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1
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
The Civil Service Commission
The Office of Personnel Management
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
National Labor Relations Board
2
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
Only 12 states hold them
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
3
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Whig
Republican
Dixiecrat
Democratic
4
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's governor
the Supreme Court
the state's House Reps
the state's senators
5
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
the candidate
the bureaucracy
interest groups
6
What branch can create "inferior courts" of the federal system?
Judicial
Bureaucracy
Executive
Legislative
7
All of the following are new realities of the budget process due to polarization EXCEPT?
fiscal cliffs
government shutdowns
omnibus bills
authorization bills
8
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
9
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
Reed v. Reed
Craig v. Boren
10
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
consolidation of news outlets
11
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
12
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial restraint
due process
judicial activism
strict constructionism
13
What is the President's primary role in national security?
UN Ambassador
Commander in Chief
Party Leader
Reprieves and pardons
14
What case established that it's constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
15
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a recess appointment
executive order
a veto war
shrink the # of courts
16
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title V
Title XI
Title IX
Title XX
17
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
conference committee
joint committee
casework
caucus
18
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
treaty approval
taxation bills
declaring war
creating courts
19
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
20
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
electors
delegates
voters
party leaders
21
The goal of the Graham-Rudman-Hollings act of the 1980s had what goal?
returning budget initiation to Congress
a deficit tied to the GDP
passing a flat tax
a balanced budget
22
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
23
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
January
March
December
24
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
25
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
26
Who are the litigants in a case?
the plaintiff and defendent
the judges
the lawyers
the members of the jury
27
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Sweatt v. Paint
Gibbons v. Ogden
Munn v. Illinois
28
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
29
Expanded influence of the feds over the states through funding is called . . .
fiscal federalism
concurrent powers
fiscal policy
incumbency
30
Al the following are concurrent powers of the federal and state governments EXCEPT?
taxation
printing currency
establishing courts
police power
31
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
32
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
voter perception
push polls
33
Conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
34
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Texas v. Johnson
Smith v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
35
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
grandfather clauses
poll taxes
literacy tests
36
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
providing government services
37
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
38
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
judicial activism
free exercise
original intent
inherent powers
39
If you are a state or local official, which of the following are you the most excited about?
unfunded madates
enumerated powers
block grants
categorical grants
40
What is the purpose of a caucus in the House, Senate, or combination of both?
To focus their collective energy of a specific area
To stop amendments
To iron differences out on controversial topics
To stop legislation
41
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
filibustering
electioneering
gerrymandering
polarization
42
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
43
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
protest
voting
running for office
44
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
45
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Patriot Act
The Geneva Convention
The War Powers Resolution
The Enduring Freedom Act
46
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. Senators
U.S. President
U.S. judges
U.S. Representatives
47
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Populists
Whigs
Know Nothings
48
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
49
What action is Congress' best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
amendements
legislation
regulations
50
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis accurate
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis a requirement in a democracy
may be ideal but isn't realistic
51
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
52
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
the pocket veto
ways and means
the line item veto
discretionary spending
53
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
entitlements
deficit spending
tax indexing
tax loopholes
54
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
2/3
3/4
100%
1/2
55
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
56
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
4
5
6
7
57
Unstated powers that are logically
delegated to Congress and the president are called . . .
supremacy powers
inherent
enumerated
reserved
58
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you vote more
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
59
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except?
Slave Trade
Virginia Plan
Connecticut
3/5 Compromise
60
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
the Vice President
White House Staff
The cabinet
The Executive Offices
61
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
bond sales
sequestration
foreign banks
tax loopholes
62
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
division of labor
trustee
instructed delegate
63
The distance between a law and implentation is called
administrative discretion
appellate jurisdiction
slippage
bureaucratic distance
64
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Guantanamo
Alcatraz
Los Alamos
San Quentin
65
The Bill of Rights represents what constitutional principle?
checks and balances
judicial review
separation of powers
limited government
66
What law requires employers to reasonably accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Accommodation Act
67
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
68
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Income taxes
Tariffs
Corporate taxes
Fuel taxes
69
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
the writing of the party platform
candidate nomination
a debate between the two leading candidates
70
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it easier to register to vote
giving free tv time to candidates
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it harder to get on the ballot
71
Why are federal elected officials often referred to as "generalists"?
They favor military solutions in most cases.
They have the most expansive powers.
They know a little about many subjects.
They know a lot about a few subjects.
72
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
73
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
74
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why third parties tend to fail
why we don't have radical parties in the US
why we have polarization
Why we have two parties
75
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
76
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
district
appellate
federal
state
77
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
78
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They feared a strong federal government
They wanted a democracy
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They felt the states were too powerful
79
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
The federal government was regulating trade within states
farm subsidies are illegal
the stock market must be reformed
government regulation is illegal
80
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
a court order
an initiative was passed
an executive order by the Governor
the state legislative baody banned it
81
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
Reagan
Clinton
W. Bush
82
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
Gibbons v. Ogden
U.S. v. Lopez
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
83
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
84
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
4 judges, law fairies
attorneys, judges
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
85
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Military personnel make up the largest segment
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
86
How long do national party conventions typically last?
