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1
Which of these presidents did not win the popular vote but won the presidency?
Rutherford B. Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
all of the above
George W Bush
2
When and where do electors meet to cast their ballots?
1st Tues. after the 1st Mon. in November in their state capitals
1st Tues. after 1st Mon. in November in Congress (Capitol Hill)
Mon. following the 2nd Wed. in December in Congress (Capitol Hill)
Mon. following the 2nd Wed. in December in their state capitals
3
A legal decision that establishes a rule for similar cases going forward is known as
amicus curiae
precedent
stare decisis
president
4
What is controlled by Congress and the President?
monetary policy
fiscal policy
the Federal Reserve System
the Supreme Court
5
A senator can prevent the Senate from voting by
filibustering
holding hearings
conducting oversight
gerrymandering
6
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (McCain-Feingold) did which of the following?
banned candidates from running negative ads
made it illegal for unions to donate to presidential campaigns
it banned soft money donations to national parties
banned third-parties from federal funding
7
What executive department contains the Secret Service and FEMA?
Defense
Homeland Security
Treasury
Justice
8
A written message that the president issues upon signing a bill into law is called
an signing statement
an executive order
an executive agreement
a pocket veto
9
What is controlled by central banks, like the Federal Reserve System?
the Treasury Department
Congress
fiscal policy
monetary policy
10
Which of the following is true about the Virginia Plan?
it gave the national government limited powers
made the states supreme over the national government
created a unicameral legislature
It created 3 branches with a bicameral legislature
11
Which of the following is an example of an inherent power of the president?
President Trump pardoning Roger Stone
President's Obama's extension of healthcare through the Affordable Care Act
Ronald Reagan signing a nuclear arms treaty with the USSR
To command the troops
12
It encourages candidates to focus their time & effort more on battleground states w/ large populations is against
modern 24 hours news media
the 2 party system
the winner take all system
the proportional election system
13
How many members are in the US Senate?
435
203
50
100
14
What percentage of the petitions that are sent to the Supreme court are granted review?
10%
5%
3%
1%
15
When does a term of Congress begin?
Jan. 3 of odd numbered years
Jan. 3 of even numbered years
Jan. 20 of even numbered years
Jan. 20 of odd numbered years
16
The agenda-setting function of the media refers to the power to
endorse one specific candidate for office
favor the position of one interest group over another
mobilize economic interests in favor of one candidate
decide which issues are important to bring to the public's attention
17
What US Supreme Court case stated that a woman's right to an abortion was a privacy right incorporated to all states?
Roe v. Wade
Lawrence v. Texas
Baker v. Carr
Obergefell v. Hodges
18
The right of members of Congress to send mail to their constituents at the government’s expense
mail privilege
incumbent privilege
franking privilege
thanking privilege
19
Which of the following is most likely to be supported by someone with liberal views?
the federal gvt should have a stronger role in regulating the economy
likely to favor higher military spending by the federal government
the federal gvt should be less involved in regulating the economy
cutting taxes to help stimulate the economy
20
What do the 15th and 26th Amendments have in common?
both deal with the expansion of voting rights
both expanded the right of equal protection under the law
both deal with due process rights
both originally focused on freed slaves and African Americans
21
Which of the following is true about the US Senate?
The Founding Fathers designed it to reflect the will of the people
is based on population
Members serve a 2 year term
The Founding Fathers designed it to represent the interests of the states
22
A judicial opinion that disagrees with both the majority and with their legal interpretations an conclusion is called
majority opinion
concurring opinion
unanimous opinion
dissenting opinion
23
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be in the US Senate?
at least 30 years old
a US citizen for 9 years
a US citizen for 7 years
a resident of the state they represent
24
Which policy is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited govt?
passing "right to work" law that lets people choose to join a labor union
seizing library records to investigate potential terrorists
review cabinet position nominations in a Senate hearing
requesting the financial records from the Environmental Protection Agency
25
Which of the following is NOT included in the executive branch?
