A conservative is opposed to government intervention

in the economic but not the social sphere.

Whereas today candidates rely on the media, previously they based their campaigns on

the small role of the fed gov. in national and world affairs

The exclusionary rule states that

evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court.

What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?

elimination of the Electoral College

The establishment clause prohibits government from

favoring or supporting one religion over another

Andrew Jackson's contribution to the development of political parties was the

formation of a new type of grassroots party organization.

Through the grants of power in the Constitution, the framers sought to

define the powers of the national government and limit them.

In comparison with today's newspapers, early American newspapers

could not have survived without political party support.

With regard to affirmative action, the Supreme Court in recent years has

moved to narrow its application.

"Mark up" of a bill means that

None of these answers is correct.

Pluralism contends that, on most issues,

special interests determine what government does.

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

Locke's philosophy of inalienable rights.

The media perform the signaling role by

informing the public of breaking events and news

The term "civil liberties" refers to specific individual rights that

are protected from infringement by government.

The federal government's licensing of broadcasting is based primarily on

the scarcity of broadcasting frequencies.

In a constitutional system,

there are lawful restrictions on a government's power.

Which two features of the U.S. presidency have allowed the office to become more powerful?

national election and singular authority

The second most powerful federal official (after the president) is often said to be

the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

control rests with a small group, such as wealthy families.

Congress's inability to consistently provide leadership on broad national issues is due to

the fragmented nature of Congress.

passing authority from the national to state level.

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

power must be used to offset power.

What is the major barrier to political thinking?

unwillingness of citizens to make the effort

If a minor party gains a large following, it is almost certain that

one or both parties will absorb its issue.

A president's accomplishments have largely depended on

whether circumstances favor strong presidential leadership.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

None of these answers is correct.

