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

the success of our democracy given how little we know

What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?

They are being fully "checked out" for any problems

What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?

They are all agents of socialization

These were the first two political parties in the United States.

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?

policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting

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

To select a candidate for the general election

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?

Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional

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

He "flipped" to the liberal side

What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?

civil suits from those in different states over $75000

All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT

The Office of Management and Budget

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1
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
The Equal Rights Amendment
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
Gay Rights
2
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 a larger population
they have the most registered party members
3
Over time, national party conventions have become less
contentious
attended
fun
predictable
4
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
Freedom Act
5
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
4 days
1 day
3 days
6
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
the success of our democracy given how little we know
how much people complain given how few vote
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
7
This amendment ended slavery
13th
12th
15th
14th
8
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
9
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Engel v. Vitale
Miller v. California
Employment Division v. Smith
Lemon v. Kutzman
10
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
They are all potential groups
They are all interest groups
11
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
white
Christian
male
12
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
idealogues
low information
nature of the times
groups benefits
13
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
14
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
Reed v. North Carolina
Shaw v. Reno
15
Across the board cuts that result when the budget process bogs down are called
omnibus bills
regressive taxing
structural debt
sequestration
16
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
think they are in it
pay dues
attend meetings
register
17
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
capital punishment cases
18
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Democrats and Whigs
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
19
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
20
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
fundraising
policy positions
"horserace" coverage
21
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
22
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is contentious
23
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
due diligence
patronage
merit system
due process
24
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
To raise money
To build enthusiasm
25
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
26
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
advertising
providing government services
patronage
27
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
W. Bush
Reagan
Clinton
28
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
17th
19th
18th
29
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Pendleton Act
The McKinley Act
The Stalwart Law
Hatch Act
30
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
31
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the states
the U.S. Congress
32
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
attorneys
lawyers and judges
police officers & teachers
criminals
33
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
ICC
SEC
FTC
NLRB
34
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Gitlow v. New York
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
35
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Reynolds v. United States
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
36
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
native americans
blacks
immigrants
37
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
gender
religion
race
age
38
The effect of iron triangles is typically
pluralism
socialism
hyperpluralism
elitism
39
When does a federal judge leave office?
after a no confidence vote
After 10 years
when they choose or die
After 5 years
40
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
41
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
42
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Germans and Italians should also be interned
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
43
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
44
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
admiralty and maritime law
naturalization
bankruptcy supervision
45
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
46
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
47
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
the President
interest groups
bureaucrats
legilslators
48
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
49
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
The House Ways and Means Committee
The Senate Finance Committee
Congressional Budget Office
The Office of Management and Budget
50
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Know Nothings
Populists
Whigs
Dixiecrats
51
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
sexual orientation
religion
wealth
52
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Magistrate
The Chief Justice
the U.S. Marshalls
The Solicitor General
53
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
states have them on different dates
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
54
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
55
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
they are taking clear positions on issues
56
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
57
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v, California
58
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
59
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
60
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
61
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
62
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. Reed
63
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
64
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
65
The distance between a law and implentation is called
bureaucratic distance
appellate jurisdiction
slippage
administrative discretion
66
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
The Supreme Court
District Courts
Circuit Courts
67
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
interest groups
the party
the candidate
the bureaucracy
68
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of currency
69
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
70
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
71
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
72
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Medicare
Social Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicaid
73
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Whig
Dixiecrat
Democratic
74
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
US v. Nixon
McCain v. BCRA
75
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
76
How many levels are the federal court system?
five
four
two
three
77
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
3 years
6 months
2 years
1 year
78
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
79
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
daily newspapers
television
telegraph
80
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
81
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
82
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
budget resolution
fiscal cliff
sequestration
impoundment
83
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They cycle out after each presidential election
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
They generally quit before they can be fired
84
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
narrowcast
newscast
press conference
politics
85
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Snyder v. Phelps
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
86
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the equal protection clause
the due process clause
the elastic clause
the necessary and propoer clause
87
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
white souitherners
the wealthy
unions
blacks
88
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
protest
petitioning
voting
running for office
89
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
appellate
civil
justiceable
criminal
90
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
vote
pray
assemble
free speech
91
During the Clinton administration, government spending was addressed by "offsets" meaning
savings from making cuts are converted to tax cuts
estate taxes would be raised each time spending went up
increased spending in one area must be offset by cuts
department budgets would all be cut to zero and built back
92
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
93
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
14th
13th
12th
94
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
District and Appeals
Supreme and Appeals
Supreme and District
District only
95
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
96
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
97
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
98
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
7
10
9
11
99
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They are for profit taxable organizations
They coordinate closely with candidates
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
100
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the federal government
only the executive power
all governments in the US
the state governments
101
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
102
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
The Office of Personnel Management
National Labor Relations Board
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
The Civil Service Commission
103
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
104
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
state
federal
district
appellate
105
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
blanket
unicameral
closed
106
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
107
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
religion
wealth
108
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
109
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
instructed delegate
trustee
division of labor
110
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Raymour and Flanigan
111
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
the nightly news
a poll
tv ads
interviews with media
112
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
primaries
short terms
the power of interest groups
strong parties
113
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
William Rehnquist
Earl Warren
John Roberts
Warren Burger
114
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they were unanimous
115
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
116
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
