For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?

To select a candidate for the general election

The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of

Independent Regulatory Agencies

A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom

may be ideal but isn't realistic

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT

standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear

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

they tend to support incumbents

The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that

The federal government was regulating trade within states

This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas

All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT

the whole process takes one day

These were the first two political parties in the United States.

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?

They know the election laws in that state

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

They have less trust in the governmnt

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

They are longer, more exspensive and more common

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1
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
endorsements
approval ratings
bandwagon
2
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
women
asians
hispanics
migrant workers
3
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
To raise money
4
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
5
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Clinton
Reagan
6
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Raymour and Flanigan
Cooper and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Hearst and Pulitzer
7
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
it is shorter
It is longer
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
8
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
interview
leak
beat
9
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis a requirement in a democracy
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis accurate
10
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Tariffs
Corporate taxes
Fuel taxes
Income taxes
11
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
sexual orientation
age
12
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
13
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
14
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
vote
assemble
free speech
pray
15
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
appointments
veto
tax
declare war
16
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The chief Justice oversees the trial
The House decides the charges
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
17
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
18
This amendment ended slavery
13th
15th
14th
12th
19
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
foreign aid
medicare
defense
education
20
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
30 years
20 years
14 years
15 years
21
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
their donors can remain anonymous
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
they tend to support incumbents
They coordinate closely with their candidate
22
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
farm subsidies are illegal
the stock market must be reformed
government regulation is illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
23
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
24
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
25th
24th
26th
23rd
25
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
26
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
the whole process takes one day
Only 12 states hold them
27
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Dixiecrat
Democratic
Whig
Republican
28
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
unions
white souitherners
blacks
29
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Griswold v. Connecticut
30
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
party identification
media culture
selective perception
incumbency advantage
31
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
32
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
voting
fundraising
33
What is casework?
Constituent services
Preparation for committee hearings
research Congressional staffers do for committees
How a lawyer prepares for trial
34
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
cable television
the internet
satellite tv
35
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
24th
25th
22nd
23rd
36
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
polarization
electioneering
filibustering
gerrymandering
37
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Democrats and Whigs
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
38
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
They know the election laws in that state
They do polling
39
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
40
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
they have become more ideological
41
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are shorter but more expensive
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
42
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
male
white
Christian
43
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning criminals
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
44
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
religion
race
gender
age
45
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
race
religion
gender
46
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
all governments in the US
the state governments
only the executive power
only the federal government
47
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange
48
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
49
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
approve appintments
hearings
lobbying
deregulation
50
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Reno
51
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
52
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
53
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
unicameral
closed
blanket
54
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
petitioning
running for office
protest
55
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
inherent powers
judicial activism
original intent
free exercise
56
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
57
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Americans With Disabilities Act
58
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
6
7
4
5
59
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
60
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
61
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
voters
party leaders
electors
62
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive orders
veto override
selective enforcement
executive agreements
63
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
64
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
voter apathy
65
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
warrant
censorship
66
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
67
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
68
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
safety valve for popular discontent
69
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
issue pardons
execute the law
nominate officials
fill vacancies
70
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. President
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senator
U.S. Judge
71
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
72
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it harder to get on the ballot
73
The significance of campaign strategy
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
is that it sets the policy agenda
74
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
75
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Both
Senate
Neither
House
76
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is nonexistent
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is contentious
77
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They might alienate viewers
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
78
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
why we have polarization
Why third parties tend to fail
why we don't have radical parties in the US
79
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
they are more common than caucuses
states have them on different dates
there is a ballot
80
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
issue executive orders
appointments
eliminate agencies
reorganize budgets
81
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
19th
17th
18th
82
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
splinter
popular person-based
revolutionary
issue / cause
83
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
instructed delegate
division of labor
trustee
84
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
85
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Reed v. North Carolina
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
Craig v. Boren
86
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to reward big fundraisers
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
87
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
Nixon
88
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the elastic clause
89
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article V
Article III
No part
Article II
90
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the bureaucracy
interest groups
the party
the candidate
91
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
seniority in committee assignments
increased staff
expanded budget authority
support from interest groups
92
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
93
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Senate
House
Both
Neither
94
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Approve treaties
Declare War
Taxation
Impeachment
95
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
less red tape
lobbyists
endorsements
more authority and bigger budgets
96
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson
97
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
4
7
5
6
98
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that said you must take public funding
99
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
they are taking clear positions on issues
100
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
casework
joint committee
caucus
conference committee
101
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
102
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
103
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
policy elections
general elections
104
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
105
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
foreign policy achievements
character ratings
economic indicators
106
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
107
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
limited contributions
108
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
restate the oath
Give a speech
inform Congress about the state of the Union
hold a joint session of Congress
109
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the U.S. Congress
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the states
110
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
run polls on election day
pick candidates
coordinate campaigns
111
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
bicameral
blanket
closed
open
112
The effect of iron triangles is typically
socialism
pluralism
elitism
hyperpluralism
113
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Reed v. Reed
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
