Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?

He "flipped" to the liberal side

For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?

To select a candidate for the general election

All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT

the whole process takes one day

Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?

They know the election laws in that state

After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?

the press became a "watchdog" on the government

What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?

They were eager to create a stronger federal government.

The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that

The federal government was regulating trade within states

If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT

eliminated the public funding option

How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?

they allow reporters to "embed" with military units

Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?

they tend to support incumbents

What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?

Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission

What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?

Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke

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1
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
police
school
abortion
zoning
2
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He "flipped" to the liberal side
3
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
4
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
idealogues
groups benefits
nature of the times
low information
5
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
6
7
5
4
6
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
23rd
20th
22nd
21st
7
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To raise money
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
8
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
9
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Gitlow v. New York
Employment Division v. Smith
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
10
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
3/4
2/3
1/2
100%
11
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the whole process takes one day
Only 12 states hold them
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
12
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
13
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They know the election laws in that state
They do polling
They provide endorsements
They raise most of the money
14
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
15
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Craig v. Boren
Schaffley v. Hoke
16
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They feared a stronger federal power.
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
They opposed federal taxation
17
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
race
sexual orientation
18
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Dixiecrat
Republican
Democratic
Whig
19
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an initiative was passed
an executive order by the Governor
a court order
the state legislative baody banned it
20
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
the stock market must be reformed
farm subsidies are illegal
21
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
22
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
23
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
religion
gender
race
wealth
24
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
25
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
required reporting of PAC contributions
eliminated the public funding option
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
26
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
the state governments
only the federal government
all governments in the US
only the executive power
27
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
tv ads
interviews with media
the nightly news
28
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
all war reporters are members of the military
29
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
Furman v. Georgia
30
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
22nd
23rd
25th
24th
31
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
hispanics
women
migrant workers
asians
32
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
unitary democracy
union
direct democracy
confederation
33
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Adam Smith
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
34
Empty question
35
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
poll taxes
literacy tests
primaries
grandfather clauses
36
Another term for prior restraint is
warrant
censorship
arrest
subpoena
37
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
they tend to support incumbents
their donors can remain anonymous
They coordinate closely with their candidate
38
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
39
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
negotiate treaties
to create courts
to tax
to regulate interstate trade
40
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
it is shorter
It is more in depth
It is longer
It is nonexistent
41
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Schenk v. the United States
Gitlow v. New York
Engel v. Vitale
42
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
the largest percentage of all candidates
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
100%
43
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
18th
17th
20th
44
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Craig v. Boren
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. North Carolina
45
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
McCain v. BCRA
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
US v. Nixon
46
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The Electoral College
The House of Representatives
The President
The Senaste
47
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
closed
unicameral
blanket
48
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
49
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
voting
fundraising
protesting
50
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
14th
12th
15th
51
The United States government is accurately described as
an autocracy
a unitary federation
a republic
a democracy
52
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
53
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
54
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
U.S. Judge
55
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the U.S. Congress
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the states
56
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
religion
age
gender
race
57
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
think they are in it
register
58
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
no establishment clause
59
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Miller v, California
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
60
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Lemon v. Kutzman
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
Miller v. California
61
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
voter perception
push polls
62
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
63
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
Article III
Article VI
It's not
Article I
64
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
65
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They might alienate viewers
they need access to government officials
66
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
67
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
the 14th amendment
The Declaration of Independence
68
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
regulations
legislation
amendements
69
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
popular person-based
revolutionary
splinter
70
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
71
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
may be ideal but isn't realistic
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
72
This amendment ended slavery
14th
13th
15th
12th
73
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
the internet
cable television
satellite tv
netflix
74
What was the first form of mass media?
daily newspapers
telegraph
radio
television
75
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
76
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the courts
the Congress
the states
the President
77
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Democrat
Republican
78
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Whig
Know Nothing
Democrat
Republican
79
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. judges
U.S. President
U.S. Representatives
U.S. Senators
80
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article III
Article I
Article IV
Article II
81
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
82
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
83
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title XX
Title XI
Title V
84
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
85
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
86
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
they raise the most money for the party
87
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
due process
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
judicial activism
88
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
writing The Feminine Mystique
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
89
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
the candidate
interest groups
the bureaucracy
90
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
articulate policies
pick candidates
91
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they are taking clear positions on issues
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
92
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
93
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
television
staffing requirements
new state election laws
inflation
94
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to energize the party faithful
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
95
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Securities and Exchange
Federal Reserve
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
96
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
immigrants
blacks
native americans
97
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
98
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
99
