What was been the most important effect of the amendments?

Making the Constitution more democratic

What was established by Title IX?

Prohibits discrimination based on gender for education

How did Congress justify creating a national bank?

Elastic Clause allows it regulate commerce and trade

What happens in a majoritarian theory of democracy?

Democracy is done much more directly with citizens voting

Which of the following is argued by Madison in Federalist 10?

A system of republican government helps to limit factions

How does Incorporation happen?

Through SCOTUS decisions and the 14th Amendment

What political writing was the most influential regarding government structure and philosophy?

Locke's "Second Treatise of Civil Government"

Which of the following is a method outlined in the Constitution for proposing an amendment?

A 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress

Dual Federalism can be best described by which of the following statements?

Different levels of gov can take care of their own spheres

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Provided funding for black education

All of the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation except:

The lack of a Bill of Rights protecting liberties

What is a referendum?

Legislation put on the ballot for voters to approve or not

What was established by Title I?

Provides federal funding for disadvantaged students

What does the "Establishment Clause" of the 1st Amendment protect against?

The gov from establishing a state religion

Cooperative Federalism can be best described by which of the following statements?

Different levels of gov are involved in common policy

Which of the following is a definition of the Expressed Powers?

Powers that are given the National Government

What was established by Affirmative Action?

Gives special attention to minority groups in hiring

Which of the following is true of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

It has increased the number of minority voters

The exclusionary rule prevents which of the following?

Prosecutors from using illegally obtained evidence

Which of the following is a definition of the Concurrent Powers?

Powers that are shared by the Federal Government and States

What happens in an elitist theory of democracy?

Rich and educated hold power and make decisions

What is an initiative?

