The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of

Independent Regulatory Agencies

According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?

inform Congress about the state of the Union

What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?

information management and mobilization

All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT

standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear

What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?

the success of our democracy given how little we know

What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?

they need access to government officials

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

The federal government was regulating trade within states

Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?

they are either concurring or dissenting

What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?

United States v. Playboy Entertainment

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

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas

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1
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being young
being female
being wealthy
being educated
2
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
3
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
4
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
18th
17th
19th
20th
5
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
6
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
7
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
8
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
restate the oath
inform Congress about the state of the Union
hold a joint session of Congress
Give a speech
9
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
10
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
information management and mobilization
converting voters
polling and policy positions
patronage
11
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
12
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
support from interest groups
seniority in committee assignments
increased staff
expanded budget authority
13
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Tariffs
Fuel taxes
Income taxes
Corporate taxes
14
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
impeachment
legislation
regulations
15
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
16
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
The House decides the charges
The chief Justice oversees the trial
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
17
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
how much people complain given how few vote
18
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%
19
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
they need access to government officials
They might alienate viewers
They are inherently patriotic
20
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Know Nothings
Whigs
Populists
21
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the voters through referendum
the states
the U.S. Congress
the Suoreme Court
22
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
petitioning
running for office
protest
23
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
strong parties
primaries
the power of interest groups
24
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
veto override
executive orders
selective enforcement
executive agreements
25
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
attended
contentious
fun
26
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange
27
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
28
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Miller v. California
Lemon v. Kutzman
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
29
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
the due process clause
elastic clause
the equal protection clause
30
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
the stock market must be reformed
The federal government was regulating trade within states
farm subsidies are illegal
government regulation is illegal
31
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
32
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the equal protection clause
the due process clause
the elastic clause
33
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the candidate
the party
34
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
beat
leak
interview
35
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
a court order
36
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
37
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
38
Empty question
39
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
40
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
41
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it harder to get on the ballot
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
42
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
conference committee
caucus
joint committee
casework
43
What was the first form of mass media?
daily newspapers
television
radio
telegraph
44
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
H.W. Bush
Nixon
Reagan
Goldwater
45
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we have polarization
Why we have two parties
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why third parties tend to fail
46
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
47
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
campaign funding laws
voter apathy
the winner take all system
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
48
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. President
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senator
49
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Schenk v. the United States
Gitlow v. New York
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
50
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
51
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
15th
12th
14th
52
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
53
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
think they are in it
register
54
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
55
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
56
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Engel v. Vitale
57
What is the purpose of a caucus in the House, Senate or made of both Reps and Senators?
To stop amendments
To iron differences out on controversial topics
To stop legislation
To focus their collective energy of a specific area
58
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you must take public funding
59
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to see how high it will go without popping
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to mend fences after a scandal
60
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
the U.S. Marshalls
The Chief Magistrate
The Chief Justice
The Solicitor General
61
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more parties
They have elections more often
Their parties are more organized
They have more party cohesion
62
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
63
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
64
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
push polls
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
65
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
66
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
26th
23rd
24th
25th
67
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they were unanimous
they tied
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
68
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
69
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Gideon v. Wainwright
70
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
interest groups
legilslators
bureaucrats
the President
71
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Mapp v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
72
How long do national party conventions typically last?
3 days
4 days
1 week
1 day
73
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
receiving foreign heads of state
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning criminals
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
74
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
none of the above
Officials put their constituents before their party
75
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They coordinate closely with candidates
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
76
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
77
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They know the election laws in that state
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
They do polling
78
Which of the following can the President do?
Initiate constitutional amendments
Initiate laws
veto laws
Declare war
79
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
80
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
open
bicameral
blanket
81
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
character ratings
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
82
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
reorganize budgets
issue executive orders
appointments
eliminate agencies
83
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
84
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Both
Neither
Senate
House
85
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the conservative side
86
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
safety valve for popular discontent
87
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
88
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 efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
89
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
90
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Patriot Act
The War Powers Resolution
The Geneva Convention
The Enduring Freedom Act
91
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
92
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
93
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
94
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
due process
95
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
To build enthusiasm
to produce a party platform
To raise money
96
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel in spoken and slander is written
97
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
14 years
20 years
30 years
15 years
98
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
99
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
100
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
selective perception
media culture
party identification
101
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title XI
Title XX
Title V
102
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
103
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
104
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
Only 12 states hold them
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the whole process takes one day
105
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. judges
U.S. Representatives
U.S. President
U.S. Senators
106
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
the population is shifting to the south
The median age is getting higher.
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
107
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
wealth
gender
sexual orientation
108
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
the internet
cable television
satellite tv
109
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
grandfather clauses
literacy tests
poll taxes
110
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senator
U.S. Judge
U.S. President
111
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article II
No part
Article III
Article V
112
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
religion
age
gender
race
113
What is casework?
Constituent services
research Congressional staffers do for committees
Preparation for committee hearings
How a lawyer prepares for trial
114
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you vote more
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
You vote for Democrats
115