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
100
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
Santa Clara v. Martinez
101
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
102
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
The Equal Rights Amendment
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
103
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
104
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
impossible
slow and deliberate
through consesnsus
speedy and swift
105
Over time, national party conventions have become less
attended
predictable
contentious
fun
106
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
107
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They feared a strong federal government
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They wanted a democracy
They felt the states were too powerful
108
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
3/5 Compromise
Virginia Plan
Slave Trade
Connecticut
109
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
policy elections
general elections
primaries
110
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
111
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they want to lower courts to retry it
they tied
they defer to the lower court ruling
they were unanimous
112
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
San Quentin
Alcatraz
Guantanamo
113
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
instructed delegate
politico
trustee
division of labor
114
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
the due process clause
115
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
116
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
pray
free speech
vote
assemble
117
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
They coordinate closely with candidates
118
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
why we don't have radical parties in the US
why we have polarization
Why third parties tend to fail
119
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
The Conservative Era was over
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
politicians must take clear positions on issues
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
120
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
121
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
selective perception
incumbency advantage
party identification
media culture
122
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
No part
Article III
Article V
Article II
123
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states are not representative of the US population
the early states get too much attention
few people participate
it caters to low information voters
124
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
creating courts
treaty approval
taxation bills
declaring war
125
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
blanket
bicameral
open
126
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
editorials are held to a different standard
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
127
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
128
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to regulate campaign finance
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
129
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
veto
appointments
declare war
tax
130
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
W. Bush
Clinton
H,W. Bush
Reagan
131
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Communications Commission
132
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
133
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
strong parties
primaries
short terms
the power of interest groups
134
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned soft money
135
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
136
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
137
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
138
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
139
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
140
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
141
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
They have more parties
They have more party cohesion
142
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
limited government
separation of power
checks and balances
judicial review
143
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
providing government services
voter fraud
advertising
patronage
144
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Democrats and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
145
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
They are all informal
146
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
party leaders
delegates
electors
voters
147
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
They focus on individuals
they focus on issues
148
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
149
Which branch of the government spends the money (controls the purse)?
legislative
state
executive
judicial
150
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a debate between the two leading candidates
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
the writing of the party platform
candidate nomination
151
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
required reporting of income/spending
152
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
153
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
154
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
155
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
156
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Earl Warren
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
157
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
how much people complain given how few vote
the success of our democracy given how little we know
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
158
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
attorneys
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
159
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
accommodation
exclusion
disability
160
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
161
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
"horserace" coverage
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
fundraising
162
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
163
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more informed
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more ideological
164
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being wealthy
being young
being female
165
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Cooper and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Hearst and Pulitzer
Raymour and Flanigan
166
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
167
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
168
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
169
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
170
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
171
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
patronage
converting voters
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
172
How long do national party conventions typically last?
4 days
1 week
1 day
3 days
173
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
enumerated
granted
reserved
federalism
174
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
175
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
176
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Populists
Dixiecrats
Know Nothings
Whigs
177
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
states have them on different dates
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
178
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
H.W. Bush
Nixon
Reagan
Goldwater
179
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
press conference
newscast
politics
narrowcast
180
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
181
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Gettysburg Address
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
182
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
attend meetings
think they are in it
pay dues
183
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
184
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
religion
sexual orientation
wealth
185
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
running for office
petitioning
protest
186
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
187
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. v. Lopez
McCullough v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
188
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
race
religion
gender
age
189
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
motivate more people to vote
safety valve for popular discontent
inject new issues into the policy agenda
190
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
leak
beat
scandal
interview
191
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Executive
The Legislative
The Judicial
The Bureaucracy
192
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
193
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
194
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Freedom Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Wikileaks Act
195
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
196
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
blacks
white souitherners
unions
197
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
judicial activism
original intent
inherent powers
free exercise
198
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
199
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
200
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
201
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
202
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is spoken and libel is written
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel in spoken and slander is written
203
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you attend to the news
you get more conservative
you vote more
You vote for Democrats
204
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Introduction
The Mutual Pledge
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
205
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
11th
8th
12th
10th
206
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
runaway spending
voter apathy
separation of powers
207
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
208
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
209
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
white
property owner
Christian
male
210
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative

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