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1
The size of the House vs. Senate is..
535 and 50
435 and 100
52 and 435
100 and 535
2
Broadcast media tends to favor news that is....
entertainment
historical
heavily factual
sensational
3
Branch in charge of executing laws....
Executive
Law Branch
Judicial
Legislative
4
Appellate Jurisdiction is...
a dispute growing out of an actual case or controversy
A court can hear a case for the first time
A court can review decisions made by lower courts
the power of a court to refuse to enforce a law
5
27th Amendment
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
Right to Vote at Age 18
Presidential Vacancy, Succession, Disability and Inability
Congressional Compensation
6
Which is NOT a formal power of the president?
State of the Union address
Commander-in-Chief
Power to pardon without condition
Executive Agreements
7
Which Branch of Government is responsible for interpreting laws?
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Broken Branch
8
Federalist #78 discusses the importance of...
The judicial branch is the least likely to abuse rights
Judges should only be removed for bad behavior
All of the above
A constitution should be supreme law
9
McDonald v. Chicago
Established the "one person, one vote" principal
The 2nd Amendment was selectively incorporated
Created the "clear and present danger" doctrine
Proved to be a challenge to the Civil Rights Act of 1964
10
This time period redefined the democratic party.
1770-1820
1930-1960
1970-1990
1860-1890
11
Pluralist Democracy
One group makes all decisions.
Citizens do not participate in government.
Decisions are made by a single leader.
Multiple groups compete for influence and representation.
12
“Necessary and Proper Clause”
Expressed powers
Implied powers
Supremacy Clause
concurrent powers
13
22nd Amendment
Two-Term Limitation on President
Repeal of 18th Amendment (Prohibition)
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
District of Columbia Presidential Vote
14
Which of the following was the basis of one Anti-Federalist concern about the proposed form of government?
Dissatisfaction with power the states had in the Articles of Confederation
Doubts about the need for the separation of powers
Fear that large states would have more power than the federal govt
Suspicion of the "necessary and proper" clause and federal power
15
Gideon v. Wainwright
(Multiple correct answers)
protected the rights of the accused
upheld the 6th amendment
all accused shall be provided an attorney if they cannot afford one
over turned Miranda v. Arizonqa
16
Dividing the government into 3 branches
Checks & Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Democracy
17
The 19th amendment guaranteed
a federal minimum wage
directed election of Senators
Women the right to vote
the right to a free and appropriate public education
18
Which of the following statements is true about the Declaration of Independence?
It was drafted in 1787 & ratified by the states
Provides legal & moral jurisdiction for rebellion
It established a new system of government
Colonists unanimously agreed to it
19
Sound bites are short, unedited clips that preview what the media will cover in the upcoming segment.
True
False
20
What is true of Federalist #10?
It addressed the need for a democratic government
It was written by John Jay
It tried to assuage fears of dangerous factions
It said advocated for elite theory of political control
21
15th Amendment
ended slavery in the United States
gave African American men the right to vote
gave full citizenship to African Americans
22
Limited government
the return of monarchy in 1660 by Charles II
One single person ruling
ruling families of England
a system in which power is restricted by the people
23
T/F: Americans trust the government now more than ever.
True
False
24
2nd Amendment
The right to Bear Arms.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
25
What is the 7th Amendment?
Right To Bear Arms
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
Right to cross-examine witnesses
Right to an impartial jury
26
Two houses of Congress
Congress
Unicameral
Tricameral
Bicameral
27
What type of primary election provides the greatest choice for voters?
Blanket primary
Closed primary
Open primary
General election
28
Generally speaking, which group is LEAST likely to register or vote as a democrat?
Women
Latino Americans
Black Americans
Asian Americans
29
Generally, as we ________ we become more________ in our political beliefs.
evolve, conservative
grow, liberal
age, liberal
age, conservative
30
Which of the following is NOT form of political socialization?
Education
Political Parties
Family
Mass Media
31
The
free-rider
problem can limit an interest group's potential
True
False
32
Elite Democracy
Small group of wealthy, powerful people who rule in self interest
Is the next level of democracy that the United States is working on.
Conflicts with the Three-Fifths Compromise
Small group of people who are underprivileged, being controlled by others
33
Voting by leaders in specific viewpoint groups is known as...
Rational choice voting
Retrospective voting
Straight ticket voting
Party line voting
34
Which element of the Electoral College system causes some people's votes to be discounted?
Winner-take-all system
Variation in electoral votes per state
The Australian ballot
The closed primary
35
Executive privilege is the right of the president to withhold information from another branch of government
False
True
36
8th Amendment
No person is required to testify against themselves.
