Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?

They know the election laws in that state

All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?

Voters physically meet and discuss candidates

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

they defer to the lower court ruling

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

a debate between the two leading candidates

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

They are being fully "checked out" for any problems

The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

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1
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
2
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
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
3
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
coordinate campaigns
pick candidates
articulate policies
run polls on election day
4
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Wikileaks Act
Freedom Act
5
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Both
Senate
Neither
House
6
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
7
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
policy positions
the candidate's voting record
8
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
open
bicameral
blanket
9
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
10
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They know the election laws in that state
They provide endorsements
They raise most of the money
They do polling
11
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
Los Alamos
San Quentin
Guantanamo
12
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
safety valve for popular discontent
motivate more people to vote
13
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
Craig v. Boren
Schaffley v. Hoke
14
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
oral argument
opinion
a warrant
writ of certiori
15
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
blacks
unions
white souitherners
16
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title XI
Title XX
Title V
17
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
18
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Schenk v. the United States
Gitlow v. New York
19
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Democratic
Whig
Dixiecrat
Republican
20
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
foreign aid
medicare
education
defense
21
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
SEC
FTC
ICC
NLRB
22
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
4 days
3 days
1 day
23
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
states have them on different dates
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
24
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
popular person-based
issue / cause
revolutionary
splinter
25
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
bully pulpit
electoral mandate
state of the union
neutral competence
26
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
male
Christian
property owner
white
27
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
they were unanimous
they tied
28
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
the writing of the party platform
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
a debate between the two leading candidates
candidate nomination
29
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
30
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
31
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and District
Supreme and Appeals
District only
District and Appeals
32
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
primaries
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
33
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
4
5
6
7
34
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
primaries
strong parties
short terms
35
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
36
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
37
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
38
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
why we have polarization
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why third parties tend to fail
39
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
hire lobbyists
obtain standing
testify
file amicus curiae briefs
40
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
18th
20th
17th
41
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is longer
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
it is shorter
42
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
Fuel Independence
Gay Rights
43
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
44
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
45
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
46
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
standing
jurisprudence
legitimacy
47
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
48
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
49
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on odd/ unusual
They focus on individuals
they tend to be liberal
they focus on issues
50
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
capital punishment cases
between a state and a country
51
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
52
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
after a no confidence vote
After 5 years
when they choose or die
53
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
providing government services
54
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
judge appointments
file amicus curiae briefs
judicial review
impeachment
55
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
They might alienate viewers
they need access to government officials
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
56
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
House
Both
Senate
Neither
57
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v, California
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
58
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
race
gender
religion
59
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
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
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
60
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
61
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He stepped down after 3 years
62
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
farm subsidies are illegal
government regulation is illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
the stock market must be reformed
63
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
64
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to regulate campaign finance
65
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
newscast
narrowcast
politics
press conference
66
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
March
December
February
January
67
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
68
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's House Reps
the state's governor
the state's senators
the Supreme Court
69
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
70
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
House
Senate
Both
Neither
71
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
72
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
73
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
74
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
character ratings
75
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
76
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning criminals
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
receiving foreign heads of state
77
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
impeachment
legislation
regulations
78
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
79
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
blacks
native americans
migrant workers
immigrants
80
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
founding the National Organization for Women
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
81
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
unicameral
closed
blanket
82
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
83
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation that has wide appeal
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
retiring officials that become lobbyists
84
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Both
Neither
Senate
House
85
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
86
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
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
Only 12 states hold them
87
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Griswold v. Connecticut
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
88
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
89
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
inherent powers
judicial activism
free exercise
90
How many levels are the federal court system?
five
three
four
two
91
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 put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
92
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
politicians must take clear positions on issues
The Conservative Era was over
93
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
94
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
95
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it easier to register to vote
giving free tv time to candidates
making it harder to get on the ballot
96
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
97
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
98
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 campaign finance
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of efficiency
99
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
100
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
101
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
102
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
approval ratings
endorsements
bandwagon
coattails
103
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Mapp v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
104
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
105
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
women
asians
hispanics
migrant workers
106
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
media culture
party identification
selective perception
107
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
how much people complain given how few vote
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
the success of our democracy given how little we know
108
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
6 months
3 years
1 year
2 years
109
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
110
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
the nuclear option
free exercise
the filibuster
sequestration
111
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 people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
112
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicare
Medicaid
113
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
