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1
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1787
1782
1789
1786
2
The Congressional Budget Office is specifically responsible for what?
The economy
Housing & development
Presidential budget & proposed legislations
3
7th Amendment
Right to Jury trials
Right to bear arms
No cruel or unusual punishment
No self incrimination
4
What is NOT a type of third party?
Splinter Parties
Garden Variety
Parties that promote a cause
Parties that follow a movement
5
Most of the work in Congress goes on in...
Conferences
Hearings
Recess
Committees
6
Which of the following is a philosophy that courts should only interpret the law, not make it?
Oversight
Judicial activism
Judicial restraint
7
Who are most likely to engage in ticket splitting?
independents
nonvoters
democrats
republicans
8
Prior to the ratification of the 17th amendment, how were senators selected?
by state legislators
by direct election
by the president
by state governors
9
"You have the right to remain silent" comes from what?
1st amendment
Natural rights
US Constitution
Miranda rights
10
Inflation
steady economy
increases your dollar value
decreases cost of products
increases pricing of products
11
What type of legislature did the United States have under the Articles of Confederation?
unified
unicameral
populist
bicameral
12
Budget deficit- Occurs when the federal government raises less revenue than it spends
False
True
13
Which of the following systems is govt by reps of the people instead of directly by the people?
republic
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
14
What did the War powers resolution in 1973 do?
Increased congressional power
Increased Power of the SC
Increased presidential power
15
What was the subject of the Great Compromise?
the number of Supreme Court justices
formation of legislative branch
the legality of slavery
the number of states in the union
16
Slander: The publication of false or malicious statement that damages a person's reputation.
False
True
17
The United States has had only one constitution in its entire history.
True
False
18
Which of the following did NOT help write the Federalist papers?
James Madison
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
19
What was established in the Marbury v Madison case?
Executive privilege
Judicial review
Commerce clause
Supremacy clause
20
Who reviews bills coming from a House Committee before it reaches the full house?
President
Vice President
House Rules Committee
Speaker of the House
21
National Committee
Institution that keeps party operating btwn. conventions
Responsible for day to day activities of the party
22
Who can introduce a bill?
House of Reps
Congress
President
Senate
23
Define Garden Variety (3rd party)
extensions of a popular ind who has presidential aspirations
Offshoots of major party
24
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
to ensure the power of the executive
to promote justice
to prevent tyranny by any one branch
to improve international relations
25
Politicians tend to ignore..
the wealthy
business interests
those who participate
nonvoters
26
A general election is an election in which the winner becomes an elected government official.
False
True
27
Who created the ideal of natural rights?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Locke
George Washington
28
What is national debt?
money Donal Trump has spent since in office
all of the money Congress has spent
sum of all tax expenditures minus, sum of all tax receipts
all of the money the fed govt. has borrowed & not yet paid
29
Federalists opposed of the constitution
False
True
30
What does Habeus Corpus protect you from?
unlawful imprisonment
quartering troops
unlawful search
Treason charges
31
How did the farmers implement equality in voting?
state determined eligibility
direct popular election for president only
universal male suffrage except for slaves
suffrage based on property ownership
32
Under the const. the president is elected by which of the following?
Presidential College
Electoral College
State College
Election College
33
What happens to illegally collected evidence by police?
Depends on judge
Can be used in court
Cannot be used
Can be used if there is probable cause
34
Who has the power to use executive order?
Congress
A justice
The President
Cabinet members
35
To increase turnover in the membership of Congress, reformers have proposed this for senators..
Incumbency
Credit Claiming
franking privilleges
term limits
36
States cannot deny the right to vote based on gender
19th Amendment
5th Amendment
21st Amendment
2nd Amendment
37
Project Grant is based on merit
False
True
38
Colonists rebelled against the British government for which of the following?
taxes
curfews
health care
religious laws
39
Which citizen is ineligible to become president?
someone who has lived in the United States for 20 years
someone who is 37 years old
someone who has already been elected president twice
a natural born citizen
40
Of the following groups, which is underrepresented in Congress?
