Final Exam

In theory the people direct decisions, but in reality the government ends up dictating economy

Ruled that school segregation is a form of discrimination.

Which of the following is UNTRUE about the media's role in government?

Protects your right to a speedy trial.

Why is the two-party system in the U.S. so strong?

Protects your right to own a gun.

What does PAC stand for?

What is the term for a person chosen to elect the President based on the vote in each state?

Established the school principal's right to search through your stuff without probable cause.

What is the term for the strategy of "talking a bill to death," through a lengthy speech?

What is needed for Congress to override a Presidential veto?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Iron Triangle?

The accusation that can lead to the eventual impeachment of the president can only be made by..

Which of the following is NOT among the Speaker of the House's powers?

Statistically, what happens to most bills?

Private individuals own the means of production in...

Established a woman's right to have an abortion.

Which comes first in the National Election process?

What can Congress do if the President deploys troops to a war that Congress disagrees with?

Citizens United had what effect on interest groups' power in government?

The government provides basic social services in...

The division of power among the three branches of government is known as...

Congress' powers of confirmation allow it to accept or reject which of the following?

Which branch of government is charged with ensuring laws are constitutional or not?

What happens at a party's national convention?

Who is part of a Conference Committee?

What is one of the duties of a political party?

The social contract involves trading

This case established the rights citizens have before they are questioned by police

Which branch of government is charged with enforcing laws?

What is it called when districts get redrawn in order to benefit one party over the other?

What is the President's best tool in terms of influencing Congress?

Gave women the right to vote.

The bicameral nature of our Congress was a compromise between...

Which of the following institutions' rules constitute private policy instead of public policy?

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

Statistically speaking, which of the following is LEAST likely to vote?

Gave equal protection under the law to all people regardless of race.

Protects you against self-incrimination

Protects your right to assemble peacefully