McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT

eliminated the public funding option

How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?

They are longer, more exspensive and more common

Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?

they are either concurring or dissenting

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

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for

federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region

Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?

Military personnel make up the largest segment

What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?

Federal Communications Commission

What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?

They have less trust in the governmnt

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

they tend to support incumbents

Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?

to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power

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1
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Raymour and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
2
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
3
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
4
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
5
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
6
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
they are either concurring or dissenting
7
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
character ratings
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
8
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Populists
Know Nothings
Whigs
9
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
Guantanamo
Los Alamos
San Quentin
10
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
11
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
We will soon be a majority minority nation
Blacks outnumber hispanics
the population is shifting to the south
The median age is getting higher.
12
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
think they are in it
pay dues
13
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
conference committee
casework
joint committee
caucus
14
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
District Courts
Circuit Courts
The Supreme Court
15
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
16
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
legislation that has wide appeal
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
retiring officials that become lobbyists
17
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
Military personnel make up the largest segment
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
18
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
issue / cause
popular person-based
splinter
19
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
20
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Goldwater
Nixon
Reagan
H.W. Bush
21
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
impeachment
file amicus curiae briefs
judge appointments
judicial review
22
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
5
6
7
4
23
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
24
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
25
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
26
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
FTC
NLRB
ICC
SEC
27
Empty question
28
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
29
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
regulations
impeachment
legislation
amendements
30
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Senate
House
Both
Neither
31
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
merit system
due diligence
due process
patronage
32
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
33
What is the President's primary role in national security?
UN Ambassador
Reprieves and pardons
Commander in Chief
Party Leader
34
Teacher led prayers violate the
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
due process clause
free exercise clause
35
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
36
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
They have voted more often
they have become more ideological
37
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
McClesky v. Kemp
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
38
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
39
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
their donors can remain anonymous
They coordinate closely with their candidate
they tend to support incumbents
40
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 ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
41
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
14th
13th
12th
42
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
due process
judicial activism
43
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
hire lobbyists
file amicus curiae briefs
testify
obtain standing
44
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
sexual orientation
gender
wealth
religion
45
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title V
Title XI
Title XX
46
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
civil
justiceable
appellate
47
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
48
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
literacy tests
49
An incumbent
has a hareder time raising money
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is seeking office for the first time
is running for re-election
50
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
51
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
pray
vote
free speech
52
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they produce issue ads
they disclose the names of contributors
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
53
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
oral argument
opinion
a warrant
writ of certiori
54
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
Only 12 states hold them
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
55
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
bully pulpit
neutral competence
state of the union
electoral mandate
56
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
it is contentious
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
57
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
24 hour news channels
58
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
register
59
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
60
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
between a state and a country
capital punishment cases
61
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
62
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all informal
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
63
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
64
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Democrats and Whigs
Know Nothings and Whigs
65
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
staffing requirements
inflation
television
66
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
67
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of currency
68
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they are taking clear positions on issues
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
69
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
separation of powers
runaway spending
voter apathy
rapid passage of laws
70
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
voters
electors
party leaders
delegates
71
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
72
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
73
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
the power of interest groups
primaries
strong parties
74
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
75
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to regulate campaign finance
to streamline platform writing
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to make delegate selection more democratic
76
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Baker v. Carr
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
77
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
78
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Both
Neither
Senate
House
79
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
23rd
25th
22nd
24th
80
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
81
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
subpoena
warrant
censorship
82
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they want to lower courts to retry it
they tied
they were unanimous
they defer to the lower court ruling
83
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
18th
17th
19th
20th
84
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
to produce a party platform
To select a candidate for the general election
To raise money
To build enthusiasm
85
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
86
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Employment Division v. Smith
87
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
They are being prepped for a debate
88
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
attended
contentious
predictable
89
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
90
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
policy elections
general elections
91
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
92
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
bandwagon
approval ratings
endorsements
coattails
93
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
race
gender
religion
94
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
converting voters
patronage
95
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They do polling
They know the election laws in that state
They provide endorsements
They raise most of the money
96
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
97
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
98
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
99
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
disability
inaccessibility
exclusion
accommodation
100
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
101
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
102
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
legitimacy
representation
standing
jurisprudence
103
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you attend to the news
you vote more
you get more conservative
You vote for Democrats
104
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
push polls
voter perception
key word / phrasing polls
105
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
appellate
district
state
federal
106
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
100%
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
107
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
attorneys, judges
4 judges, law fairies
5 judges, juries
3 judges, witnesses
108
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
109
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
110