No excessive bail or fines imposed. No unusual punishments.
States retain powers.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
37
11th Amendment
Presidential Vacancy, Disability and Inability
Suits Against a State
Voting Rights
Prohibition
38
What were the main differences between Fed 10 and Brutus 1?
Fed. 10 argued for a pluralist while Brutus 1 argued for a partipatory one
Brutus 1 favored a strong central gov while Fed 10 went against that
Fed. 10 believed that governing done on the state level would be better.
Brutus 1 believed that competing interest would cancel each other out
39
Which of the following is NOT an example of a linkage institution?
Media
Interest Groups
Supreme Court
Political Parties
40
What did the 17th Amendment establish?
Direct election of senators
Poll tax
Federal income tax
Presidential two term limit
41
A member of the Cabinet publicly disagrees with how policy should be carried out. What will probably happen?
The president will reassign the member to another position
The president will remove the official with Senate's approval
The other Cabinet members will vote if that person stays or goes
The president will remove the office from his/her administration
42
A voter examines a candidate's record. What model of voting is she using?
Party-line
Prospective
Rational-choice
Retrospective
43
Leader of the House ______ Leader of the Senate _______
Speaker; Vice President
President; Vice President
Majority leader, Speaker
Speaker, Hubner
44
A belief that voting will make a policy difference is known as
Rational choice voting
Political Efficacy
Ballot initiatives
Straight ticket voting
45
What are natural rights?
freedoms that only some people have
freedoms that the government gives you
freedoms you are born with
freedoms you must earn
46
13th Amendment
gave full citizenship to African Americans
gave African American men the right to vote
ended slavery in the United States
Ended indentured servitude
47
Representatives believe that their constituency uses their best judgement when voting on an issue
Trustee model
Politico model
Pluralist model
Delegate model
48
What did the 9th amendment about?
You have no rights
You have rights even if they aren't in the Constitution
You have no state rights
You only have rights that are listed in the constitution
49
14th Amendment
Popular Election of Senators
Presidential Vote for D.C.
Citizenship Rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, etc.
Two-Term Limit on Presidency
50
Who regulates the telecommunications industries?
FMC
FAB
FCC
FDA
51
Voting with one party for one issue and the opposing party for another issue is known as:
party competition
treason
ticket splitting
party identification
52
25th Amendment
Right to Vote at Age 18
Congressional Compensation
Presidential Vacancy, Succession, Disability and Inability
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
53
What is the key difference between the 5th & 14th amendment's "due process clause?"
5th = protects against criminal charges; 14th = against civil charges
5th = protection from govt; 14th = protection from states
5th = limits private sector; 14th - limits governmental institutions
5th = prevents govt from depriving libery; 14th = prevents depriving life
54
Registration requirements differ state to state
False
True
55
According to the "social contract" the people give over some powers and rights in exchange for?
The right to vote
Trial by jury
Protection and safety
Money
56
Conservative ideology believes...
No national government is needed
Strong central government is needed to solve problems
Isolationism is good for international issues
A strong private sector is needed to solve problems
57
Baker v Carr
no restrictions on abortions
gerrymandering is illegal
one person, one vote
right to have an attorney must be protected
58
Title IX concerned which issue?
race
public low-income housing
religion
gender
59
Federalism is the belief that national and state governments should exist side by side and share power.
False
True
60
To win the Electoral College, a presidential candidate must
Win the plurality of popular votes
Win more popular votes
Win a majority of the electoral votes
Win a plurality of electoral votes
61
Overriding a presidential veto with a 1/3 vote is a check on the presidential power
False
True
62
Stare decisis refers to
a formal writ used to bring a case before the Supreme Court
an explanation why a prisoner is being held in custody
the rule of precedent
a petition that allows a party to file without paying fees
63
6th Amendment
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
Right to remain silent, double jeopardy, due process
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
64
Third Parties have a very difficult time breaking in to the dominance of Democrats and Republicans. Why?
Proportional voting being banned in the U.S.
The willingness of major parties to adapt to the needs of the public
The long tradition of support that major parties enjoy
Winner-take-all voting districts
65
Linkage institutions...
Connect government to lobbyists
Connect money to elections
Connect to people to government
Connect people to voters
66
Federalist #70 argues that...
A unitary executive is ideal
All of the above
An executive will never become a tyrant
Multiple executives are best
67
How are the Supreme Court justices chosen?