3 days
1 day
4 days
1 week
87
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court
District Courts
Circuit Courts
Superior Courts
88
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
sequestration
budget resolution
impoundment
fiscal cliff
89
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
They coordinate closely with candidates
90
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
91
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
92
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
support from interest groups
seniority in committee assignments
increased staff
expanded budget authority
93
What is the relationship between fiscal federalism and cooperative federalism?
cooperative federalism canceled fiscal federalism
You can only have one or the other, not both
Cooperative federalism caused fiscal federalism
fiscal federalism encourages cooperative federalism
94
What impact did the Great Depression and Civil Rights have on the feds' commerce power?
contracted it / made smaller
it was inconsistent
it was unchanged
expanded it / made bigger
95
How many levels are the federal court system?
two
four
three
five
96
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
political parties offer selective benefits
97
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the states
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
the voters through referendum
98
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required reporting of income/spending
limited contributions
99
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
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
100
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
blanket
open
bicameral
101
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
issue pardons
nominate officials
execute the law
fill vacancies
102
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Adam Smith
103
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the federal government
only the executive power
the state governments
all governments in the US
104
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Earl Warren
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
105
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
lawyers and judges
attorneys
police officers & teachers
106
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
Fuel Independence
107
What case established that broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
108
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Securities and Exchange
Federal Reserve
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
109
Why are signing statements controversial?
They are relatively new in presidential history
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
they are executive orders in disguise
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
110
The effect of iron triangles is typically
pluralism
hyperpluralism
socialism
elitism
111
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
112
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
113
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
file amicus curiae briefs
judge appointments
impeachment
judicial review
114
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
115
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
116
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the states
the President
the Congress
the courts
117
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Mutual Pledge
The Introduction
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
118
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
119
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
inflation
television
new state election laws
staffing requirements
120
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates
proportionally
?
Republicans
Democrats
121
How is the Congressional Budget Office different from the GAO?
The CBO is a watchdog on the GAO
The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes
The CBO is a partisan organization
The CBO is part of the Federal Reserve
122
The clear division of powers between the state and federal government is known as
cooperative federalism
dual federalism
new federalism
fiscal federalism
123
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
124
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
groups benefits
nature of the times
idealogues
125
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
politico model
trustee model
instructed delegate model
agency model
126
What congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The General Accounting Office
The Federal Reserve
The Bean Counting Patrol
The Congressional Budget Office
127
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
128
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
129
This case limited federal power by ruling that the feds couldn't designate "gun free zones"
Butler v. U.S.
Schechter Poultry v. U.S.
U.S. v. Lopez
U.S. v. Nixon
130
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Griswold v. Connecticut
131
If a legislature declares a whole group of people to be criminals, that is called a _______?
ex post facto law
de facto prosecution
extradition
bill of attainder
132
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legilslators
the President
bureaucrats
interest groups
133
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
impossible
speedy and swift
through consesnsus
slow and deliberate
134
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
scandal
leak
beat
interview
135
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
136
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
137
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
20 years
14 years
15 years
30 years
138
Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article V
Article III
Article VI
Article IV
139
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
140
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The House of Representatives
The President
The Senaste
The Electoral College
141
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
obtain standing
file amicus curiae briefs
testify
hire lobbyists
142
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being educated
being young
being female
143
What type of primary do political parties like best?
blanket
closed
open
unicameral
144
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
They are avoiding media attention
they are taking clear positions on issues
145
All of the following are types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
issue / cause
splinter
popular person-based
146
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
Engel v. Vitale
Schenk v. the United States
147
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
148
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It is currently pending.
It has not been tested.
It has been upheld.
It has been struck down.
149
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
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
150
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
promotion based on merit
chain of command
division of labor
reliance on technology
151
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
152
Implied powers were upheld when the courts approved the national bank as a result of what case?
