If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?

they defer to the lower court ruling

Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?

Military personnel make up the largest segment

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

they tend to support incumbents

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

they need access to government officials

A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom

may be ideal but isn't realistic

All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT

standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear

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

the press became a "watchdog" on the government

The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?

you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true

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

Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission

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1
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
Neither
House
Both
2
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Tutle IX
Fuel Independence
The Equal Rights Amendment
Gay Rights
3
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
4
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
5
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
6
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
10
11
7
9
7
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
8
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
9
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Neither
Both
House
Senate
10
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title XX
Title IX
Title V
11
How many levels are the federal court system?
three
four
five
two
12
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive agreements
selective enforcement
veto override
executive orders
13
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
due process
adminstrative discretion
regulation
issue networks
14
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
18th
19th
17th
20th
15
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they were unanimous
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
16
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
between 2 or more states
between the US and states
capital punishment cases
17
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
18
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Military personnel make up the largest segment
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
19
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
20
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they need access to government officials
They might alienate viewers
They are inherently patriotic
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
21
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
may be ideal but isn't realistic
22
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The House decides the charges
The chief Justice oversees the trial
23
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
popular person-based
splinter
revolutionary
issue / cause
24
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
electors
voters
party leaders
delegates
25
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
26
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
running for office
petitioning
protest
27
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Hatch Act
The McKinley Act
The Stalwart Law
Pendleton Act
28
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
execute the law
fill vacancies
issue pardons
nominate officials
29
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
30
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Nixon
H.W. Bush
Goldwater
31
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
censorship
warrant
32
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
religion
age
gender
race
33
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
the Vice President
The cabinet
White House Staff
The Executive Offices
34
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
35
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Employment Division v. Smith
Barron v. Baltimore
36
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Griswold v. Connecticut
37
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Dixiecrat
Democratic
Whig
Republican
38
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
character ratings
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
39
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Appropriations
Ethics
Energy and Commerce
Veteran's Affairs
40
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Smith and Wesson
Raymour and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
41
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
hearings
deregulation
approve appintments
lobbying
42
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
due process
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
judicial activism
43
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
44
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
45
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
46
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
file amicus curiae briefs
impeachment
judicial review
judge appointments
47
Over time, national party conventions have become less
contentious
attended
fun
predictable
48
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
49
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
staffing requirements
inflation
new state election laws
television
50
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
51
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
52
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
voter apathy
separation of powers
rapid passage of laws
runaway spending
53
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the states
the U.S. Congress
54
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
religion
race
wealth
55
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
impoundment
budget resolution
sequestration
fiscal cliff
56
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
57
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
December
January
March
58
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
59
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Both
Neither
House
Senate
60
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
grandfather clauses
poll taxes
primaries
61
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
strong parties
primaries
the power of interest groups
62
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
the President
bureaucrats
interest groups
legilslators
63
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
Populists
Whigs
64
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
they tend to be liberal
They focus on individuals
They focus on odd/ unusual
65
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
66
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
67
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
68
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
6
4
7
69
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
chain of command
promotion based on merit
reliance on technology
division of labor
70
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Snyder v. Phelps
71
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
72
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
73
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
74
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Reprieves and pardons
Commander in Chief
Party Leader
UN Ambassador
75
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
76
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
77
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
education
defense
foreign aid
medicare
78
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
Clinton
Reagan
W. Bush
79
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
80
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
interviews with media
the nightly news
tv ads
a poll
81
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
They do polling
They know the election laws in that state
82
This amendment ended slavery
15th
13th
12th
14th
83
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
think they are in it
pay dues
attend meetings
register
84
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The GOA
The OMB
The White House Staff
The Council on Economic Advisors
85
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
the 14th amendment
86
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
general elections
policy elections
87
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
88
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
Santa Clara v. Martinez
89
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a light saber
a pen
a microphone
a shovel
90
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
Blacks outnumber hispanics
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
The median age is getting higher.
91
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
92
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
2/3
unanimous
51%
3/4
93
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
interview
leak
scandal
94
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is older
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is relatively unknown
95
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
endorsements
coattails
approval ratings
bandwagon
96
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
regulations
amendements
legislation
97
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
there is a ballot
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
98
Which of the following can the President do?
Declare war
veto laws
Initiate laws
Initiate constitutional amendments
99
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
100
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
They are avoiding media attention
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
101
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
tax indexing
deficit spending
entitlements
tax loopholes
102
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
103
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Corporate taxes
Tariffs
Income taxes
Fuel taxes
104
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
"horserace" coverage
policy positions
the candidate's voting record
fundraising
105
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
District Courts
Superior Courts
106
Teacher led prayers violate the
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
due process clause
107
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
obtain standing
testify
hire lobbyists
file amicus curiae briefs
108
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
articulate policies
109
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
William Rehnquist
John Roberts
Warren Burger
Earl Warren
110
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
111
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
discretionary spending
the pocket veto
ways and means
the line item veto
112
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
standing
legitimacy
jurisprudence
113
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
fundraising
voting
114
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
blacks
migrant workers
native americans
115
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
inform Congress about the state of the Union
Give a speech
restate the oath
hold a joint session of Congress
116
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have less trust in the governmnt
They have voted more often
they have become more ideological
they have become more informed
117
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
Why third parties tend to fail
why we don't have radical parties in the US
why we have polarization
118
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
119
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
15th
14th
12th
120
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Engel v. Vitale
Miller v. California
Lemon v. Kutzman
Employment Division v. Smith
121
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
elastic clause
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
122
Describe a representative's casework
Preparation for committee hearings
How a lawyer prepares for trial
Constituent services
research Congressional staffers do for committees
123
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Electioneering during work hours
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
Leaking information to the press
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
124
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Lawrence v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
125
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties offer selective benefits
126
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
sexual orientation
gender
race
127
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