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Senate
House
Neither
Both
116
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to officially nominate a candidate
to debate policy openly
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
117
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
118
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Medicaid
Medicare
Social Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
119
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
appointments
veto
tax
declare war
120
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
political parties offer selective benefits
121
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
122
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
123
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
censorship
warrant
124
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
51%
unanimous
2/3
3/4
125
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
They are avoiding media attention
they are taking clear positions on issues
they participate in debates
126
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to reward big fundraisers
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
127
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
sexual orientation
race
gender
age
128
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
the writing of the party platform
candidate nomination
a debate between the two leading candidates
129
Franking is
Illegal
a duty given to US elected officials
Unregulated
a privilege granted to US elected officials
130
This amendment ended slavery
14th
12th
15th
13th
131
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Griswold v. Connecticut
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
132
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
133
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Democratic
Whig
Republican
Dixiecrat
134
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
135
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
gerrymandering
polarization
filibustering
electioneering
136
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
electors
voters
party leaders
137
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
House
Neither
Senate
Both
138
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
the state governments
all governments in the US
only the federal government
only the executive power
139
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
approval ratings
bandwagon
endorsements
140
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
141
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
policy elections
primaries
142
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
all war reporters are members of the military
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
143
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
144
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
fundraising
protesting
voting
145
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
the nightly news
interviews with media
tv ads
a poll
146
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
approve appintments
deregulation
hearings
lobbying
147
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
think they are in it
register
148
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
treaty approval
creating courts
taxation bills
declaring war
149
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Taxation
Approve treaties
Declare War
Impeachment
150
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all interest groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
They are all potential groups
151
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
may be ideal but isn't realistic
shows that party strength is on the rise
152
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
153
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
fundraising
policy positions
"horserace" coverage
the candidate's voting record
154
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
the 14th amendment
the Preamble
155
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
attorneys
lawyers and judges
criminals
police officers & teachers
156
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
157
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
158
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
providing government services
advertising
patronage
voter fraud
159
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Neither
Senate
House
Both
160
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
blacks
migrant workers
native americans
161
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
The Conservative Era was over
politicians must take clear positions on issues
162
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
defense
medicare
foreign aid
education
163
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
164
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
McCain v. BCRA
165
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
white
Christian
property owner
male
166
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
nature of the times
idealogues
low information
groups benefits
167
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
168
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
169
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Earl Warren
Warren Burger
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
170
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
171
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
disability
accommodation
inaccessibility
exclusion
172
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
required reporting of PAC contributions
173
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
174
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Guantanamo
Alcatraz
San Quentin
Los Alamos
175
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They indicate the President's intentions
They need Senate approval
They are binding for the next President
They need UN approval
176
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
177
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
asians
women
hispanics
migrant workers
178
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
179
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
race
religion
180
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation that has wide appeal
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
retiring officials that become lobbyists
181
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
182
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
free exercise
original intent
inherent powers
judicial activism
183
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
184
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
185
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
splinter
popular person-based
revolutionary
186
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Know Nothing
Democrat
Whig
187
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
endorsements
less red tape
more authority and bigger budgets
lobbyists
188
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
founding the National Organization for Women
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
189
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Craig v. Boren
Schaffley v. Hoke
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
190
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
191
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
192
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
193
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
Both
House
Neither
194
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
blacks
unions
white souitherners
the wealthy
195
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
executive order
shrink the # of courts
a recess appointment
196
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
197
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is longer
it is shorter
It is nonexistent
It is more in depth
198
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
voter apathy
separation of powers
runaway spending
rapid passage of laws
199
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
6
4
5
200
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
they are more common than caucuses
there is a ballot
states have them on different dates
201
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
waging war
diplomatic recognition
executive agreements
appointing ambassadors
202
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
police
school
abortion
zoning
203
What type of primary do political parties like best?
unicameral
open
closed
blanket
204
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
205
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
They more reliably vote for the party
they raise the most money for the party
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
206
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
207
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
run polls on election day
208
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The GOA
The White House Staff
The OMB
The Council on Economic Advisors
209
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
opinion
a warrant
writ of certiori
oral argument
210
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
211
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
7
5
6
4
212
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
25th
22nd
24th
23rd
213
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
staffing requirements
television
new state election laws
inflation
214
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
215
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
free speech
vote
assemble
pray
216
The effect of iron triangles is typically
hyperpluralism
socialism
elitism
pluralism
217
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is often underestimated
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
218
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
Furman v. Georgia
219
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Lawrence v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Smith v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
220
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
221
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on individuals
They focus on odd/ unusual
they tend to be liberal
they focus on issues
222
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
223
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
agency model
instructed delegate model
politico model
trustee model
224
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
execute the law
nominate officials
issue pardons
fill vacancies
225
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
January
February
March
December
226
An incumbent
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is running for re-election
is seeking office for the first time
has a hareder time raising money
227
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Reagan
H,W. Bush
Clinton
W. Bush
228
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Miller v, California
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
229
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Senate
Both
Neither
House
230
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
231
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
232
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
23rd
22nd
21st
20th
233
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
They have voted more often
they have become more informed
234
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
race
religion
gender
wealth
235
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to make delegate selection more democratic
to streamline platform writing
236
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
division of labor
instructed delegate
politico
trustee
237
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
238
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
harris v. Forklift Systems
Craig v. Boren
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. North Carolina
239
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
newscast
politics
narrowcast
press conference

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