Congress chooses them, and then the 50 states approve them
The president chooses them, and then the Senate approves them
68
23rd Amendment
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
Repeal of 18th Amendment (Prohibition)
District of Columbia Presidential Vote
Two-Term Limitation on President
69
Citizens United v FEC
established
you can give unlimited money to your own campaign
overturned Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)
Corporations can give unlimited money for advertising
banned soft money
70
Shays' Rebellion could best be described as:
A show of support for Alexander Hamilton
A movement to support stronger state government
An anti-federalist revolt
Showing the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
71
What did SCOTUS rule in
Wisconsin v. Yoder
?
The federal government stretched the Commerce clause too far
Compelling Amish students to attend school past 8th grade was unconsitution
School prayer was unconstitutional
The right to privacy is protected under the 14th Amendment
72
Which of the following is NOT form of journalism?
Investigative
Yellow
Analytical
Blogging
73
What is political ideology?
A group of shared values and beliefs toward government
A person's values and beliefs toward government
The process of developing political views
A person who is politically active
74
What are Checks and Balances?
Each branch of government needs to check the other
Each branch is able to limit the power of the other branches
Checks are written to balance the government's budget
The government must check how well you can balance on a beam
75
Voter turnout, according to history, increases with age.
True
False
76
Why is the 10th Amendment important?
It says that individuals have rights not listed elsewhere
It grants the reserved powers to the states
It grants powers to the president to wage war
It guarantees freedom of speech
77
What is NOT part of the 5th Amendment
Right to Bail
Right to Due Process
No Double Jeopardy
No Self Incrimination
78
Letter from a Birmingham Jail:
argued that violence would be appropriate if civil rights were not granted
argued that segregation was desirable as long as equality was acheived
argued that Nonviolence was necessary to bring an end of racism
argued that African Americans should wait on the political process
79
Social media has not drastically changed how president's campaign and speak with the public
True
False
80
Marbury v. Madison
established what?
Federalism
Judicial review
"Necessary and proper" clause
The importance of the "Commerce clause"
81
Who holds veto power over bills?
Senior Senators
President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
82
What are some examples of participatory model of democracy? (Multiple Answers)
elected representantives
state referedums
ballot initatives
interest groups
83
The following is
NOT
a type of PAC
Connected PACS
Super PACs
Limited PACs
Leadership PACs
84
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Outlawed Alcohol = Prohibition
Created Income Tax
Abolished Slavery
Granted Womens Suffrage
85
What are some examples of elite model of democracy? (Multiple answers)
campaign donations/fundraisers
superPACS
lobbyists
referendums
86
What is a check the presidency can do on the judicial branch?
Not enforce SCOTUS rulings
Overturn SCOTUS rulings
Change the number of justices
Impeach the justices
87
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Contracts and court decisions are legitimate outside of their home state
Only contracts are to be accepted between states
Only court decisions are to be accepted between states
Full faith and credit are to be given to sources used in research papers
88
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Rights we are born with
Power of the People
A restricted government
The People voting more directly on every bill/law
89
The "Equal Protection Clause" is part of which amendment?
14th
16th
13th
15th
90
Which of the following best defines the term "judicial restraint?"
Decision by judges to limit the # of cases they complete
Refusal by judges to lobby Congress for funds
Judges use the original intent of the Constitution in mind
Willingness of judges to decline participation in campaigns
91
Shaw v. Reno
(1993) is a landmark Supreme Court case that held
that redistricting is a justiciable question.
that gerrymandering is unconstitutional.
that North Carolina would have to redraw their congressional districts.
that race-based gerrymandering violates the 14th Amendment.
92
Of the various religious voting groups, which has been the most loyal Republican voting group?
Southern Baptists
White Roman Catholics
Jewish Synagogue members
Hispanic Catholics
93
4th Amendment
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
No person is required to testify against themselves.
States retain powers.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion.
94
26th Amendment
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
Right to Vote at Age 18
Congressional Compensation
Presidential Vacancy, Succession, Disability and Inability
95
In
US v. Lopez
...
Lopez was accused and convicted in the Texas Supreme Court
Lopez was accused and convicted in Federal Court
Federal Government's use of the commerce clause was upheld
The Congressional use of the commerce clause was denied
96
McCulloch v. Maryland
Expanded federal power under the commerce clause
Limited Federal power under the necessary and proper clause
Expanded federal power under the necessary and proper clause
Limited federal power under the commerce clause
97
What is a benefit of 3rd parties?
They can have an effect on national elections
They provide an outlet for other voters
they can help dissipate gridlock
Nothing, 3rd parties are lame
98
This case said that students have the 1st Amendment rights to free expression (within limits).