128
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the bureaucracy
interest groups
the party
the candidate
129
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
130
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
131
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
132
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of campaign finance
133
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned hard money
the part that banned soft money
134
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They cycle out after each presidential election
They generally quit before they can be fired
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
135
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
136
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
137
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
vote
pray
free speech
138
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
139
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
providing government services
patronage
advertising
140
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
141
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
142
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
wealth
religion
sexual orientation
143
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
144
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
police officers & teachers
attorneys
lawyers and judges
criminals
145
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 faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer but cheaper
146
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it harder to get on the ballot
giving free tv time to candidates
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it easier to register to vote
147
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
blacks
the wealthy
unions
white souitherners
148
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
149
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
Only 12 states hold them
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
150
What was the first form of mass media?
telegraph
television
radio
daily newspapers
151
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
caucus
conference committee
casework
joint committee
152
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
House
Neither
Senate
Both
153
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Democrat
Republican
154
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are fiundraising
155
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
156
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
the largest percentage of all candidates
50% +1
2/3 or 75%
100%
157
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
158
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Medicaid
Medicare
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Social Security
159
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Griswold v. Connecticut
Furman v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Gregg v. Georgia
160
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
required reporting of income/spending
limited contributions
161
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
writing The Feminine Mystique
162
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and District
District only
Supreme and Appeals
District and Appeals
163
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the necessary and propoer clause
164
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
push polls
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
voter perception
165
Why are signing statements controversial?
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
they are executive orders in disguise
They are relatively new in presidential history
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
166
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Employment Division v. Smith
Gitlow v. New York
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
167
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
San Quentin
Guantanamo
Alcatraz
168
Empty question
169
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Know Nothings and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
170
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
Congressional Budget Office
The Senate Finance Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee
The Office of Management and Budget
171
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
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
172
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
26th
24th
23rd
25th
173
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
polling and policy positions
patronage
information management and mobilization
converting voters
174
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
175
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
due process
patronage
merit system
due diligence
176
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It has been struck down.
It has not been tested.
It is currently pending.
It has been upheld.
177
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gideon v. Wainwright
178
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
bond sales
sequestration
tax loopholes
foreign banks
179
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Reed v. North Carolina
Craig v. Boren
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
180
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 day
4 days
3 days
1 week
181
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you attend to the news
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you vote more
182
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
electoral mandate
neutral competence
state of the union
bully pulpit
183
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
184
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
trustee
politico
instructed delegate
division of labor
185
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
exclusion
disability
accommodation
186
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
House
Senate
187
Which Congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The General Accountability Office
The Federal Reserve
The Bean Counting Patrol
The Congressional Budget Office
188
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
189
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
the state governments
only the executive power
all governments in the US
only the federal government
190
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all informal
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
191
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
writ of certiori
a warrant
opinion
oral argument
192
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
selective perception
media culture
party identification
193
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
23rd
22nd
25th
24th
194
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is nonexistent
It is longer
It is more in depth
it is shorter
195
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
male
white
Christian
196
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
197
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
polarization
gerrymandering
electioneering
filibustering
198
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
nature of the times
low information
idealogues
groups benefits
199
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
agency model
politico model
delegate model
trustee model
200
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
politicians must take clear positions on issues
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
The Conservative Era was over
201
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
202
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Know Nothing
Whig
Republican
203
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
204
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
205
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
the state legislative baody banned it
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
206
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
cable television
netflix
the internet
207
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must be unaninmous
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
208
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
pay dues
register
think they are in it
209
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
210
How does the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) differ from the General Accounting Office (GAO)?
The CBO is part of the Federal Reserve
The CBO is a partisan organization
The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes
The CBO is a watchdog on the GAO
211
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
unicameral
closed
blanket
212
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
213
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they raise the most money for the party
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
214
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To build enthusiasm
to produce a party platform
To select a candidate for the general election
To raise money
215
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Reserve
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Securities and Exchange
216
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
age
religion
217
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more parties
They have elections more often
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
218
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The War Powers Resolution
The Geneva Convention
The Enduring Freedom Act
The Patriot Act
219
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
inject new issues into the policy agenda
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
motivate more people to vote
220
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
inherent powers
free exercise
judicial activism
original intent
221
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
222
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
narrowcast
press conference
newscast
223
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
224
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
migrant workers
asians
hispanics
women
225
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
226
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Sweatt v. Paint
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Munn v. Illinois
Gibbons v. Ogden
227
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
228
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
open
blanket
bicameral
closed
229
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
the stock market must be reformed
farm subsidies are illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
230
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Neither
Both
House
Senate
231
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states are not representative of the US population
few people participate
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
232
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
233
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being educated
being young
being female
234
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
235
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
abortion
school
police
zoning
236
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
required reporting of PAC contributions
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
eliminated the public funding option
237
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
238
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
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
239
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Freedom Act
240
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
issue executive orders
reorganize budgets
eliminate agencies
appointments
241
The significance of campaign strategy
is often underestimated
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is that it sets the policy agenda
242
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
libel in spoken and slander is written
243
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
William McKinley
244
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Senate
Neither
Both
House
245
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Schenk v. the United States
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
246
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
how much people complain given how few vote
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
247
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
instructed delegate model
politico model
agency model
trustee model
248
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
the U.S. Marshalls
The Chief Justice
The Chief Magistrate
The Solicitor General
249
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas

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