A piece of legislation put on the ballot through a petition

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1
What was been the most important effect of the amendments?
Protecting the rights of the majority
Preserving state powers
Making the Constitution more democratic
Expanding the power of the federal government
2
Which Amendment outlawed voting discrimination on the basis of race?
19th
13th
15th
24th
3
What was established by Title IX?
Provides federal funding for disadvantaged students
Prohibits discrimination based on gender for education
Outlawed discrimination based on gender
Gives special attention to minority groups in hiring
4
How did Congress justify creating a national bank?
Commerce Clause allows it to control interstate commerce
Full Faith and Credit Clause allows it to give loans
Supremacy Clause disregards the Judicial Review of states
Elastic Clause allows it regulate commerce and trade
5
What happens in a majoritarian theory of democracy?
People join groups and get some of what they want
Rich and educated hold power and make decisions
Small groups all get what they want making bad policy
Democracy is done much more directly with citizens voting
6
Which Amendment outlawed voting discrimination on the basis of gender?
15th
19th
13th
24th
7
Which of the following is argued by Madison in Federalist 10?
Small republics are better able to insure liberty
A system of republican government helps to limit factions
Participatory democracy is the best way to stop tyranny
A few large factions help to protect minority rights
8
How does Incorporation happen?
Through state legislation and the 14th Amendment
Through Civil Rights Legislation and the 14th Amendment
Through SCOTUS decisions and the 14th Amendment
Through legislation and the 14th Amendment
9
Which SCOTUS case protected the rights of the accused?
Benton v. Maryland
Griswold v. Connecticut
Engel v. Vitale
Miranda v. Arizona
10
What political writing was the most influential regarding government structure and philosophy?
Hobbes's "Leviathan"
The Federalist Papers
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
Locke's "Second Treatise of Civil Government"
11
Which of the following is a method outlined in the Constitution for proposing an amendment?
A vote in 3/4 of the state legislatures
A 2/3 vote in the Senate
A 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress
Constitutional Conventions requested by 3/4 of the states
12
Which SCOTUS case ruled that part of the Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional?
Palko v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Barron v. Baltimore
Shelby County v. Holder
13
McCulloch v. Maryland established the principle that:
The national gov has implied powers beyond the Constitution
Congress can do whatever is "necessary and proper"
The national government preempts state laws
All of the above
14
Dual Federalism can be best described by which of the following statements?
Gov must have cooperation from the people in legislation
The federal gov must enforce regulations across states
Different levels of gov are involved in common policy
Different levels of gov can take care of their own spheres
15
Which SCOTUS case ruled that the Bill of Rights did not apply to state laws?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Barron v. Baltimore
Palko v. Connecticut
Shelby County v. Holder
16
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Provided funding for black education
Withheld grants from states who were discriminating
Dep. of Justice could sue schools that hadn't integrated
Outlawed discrimination through the commerce clause
17
All of the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation except:
The lack of a Bill of Rights protecting liberties
Dissatisfaction with the govs ability to defend
The need for the government to levy taxes
Desire to promote trade among the states
18
What is a referendum?
Legislation put on the ballot for voters to approve or not
A piece of legislation put on the ballot through a petition
An election to possibly un-elect a government official
An election to revote because it was too close to call
19
Affirmative Action is justified in college admissions under very strict scrutiny.
True
False
20
Which SCOTUS case developed a test to see how entangled church and state were?
Gitlow v. New York
Lawrence v. Texas
Lemon v. Kurtzman
McDonald v. Chicago
21
Which SCOTUS case used the Commerce clause to regulate interstate trade?
Gibbons v. Ogden
US v. Lopez
Gonzales v. Raich
Schenk v. US
22
What was established by Title I?
Gives special attention to minority groups in hiring
Prohibits discrimination based on gender for education
Provides federal funding for disadvantaged students
Outlawed discrimination based on gender
23
A channel through which people voice their political concerns is known as what?
Linkage Institution
Single-Issue Group
Interest Group
Media
24
Which SCOTUS case said freedom of speech can be restricted if it presents a danger?
Schenk v. US
Gibbons v. Ogden
Gonzales v. Raich
US v. Lopez
25
Which SCOTUS case stated the schools only need reasonable suspicion to conduct searches?
Near v. Minnesota
Oregon v. Smith
Reynolds v. US
New Jersey v. TLO
26
Which SCOTUS case stated the states cannot use prior restraint against publications?
New Jersey v. TLO
Reynolds v. US
Oregon v. Smith
Near v. Minnesota
27
Giving state govs greater discretion in deciding how to achieve specific goals is:
Block Grant
Federal Mandate
Affirmative Action
Devolution
28
Which SCOTUS case allowed affirmative action in college admissions under strict scrutiny?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v. University of TX
Reed v. Reed
Bakke v. Regents of CA at Davis
29
Which SCOTUS case was the first incorporation case?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
McDonald v. Chicago
Gitlow v. New York
Lawrence v. Texas
30
