The Iron Triangle can be defined as...

a beneficial, 3-way link between Congress, bureaucrats, & special interests

What was the conclusion of Citizens United v. FEC?

Money isequal to speech in political campaigns, and can't be limited.

How are the electoral votes for each state determined?

Add the number of Representatives to the number of Senators

Which of the following quotes is Thomas Hobbes famous for from his "The State of Nature"?

It is nasty, brutish, and short

William Blackstone is known for which of the following quotes?

“It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer”

a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators

Which of the following is the best definition for: Judicial restraint?

Philosophy that judges should interpret the Constitution literally

What is gerrymandering?

The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral dist. to favor one party

Which is the best definition of "Judicial Review"?

The power of a court to judge the constitutionality of the laws of a govt.

What was the purpose if the Serviceman's Readjustment Act?

To provide economic, medical, and educational benefits for veterans.

Which of the following is the best definition of: Special Interest Group?

a group of people or an organization seeking or receiving special advantage

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The Iron Triangle can be defined as...
a beneficial, 3-way link between Congress, bureaucrats, & special interests
Employment cycle where those who work for govt agencies work in private
excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules and formalities in business
the management of public affairs; government.
2
What was the conclusion of Citizens United v. FEC?
Money is too much of a corrupting force in politics and needs to be limited
Limiting political donations is good to force candidate to interact.
Money isequal to speech in political campaigns, and can't be limited.
Limiting political donations is bad to make politicians raise money.
3
How are the electoral votes for each state determined?
The size of the state
Add the number of Representatives to the number of Senators
Population of the state
Size of the state divided by 270
4
The House of Representatives apportioned for representation how?
435
3 per state
Proportional By Population
Equal Representation per State
5
Which of the following quotes is Thomas Hobbes famous for from his "The State of Nature"?
Why there should be a government
It is nasty, brutish, and short
It is preferable to be subject to a king
It is how all people should be governed
6
Article I of the Constitution states that the legislative branch shall be _____.
unicameral
equally proportioned
bicameral
appointed
7
William Blackstone is known for which of the following quotes?
"No freeman shall be taken, or imprisoned, or outlawed, or exiled,"
"It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law."
‘… and which is worst of all, continual fear, and danger of violent death;
“It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer”
8
What is a lobbyist?
a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators
a group of people or an organization seeking or receiving special advantage
an organization that raises money privately to influence elections
To seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue
9
The supreme power to act within its territory and to control its external affairs...
Dictatorship
Majority Rule
Sovereignty
Liberty
10
Which house of Congress is supposed to be insulated from the public?
Parliament
Senate
Electoral College
House of Representatives
11
Which of the following is the best definition for: Judicial restraint?
Philosophy that judges should interpret the Constitution to current views
An opinion disagreeing with a majority in a Supreme Court ruling
Philosophy that judges should interpret the Constitution literally
An explanation of the decision of the Supreme Court or any other court
12
The duties of governing are divided among the three branches of government under the principle of...
separation of powers.
popular sovereignty.
federalism.
limtited government.
13
Which type of national power structure does the United States have?
Free Market
Unitary
Confederal
Federal
14
Which house of Congress is maore responsive to the voters?
Electoral College
Parliament
House of Representatives
Senate
15
What is gerrymandering?
The process of adjusting electoral districts in the United States.
The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral dist. to favor one party
When the government is unable to reach compromises or make policy decisions
When one party controls one or more houses in the legislative branch.
16
The 1803 Supreme Court Case Marbury v. Madison established the principle of...
separation of powers.
federalism.
popular sovereignty.
judicial review.
17
Which is the best definition of "Judicial Review"?
An order from the Supreme Court to a lower court to hear a case.
A model on which to base later decisions or actions.
The power of a court to judge the constitutionality of the laws of a govt.
A written explanation of a Supreme Court decision.
18
What was the purpose if the Serviceman's Readjustment Act?
To update drastic & racist immigration policy in the U.S. & focus on family
To provide economic, medical, and educational benefits for veterans.
To outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or nationalit
To increase enforcement if immigration laws and policy.
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Which of the following is the best definition of: Special Interest Group?
a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
an organization that raises money privately to influence elections
a group of people or an organization seeking or receiving special advantage
To seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.
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What is the inevitable political end to First Past the Post voting systems.
The political parties have too much say in government creation
Only 2 parties remain
Equal representation
Too many political parties share power

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