African Americans
Women
Whites
Hispanics
41
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
1801
2019
1789
42
A belief that America should not seek to become engaged in foreign affairs.
federalism
franking privilleges
isolationism
band wagon effect
43
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
361
435
412
420
44
Lower federal courts established by what piece of legislation?
14th amendment
Judiciary Act of 1789
6th amendment
Constitution
45
Elastic Clause is power that states have to create laws necessary to carryout enumerated powers
True
False
46
Which is the largest social policy of the federal government?
assistance for the poor
social security
food subsidies
drug rehabilitation
47
The chief of staff is..
the head of public relations
the head of White House staff
the head of The House of Representatives staff
the head of US Navy
48
Who has to agree to a plea bargain?
Defendant
Judge
Prosecutor
Jury
49
What is the approximate amount of national debt in 2018?
$500 Billion
$800 Billion
$3.7 Billion
$21 Trillion
50
Which of the following is a judicial power given to the president?
nominating federal judges
establishing jurisdiction in federal courts
determining the Supreme Court's docket
determining the constitutionality of judicial acts
51
"Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion"
Establishment Clause
Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
52
An ___ is the perception that the voters strongly support the president & his or her policies
approval
electoral mandate
executive order
executive agreement
53
Who is given primary credit for writing the constitution?
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
54
Democracy
Govt in which the people elect those who govern & pass laws
Govt by the people, directly/indirectly w frequent elections
Govt in which citizens vote on laws & select offic. directly
55
Historically, vice presidential candidates have often been chosen to ___
mentor the president
ensure that the president's party will win
placate a symbolic constituency
help set the president's agenda
56
Right to counsel
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
7th Amendment
9th Amendment
57
3rd Amendement
Checks and balances
Freedom of Speech
Right to protest
Right to bear arms
58
A poll tax mostly discouraged which of the following group of people?
Asians
Women
Whites
African Americans
59
What is the term for a two-house legislature?
direct democracy
bicameralism
majority rule
fiscal federalism
60
The president can serve more than 2 terms
True
False
61
Which of the following is a conventional form of protest?
riot
blowing up buildings
setting flag on fire
voting
62
How many amendments are there total?
6
10
25
27
63
Brought a gun to school, case went to Supreme Court
Engel v. Vitale
Baker v. Carr
Mapp v. Ohio
US v. Lopez
64
____ rebellion was a protest by Massachusetts farmer to stop foreclosures by state courts.
Jame's
Smith's
Brown's
Shay's
65
Which case is NOT a comparison case to Engel v. Vitale?
Shaw v. Reno
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe
Good news club v. Mulford Central School
Town of Greece v. Galloway
66
"Letter from a Birmingham Jail" by MLK is a classic defense of
political violence
tax resistance
civil disobedience
conscientious objection
67
What is an advantage incumbents have over challengers?
franking privileges
unlimited campaign funds
68
Which amendment banned alcohol?
22nd
18th
17th
21st
69
Which is a constitutional power that the president shares with Senate?
Receiving foreign ambassadors
Making Treaties
Declaring War
Granting Pardons
70
Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution?
farmers
plantation owners
merchants
lawyers
71
Who submits an Amicus Curiae?
Chief Justice
Supreme Court Justices
Groups interested by a case’s outcome
Litigants of the case
72
What is separation of powers?
Division of power amongst the three branches
State & church are separated
73
Writ of mandamus- Court order directing an official to perform an official duty.
True
False
74
Which of the following specifies the procedure for amending the Constitution?
Article lll
Article V
Article VI
Article l
75
Which of the following does the word faction NOT refer to?
Political parties
Social class
Interest groups
Special Interests
76
The pork barrel and casework are examples of..
descriptive representation
advertising techniques
position taking
opportunities for credit claiming by members of congress
77
The president's chief of staff and press secretary are members of which group?
Office of Administration
White House staff
the cabinet
Executive Office of the President
78
"That all men are created equal" is from what document?
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
MLK's 'I have a dream' speech
79
Whose term lasts 6 years?
Supreme Court Justices
Speaker of the House
Senators
President
80
The Miller Test determines what?
Obscenity
Slander
Treason
Libel
81
What is Nancy Pelosi's current government position?
Representative
Senator
Supreme Court Justice
Speaker of the House
82
The 10th amendment abolished slavery.
