All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT

standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear

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

inform Congress about the state of the Union

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

the success of our democracy given how little we know

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

they tend to support incumbents

What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?

to make delegate selection more democratic

All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT

the whole process takes one day

How does the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) differ from the General Accounting Office (GAO)?

The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes

What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?

policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting

All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:

it caters to low information voters

All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?

a debate between the two leading candidates

What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?

Federal Communications Commission

The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

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

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?

they allow reporters to "embed" with military units

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1
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
2
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
fundraising
voting
protesting
ticket-splitting
3
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
impeachment
judge appointments
judicial review
file amicus curiae briefs
4
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Miller v, California
Texas v. Johnson
5
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
6
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
7
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The chief Justice oversees the trial
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The House decides the charges
8
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The OMB
The White House Staff
The GOA
The Council on Economic Advisors
9
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
10
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
restate the oath
Give a speech
hold a joint session of Congress
inform Congress about the state of the Union
11
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
how much people complain given how few vote
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
the success of our democracy given how little we know
12
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
separation of powers
runaway spending
voter apathy
13
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
race
age
sexual orientation
gender
14
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
trustee
instructed delegate
division of labor
politico
15
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
16
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
17
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
education
foreign aid
medicare
defense
18
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more party cohesion
They have more parties
They have elections more often
Their parties are more organized
19
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Medicare
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
20
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the federal government
all governments in the US
only the executive power
the state governments
21
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Schenk v. the United States
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
22
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
23
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It is currently pending.
It has been upheld.
It has been struck down.
It has not been tested.
24
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Sweatt v. Paint
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Munn v. Illinois
25
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to streamline platform writing
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to make delegate selection more democratic
26
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
race
age
gender
religion
27
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
28
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
Only 12 states hold them
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
29
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
party identification
selective perception
media culture
30
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Griswold v. Connecticut
31
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
32
How does the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) differ from the General Accounting Office (GAO)?
The CBO is a watchdog on the GAO
The CBO is part of the Federal Reserve
The CBO is a partisan organization
The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes
33
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Clinton
Reagan
34
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
35
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
the line item veto
the pocket veto
ways and means
discretionary spending
36
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
37
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
38
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
bond sales
foreign banks
tax loopholes
sequestration
39
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
40
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
25th
23rd
22nd
24th
41
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
42
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
43
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
44
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
45
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
46
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we don't have radical parties in the US
why we have polarization
Why we have two parties
Why third parties tend to fail
47
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it harder to get on the ballot
making it easier to register to vote
giving free tv time to candidates
48
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
motivate more people to vote
inject new issues into the policy agenda
make elections less volatile
49
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
equal protectiion clause
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
50
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
House
Both
Senate
Neither
51
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 put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
52
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
short terms
primaries
strong parties
53
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
54
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
eliminated the public funding option
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
required reporting of PAC contributions
55
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
wealth
gender
sexual orientation
religion
56
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are fiundraising
They are being nominated
57
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
58
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
Raymour and Flanigan
59
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
unions
white souitherners
the wealthy
blacks
60
What type of primary do political parties like best?
blanket
unicameral
closed
open
61
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
62
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
farm subsidies are illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
the stock market must be reformed
63
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
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
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
66
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
you vote more
67
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
4 days
1 day
3 days
68
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Whig
Democrat
Know Nothing
69
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 do polling
They provide endorsements
70
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
71
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
72
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more informed
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
73
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
delegate model
politico model
agency model
trustee model
74
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
75
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
76
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
77
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
78
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
79
How many levels are the federal court system?
five
three
four
two
80
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
81
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
They generally quit before they can be fired
They cycle out after each presidential election
82
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Senate
Neither
House
Both
83
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
12th
13th
14th
15th
84
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
85
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
H.W. Bush
Reagan
Goldwater
Nixon
86
This amendment ended slavery
15th
14th
13th
12th
87
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
electioneering
polarization
filibustering
gerrymandering
88
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
89
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they produce issue ads
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
90
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
The Supreme Court
District Courts
Circuit Courts
91
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
running for office
voting
protest
92
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
merit system
due process
patronage
due diligence
93
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Ethics
Energy and Commerce
Appropriations
Veteran's Affairs
94
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
vote
free speech
assemble
pray
95
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Securities and Exchange
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
96
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
They are all informal
They are all agents of socialization
97
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they were unanimous
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they tied
98
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to reward big fundraisers
99
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they are taking clear positions on issues
they increase campaign spending
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
100
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
101
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a pen
a microphone
a shovel
a light saber
102
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
judicial activism
inherent powers
free exercise
103
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the due process clause
the necessary and propoer clause
104
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
politico model
trustee model
instructed delegate model
agency model
105
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are shorter but more expensive
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
106
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
The median age is getting higher.
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
107
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
108
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
reliance on technology
chain of command
promotion based on merit
division of labor
109
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
110
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
The Stalwart Law
The McKinley Act
111
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
112
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
the Vice President
White House Staff
The cabinet
The Executive Offices
113
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
114
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
television
inflation
staffing requirements
115
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
consolidation of news outlets
Internet ads
the prevalence of sound bites
24 hour news channels
116
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Los Alamos
117
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
due process