Speaker of the House
the federal bureaucracy
military
the Cabinet
26
According to the War Powers Resolution, how many days may troops be deployed without permission from Congress?
120 days
48 days
30 days
60 days
27
Which of the following is NOT a core political idea of the US?
free and fair elections
socialism
liberty
popular consent
28
What Supreme Court case determined the ban on handguns was a violation of the 2nd Amendment?
Baker v. Carr
Marbury v. Madison
Citizens United v. FEC
DC v. Heller
29
If the president and the vice president would die, who is next in line?
President Pro Tempore
Sec. of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
30
Which of the following would be an accurate statement of the trustee model of representation?
Legislators should vote their conscience when voting
Legislators should vote based on constituents' views
Legislators should vote based on how the president trusts them to vote
Legislators should act as agents of their constituency
31
If the president is signing a bill that raises the minimum wage, what role of the presidency is he playing?
d. both a and c
c. Chief Economic Planner
b. Chief Executive
a. Chief Legislator
32
Who said that the government's role is to protect people's natural rights?
Karl Marx
Niccolo Machiavelli
Adam Smith
John Locke
33
When is the president inaugurated?
Jan. 3
Jan. 20
March 30
Jan. 6
34
Which of the following is most likely to be supported by a person with conservative views?
the federal gvt should be less involved in regulating the economy
raising taxes on top earners so wealth can be redistributed among people
likely to favor reduced military spending by the federal government
the federal gvt should have a strong role in regulating the economy
35
According to Madison, the best way to control the effects of factions is
a direct democracy
the creation of a merit-based civil service
popular election of the president
a large republic
36
In
McDonald v. Chicago
, SCOTUS ruled the 2nd Amendment was applicable to the states. This is an example of
selective incorporation
stare decisis
literalism
strict scrutiny
37
Which of the following is an accurate statement about media and its role of providing citizens with information?
investigative reporting dominates the news
all news today is unbiased and only report the facts
media is becoming controlled by the major political parties
demand of instant news has led to the growth of 24 hour news
38
What case? B/c rural districts had fewer people, rep. was unevenly distributed & equal protection under law was denied
Plessy v. Ferguson
Baker v. Carr
Grutter v. Bollinger
Wesberry v. Sanders
39
A system of hiring & promotion based on the merit principle and the desire to create a nonpartisan gvt service is
patronage
civil service
civilian service
personnel service
40
The clear-and-present danger test was designed to define conditions under which public authorities could
limit free speech
mobilize the National Guard
ban obscene material
suspend habeas corpus
41
What is the number of electoral votes based on?
the number of members in Congress
every state has the same number of electoral votes
population of the state
the number of members in the House
42
The most common criterion that people use when voting for a presidential candidate is the candidate's
party identification
personal appearance
view on specific issues
fiscal policy
43
Which of the following is true about the House of Representatives?
is based on equal represenation
they serve a 6 year term
The Founding Fathers intended it to reflect the will of the people
they serve a 2 year term with a term limit of 12 years
44
What argues that a single minority dominates politics in all policy areas?
social contract theory
elitist theory
pluralist theory
divine right theory
45
Which of the following statements about political parties and elections is false?
Presidential nominees often choose 3rd party candidates as running mates
The rules of the Electoral College favors the major-party candidates
3rd party candidate aren't successful b/c voters know they can't win
Winner-take-all hinders the electoral success of 3rd party candidates
46
Which of the following was a feature of the Constitution that was not a feature of the Articles of Confederation?
emphasizes state sovereignty over national sovereignty
emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism
a unitary form of government
restricts Congress from taxing
47
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be in the US House of Reps?
a resident of the state they represent
a US citizen for 9 years
at least 25 years old
a US citizen for 7 years
48
What has SCOTUS used to incorporate the Bill of Rights to state law?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
14th Amendment
5th Amendment
necessary and proper clause
49
What US Amendment eliminated poll taxes?
23rd
24th
15th
26th
50
When is the president elected?
