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1
Which is NOT a core value of the United States political culture?
Freedom of Speech
Economic Equality
Legal equality
Freedom of Religion
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Congress determines the actual amount available for govt agencies to spend in a fiscal year
authorizations
appropriations
rules of debate
marking up bills
3
An important change in the American political culure is
less supportive of school intergration
less trust in gov't instituions and leaders
citizens believe they can make a postive change
citizens are more liberal
4
the Federal Reserve Board has the most influence on
govt spending
personal wealth
bank interest rates
the stock market
5
What is the name of this Mexican food?
Enchiladas
Borritos
Tacos
Papusa
6
What is the name of this Egyptian food?
Hushpuppies
Fried Falafel
Kushari
Egyptian Macaroni
7
The Presidents Attorney General oversees the
Department of Defense
White House Office
Joint Cheif of Staff
Department of Justice
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The franking privileged refers to the
Practice where members with seniority may only use
Fed's control over interest rates
right of the chair to control the schedules of committees
right of members of Congress to send mail at expense ofgovt
9
A representivewho wants to ensure proper funding for their district would seek memberhip on
Agriculture committee
Veterans affair committee
Appropriations committee
Judiciary committee
10
What is it called when Congress checks the executive branch?
executive privilege
legislative oversight
judicial review
federalism
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What is cloture?
Can impeach the Prez
cuts off debate on a bill
returns a bill to committee
begins the filibuster
12
How do interest groups give money lawfully to candidates? (Hint: Arms of the interest groups)
lobbyist
legislative committees
campaign managers
PAC's
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The term "discretionary authority" most aptly defines the policy making power held by
the bureaucracy
the Supreme Court
the Vice President
the President
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What is federalism?
the division of national a nd state powers
a group of people who wanted a strong central govt
power given to the states
sharing of powers between states
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Memebers of the WHite House Staff
are personally loyal to the Prez
help the Prez to get along with Congress
Must be confirmed by Senate
must be ideologially balanced
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The process of extending the protections of the Bill of Rights throught the 14th amendment
federalism
judicial review
Incorporation
stare decisis
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The informal networks of members of Congress who share the same interests are called
subcommittees
caucus
linkage institutions
bureaucracies
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Which plays the most important role in political socialization of children
the family
the media
the school
peer groups
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Debate of a bill in the House of Reps under a "closed rule" means
pigeon holed
the bill can be amended only at this time
debate will consist of five minutes
amendments can not be offered
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The franking privilege allows members of Congress
to eat frankfurters
free mailing to constituents
to call everyone Frank
increased access to the press
21
Straight ticket voting occurs when
a voter chooses candidates from different parties
a person votes for candidates in the same party
states combine nat'l and state candidates on one ballot
a person votes for the same candidate in 2 or more elections
22
An executive agreement with a foreign head of state is different from a treaty in that
an executive treaty must be ratified by Senate
a treaty is with several countries and a E.O. is with one
A treaty ends a war
a trearty must be ratified by Senate
23
The term "horse race journalism" refers to
media had complete access to a political scandal
media focuses on congressional work
media competes to air the story first
media covering campaign by referringto candidates poll stand
24
In federalist #10, Madison argued that factions in a republic are
natural but controllable by institutions
not likely to occur if people are honest
prevented by free elections
a more serious threat if the republic is too large
25
How do Supreme Court justices agree to hear a case?
Rule of four
Amicus curiae briefs
They compromise
Follow precedent
26
Every 10 years Congressional districts are determined by
Bureau of the Census
President
State legislators
house of representatives
27
States have the most discretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from
categorical grants
grants in aid
matching grants
block grants
28
Compared to voters in a general election. Voters in presidential primary elections are
less likely to be well educated
more likely to be ethnic or racial minority
less likely to be members of a political party
more likely to be affluent
29
The exchange of political votes between congressional members is called
red herring
Mandus favorus
franking privileged
log rolling
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Lobbyist try to influence legislators mainly through
petition drives and letter- writing campaigns
providing legislators with information on technical issues
"winning and dining" legislators
threatening to help their opponent in the next election
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What is the name of this food that is popular in Canada?
French Fries
Cheese Curds
Poutine
Canadian Bacon
32
What is the name of this Italian food?
Spaghetti
Pasta
Ravioli
Macaroni
33
the division of power between the national govt and state govt is called
federalism
devolution
incorporation theory
mandate
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this principal protects citizens from imprisonment without a trial
8th amendment
Due process
popular sorvereignty
checks and balances
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What is a categorical grant?
tax reform money
money given to states for specific purpose
money given to private business
money given to states unconditionally
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The Office of Management and Budget has the primary responsibility to
Audit the budget
Bring cookies to the Prez
Prepare the budget
Impement the budget
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A permanent committee set up to consider legislation in a particular area is known as a
select committee
conference committee
joint committee
standing committee
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What is the name of this Ecuadorian food?
Fanesca
Llapingachos
Chorizo
Ceviche
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A law that that imposes a punishment on a person or group with out a trial is a
ex post facto law
writ of certiorari
Bill of attainder
habeaus corpus
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How do interest groups give money lawfully to candidates? (Hint: Arms of the interest groups)
campaign managers
PAC's
lobbyist
legislative committees
41
What is the name of this Russian food?
Shchi
Pelmeni
Solyanka
Buckwheat
42
The boundary lines of congressional districts are drawn by
state govenors
US district courts
the census
state legislatures
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giving states more discreation to reform welfare is an example of
devolution
dual federalism
implied powers
unfunded mandate
