The grandfather clause, literacy tests, white primaries, and poll taxes are important because

They disenfranchised black voters

The doctrine of original intent holds that

Meaning of Constitution reflects the intent of the framers

Which is true of an amicus curiae brief?

They are used by interest groups to lobby the court

Which is an example of presidential use of inherent powers?

Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase

Political Action Committees engage in which of the following activities?

Make campaign contributions to legislators

In Federalist #10, James Madison argued that factions are

Natural but controllable by institutions

Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress over the judicial branch

Determining the size of the Supreme Court

Which is true of a pocket veto?

It occurs when the President takes no action during recess

Which of the following is true of committees in Congress?

Committees exercise oversight over the bureaucracy

Which of the following most contributes to the success of interest groups?

The costs to the public for policy implementation are low

Which of the following describes the presidents cabinet?

Secretaries have varying levels of influence on the Pres.

Which of the following best describes the primary role of cabinet secretaries?

Serving as CEO of their respective department

The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in

The United States House of Representatives

Which describes the consequence of concentration of media ownership?

Political coverage is more similar across networks

Which of the following is an appropriate affirmative action policy

Race used as a plus factor in college admissions

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government?

Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees

How is the president chosen when no candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College?

The House chooses the president

Which of the following is true of the Senate?

Individual senators have more influence than congressmen

The president cannot veto

Constitutional Amendment Proposals

Which of the following explains for the increased use of Executive Agreements?

Modern presidents avoid legislative checks

Lobbyists try to influence legislators through

Providing technical advice on legislation

Which of the following best describes the organization of American political parties?

Separate organizations exist at local, state, and national

Which of the following is true of the relationship between Congress and executive agencies?

Congress often authorizes rule-making authority to agencies

Which of the following explains why presidents have difficulty with legislative leadership?

The weak nature of parties limits his control of Congress

Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?