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
US v. Nixon
111
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
House
Senate
Neither
Both
112
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
113
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Reserve
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commission
114
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
a recess appointment
shrink the # of courts
executive order
115
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
116
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
hold a joint session of Congress
Give a speech
restate the oath
inform Congress about the state of the Union
117
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
interview
leak
beat
118
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
is generally overstated
is that it sets the policy agenda
119
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the Supreme Court
the district courts
the circuit courts
120
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
few people participate
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
the early states are not representative of the US population
121
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the bureaucracy
the candidate
interest groups
the party
122
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
123
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
trustee
division of labor
instructed delegate
124
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
125
How many levels are the federal court system?
two
five
four
three
126
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
They have more parties
127
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
gender
religion
age
race
128
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
running for office
voting
petitioning
protest
129
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
how much people complain given how few vote
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
130
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
the due process clause
131
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
11
7
9
10
132
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
the nuclear option
the filibuster
free exercise
sequestration
133
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
134
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
135
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
newscast
narrowcast
press conference
136
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
protesting
fundraising
voting
137
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
netflix
cable television
the internet
138
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
139
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to advertise the candidate
to officially nominate a candidate
to energize the party faithful
140
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
141
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the due process clause
142
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
judicial activism
inherent powers
free exercise
original intent
143
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
Griswold v. Connecticut
144
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
145
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being wealthy
being young
being female
146
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
147
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
naturalization
admiralty and maritime law
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
bankruptcy supervision
148
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
149
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
Fuel Independence
150
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
blacks
migrant workers
native americans
151
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
152
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 day
1 week
3 days
4 days
153
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a debate between the two leading candidates
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
the writing of the party platform
154
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Freedom Act
Protect America Act
Wikileaks Act
155
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
156
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
idealogues
groups benefits
nature of the times
157
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is older
the nominee is relatively unknown
The Senate and President are from different parties
158
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They might alienate viewers
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
159
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
abortion
zoning
school
police
160
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
the stock market must be reformed
farm subsidies are illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
161
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
foreign aid
defense
education
medicare
162
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
163
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
may be ideal but isn't realistic
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
shows that party strength is on the rise
164
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
165
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Reagan
H,W. Bush
Clinton
W. Bush
166
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
167
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
168
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
2 years
3 years
6 months
1 year
169
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
unions
the wealthy
white souitherners
blacks
170
Who are the litigants in a case?
the plaintiff and defendent
the judges
the lawyers
the members of the jury
171
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
March
January
December
172
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Whig
Republican
Dixiecrat
Democratic
173
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
4
6
7
5
174
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
175
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is nonexistent
It is longer
it is shorter
It is more in depth
176
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we have polarization
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why third parties tend to fail
Why we have two parties
177
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
wealth
race
gender
religion
178
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
179
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
District only
District and Appeals
Supreme and District
180
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on individuals
they focus on issues
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
181
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
run polls on election day
pick candidates
articulate policies
coordinate campaigns
182
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
183
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
184
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
blanket
unicameral
closed
185
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
Christian
male
property owner
white
186
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
asians
hispanics
women
migrant workers
187
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
188
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
189
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the conservative side
190
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Fuel taxes
Income taxes
<p>Tariffs</p>
Corporate taxes
191
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the voters through referendum
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
the states
192
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
193
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
founding the National Organization for Women
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
194
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
polarization
gerrymandering
filibustering
electioneering
195
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning criminals
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
196
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's governor
the state's House Reps
the Supreme Court
the state's senators
197
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
198
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Schenk v. the United States
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Lemon v. Kurtzman
199
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
200
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
the U.S. Marshalls
The Solicitor General
The Chief Magistrate
201
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
202
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
203
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
204
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicare
Medicaid
205
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Both
Neither
House
Senate
206
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
207
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
media culture
selective perception
party identification
incumbency advantage
208
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Know Nothing
Republican
Democrat
Whig
209
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned hard money
210
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
211
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
212
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
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
213
This amendment ended slavery
14th
15th
12th
13th
214
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
After 5 years
when they choose or die
after a no confidence vote
215
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
216
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
217
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
police officers & teachers
attorneys
lawyers and judges
218
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
219
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
bicameral
blanket
closed
open
220
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
advertising
patronage
voter fraud
providing government services
221
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
222
What was the first form of mass media?
television
daily newspapers
radio
telegraph
223
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
224
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Texas v. Johnson
Lawrence v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
225
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
The Bill of Rights
226
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
227
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
race
sexual orientation
228
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
229
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
230
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
Earl Warren

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