slander is spoken and libel is written
114
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
115
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
116
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
the nightly news
interviews with media
tv ads
117
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you vote more
you attend to the news
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
118
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
district
federal
state
appellate
119
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
television
staffing requirements
inflation
120
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the elastic clause
121
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
contentious
predictable
attended
122
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
123
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
voter apathy
runaway spending
separation of powers
124
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis accurate
iis a requirement in a democracy
may be ideal but isn't realistic
125
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
District Courts
Superior Courts
Circuit Courts
The Supreme Court
126
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
warrant
subpoena
censorship
127
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
the state governments
only the executive power
128
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
129
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
think they are in it
pay dues
130
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
131
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
filibustering
electioneering
polarization
gerrymandering
132
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
eliminated the public funding option
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
133
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
134
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
Shaw v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
135
This amendment ended slavery
14th
15th
13th
12th
136
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
William Rehnquist
John Roberts
Earl Warren
Warren Burger
137
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
Parties have legislative goals
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
138
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the U.S. Congress
the states
the voters through referendum
the Suoreme Court
139
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
140
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
school
abortion
police
141
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
142
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
143
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
144
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Smith v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
145
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
146
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Corporate taxes
Fuel taxes
Income taxes
<p>Tariffs</p>
147
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
think they are in it
register
pay dues
attend meetings
148
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
149
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
caucus
joint committee
casework
conference committee
150
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
admiralty and maritime law
naturalization
bankruptcy supervision
151
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
race
religion
gender
152
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer but cheaper
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
153
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
executive order
a veto war
shrink the # of courts
a recess appointment
154
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to mend fences after a scandal
to see how high it will go without popping
to launch a campaign
155
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Military personnel make up the largest segment
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
156
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
25th
24th
23rd
22nd
157
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
158
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
interview
leak
beat
159
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
their donors can remain anonymous
They coordinate closely with their candidate
they tend to support incumbents
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
160
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
161
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
accommodation
disability
exclusion
162
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve
Securities and Exchange
163
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they participate in debates
they are taking clear positions on issues
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
164
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
voter perception
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
165
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being female
being wealthy
being young
being educated
166
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
They have voted more often
167
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Senate
Neither
Both
House
168
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
sexual orientation
age
gender
race
169
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
electors
voters
party leaders
170
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They coordinate closely with candidates
they produce issue ads
they disclose the names of contributors
They are for profit taxable organizations
171
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
voting
ticket-splitting
protesting
fundraising
172
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
173
Who are the litigants in a case?
the judges
the plaintiff and defendent
the members of the jury
the lawyers
174
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
175
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Magistrate
The Chief Justice
The Solicitor General
the U.S. Marshalls
176
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
177
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
sexual orientation
wealth
gender
religion
178
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
pray
assemble
vote
free speech
179
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 median age is getting higher.
the population is shifting to the south
180
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Engel v. Vitale
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Gitlow v. New York
Employment Division v. Smith
181
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
182
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
information management and mobilization
polling and policy positions
patronage
183
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
Nixon
184
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
185
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
186
An incumbent
has a hareder time raising money
is seeking office for the first time
is running for re-election
has a 50% chance of being successful.
187
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 said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned hard money
188
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the circuit courts
the Supreme Court
the district courts
189
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
the internet
cable television
netflix
satellite tv
190
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Employment Division v. Smith
Reed v. Reed
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
191
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Clinton
Reagan
192
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
193
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
merit system
patronage
due process
due diligence
194
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
195
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
7
10
11
196
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
trustee
politico
instructed delegate
division of labor
197
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
gender
wealth
religion
race
198
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
civil
justiceable
appellate
199
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
200
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
201
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
general elections
policy elections
202
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
few people participate
it caters to low information voters
the early states get too much attention
the early states are not representative of the US population
203
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
they have a larger population
204
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the bureaucracy
the candidate
interest groups
the party
205
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
attorneys
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
206
Empty question
207
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
208
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
hold a joint session of Congress
restate the oath
inform Congress about the state of the Union
Give a speech
209
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Commander in Chief
Party Leader
Reprieves and pardons
UN Ambassador
210
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
211
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
212
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Democrat
Whig
Know Nothing
213
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
strict constructionism
due process
judicial restraint
214
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
215
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
protest
voting
running for office
216
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
limited contributions
217
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Populists
Know Nothings
Whigs
218
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
219
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
free exercise clause
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
220
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Lemon v. Kutzman
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Miller v. California
221
What was the first form of mass media?
daily newspapers
radio
telegraph
television
222
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
223
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
224
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
groups benefits
low information
idealogues
nature of the times
225
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
100%
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
2/3 or 75%
226
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
7
4
6
227
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
228
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
229
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
230
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
13th
14th
12th

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