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Fletcher v. Peck
153
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
state of the union
neutral competence
electoral mandate
bully pulpit
154
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
155
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
policy elections
primaries
general elections
156
The two models of organization for White House Staff are hiearchical and
flat
solar
wheel and spoke
circular
157
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
the nominee is relatively unknown
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is older
The Senate and President are from different parties
158
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
reserved
enumerated
federalism
granted
159
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
SEC
FTC
ICC
NLRB
160
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Constitution
Common Sense
The Gettysburg Address
The Declaration of Independence
161
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
14th
15th
12th
162
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
vote
pray
assemble
free speech
163
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Griswold v. Connecticut
McClesky v. Kemp
Furman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgia
164
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
reorganize budgets
issue executive orders
eliminate agencies
appointments
165
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
rule-making
filing class action lawsuits
iron triangles
passing laws
166
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
native americans
blacks
immigrants
167
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
foreign policy achievements
character ratings
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
economic indicators
168
The court case that broadly defined Congress' ability to control trade between states was
McCullough v. Maryland
Giibbons v. Ogden
Fletcher v. Peck
Dartmouth v. Woodward
169
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
property owner
male
white
Christian
170
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
171
This amendment says Congress can't raise their own salaries.
25th
26th
27th
24th
172
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
fundraising
ticket-splitting
voting
protesting
173
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
sexual orientation
wealth
gender
174
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
District only
District and Appeals
Supreme and Appeals
Supreme and District
175
Which amendment provided for an income tax?
16th
12th
15th
10th
176
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
approval ratings
bandwagon
coattails
endorsements
177
Incrementalism in the budget process leads to
inevitable growth in budgets
delays / slow budget negotiations
the military industrial complex
budget reconciliation
178
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Both
Senate
House
Neither
179
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they defer to the lower court ruling
they tied
they want to lower courts to retry it
they were unanimous
180
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
181
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
primaries
the power of interest groups
short terms
strong parties
182
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
It's not
Article III
Article VI
Article I
183
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He stepped down after 3 years
184
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of campaign finance
185
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Impeachment
Approve treaties
Declare War
Taxation
186
All of the following indicate an intention to return power to the states from the feds EXCEPT
nullification
devolution
extradition
Nixon's New Federalismj
187
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Communications Commission
188
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
189
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They opposed federal taxation
They feared a stronger federal power.
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
190
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
18th
20th
17th
191
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Energy and Commerce
Veteran's Affairs
Appropriations
Ethics
192
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
retiring officials that become lobbyists
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
legislation that has wide appeal
193
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
school
police
zoning
abortion
194
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
195
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
196
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Barron v. Baltimore
197
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
198
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
199
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
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
200
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
To raise money
201
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
4
7
6
202
Conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
203
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
204
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%
205
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
hold a joint session of Congress
inform Congress about the state of the Union
restate the oath
Give a speech
206
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
a warrant
writ of certiori
oral argument
opinion
207
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
208
Conservative or Liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
209
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Solicitor General
The Chief Justice
the U.S. Marshalls
The Chief Magistrate
210
The United States government is accurately described as
an autocracy
a republic
a democracy
a unitary federation
211
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Know Nothing
Democrat
Whig
212
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
213
What is casework?
Constituent services
How a lawyer prepares for trial
research Congressional staffers do for committees
Preparation for committee hearings
214
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
free exercise
the nuclear option
the filibuster
sequestration
215
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
Officials put their constituents before their party
none of the above
216
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They need Senate approval
They are binding for the next President
They need UN approval
They indicate the President's intentions
217
Conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
218
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
pick candidates
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
articulate policies
219
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
they are more common than caucuses
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
there is a ballot
states have them on different dates
220
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
regulation
adminstrative discretion
issue networks
due process
221
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
less red tape
more authority and bigger budgets
endorsements
lobbyists
222
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Neither
House
Senate
Both
223
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
224
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a pen
a shovel
a light saber
a microphone
225
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Griswold v. Connecticut
226
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
227
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
appellate
civil
justiceable
228
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
229
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
press conference
narrowcast
politics
newscast
230
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Miller v. California
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kutzman
231
When is a party usually most cohesive in terms of voting as a bloc?
leadership votes
when declaring war
impeachment
domestic issues
232
What do habeus corpus protections protect you against?
unlawful imprisonment
treason charges
quartering troops in your home
unlawful searches
233
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
legitimacy
standing
jurisprudence
234
All the following constitutionally "bind" states EXCEPT
dual federalism
privileges and immunities protections
full faith and credit clause
extradition
235
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
unions
blacks
white souitherners
the wealthy
236
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
237
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are fiundraising
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being nominated
238
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
politicians must take clear positions on issues
The Conservative Era was over
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
239
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Reno
240
When does a federal judge leave office?
when they choose or die
after a no confidence vote
After 10 years
After 5 years
241
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Reed v. North Carolina
Shaw v. Reno
Craig v. Boren
harris v. Forklift Systems
242
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Executive
The Bureaucracy
The Legislative
The Judicial
243
This amendment protects states from lawsuits from people not living in the state.