In re Gault
Gideon V. Wainwright
Bush V. Gore
Tinker V. Des Moines Independent School District
99
21st Amendment
Prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages
Allowed women to vote
Allowed African-Americans to vote
Repealed prohibition
100
Enumerated powers are…
Implied powers
Expressed, or listed powers
101
What is discussed in Article IV of the Constitution?
the relations between the states
the ratification process
the supremacy clause
the amendment process
102
In order to gain data including political data, the census is conducted every...
10 years
20 years
2 years
5 years
103
20th Amendment
Popular Election of Senators
Prohibition
Women's Right to Vote
Commencement of Presidential Term on January 20th
104
Why did the Founding Fathers place limits on the government, such as dividing the power?
fear of women
fear of the English king
fear of too much power
fear of the states rights
105
Living Constitutionalism is the...
principle that once the Court rules, its decision it sets a precedent
ideas about what guidelines to follow when interpreting the Constitution
belief that the Court should step in if people’s rights are viloted
belief that judges should apply the Constitution in current conditons
106
Define: Original Intent
we did this to ourselves
imposing taxes that were originally intended for another purpose
making judicial decisions by considering what the fathers meant in the C.
making policies based on the what the fathers meant in the C.
107
In
Brutus
1, Brutus argues that
The executive described in the Constitution is too weak
A large republic limits the power of factions
A small republic is healthiest for democracy
States should be subordinate to a national government
108
Locke believed that people shared these natural rights EXCEPT
Liberty
Life
Property
Pursuit of Happiness
109
Article VII
explains the amendment process.
explains ratification process...
explains supremacy of national gov't over states.
explains structure & powers of legislative branch.
110
The Social Contract Theory is the idea that:
All societies must be equal in every way
Government must be based on the consent of the people
All governments are oppressive and must be overthrown
Government must NOT be based on people's consent
111
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Established student free speech
Violated the Free Exercise Clause
Proved to be a violation of the Establishment Clause
Established Selective Incorporation
112
This
line from the Declaration of Independence demonstrates popular sovereignty:
In order to form a more perfect union
We the people
To promote the general welfare
Governments deriving the just powers from the consent of the governed
113
Which type of polling about public opinions in the most accurate?
phone calls
media specific polls
random sampling polls
exit polls
114
This organization monitors and enforces campaign finance laws
The Warren Commission
Federal Election Commission
Citizens United
Political Action Committee
115
Judicial Activism is...
Creatively interpreting laws to fit with current needs of society
Supreme Court becomes active in community service projects
Interpretation based off of exactly what the founders intended
Judges in the Supreme Court must exercise regularly
116
Original Jurisdiction is...
the power of a court to refuse to enforce a law
the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
The court can be represented by two equal parties
A court can review decisions made by lower courts
117
Engel vs. Vitale
ruled that
school initiated prayer violates 1st amendment
Freedom of Speech cannot be limited
Segretation is unconstitutional
Civil Liberties are not absolute
118
24th Amendment
District of Columbia Presidential Vote
Repeal of 18th Amendment (Prohibition)
Two-Term Limitation on President
Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
119
What was the purpose of the 1787 Constitutional Convention?
To change the Articles of Confederation
To review the problems of the state governments
To solve the issue of slavery
To write a new constitution
120
House vs Senate: Terms of Office
3 years for House and 9 years for Senate
6 years for House and 2 years for Senate
4 years for House and 5 years for Senate
2 years for House and 6 years for Senate
121
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
State
122
1st Amendment
No person is required to testify against themselves.
States retain powers.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of Press, speech, religion, petition, & assembly
123
People that seek out and interpret information in a way that validates their beliefs is known as...
Commentary Media
Confirmation bias
Op-Ed Media
Consumer-driven beliefs
124
3rd Amendment
Search and Seizure
Right to Trial in Criminal Cases
Quartering of Soldiers
Right to Bear Arms
125
Which best shows the impeachment and removal process, as outlined in the Constitution?
Senate votes to accuse and House if the charges warrant removal
Justice Dept. impeaches while SCOTUS convicts or acquits
Cabinet impeaches & Senate convicts or acquits
House accuses and the Senate judges and decides
126
What did the 16th Amendment establish?
Income Tax
Direct election of senators
Presidential line of succession
Voting rights for freed slaves
127
Article VI
explains the relationship between states.
explains supremacy of the national government over states.
explains the ratification process.
explains the amendment process.
128
Liberal ideology favors...
strong central government to solve national issues
isolationism for safety
state governments to solve national issues
the private sector solves national issues
129
What are two kinds of media?
print media, broadcast media
online media, hard media
new media, old media
news media, sports media
130
12th Amendment
Rights Reserved to States
Election of President and Vice-President
Non-Enumerated Rights (Safety Net)
Suits Against a State