117
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Griswold v. Connecticut
118
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
5 judges, juries
3 judges, witnesses
attorneys, judges
4 judges, law fairies
119
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
120
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
think they are in it
pay dues
attend meetings
121
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
122
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
shrink the # of courts
executive order
a recess appointment
a veto war
123
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
party leaders
electors
voters
delegates
124
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
leak
scandal
interview
125
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
the stock market must be reformed
farm subsidies are illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
government regulation is illegal
126
Another term for prior restraint is
warrant
arrest
censorship
subpoena
127
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
24th
23rd
22nd
25th
128
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
lobbyists
more authority and bigger budgets
less red tape
endorsements
129
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Know Nothing
Democrat
Whig
Republican
130
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
6
4
5
131
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is nonexistent
It is more in depth
It is longer
it is shorter
132
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it harder to get on the ballot
making it easier to register to vote
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
133
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why we have two parties
why we have polarization
Why third parties tend to fail
134
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
135
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
6
4
7
136
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
obtain standing
file amicus curiae briefs
testify
hire lobbyists
137
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the circuit courts
the district courts
the Supreme Court
138
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
139
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
140
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being young
being female
being wealthy
141
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
migrant workers
women
hispanics
asians
142
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
sexual orientation
age
143
Empty question
144
Who are the litigants in a case?
the judges
the plaintiff and defendent
the lawyers
the members of the jury
145
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
146
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
regulations
amendements
legislation
147
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
148
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
division of labor
chain of command
reliance on technology
promotion based on merit
149
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
The Conservative Era was over
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
politicians must take clear positions on issues
150
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's House Reps
the Supreme Court
the state's senators
the state's governor
151
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
152
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
153
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis a requirement in a democracy
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis accurate
154
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became apathetic towards the government
155
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to advertise the candidate
to debate policy openly
to energize the party faithful
to officially nominate a candidate
156
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
hearings
lobbying
approve appintments
deregulation
157
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Sweatt v. Paint
Munn v. Illinois
Gibbons v. Ogden
158
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
passing laws
iron triangles
filing class action lawsuits
rule-making
159
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
eliminated the public funding option
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
160
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
161
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
a warrant
opinion
writ of certiori
oral argument
162
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
due process
judicial activism
163
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
sequestration
bond sales
tax loopholes
foreign banks
164
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
165
Incrementalism in the budget process leads to
budget reconciliation
delays / slow budget negotiations
inevitable growth in budgets
the military industrial complex
166
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
167
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
popular person-based
revolutionary
splinter
issue / cause
168
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
169
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
170
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
The median age is getting higher.
Blacks outnumber hispanics
171
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
religion
race
172
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
173
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
school
abortion
zoning
police
174
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
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
175
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
cable television
satellite tv
the internet
176
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to see how high it will go without popping
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to mend fences after a scandal
177
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
178
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
179
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
180
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
181
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Employment Division v. Smith
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
182
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
adminstrative discretion
regulation
due process
issue networks
183
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
184
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
185
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
voting
fundraising
ticket-splitting
186
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
187
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
jurisprudence
legitimacy
standing
representation
188
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
189
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
190
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
general elections
policy elections
191
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
they tend to support incumbents
their donors can remain anonymous
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
192
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
open
bicameral
blanket
193
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
increased staff
seniority in committee assignments
expanded budget authority
support from interest groups
194
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title V
Title XI
Title XX
Title IX
195
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
exclusion
disability
inaccessibility
accommodation
196
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 hard money
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you must take public funding
197
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
198
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
199
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Schenk v. the United States
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
200
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
2/3 or 75%
100%
201
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
issue executive orders
reorganize budgets
eliminate agencies
appointments
202
The significance of campaign strategy
is often underestimated
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
203
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
204
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Military personnel make up the largest segment
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
205
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the free exercise clause
elastic clause
206
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Leaking information to the press
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
Electioneering during work hours
207
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
sequestration
the nuclear option
the filibuster
free exercise
208
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
209
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have voted more often
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
210
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
founding the National Organization for Women
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
211
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
212
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
213
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
free exercise
inherent powers
judicial activism
original intent
214
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an executive order by the Governor
the state legislative baody banned it
a court order
an initiative was passed
215
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
216
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
consolidation of news outlets
217
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
poll taxes
primaries
grandfather clauses
218
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
219
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
exit poLling
220
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
voter apathy
separation of powers
runaway spending
221
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
222
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
223
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
coordinate campaigns
articulate policies
run polls on election day
pick candidates
224
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
required reporting of income/spending
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
225
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
information management and mobilization
patronage
polling and policy positions
226
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
inflation
staffing requirements
television
new state election laws
227
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
candidate nomination
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
228
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
229
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
the nominee is older
it is the end of the President's second term
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is relatively unknown
230
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Alcatraz
231
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
selective perception
incumbency advantage
party identification
media culture
232
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Nixon
Goldwater
Reagan
H.W. Bush
233
The goal of the Graham-Rudman-Hollings act of the 1980s had what goal?
a deficit tied to the GDP
passing a flat tax
returning budget initiation to Congress
a balanced budget
234
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal

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