill vacancies
74
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
pray
free speech
assemble
vote
75
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
76
The significance of campaign strategy
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is that it sets the policy agenda
is often underestimated
77
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
push polls
voter perception
key word / phrasing polls
exit poLling
78
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
79
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
5
7
6
4
80
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
Give a speech
inform Congress about the state of the Union
hold a joint session of Congress
restate the oath
81
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Schenk v. the United States
82
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
leak
interview
beat
scandal
83
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
executive agreements
appointing ambassadors
diplomatic recognition
waging war
84
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
patronage
voter fraud
providing government services
advertising
85
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
religion
gender
race
86
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
87
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
88
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning criminals
89
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Republican
Know Nothing
Whig
90
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Securities and Exchange
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
91
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
it is shorter
It is longer
It is nonexistent
It is more in depth
92
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
24th
22nd
25th
23rd
93
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
94
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
Nixon
95
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
to produce a party platform
To select a candidate for the general election
To build enthusiasm
To raise money
96
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
97
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
regulations
impeachment
legislation
98
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Griswold v. Connecticut
99
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
school
police
zoning
abortion
100
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
disability
exclusion
accommodation
101
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel in spoken and slander is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
102
This amendment ended slavery
15th
14th
13th
12th
103
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
it caters to low information voters
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
the early states get too much attention
104
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
105
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
106
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
nature of the times
idealogues
groups benefits
low information
107
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
more authority and bigger budgets
endorsements
lobbyists
less red tape
108
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
race
sexual orientation
age
gender
109
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
110
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
primaries
policy elections
111
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
joint committee
casework
caucus
conference committee
112
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
113
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
limited contributions
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
114
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
Their parties are more organized
They have more parties
They have elections more often
They have more party cohesion
115
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
116
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
117
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
118
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
119
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title V
Title IX
Title XI
Title XX
120
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
House
Neither
Both
121
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
the President
interest groups
bureaucrats
legilslators
122
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
due process
strict constructionism
judicial activism
judicial restraint
123
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The War Powers Resolution
The Geneva Convention
The Enduring Freedom Act
The Patriot Act
124
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
The chief Justice oversees the trial
The House decides the charges
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
125
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
126
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Medicaid
Medicare
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
127
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
128
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Magistrate
The Solicitor General
The Chief Justice
the U.S. Marshalls
129
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Communications Commission
130
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Senate
Neither
Both
House
131
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
revolutionary
splinter
popular person-based
132
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
television
staffing requirements
inflation
133
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
134
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
the largest percentage of all candidates
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
100%
135
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
religion
wealth
race
136
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
the 14th amendment
the Preamble
137
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
138
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
139
The effect of iron triangles is typically
pluralism
socialism
hyperpluralism
elitism
140
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
reorganize budgets
issue executive orders
eliminate agencies
appointments
141
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Senate
House
Both
Neither
142
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
143
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
144
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
145
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Taxation
Impeachment
Declare War
Approve treaties
146
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
U.S. Representative
U.S. Judge
147
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
148
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
editorials are held to a different standard
149
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
native americans
migrant workers
immigrants
blacks
150
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
they were unanimous
151
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
free exercise
original intent
inherent powers
judicial activism
152
Which of the following can the President do?
Initiate constitutional amendments
veto laws
Initiate laws
Declare war
153
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
154
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
12th
14th
13th
15th
155
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more informed
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
156
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Clinton
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Reagan
157
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
158
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
159
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
160
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They indicate the President's intentions
They are binding for the next President
They need UN approval
They need Senate approval
161
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
farm subsidies are illegal
the stock market must be reformed
The federal government was regulating trade within states
government regulation is illegal
162
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
163
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
164
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
165
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Reno
166
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
167
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
hispanics
asians
women
migrant workers
168
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Democrats and Whigs
169
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
blanket
closed
bicameral
open
170
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
171
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
all war reporters are members of the military
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
172
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
equal protectiion clause
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
173
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They know the election laws in that state
They provide endorsements
They do polling
They raise most of the money
174
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
separation of powers
voter apathy
runaway spending
175
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
176
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
177
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
178
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
protest
voting
running for office
179
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
wealth
gender
sexual orientation
180
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you attend to the news
you get more conservative
you vote more
181
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
182
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the equal protection clause
the due process clause
the elastic clause
183
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
184
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
voters
electors
party leaders
delegates
185
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
unions
white souitherners
blacks
the wealthy
186
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
187
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer but cheaper
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
188
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
189
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
190
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
filibustering
gerrymandering
electioneering
polarization
191
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The GOA
The White House Staff
The OMB
The Council on Economic Advisors
192
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
No part
Article II
Article V
Article III
193
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Senate
Neither
Both
House
194
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
politico model
instructed delegate model
trustee model
agency model
195
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
cable television
satellite tv
the internet
196
An incumbent
has a hareder time raising money
is running for re-election
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is seeking office for the first time
197
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
198
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
McCain v. BCRA
US v. Nixon
199
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
They coordinate closely with candidates
they disclose the names of contributors
200
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
201
What type of primary do political parties like best?
blanket
unicameral
closed
open
202
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
203
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Democrat
Republican
204
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
205
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
tax
declare war
appointments
veto
206
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
207
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Furman v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Gregg v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
208
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
the population is shifting to the south
209
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Neither
House
Both
Senate
210
What was the first form of mass media?
television
radio
telegraph
daily newspapers
211
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
seniority in committee assignments
support from interest groups
expanded budget authority
increased staff
212
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
media culture
selective perception
incumbency advantage
party identification
213
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
creating courts
taxation bills
treaty approval
declaring war
214
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 potential groups
They are all interest groups
215
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
216
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the U.S. Congress
the voters through referendum
the states
the Suoreme Court
217
What is casework?
Preparation for committee hearings
research Congressional staffers do for committees
Constituent services
How a lawyer prepares for trial
218
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
primaries
strong parties
the power of interest groups
219
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Neither
Senate
Both
House
220
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
unanimous
2/3
3/4
51%
221
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
222
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
223
What is the purpose of a caucus in the House, Senate or made of both Reps and Senators?
To stop amendments
To focus their collective energy of a specific area
To stop legislation
To iron differences out on controversial topics
224
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Texas v. Johnson
225
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
censorship
warrant
226
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. President
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
U.S. judges
227
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
228
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
white
Christian
male
229
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Wikileaks Act
Freedom Act
230
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
Officials put their constituents before their party
none of the above
231
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
fundraising
voting
232
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
233
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
safety valve for popular discontent
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
234
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
235
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
John Roberts
236
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
tv ads
interviews with media
the nightly news
237
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
238
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
6
7
4
239
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Whigs
Know Nothings
Populists

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