10th
11th
12th
9th
244
Another term for prior restraint is
arrest
censorship
subpoena
warrant
245
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
246
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
21st
20th
22nd
23rd
247
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
248
Franking is
Unregulated
Illegal
a privilege granted to US elected officials
a duty given to US elected officials
249
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
accommodation
inaccessibility
disability
exclusion
250
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
251
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
House
Both
Senate
Neither
252
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article III
Article V
Article II
No part
253
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
House
Senate
254
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Gideon v. Wainwright
255
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
256
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
257
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They cycle out after each presidential election
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They generally quit before they can be fired
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
258
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political parties today?
information management and mobilization
patronage
polling and policy positions
converting voters
259
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
elastic clause
the free exercise clause
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
260
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the district courts
the Supreme Court
the circuit courts
261
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Leaking information to the press
Electioneering during work hours
262
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
gender
race
age
sexual orientation
263
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
264
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
12th
10th
8th
11th
265
During the Clinton administration, government spending was addressed by "offsets" meaning
department budgets would all be cut to zero and built back
increased spending in one area must be offset by cuts
savings from making cuts are converted to tax cuts
estate taxes would be raised each time spending went up
266
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
motivate more people to vote
267
Across the board cuts that result when the budget process bogs down are called
structural debt
omnibus bills
sequestration
regressive taxing
268
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
tax
declare war
appointments
veto
269
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicare
Social Security
Medicaid
270
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
fundraising
policy positions
"horserace" coverage
271
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
writing The Feminine Mystique
Starting Ms. Magazine
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
founding the National Organization for Women
272
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
273
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
religion
race
gender
wealth
274
This amendment provided for the direct election of senators.
18th
17th
19th
16th
275
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
cable television
the internet
satellite tv
netflix
276
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
executive agreements
waging war
appointing ambassadors
diplomatic recognition
277
Which amendment banned alcohol in the U.S.?
18th
21st
19th
25th
278
This amendment ended slavery
13th
14th
12th
15th
279
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
25th
23rd
24th
22nd
280
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
281
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to reward big fundraisers
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
282
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Democrats and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
283
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
separation of power
judicial review
limited government
checks and balances
284
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
285
Which of the following Constitutional principles insures we are not a confederation?
elastic clause
supremacy clause
implied powers
limited government
286
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
naturalization
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
admiralty and maritime law
bankruptcy supervision
287
Which of the following is not one of the purposes mentioned in the Preamble?
ensure domestic tranquility
establish justice
due process
provide for the general welfare
288
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Snyder v. Phelps
Texas v. Johnson
289
If an issue has high saliency it means
It has a short "shelf life"
few people are paying attention
Lots of attention is being paid and it could swing votes
Lots of people are paying attention but few care
290
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
They focus on odd/ unusual
They focus on individuals
they tend to be liberal
291
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
292
What American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
William McKinley
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
293
Teacher led prayers violate the
free exercise clause
equal protectiion clause
no establishment clause
due process clause
294
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
asians
migrant workers
women
hispanics
295
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
25th
26th
24th
23rd
296
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is longer
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
it is shorter
297
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed long term?
voter apathy
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
298
What would be an effect of the U.S. adopting a unitary form of government instead of federal?
more uniformity
more powerful states
direct democracy
no states would exist
299
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
51%
2/3
unanimous
3/4
300
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Raymour and Flanigan
Cooper and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
301
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
302
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
303
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
304
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
lobbying
hearings
approve appintments
deregulation
305
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
direct democracy
union
confederation
unitary democracy
306
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
due diligence
merit system
patronage
due process
307
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
television
daily newspapers
telegraph
308
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
H.W. Bush
Nixon
Reagan
Goldwater
309
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
foreign aid
defense
medicare
education
310
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Senate
Both
Neither
House
311
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
attend meetings
register
think they are in it
312
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
religion
gender
race
313
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
Congressional Budget Office
The Senate Finance Committee
The Office of Management and Budget
The House Ways and Means Committee
314
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The OMB
The GOA
The Council on Economic Advisors
The White House Staff
315
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
gender
religion
race
316
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The chief Justice oversees the trial
The House decides the charges
317
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
3 years
2 years
6 months
1 year
318
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 24th amendment
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
319
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
320
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
321
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
they raise the most money for the party
They more reliably vote for the party
322
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
323
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
they have become more informed
324
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
party identification
selective perception
media culture
325
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Employment Division v. Smith
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
326
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
to create courts
negotiate treaties
to regulate interstate trade
to tax
327
An incumbent
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is running for re-election
is seeking office for the first time
has a hareder time raising money
328
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
329
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article II
Article I
Article IV
Article III
330
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
trustee model
instructed delegate model
politico model
agency model
331
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
7
11
10
332
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
333
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
334
Over time, national party conventions have become less
fun
attended
predictable
contentious
335
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
voter apathy
separation of powers
runaway spending
rapid passage of laws
336
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
The McKinley Act
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
The Stalwart Law
337
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
338
Which of the following can the President do?
veto laws
Declare war
Initiate laws
Initiate constitutional amendments