The Bill of Rights was originally drafted to protect citizens from state laws.
True
False
31
What does the "Establishment Clause" of the 1st Amendment protect against?
The gov from establishing a state religion
The gov allowing the practicing of dangerous religions
The gov establishing freedom of speech
The gov establishing freedom of religion
32
Which SCOTUS case allowed race as a factor in college admissions but not as a plus factor?
Reed v. Reed
Fisher v. University of TX
Gratz v. Bollinger
Bakke v. Regents of CA at Davis
33
Cooperative Federalism can be best described by which of the following statements?
The federal gov must enforce regulations across states
Gov must have cooperation from the people in legislation
Different levels of gov can take care of their own spheres
Different levels of gov are involved in common policy
34
Which of the following is a definition of the Expressed Powers?
Powers that are given the National Government
Powers that exist because the government has to have them
Powers that are given to the states
Powers that are shared by the Federal Government and States
35
Where is the only place that "equality" is mention in the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The 24th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
The 14th Amendment
36
Which SCOTUS case stated that states do not need to accommodate illegal acts done for religion?
Near v. Minnesota
Oregon v. Smith
New Jersey v. TLO
Reynolds v. US
37
Which SCOTUS case stated that the death penalty is not cruel or unusual punishment?
Gregg v. Geogia
Roe v. Wade
Tinker v. Des Moines
Texas v. Johnson
38
Which SCOTUS case stated the separate is inherently unequal?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US
39
Which SCOTUS case prohibited gender discrimination?
Bakke v. Regents of CA at Davis
Fisher v. University of TX
Gratz v. Bollinger
Reed v. Reed
40
Which Amendment outlawed slavery?
13th
24th
19th
15th
41
What was established by Affirmative Action?
Prohibits discrimination based on gender for education
Provides federal funding for disadvantaged students
Gives special attention to minority groups in hiring
Outlawed discrimination based on gender
42
Which SCOTUS case established the separate but equal doctrine?
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US
43
Which of the following is true of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It was unnecessary because of the 15th Amendment
It has never been applied to groups other than African Ams
It was declared unconstitutional in Shaw v. Reno
It has increased the number of minority voters
44
The exclusionary rule prevents which of the following?
Juries from hearing coerced confessions
An accused person from representing themselves in a trial
Media from being inside the courtroom
Prosecutors from using illegally obtained evidence
45
Which of the following is a definition of the Concurrent Powers?
Powers that are shared by the Federal Government and States
Powers that are given the National Government
Powers that exist because the government has to have them
Powers that are given to the states
46
Being connected to party leadership, and effect of voter ID laws are reasons for:
Gender Gap
Education Gap
Wealth Gap
Age Gap
47
Money provided for a broad purpose to states is what?
Block Grant
Executive Order
Categorical Grant
Dual Federalism
48
What happens in an elitist theory of democracy?
People join groups and get some of what they want
Small groups all get what they want making bad policy
Democracy is done much more directly with citizens voting
Rich and educated hold power and make decisions
49
The framers of the Constitution left decisions of voter eligibility to:
The Senate
The House of Reps
The States
The SCOTUS
50
Which of the following is a fundamental element of the US Constitution?
Federalism
Powerful Executive Branch over others
Direct Election of all government officials
Role of Political Parties
51
What is an initiative?
A piece of legislation put on the ballot through a petition
An election to revote because it was too close to call
An election to possibly un-elect a government official
Legislation put on the ballot for voters to approve or not
52
Substantial Relationship to gov purpose; Gender Laws describe what?
Medium Level of Scrutiny
Strict Level of Scrutiny
Low Level of Scrutiny
53
Which of the following is a method outlined in the Constitution for ratifying an amendment?
Constitutional Conventions requested by 3/4 of the states
A 2/3 vote in both chambers of Congress
A 2/3 vote in the Senate
A vote in 3/4 of the state legislatures
54
Which SCOTUS case outlawed quotas for college admissions?
Reed v. Reed
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v. University of TX
Bakke v. Regents of CA at Davis
55
ADA is an example of:
Executive Order
Affirmative Action
Block Grant
Federal Mandate
56
What happens in a pluralistic theory of democracy?
Democracy is done much more directly with citizens voting
Rich and educated hold power and make decisions
People join groups and get some of what they want
Small groups all get what they want making bad policy
57
The free-exercise clause protects:
A person's right to practice polygamy
Voluntary prayer by groups after school
A person's right to burn the American flag
The president from revealing private conversations
58
Which SCOTUS case allowed women to control their reproductive systems under a right to privacy?
Gregg v. Geogia
Texas v. Johnson
Roe v. Wade
Tinker v. Des Moines
59
Which SCOTUS case said the Civil Rights Act was Constitutional under the Commerce Clause?
Brown v. Board of Education
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Plessy v. Ferguson
60
How did Congress enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibited discrimination?
Commerce Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
10th Amendment
Supremacy Clause
61
All of the following were used to prevent a "tyranny of the majority" except:
Creating institutions based on majority voting
Limiting the ability of the electorate to vote directly
Creating different branches of government
Limiting the president's term of office
62
Having a sense of civic duty and and how policies affect them are reasons for:
Gender Gap
Education Gap
Wealth Gap
Age Gap
63
Rational Relationship to gov purpose, Plaintiff must prove; and Age Laws describe what?
Medium Level of Scrutiny
Low Level of Scrutiny
Strict Level of Scrutiny
64
The "Necessary and Proper and Clause" is considered a what?
Federal Mandate
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Unwritten Amendment
Elastic Clause
65
What is one area of American Democracy that we are struggling greatly in?
Volunteering to serve on juries
Regulating campaign spending
Participating politically through voting
Protecting people's civil liberties and civil rights
66
Compelling Relationship to gov purpose; Inherent Suspicion; Burden on lawmakers describes what?
Low Level of Scrutiny
Medium Level of Scrutiny
Strict Level of Scrutiny
67
Which SCOTUS case incorporated Double Jeopardy?
Benton v. Maryland
Engel v. Vitale
Griswold v. Connecticut
Miranda v. Arizona
68
Which Amendment outlawed any poll taxes?
19th
24th
13th
15th
69
Which SCOTUS case stated that some of the Bill of Rights were not essential to incorporate?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Barron v. Baltimore
Shelby County v. Holder
Palko v. Connecticut
70
What happens in a hyperpluralistic theory of democracy?
Small groups all get what they want making bad policy
Democracy is done much more directly with citizens voting
Rich and educated hold power and make decisions
People join groups and get some of what they want
71
Which SCOTUS case stated the flag burning is a protected form of speech?
Roe v. Wade
Tinker v. Des Moines
Texas v. Johnson
Gregg v. Geogia
72
Which of the following is true about a national census?
The Constitution states it should happen every 10 years
States determine the date for when it is to be conducted
States distribute and collect their own data
Rural areas are more reliable to fill out the data
73
Which SCOTUS case banned any state sponsored prayer in schools?
Miranda v. Arizona
Benton v. Maryland
Engel v. Vitale
Griswold v. Connecticut
74
Which SCOTUS case said the Commerce clause did not apply to state-run schools?
Gonzales v. Raich
US v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden
Schenk v. US
75
Which SCOTUS case said that religions practices do not exclude a person from criminal charges?
Reynolds v. US
Oregon v. Smith
Near v. Minnesota
New Jersey v. TLO
76
Money provided for a specific purpose to states is what?
Executive Order
Categorical Grant
Block Grant
Dual Federalism
77
Which SCOTUS case incorporated the 2nd Amendment?
Gitlow v. New York
Lawrence v. Texas
Lemon v. Kurtzman
McDonald v. Chicago
78
What is Federalism?
Division of government authority across institutions
Dividing the government up into branches
Theory of strong central governments to control an area
Each branch of government having some control over the other
79
Under what Constitutional principle has abortion been legalized?
Due Process
Probable Cause
Right to Privacy
Women's Rights
80
Which SCOTUS case said students have a right to speech in schools if it is non disruptive?
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. Des Moines
Roe v. Wade
Gregg v. Geogia
81
Which SCOTUS case said slaves are property and have no legal standing?
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US
82
Which of the following is a definition of the Inherent Powers?
Powers that are given the National Government
Powers that exist because the government has to have them
Powers that are given to the states
Powers that are shared by the Federal Government and States
83
Federal Judges serve life long terms unless they are removed by the President.
False
True
84
Which of the following is an example of a presidential use of inherent powers?
Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase
George Bush's appointment of Clarence Thomas
Eisenhower's deployment of troops to Arkansas
Bill Clinton's line-item veto
85
Which of the following principles addresses the state and federal gov relationship?
Federalism
Separation of Powers
The Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
86
All of the following are factors leading to an increase of protection of racial equality except
Change in national conscience
The 19th amendment
The Civil Rights Movement
Importance of African American voters
87
Which of the following is a definition of the Reserved Powers?
Powers that are given the National Government
Powers that exist because the government has to have them
Powers that are given to the states
Powers that are shared by the Federal Government and States
88
Having a stronger party affiliation and wanting to protect specific benefits are reasons for:
Education Gap
Age Gap
Gender Gap
Wealth Gap
89
Which SCOTUS case overturned sodomy laws under a right to privacy?
Gitlow v. New York
Lawrence v. Texas
Lemon v. Kurtzman
McDonald v. Chicago
90
What is a recall?
An election to revote because it was too close to call
A piece of legislation put on the ballot through a petition
An election to possibly un-elect a government official
Legislation put on the ballot for voters to approve or not
91
Which SCOTUS case said the Commerce clause can be used to overrule state drug laws?
Gonzales v. Raich
Schenk v. US
Gibbons v. Ogden
US v. Lopez
92
Which SCOTUS case incorporated the sixth amendment's right to counsel?
Barron v. Baltimore
Palko v. Connecticut
Shelby County v. Holder
Gideon v. Wainwright
93
The Constitutional basis for Federalism can be found in:
The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Enumerated Powers
The Supremacy Clause
The Tenth Amendment

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