Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?

Money given to states for special education programs

The debates between Federalist and Anti-Federalist were primarily about which of the following?

the scope of the central government

Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution does which of the following?

Emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism

Which of the following statements about the Senate is true?

Senators have more influence over the legislative process

Which of the following is true of political action committees?

the make campaign contributions to gain access to policymake

Which of the following describes a consequence of the concentration of ownership of news media

there is increased similarly of network news coverage

The free-exercise clause protects

Voluntary prayer by student groups before school

One reason for the persistence of a two-party system in the US is...

single-member districts in the electoral system

Pork Barrel politics refers to legislation designed to

provide funding for local projects to benefit constituents

What is an example of congressional oversight?

Holding hearings for review of an exe. agency's activities

Which of the following best explains the principle of "stare decisis?"

It encourages judges to follow precedent when deciding cases

The difference between an appellate court and district court is that an appellate court

reviews previous court decisions

Cooperative federalism can best be described as.....

Different levels of government are involved in common policy

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1
Which of the following is a member of the White House staff?
The Chair of the Federal Reserve
The Secretary of Commerce
The Attorney General
The National Security Advisor
2
Since the early 1980s, the Republican Party platform has been increasingly influence by
Civil Libertarians
Environmental Activists
Labor Unions
Evangelical Christians
3
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates
Money given directly to private business for economic aid
Money given to states to spend at their own discretion
Money given to states for special education programs
4
The debates between Federalist and Anti-Federalist were primarily about which of the following?
the existence of slavery
the scope of the central government
representation between large and small states
the right of people to rebel
5
Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution does which of the following?
Establishes a unitary form of gov
Restricts the ability of Congress to tax
Emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism
Emphasize state sovereignty over national sovereignty
6
Which of the following statements about the Senate is true?
Senators have more influence over the legislative process
The Senate has strict limits on floor debate
Each state is represented in the Senate according to populat
The Senate unlike the House has a Rules Committee
7
All revenue bills must originate in
the House of Representatives
The Congressional Budget Office
Office of Budget and Management
The U.S. Senate
8
Which of the following is true of political action committees?
they effectively control presidential campaigns.
they operate at the national level not state
they are a part of political party organizations
the make campaign contributions to gain access to policymake
9
Which of the following describes a consequence of the concentration of ownership of news media
Prices for televised campaign ads have gone down
Newspapers price have fallen
there is increased similarly of network news coverage
Coverage of political events have become more liberal
10
The free-exercise clause protects
A person's right to burn a flag
A person's right to practice polygamy
Voluntary prayer by student groups before school
Individuals who, for religious reasons, refuse to pay SS tax
11
One reason for the persistence of a two-party system in the US is...
the lack of divisive issues in the US
the separation of powers
single-member districts in the electoral system
due to low voter turnout
12
Pork Barrel politics refers to legislation designed to
distribute excess produce to poor
provide funding for local projects to benefit constituents
encourage a balanced budget
equalize representation between farming and nonfarming comm
13
Congress plays this role to ensure that the exe branch agencies are carrying out their duties
leigislative oversight
federalism
executive privilage
judicial review
14
What is an example of congressional oversight?
Holding hearings for review of an exe. agency's activities
Signing trade agreements with other countries w/o the prez
Assisting constituents with a particular problem
Conducting ethics investigations on congressional leaders
15
Giving state gov greater discretion in achieving welfare reform is an example of
implied powers
duel federalism
devolution
unfunded mandate
16
Which of the following best explains the principle of "stare decisis?"
It require four justices to hear the case.
It encourages diligence to the founders intent
It reinforces the idea of judicial activisim
It encourages judges to follow precedent when deciding cases
17
The difference between an appellate court and district court is that an appellate court
conducts trial by jury
reviews previous court decisions
does not follow the principle of stare decisis
hears civil bu not criminal cases
18
Cooperative federalism can best be described as.....
Different levels of government are involved in common policy
Gov must have cooperation from the people in order to govern
Business and gov work together to accomplish shared goals
The fed gov must make regulations that applies to all states
19
Compared the the general public, delegates to party conventions are
more ideological
more likely to register as an independent
less interested in politics
less education
20
The framers left decisions on voting eligibility to the
US Supreme Court
Congress
Civil Rights Agencies
The states

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