The first Tuesday in November
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
The first Monday after the second Wednesday in November
The first Monday after the first Tuesday in November
51
Which statement provides the most accurate explanation of how consumer-driven media increases partisan polarization?
it reinforces existing political biases in individuals
is overwhelmingly conservative
relies heavily on corporate advertising
it tends to avoid discussing controversial topics
52
In
McCulloch v. Maryland
(1819) decision, which two provisions in the Constitution were upheld and strengthened
?
Congress's power to regulate commerce and levy taxes
the full faith and credit clause and extradition clause
necessary and proper clause and the supremacy clause
the First and 10th Amendments
53
What argues that many minorities compete for power in different policy areas?
pluralist theory
elitist theory
social contract theory
divine right theory
54
What case determined that the Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by Congress unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
Baker v. Carr
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCulloch v. Maryland
55
Bureaucratic discretionary authority is best defined as which of the following?
Regulations issued by gvt agencies to implement public policy
Supervision of depts and agencies conducted by congressional committees
Pwr of the pres. to create a law & implemented by bureaucracy w/o Congress
The ability of exec. depts & agencies to choose how to enforce policy
56
Which is an accurate statement about presidential candidates and their campaign strategies?
ignore the electoral college- most states are getting rid of winnertakeall
focus on small states b/c they have more elect. votes than populous states
focus on large/competitive states that will help win more electoral votes
ignore the electoral college because the popular vote is what counts
57
Which of the following would be an expressed power of the president?
the ability to command the armed forces
issuing an executive order
the ability to purchase land
power to tax
58
labor union spends millions of dollars to run negative ads about candidates before an election relates to which case?
Obergefell v. Hodges
Citizens United v. FEC
Roe v. Wade
McDonald v. Chicago
59
Who said the life of man in the state of nature was nasty, brutish and short?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
60
Most of the time, members of Congress vote with
celebrities
their party
their state
the president
61
What doctrine was established in the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
equality doctrine
separate is NOT equal doctrine
doctrine of white supremacy
separate but equal doctrine
62
Which measures would a president adhering to supply-side economic principles most likely employ during a recession?
budget that increases taxes on the rich to redistribute funds to the poor
budget that cuts taxes and decreases gvt regulation of the economy
budget that increase funds for science research and NASA
budget with significant increase in federal spending on social programs
63
Which of the following is TRUE about the New Jersey Plan?
gave the national government limited powers
made the national government supreme over the states
it created a bicameral legislature
it created a system of national courts
64
Judges rely on past decisions and their precedents when making decisions in new cases is known as
amicus curiae
stare decisis
habeas corpus
writ of cert
65
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a linkage institution?
political parties
Congress
interest groups
media
66
Which is an accurate statement about major political parties in the US?
they achieve most changes through using the court system
are barred from donating money to political campaigns
they have small constituencies
they recruit and run candidates in elections
67
FDR's New Deal was based on what ideas of economist John Maynard Keynes?
Free markets lead to an efficient outcome and are self-regulating
Temporary deficit spending by gvt to spur the economy in a recession
Limit govt intervention & keep markets free of efficiency blockers
reduce government borrowing, lower taxes, and balance the budget
68
Congress's power to establish lower courts is an example of
an enumerated power
a concurrent power
an implied power
an inherent power
69
Madison would say the accumulation of power in all three branches in the same hands would be
democracy
federalism
tyranny
a strong government
70
What Supreme Court case ruled the due process clause of the 14th Amendment protects the right to marry the same sex?
Obergefell v. Hodges
Roe v. Wade
Lawrence v. Texas
US v. Windsor
71
How many justices currently sit on the US Supreme Court?
13
7
9
12
72
Differences in the House and Senate bills are resolved by
conference committee
the president
the Supreme Court
the Senate Rules Committee
73
Which is an accurate description of an Independent Administrative Agency?
Exec. branch unit that develops standards of behavior for industries
Created by Congress & Pres. & should be protected from partisanship
Responsible for a broadly defined function
74
What principle was established in
Brown v. Board of Education
?