Money given to states for special ed programs

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1
Which of the following is a way Congress can control the judiciary?
Change appellate jurisdiction
Overrule court decisions
Review reappointment of judges after ten years
Prohibit judicial activism
2
Independent agencies making, enforcing, and adjudicating laws may violate
Due Process
Equal Protection
Separation of Powers
Federal Supremacy
3
In Federalist #10, which does James Madison describe as the best control of factions?
Popular election of judges
A merit-based civil service
A large republic
Direct Democracy
4
The grandfather clause, literacy tests, white primaries, and poll taxes are important because
They disenfranchised elderly voters
They disenfranchised black voters
They disenfranchised naturalized citizens
They disenfranchised women
5
The doctrine of original intent holds that
Meaning of Constitution reflects the intent of the framers
USSC justices use independent original thinking in decisions
Cases reviewed must address new/original issues
The Supreme Court must review all treaties before approval
6
Which is true of an amicus curiae brief?
They are used by interest groups to lobby the court
They are used exclusively by liberal interest groups
They are unconstitutional
They are used exclusively by conservative interest groups
7
Which is an example of presidential use of inherent powers?
Woodrow Wilson's signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Bill Clintons use of the line-item veto
Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase
Eisenhower's deployment of troops to Arkansas
8
Political Action Committees engage in which of the following activities?
Assist party organizations with campaign mgmt.
Nominate candidates for office
Make campaign contributions to legislators
Only operate at the state level
9
Congress often allows bureaucratic agencies to execute law with little guidance
Filibuster
Mandate
Oversight
Bureaucratic Implementation
10
All tax bills must be assigned to which of the following committees?
House Ways and Means
Senate Appropriations
House Rules
House Appropriations
11
In Federalist #10, James Madison argued that factions are
Prevented by free elections
A more serious threat to a large republic
Natural but controllable by institutions
Prevented by majority rule
12
Which of the following is an expressed power of Congress over the judicial branch
Determining the size of the Supreme Court
Reducing judges' salaries
Nominating the Chief Justice of the SC
Limiting the length of judicial terms
13
Which is true of a pocket veto?
It is unconstitutional
Presidents use it to strike down part of a bill
It occurs when the President takes no action during recess
It may be overridden by two-thirds vote in Congress
14
Which of the following are civil liberties guaranteed by the original constitution?
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Speech
Habeas Corpus
Freedom of Religion
15
Which of the following is true of committees in Congress?
Members of Congress can only serve on one committee
Committees exercise oversight over the bureaucracy
Committees have little influence over floor voting
Membership on committees has fixed terms
16
Which of the following most contributes to the success of interest groups?
Interest groups often represent more than half of the public
The public generally support most interest groups
Members of Congress only respond to interest groups
The costs to the public for policy implementation are low
17
Which of the following describes the presidents cabinet?
They are required to approve President's policies
They are civil servants who have spent years in the fed bur
Secretaries have varying levels of influence on the Pres.
They hold office for fixed terms
18
Which of the following is a power shared by the House and the Senate?
Impeachment Trials
Approving Treaties
Holding Confirmation Hearings
Establishing Federal Courts
19
Which of the following best describes the primary role of cabinet secretaries?
Serving as a liaison between the president and the USSC
Advising the president on domestic policy
Advising the president on foreign policy
Serving as CEO of their respective department
20
The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in
The Congressional Budget Office
The United States House of Representatives
The United States Senate
The Office of Management and Budget
21
Which describes the consequence of concentration of media ownership?
Political coverage is more liberal
Newspaper prices have gone down
Political coverage is more similar across networks
Prices for ads have gone down
22
Which of the following is an appropriate affirmative action policy
Race used as a plus factor in college admissions
Creating a separate school reserved for minorities
Reserving a specific percentage of seats to minorities
Requiring the Dean of all universities to be a woman
23
When judges freely strike kdown laws inconsistent with their interpretation of the Constitution
Original Intent
Judicial Review
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Activism
24
Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government?
Conflicts between states
Reorganization of the federal bureaucracy
Conflicts between national government and states
Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees
25
Public monies can be used in which of the following elections?
Presidential
US House
US Senate
Gubernatorial
26
How is the president chosen when no candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College?
The House chooses the president
National runoff election
The Senate chooses the president
The Supreme Court selects the president
27
Which of the following is true of the Senate?
The Senate, unlike the House, has a Rules Committee
Each state is represented according to population
Individual senators have more influence than congressmen
The Senate has a strict time limit on debates
28
The president cannot veto
Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation regulating congressional salaries
Laws affecting foreign policy
Bills originating in the Senate
29
Which of the following explains for the increased use of Executive Agreements?
Interest groups have too much power
Courts have few means of limiting presidents
Modern presidents avoid legislative checks
The bureaucracy has become too large
30
Lobbyists try to influence legislators through
Providing technical advice on legislation
Threatening to support opponents in the next election
Advertising for candidates during campaigns
"Wining and Dining" legislators
31
Which of the following best describes the organization of American political parties?
Local and state party organizations have little power
Separate organizations exist at local, state, and national
Parties only have national organizations
They are organized hierarchically from national to state
32
In which of the following policy areas is the president most influential?
Foreign Policy
Judicial Policy
Domestic Policy
Social Policy
33
Which of the following is true of the relationship between Congress and executive agencies?
Agencies work directly under Congress
The relationship is always confrontational
Congress often authorizes rule-making authority to agencies
Agencies are totally independent of Congress
34
After constitutional amendments are proposed by Congress, their adoption must be
Approved by a majority vote of the citizens
Signed by the President
Be approved by a majority of the cabinet
Ratified by 3/4 of the states
35
Which of the following explains why presidents have difficulty with legislative leadership?
The use of vetoes is ineffective
The president seldom influences the same issues as Congress
The weak nature of parties limits his control of Congress
The president competes against governors for influence
36
Which of the following is the most effective way to secure civil rights?
Litigation
Mass Demonstrations
Lobbying
Persuading the president to issue executive orders
37
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
Money given to states unconditionally
Money given to states in the form of tax rebates
Money given to states for special ed programs
Money given to states to spend on transportation

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