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1
A conservative is opposed to government intervention
in the social sphere, but not the economic sphere.
in both the economic and social spheres.
only with regard to affirmative action.
in the economic but not the social sphere.
2
Whereas today candidates rely on the media, previously they based their campaigns on
the small role of the fed gov. in national and world affairs
the U.S. government's small role in world affairs
the small policymaking role of the federal government
None of these answers is correct.
3
The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of
the separation of powers.
economic recessions.
political parties.
protest movements.
4
Which of the following is most closely related to the concept of implied powers?
the commerce clause
the power to tax
necessary and proper clause
supremacy clause
5
The exclusionary rule states that
state law cannot be applied in federal courts.
evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court.
federal law cannot be applied in state courts.
laws of one state can't be applied in other states.
6
The number and types of lower federal courts is established by
the president.
Congress.
the Justice Department.
the Constitution.
7
The process by which a society settles conflicts and allocates the benefits and costs is called
politics
socialism
elitism
government
8
Organizationally, U.S. party organizations are
decentralized and strong.
centralized and weak.
decentralized and fragmented.
centralized and strong.
9
To the framers, the great danger of democratic government was the risk of
elite rule.
tyranny of the majority.
judicial imperialism.
special-interest politics.
10
What aspect of presidential election did Andrew Jackson try but fail to achieve?
elimination of candidate selection by primary
elimination of the unit rule
increase in the number of presidential candidates per party
elimination of the Electoral College
11
The establishment clause prohibits government from
establishing exceptions to the Bill of Rights.
favoring or supporting one religion over another
interfering with freedom of assembly.
establishing exceptions to the Fourteenth Amendment.
12
Which citizens' group Fortune magazine rank as the nation's most powerful lobbying group?
the AFL-CIO
the AARP
MADD
the NAACP
13
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in legal disputes involving
foreign diplomats.
the Congress.
the president.
private parties.
14
Andrew Jackson's contribution to the development of political parties was the
forging of a coalition of Democrats and Whigs.
formation of a new type of grassroots party organization.
formation of the Republican Party.
formation of the Federalist Party.
15
Through the grants of power in the Constitution, the framers sought to
define the powers of state governments.
abolish slavery.
define the powers of the national government and limit them.
enumerate the rights of individuals.
16
The process by which individuals acquire their political opinions is called
political assimilation.
social communication.
socio-economic change.
political socialization.
17
All of the following are subfields of political science EXCEPT
sociology
international relations
political theory
comparative politics
18
Any law that attempts a racial or ethnic classification is subject to the
intermediate scrutiny test.
reasonable basis test.
suspect classification test.
strict scrutiny test.
19
The most fully organized interests are those that have which of the following as their purpose?
labor reform
agriculture
economic activity
civil liberties
20
In comparison with today's newspapers, early American newspapers
could not have survived without political party support.
were more widely read.
All these answers are correct.
were so inexpensive that nearly everyone read a daily paper.
21
With regard to affirmative action, the Supreme Court in recent years has
asked Congress to clarify the policy.
asked the state legislatures to clarify the policy.
moved to narrow its application.
moved to outlaw it.
22
Which of the following ideological types oppose government activism in the economic realm?
populists and libertarians
liberals and populists
conservatives and libertarians
conservatives and liberals
23
"Mark up" of a bill means that
a bill has been approved after floor debate has finished.
the president has used the line-item veto.
witnesses suggest modifications of the bill.
None of these answers is correct.
24
Pluralism contends that, on most issues,
corporate elites have more control over economic policy
the majority voters determines government policy.
special interests determine what government does.
the diverse citizenry enhances democratic policymaking.
25
The gathering of information in the process of forming an informed view about politics
sovereignty
politics
majoritarianism
political thinking
26
The movement for women's rights was initially aligned with
the abolition movement.
the modern civil rights movement.
the labor movement.
the Progressive movement.
27
Which of the following is NOT an enumerated power?
taxation
regulation of commerce
public education
maintain army and navy
28
Which institution receives the most news coverage from the national press?
the presidency
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
29
The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected
Hobbes's idea of the state of nature.
Locke's philosophy of inalienable rights.
Aristotle's conception of democracy.
Montesquieu's view of constitutionalism.
30
The media perform the signaling role by
All these answers are correct.
acting as the public's representative.
informing the public of breaking events and news
serving as an channel for leaders to express their opinions.
31
Legislation whose tangible benefits are targeted at a particular legislator's constituency is
private legislation.
public interest legislation.
logrolling
pork-barrel legislation.
32
Roughly how many American workers currently belong to unions?
one in four
one in eight
one in six
one in two
33
The term "civil liberties" refers to specific individual rights that
are protected from infringement by government.
apply in civil cases but not in military ones.
apply in civil cases but not in criminal cases.
are not covered by the First Amendment.
34
The only two states that are exceptions to the unit rule are
Rhode Island and Oregon.
Michigan and Montana.
Georgia and Louisiana.
Maine and Nebraska.
35
The federal government's licensing of broadcasting is based primarily on
a desire to censor criticism of government officials
the desire of officials to control content of broadcast news
the fact that broadcasting is a national medium.
the scarcity of broadcasting frequencies.
36
In a constitutional system,
the economy is based on the free enterprise system.
there are lawful restrictions on a government's power.
no restrictions on power as long as obtained by majority
officials govern according to the established traditions
37
Which two features of the U.S. presidency have allowed the office to become more powerful?
four-year term and two-term limit
national election and singular authority
veto power and nominating authority
checks and balances
38
The second most powerful federal official (after the president) is often said to be
the president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate.
the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
the chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
the Senate majority leader.
39
In an oligarchy,
control rests with a single individual, such as a dictator.
the state is run by companies instead of individuals.
control rests with a small group, such as wealthy families.
control rests with a small group of elected individuals.
40
Congress's inability to consistently provide leadership on broad national issues is due to
constitutional restrictions on Congress's lawmaking powers.
the fragmented nature of Congress.
the lack of talented leadership in Congress.
the constant threat of a presidential veto.
41
Devolution is
passing authority from the national to state level.
the expansion of national authority that began in the 1930s.
the expansion of national authority that began in the 1960s.
the contraction of state authority.
42
The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that
a strong government in check by the states.
weak government is always preferable to a strong government.
power must be used to offset power.
Congress and the President cannot be trusted.
43
What is the major barrier to political thinking?
lack of access to governmental institutions
the lack of access to news media sources
elite control of political power resources
unwillingness of citizens to make the effort
44
If a minor party gains a large following, it is almost certain that
the major parties will together attack the minor party.
one or both parties will absorb its issue.
Congress will make it difficult for the minor party.
party in-fighting will tear it apart.
45
Compared to House incumbents, Senate incumbents are more likely to face the problem of
name recognition.
raising enough money to run a strong campaign.
All these answers are correct.
a strong challenger.
46
The U.S. courts of appeals
decide for the Supreme Court the cases it will review.
hear new evidence in appealed cases.
review trial court decisions.
are the highest courts to use juries.
47
A president's accomplishments have largely depended on
whether circumstances favor strong presidential leadership.
the president's ability to come up with good ideas.
mid-term elections.
the margin of victory in the presidential campaign.
48
The theory that society's interests are most effectively represented through group action is
republicanism
elitist theory.
pluralist theory.
constitutionalism
49
The focus of civil liberties is the ________ and the focus of civil rights is the _______.
group; group
individual; group
group; individual
individual; individual
50
What is the most common method in the states for the selection of judges?
election to office
appointment by the governor
appointment by the state supreme courts
appointment by state legislatures
51
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
by the framers during the Philadelphia convention.
in response to the ideals of Jacksonian democracy.
None of these answers is correct.
in stages, from 1789 to 1798.
52
Which of the following statements is true?
parties are unimportant in the organization of Congress.
Party-line voting rarely occurs in Congress.
Partisanship makes no difference in the votes cast.
Party-line voting has increased in recent years.
53
Sovereignty refers to
sub-national (state) governments.
supreme and final governing authority.
a government headed by a king.
None of these answers is correct.
54
The term stare decisis refers to
adherence to precedent.
judicial activism.
judicial restraint.
judicial review.
55
In general, public opinion
is strongest during a presidential election.
determines specific government actions.
generally affects government action only on election issues.
sets limits on government action.
56
Nearly ________ percent of all PAC contributions go to the incumbents.
10
50
30
90
57
Compared with European constitutions, the U.S. Constitution
creates a less powerful executive.
places more power over policy in the hands of the public.
places a fewer number of restraints on majority power.
places a greater number of restraints on majority power.
58
Dramatic change in party identification is uncommon and is almost always a consequence of
a Supreme Court ruling.
major upheaval.
a change in the law.
popular satisfaction with a government initiative.
59
The individual right that is widely regarded as the most basic of individual rights is
the right to an adequate education.
freedom of expression.
the right to an attorney.
the right to a jury trial.
60
A standing committee in the House or Senate
All these answers are correct.
is a permanent committee.
has authority to draft, amend, and recommend legislation.
is usually organized according to the seniority principle.

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