judicial activism
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
118
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
100%
2/3 or 75%
the largest percentage of all candidates
50% +1
119
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
the internet
cable television
netflix
120
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
121
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
Whigs
Populists
122
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
exclusion
accommodation
inaccessibility
disability
123
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Shaw v. Reno
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
harris v. Forklift Systems
124
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see how high it will go without popping
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
125
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
race
wealth
religion
gender
126
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
reorganize budgets
appointments
issue executive orders
eliminate agencies
127
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
testify
file amicus curiae briefs
hire lobbyists
obtain standing
128
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
caucus
joint committee
conference committee
casework
129
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
lawyers and judges
police officers & teachers
attorneys
criminals
130
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They are inherently patriotic
They might alienate viewers
they need access to government officials
131
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
132
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
warrant
censorship
subpoena
133
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to energize the party faithful
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to debate policy openly
134
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
135
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
136
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
bully pulpit
state of the union
electoral mandate
neutral competence
137
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
138
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
139
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
idealogues
groups benefits
nature of the times
140
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must be unaninmous
141
Empty question
142
Which Congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The General Accountability Office
The Bean Counting Patrol
The Congressional Budget Office
The Federal Reserve
143
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
adminstrative discretion
issue networks
regulation
due process
144
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis a requirement in a democracy
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis accurate
shows that party strength is on the rise
145
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
The Senate Finance Committee
Congressional Budget Office
The Office of Management and Budget
The House Ways and Means Committee
146
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
147
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
think they are in it
register
pay dues
148
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
March
December
January
149
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
press conference
newscast
politics
narrowcast
150
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
17th
19th
18th
151
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Military personnel make up the largest segment
152
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The War Powers Resolution
The Patriot Act
The Geneva Convention
The Enduring Freedom Act
153
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
Christian
white
male
property owner
154
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
they are more common than caucuses
there is a ballot
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
155
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
To raise money
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
156
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
bandwagon
endorsements
coattails
approval ratings
157
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
House
Neither
Both
158
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
tax loopholes
tax indexing
deficit spending
entitlements
159
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
economic indicators
character ratings
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
foreign policy achievements
160
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
party leaders
voters
electors
161
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
4
7
6
162
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
legitimacy
standing
representation
jurisprudence
163
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
164
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
165
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Andrew Jackson
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
166
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Party Leader
UN Ambassador
Commander in Chief
Reprieves and pardons
167
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
168
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Democratic
Whig
Dixiecrat
169
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
migrant workers
hispanics
women
asians
170
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Tariffs
Income taxes
Corporate taxes
Fuel taxes
171
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the states
the voters through referendum
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
172
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
173
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
174
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
175
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
it is shorter
It is nonexistent
It is longer
176
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they raise the most money for the party
they have the most registered party members
They more reliably vote for the party
they have a larger population
177
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
178
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
179
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
10
9
7
11
180
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
native americans
blacks
immigrants
migrant workers
181
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
abortion
police
school
zoning
182
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Furman v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
183
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
age
religion
184
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
185
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
telegraph
television
daily newspapers
186
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Gitlow v. New York
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
187
Which of the following can the President do?
Declare war
Initiate constitutional amendments
Initiate laws
veto laws
188
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an executive order by the Governor
a court order
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
189
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kutzman
Miller v. California
190
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
unanimous
51%
2/3
3/4
191
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
192
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
policy positions
"horserace" coverage
fundraising
the candidate's voting record
193
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title XX
Title IX
Title V
194
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
John Roberts
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
195
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Reece v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
196
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
197
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being wealthy
being young
being female
198
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
199
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
200
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
201
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
202
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
203
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
capital punishment cases
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
204
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
205
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
206
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
207
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
208
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
209
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
210
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
24th
23rd
26th
25th
211
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
patronage
providing government services
advertising
voter fraud
212
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
predictable
contentious
attended
213
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
bicameral
open
blanket
214
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
215
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
deregulation
approve appintments
hearings
lobbying
216
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
founding the National Organization for Women
217
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
editorials are held to a different standard
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
218
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
patronage
219
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
writ of certiori
oral argument
a warrant
opinion
220
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive agreements
executive orders
selective enforcement
veto override
221
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
popular person-based
splinter
revolutionary
222
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
223
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
grandfather clauses
primaries
poll taxes
224
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
225
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
226
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the party
the candidate
227
Describe a representative's casework
Constituent services
Preparation for committee hearings
research Congressional staffers do for committees
How a lawyer prepares for trial
228
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required reporting of income/spending
229
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
Supreme and District
District and Appeals
District only
230
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Texas v. Johnson
231
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
push polls
key word / phrasing polls
exit poLling
232
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
233
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
Senate
House
234
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
interview
leak
beat
235
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Snyder v. Phelps
236
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
regulations
amendements
legislation
impeachment
237
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
fill vacancies
issue pardons
execute the law
nominate officials
238
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
239
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
240
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
sequestration
impoundment
budget resolution
fiscal cliff
241
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
242
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
bureaucrats
interest groups
legilslators
the President
243
Why are signing statements controversial?
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
They are relatively new in presidential history
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
they are executive orders in disguise
244
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Senate
Neither
House
Both
245
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
primaries
policy elections
246
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
247
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
The Solicitor General
the U.S. Marshalls
The Chief Magistrate
248
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
249
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Leaking information to the press
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Electioneering during work hours
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process

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