False
True
83
Which of the following are not part of the three branches of government?
Legislative
Judicial
White House
Executive
84
What do citizens want in a president?
Has had past scandals
"Can do good"
concentrated power
85
"Nothing is more certain than the indispensable necessity of government"
US constitution
Articles of confederation
Federalist papers
Declaration of Independence
86
Senate has a 6 year term limit
True
False
87
Which of the following can grand jury's do?
Can sentence you
Can convict you
See if you will face trial
88
Which power is not specified in the constitution?
Congress ability to pronounce treason penalty
Congress' power to filibuster bills
VP's involvement in two branches
Congress' power to tax products sold from states
89
How many times did the Burr/Jefferson election tie?
35
101
34
25
90
Unconventional form of protest includes..
Volunteering
Marching
Voting
Burning a flag
91
Which of the following is a confederation?
London
Israel
United Nation
Philippines
92
What is the most basic task of a political party?
winning elections
guarantees the freedom of religion
develop a new policy according to the social change
reflect people's wish on public policy
93
Police don't need a search warrant if there is probable cause?
True
False
94
In which of the following years was Medicare added to the Social Security System?
1998
2001
1935
1965
95
Mapp v Ohio case made brought what amendment to light?
3rd
4th
1st
5th
96
The rise of the social security state first began with __
the Civil War
9/11
World War 1
Great Depression
97
24th Amendment- abolish poll taxes
False
True
98
How long is a filibuster last?
Only 2 hours max
As long as the person who insinuated it can keep talking
Broken up pieces of time
30 minutes max
99
What is the role of the National Security Council?
to administer the armed forces
to provide the president security
to link the president's foreign & military advisers
to keep the president and first family secure
100
What was Henry David Thoreau protesting in the 1840's when he refused to pay his taxes?
high tariffs
economic inequality
compulsory education
the Mexican War
101
Incumbents are more likely to win their position again.
False
True
102
The rise of national security state first began with
the cold war
the civil war
the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
world war 1
103
The Articles of confederation required ____ consent from the states for ratification.
majority
three-fourths
two-thirds
unanimous
104
The commerce clause is valid through..
One state
The East coast
Business activities crossing state lines/more than one state
The West coast
105
What is NOT a technique for congressional elections?
Position Taking
Advertising
Credit Claiming
Selling for votes
106
What is it called when a president keeps information away from the public?
executive power
executive order
executive privilege
107
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
federalist system
bicameral legislation
seperation of powers
an independent judiciary
108
Which of the following is not included in the 5th amendment?
No double jeopardy
Due process of the law
No unreasonable searches or seizures
No self incrimination
109
The ___ is the official statement of a political party's policy alternatives.
articles of incorporation
platform
gavel
party constitution
110
The Electoral College is elected by us the citizens.
True
False
111
A(n) __ is an act of Congress that attempts to bind Congress to a Toal expenditure level
budget resolution
continuing resolution
appropriations bill
authorization bill
112
Medicaid is for what group of people?
Low-income persons
Government employees
Adults
Elders
113
How many members are in Senate?
100
120
200
135
114
The constitution denies the states the power to create or maintain ___.
schools
military
taxes
court system
115
The Bill of Rights are ..
the first 10 amendments
the last 5 amendments
your civil rights
the first 5 amendments
116
Literacy Tests were used..
Great Depression
Jim Crow Era
117
"We the people" is from what document?
Declaration of Independence
MLK's 'I have a dream'
United States Constitution
Articles of Confederation
118
Where does a bill start?
In either house
Lower courts
Senate
House of Reps
119
Excise tax is..
Consumer tax on all merchandise
Consumer tax on specific kind of merchandise such as tobacco
Consumer tax used for federal projects
Consumer tax on food
120
Jackie attends a protest against animal testing, which secures her right to attend the protest?
The Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Writ of Habeas corpus
Bill of Rights
121
How many electors does DC get?
1
3
2
none
122
Who can declare war?
Congress
Vice President
Senate
President
123
Of the following, which form of participation are Americans most likely to engage in?
protesting
contacting government officials
writing letters to the editor
volunteering with a campaign
