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What is federalism?
power given to the states
a group of people who wanted a strong central govt
sharing of powers between states
the division of national a nd state powers
2
the division of power between the national govt and state govt is called
federalism
mandate
devolution
incorporation theory
3
Every 10 years Congressional districts are determined by
Bureau of the Census
President
State legislators
house of representatives
4
The term "discretionary authority" most aptly defines the policy making power held by
the bureaucracy
the Vice President
the President
the Supreme Court
5
What is the name of this food that is popular in Canada?
Canadian Bacon
Cheese Curds
Poutine
French Fries
6
The Office of Management and Budget has the primary responsibility to
Prepare the budget
Bring cookies to the Prez
Audit the budget
Impement the budget
7
The informal networks of members of Congress who share the same interests are called
bureaucracies
linkage institutions
subcommittees
caucus
8
What is the name of this Russian food?
Buckwheat
Pelmeni
Solyanka
Shchi
9
States have the most discretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from
block grants
matching grants
grants in aid
categorical grants
10
What is a categorical grant?
money given to private business
tax reform money
money given to states for specific purpose
money given to states unconditionally
11
An important change in the American political culure is
less supportive of school intergration
citizens believe they can make a postive change
citizens are more liberal
less trust in gov't instituions and leaders
12
A law that that imposes a punishment on a person or group with out a trial is a
habeaus corpus
Bill of attainder
ex post facto law
writ of certiorari
13
A permanent committee set up to consider legislation in a particular area is known as a
select committee
standing committee
conference committee
joint committee
14
Straight ticket voting occurs when
states combine nat'l and state candidates on one ballot
a person votes for candidates in the same party
a person votes for the same candidate in 2 or more elections
a voter chooses candidates from different parties
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this principal protects citizens from imprisonment without a trial
8th amendment
popular sorvereignty
Due process
checks and balances
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The exchange of political votes between congressional members is called
franking privileged
Mandus favorus
red herring
log rolling
17
The franking privilege allows members of Congress
to eat frankfurters
increased access to the press
free mailing to constituents
to call everyone Frank
18
The Presidents Attorney General oversees the
Department of Justice
White House Office
Department of Defense
Joint Cheif of Staff
19
How do interest groups give money lawfully to candidates? (Hint: Arms of the interest groups)
legislative committees
lobbyist
PAC's
campaign managers
20
The process of extending the protections of the Bill of Rights throught the 14th amendment
federalism
Incorporation
judicial review
stare decisis
21
What is the name of this Mexican food?
Borritos
Papusa
Enchiladas
Tacos
22
The boundary lines of congressional districts are drawn by
state govenors
the census
US district courts
state legislatures
23
What is cloture?
Can impeach the Prez
returns a bill to committee
cuts off debate on a bill
begins the filibuster
24
What is the name of this Ecuadorian food?
Fanesca
Llapingachos
Chorizo
Ceviche
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The franking privileged refers to the
Fed's control over interest rates
right of the chair to control the schedules of committees
Practice where members with seniority may only use
right of members of Congress to send mail at expense ofgovt
26
How do Supreme Court justices agree to hear a case?
Follow precedent
Amicus curiae briefs
Rule of four
They compromise
27
giving states more discreation to reform welfare is an example of
implied powers
unfunded mandate
dual federalism
devolution
28
What is the name of this Italian food?
Ravioli
Spaghetti
Macaroni
Pasta
29
What is the name of this Egyptian food?
Hushpuppies
Kushari
Egyptian Macaroni
Fried Falafel
30
Debate of a bill in the House of Reps under a "closed rule" means
pigeon holed
debate will consist of five minutes
the bill can be amended only at this time
amendments can not be offered
31
What is it called when Congress checks the executive branch?
judicial review
federalism
executive privilege
legislative oversight
32
the Federal Reserve Board has the most influence on
govt spending
the stock market
bank interest rates
personal wealth
33
Compared to voters in a general election. Voters in presidential primary elections are
less likely to be well educated
more likely to be ethnic or racial minority
more likely to be affluent
less likely to be members of a political party
34
Lobbyist try to influence legislators mainly through
threatening to help their opponent in the next election
"winning and dining" legislators
petition drives and letter- writing campaigns
providing legislators with information on technical issues
35
In federalist #10, Madison argued that factions in a republic are
a more serious threat if the republic is too large
natural but controllable by institutions
prevented by free elections
not likely to occur if people are honest
36
Congress determines the actual amount available for govt agencies to spend in a fiscal year
marking up bills
rules of debate
authorizations
appropriations
37
An executive agreement with a foreign head of state is different from a treaty in that
a treaty is with several countries and a E.O. is with one
A treaty ends a war
an executive treaty must be ratified by Senate
a trearty must be ratified by Senate
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How do interest groups give money lawfully to candidates? (Hint: Arms of the interest groups)
campaign managers
PAC's
lobbyist
legislative committees
39
Memebers of the WHite House Staff
help the Prez to get along with Congress
are personally loyal to the Prez
must be ideologially balanced
Must be confirmed by Senate
40
The term "horse race journalism" refers to
media covering campaign by referringto candidates poll stand
media competes to air the story first
media focuses on congressional work
media had complete access to a political scandal
41
Which plays the most important role in political socialization of children
the school
peer groups
the family
the media
42
A representivewho wants to ensure proper funding for their district would seek memberhip on
Veterans affair committee
Judiciary committee
Agriculture committee
Appropriations committee
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Which is NOT a core value of the United States political culture?
Economic Equality
Legal equality
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