Separating students by race is unconstitutional
School officials only need reasonable suspicion to search for drugs.
Tuition for private schools is not tax deductible
A moment of silence in school is constitutional
75
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about interest groups in the US?
they build relationships with congressional committees and the bureaucracy
they educate people about pending legislation
they recruit and run candidates in elections
they seek to influence public policy
76
The number of bills that actually become laws is approximately
5%
25%
10%
1%
77
What case used the due process clause of the 14th Amendment to incorporate the 2nd Amendment rt recognized in DCv Heller
Citizens United v. FEC
McDonald v. Chicago
Baker v. Carr
McCulloch v. Maryland
78
Which of the following would NOT be a core value of US political culture?
political equality
economic equality
legal equality
freedom of religion
79
Which of the following is NOT a qualification to be a US President?
a natural born citizen
a resident of the US for 14 years
at least 35 years old
a resident of the US for 9 years
80
The main debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists was about
the people's right to rebel
the scope of power of the central government
the representation of large and small states
the existence of slavery
81
Which demographic groups has voted most consistently for Democrats in national elections over the last 30 yrs?
Protestants
Hispanics
African Americans
Wealthy white males
82
How many members are in the US House of Reps?
50
100
435
203
83
What level of government did the Bill of Rights originally apply?
federal, state and local
federal and state
state only
federal only
84
What can end a filibuster
closure
cloture
vote by the Rules Committee
markup
85
The Americans with Disabilities Act is an example of...
state supremacy
a federal mandate
affirmative action
dual federalism
86
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
250
435
270
175
87
Which of the following would be an accurate statement about the Instructed Delegate model of representation?
Legislators should follow their conscience when voting
Legislators should vote contrary to their constituents
Legislators should act as agents of their constituency
Legislators should vote based on PAC campaign contributions
88
If Congress is no longer in session and the president does not sign a bill, in 10 days it is
a pigeonhole
a markup
a pocket veto
a law
89
Which policy would be most supported by a libertarian?
increase funding for Medicare and Medicaid
abolishing the death penalty
banning abortion
banning the sale of marijuana
90
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Founders create the Electoral College?
as compromise between electing the president by Congress & by popular vote
it would enforce the concept of federalism
the fear of the "tyranny of the majority"
a compromise between the North & South on the strength of the national gvt
91
A designation within a spending bill that provides for a specific expenditure is called
mark up
pocket veto
earmark
pork barrel
92
A fundamental source of presidential influence lies in the use of
spin control
the bully pulpit
executive privilege
photo opportunities
93
To cover campaigns by emphasizing relative standings of the candidates in the polls rather than the issues is
horse-race journalism
car-race journalism
image journalism
ratings journalism
94
Which policy is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and equality of opportunity?
Criminalizingthe use of recreational drugs like marijuana
Decreasingregulations on the sale of automatic weapons
Passing an "equal pay/equal work" law to reduce gender differences in pay
Increasingfunding for space exploration
95
Congress derives a significant amount of power from
necessary and proper clause
inherent power clause
executive orders
creating resolutions
96
Which of the following is NOT a reason political candidates use public opinion polls?
fine-tune policy stands
assess the recognition of a candidate's name
to bring their opponents opinions in alignment with their own
identify key issues among voters
97
The main task of the federal bureaucracy is to
implement and administer federal laws and programs
implement and administer the orders of the Cabinet
interpret and apply federal laws and programs
implement and administer the orders of the president
98
Which of the following best describes an example of amicus curiae?
Court's ruling that burning the US flag is protected free speech
The NAACP's brief in support of a black girl to attend an all white school
The Court ruling that all persons are entitled to a court appointed lawyer
an argument challenging presidential action
99
When party members meet to nominate a candidate for office it is called a
general election
caucus
open primary
closed primary
100
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of incumbency in congressional elections?
they have name recognition and are better known to voters
they receive more campaign contributions than their challengers
voters think they do a good job in Congress
they provide important services for individual voters