ERA v. Hunt
114
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title V
Title IX
Title XX
115
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They are binding for the next President
They need UN approval
They indicate the President's intentions
They need Senate approval
116
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
the 14th amendment
117
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
US v. Nixon
118
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
119
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
"horserace" coverage
fundraising
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
120
Teacher led prayers violate the
equal protectiion clause
due process clause
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
121
Empty question
122
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
taxation bills
creating courts
treaty approval
declaring war
123
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
4 days
3 days
1 day
124
Franking is
Illegal
a duty given to US elected officials
Unregulated
a privilege granted to US elected officials
125
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
126
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
127
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
128
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
television
inflation
staffing requirements
129
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you vote more
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
130
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
how much people complain given how few vote
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
131
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
lawyers and judges
police officers & teachers
attorneys
criminals
132
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
133
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
patronage
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
134
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more parties
They have more party cohesion
They have elections more often
Their parties are more organized
135
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
attend meetings
think they are in it
register
136
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
137
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
The Conservative Era was over
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
politicians must take clear positions on issues
138
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
139
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
140
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
unanimous
2/3
3/4
51%
141
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 sufficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of efficiency
142
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
retiring officials that become lobbyists
legislation that has wide appeal
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
143
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being female
being educated
being young
144
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they were unanimous
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they tied
145
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Neither
Both
Senate
House
146
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
trustee model
instructed delegate model
politico model
agency model
147
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Neither
House
Senate
Both
148
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
149
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
disability
accommodation
exclusion
150
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
151
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they raise the most money for the party
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
152
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
Both
Neither
House
153
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
154
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
155
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Whig
Republican
Know Nothing
156
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
newscast
narrowcast
press conference
157
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
158
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Warren Burger
John Roberts
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
159
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The White House Staff
The GOA
The OMB
The Council on Economic Advisors
160
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
editorials are held to a different standard
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
161
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
162
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
shrink the # of courts
a veto war
a recess appointment
executive order
163
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
164
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
advertising
voter fraud
patronage
providing government services
165
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Judge
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
U.S. Representative
166
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
regulations
impeachment
legislation
167
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
168
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
to debate policy openly
169
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Social Security
Medicare
170
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
none of the above
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
Officials put their constituents before their party
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
all war reporters are members of the military
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
172
Which of the following can the President do?
Initiate constitutional amendments
Initiate laws
veto laws
Declare war
173
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
174
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
175
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. President
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
U.S. judges
176
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
177
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Los Alamos
178
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Geneva Convention
The Patriot Act
The Enduring Freedom Act
The War Powers Resolution
179
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Andrew Jackson
William McKinley
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
180
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Democrat
Republican
181
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
They focus on individuals
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
182
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must be unaninmous
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
183
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
184
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel in spoken and slander is written
185
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
186
Over time, national party conventions have become less
contentious
attended
predictable
fun
187
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
wealth
religion
sexual orientation
188
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
189
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
23rd
20th
22nd
21st
190
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
191
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%
192
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
school
police
abortion
193
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Miller v. California
Employment Division v. Smith
Lemon v. Kutzman
Engel v. Vitale
194
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
separation of powers
runaway spending
voter apathy
rapid passage of laws
195
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Neither
House
Senate
Both
196
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Franklin Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
197
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
198
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
nature of the times
groups benefits
idealogues
199
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
due process
200
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
201
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
key word / phrasing polls
exit poLling
push polls
voter perception
202
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
Furman v. Georgia
203
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
204
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
205
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
206
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
207
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
208
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
209
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Reynolds v. United States
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
210
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
native americans
migrant workers
blacks
211
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
212
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
primaries
grandfather clauses
poll taxes
213
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
diplomatic recognition
waging war
executive agreements
appointing ambassadors
214
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
215
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legilslators
the President
interest groups
bureaucrats
216
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Populists
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
Whigs
217
An incumbent
is seeking office for the first time
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is running for re-election
has a hareder time raising money
218
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
219
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
religion
wealth
220
What is the purpose of a caucus in the House, Senate or made of both Reps and Senators?
To stop amendments
To stop legislation
To focus their collective energy of a specific area
To iron differences out on controversial topics
221
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
222
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
223
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
March
December
January
224
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
225
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Fuel Independence
Gay Rights
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
226
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
227
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
daily newspapers
television
telegraph
228
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
229
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states get too much attention
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
it caters to low information voters
230
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
231
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
232
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
233
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
234
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
pay dues
think they are in it
235
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
writ of certiori
opinion
a warrant
oral argument
236
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
strong parties
primaries
the power of interest groups
short terms
237
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
14th
12th
15th
13th
238
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
239
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson

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