What is the procedure for ending a filibuster?

a cloture vote by a 3/5 majority (60 senators)

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

lack of power to raise army and revenue (taxes)

What is affirmative action?

colleges can consider race but cant use strict racial quotas

What was the clear-and-present danger test used for?

justification to limit free speech

How did it have to do with federalism?

it limited federal power and reinforced state authority

How was Cesar Chavez's movement similar to Martin Luther King's?

both exercised the right to freedom of assembly and used nonviolent actions

What would be the punishment for a student that wore a t-shirt to school which protested a school board decision?

no punishment, as it's protected under the first amendment

What was the major fear that Brutus and the Anti-Federalists had about the new constitution?

a centralized government was a threat to individual rights

What happens if a person who is unable to afford an attorney is convicted of a crime without legal representation?

the person has the right to a new trial with legal representation

What does the joint committee do?

includes members from both the House and Senate for specific tasks

What are the four types of Congressional committees?

standing, select, joint, and conference

What is the doctrine of original intent?

constitution interpretation should be based on the framers' intent

What does the select committee do?

it conducts investigations on specific issues or events

How would the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) use its rulemaking authority?

by drafting regulations to enforce environmental laws

What would likely be the outcome if a state government issued an injunction to stop a story from being published?

forbidden because prior restraint is unconstitutional

What was the reasoning behind the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

"separate but equal'" is a violation of the 14th amendment

What was the reasoning behind the Bakke case?

racial preferences in admissions can be used, but strict quotas not allowed

What does the conference committee do?

it resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill

What was the compromise that established a Senate with equal representation and a House of Reps based on the population?

the great compromise (connecticut)

What is always true about committee chairs in the House of Representatives?

they are always members of the majority party

Why was Shays's Rebellion cited as a reason to adopt a new constitution?

showed that states had too much power, needed a stronger central government

What was the 19th amendment about?

right to vote regardless of sex

What amendment and clause were used to decide Gideon vs. Wainwright?

6th amendment, right to counsel

The right to petition is in the 1st amendment. Who do you have the right to petition and for what purpose?

the government, redress of grievances

Why are checks and balances important?

they prevent tyranny in any branch, ensuring no branch becomes too powerful

Why would it be difficult for presidential appointments under a divided government?

the senate and president may have conflicting priorities

What amendment and clause prevents state-sponsored prayer in public schools?

1st amendment, establishment clause

What was the reasoning behind the Baker vs. Carr case?

rural areas had less people, leading to uneven representation

What is the primary way the president exercises checks and balances over Congress?

by vetoing bills passed by congress

Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?

rule of law (nobody is above the law)

What did SCOTUS decide in U.S. vs Lopez?

congress can't regulate guns in schools under the commerce clause

Where would a president especially encounter difficulty under a divided government?

appointing a supreme court justice

What does the power of the purse allow Congress to do?

approve and regulate government spending

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1
What is the procedure for ending a filibuster?
simple majority vote
the president can intervene and end it
SCOTUS can end a filibuster
a cloture vote by a 3/5 majority (60 senators)
2
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
created a bicameral legislature, caused conflicts between the two chambers
established a strong executive branch, undermining states' rights
granted too much power to the federal government leading to abuse of power
lack of power to raise army and revenue (taxes)
3
What is affirmative action?
employers must hire based on race and ethnicity only
colleges can consider race but cant use strict racial quotas
colleges must admit students based only on merit
race cannot be considered in any hiring or college admission decisions
4
What was the clear-and-present danger test used for?
justification to limit free speech
protecting the right to bear arms
deciding if a law violates the 14th amendment
determining the constitutionality of segregation
5
How did it have to do with federalism?
it limited federal power and reinforced state authority
it gave the federal government full control over local issues
it removed state authority in favor of federal regulation
it reinforced the federal government's power over states
6
How was Cesar Chavez's movement similar to Martin Luther King's?
both focused on legal battles in the courts to secure civil rights
both promoted armed resistance to injustice
both led large political campaigns for elected office
both exercised the right to freedom of assembly and used nonviolent actions
7
What would be the punishment for a student that wore a t-shirt to school which protested a school board decision?
suspension for exercising free speech
expulsion for disrupting the learning environment
detention for violating school dress code
no punishment, as it's protected under the first amendment
8
Who has the power to create new federal courts and determine the number of judges that will sit on them?
the president
committees
chief justice
congress
9
What was the major fear that Brutus and the Anti-Federalists had about the new constitution?
the president would hold too little power to enforce laws
a centralized government was a threat to individual rights
a weak federal government would be unable to defend the country
the lack of a standing army would leave the nation vulnerable
10
What is the second most influential political socializer?
your pet
family
school and peers
media
11
What happens if a person who is unable to afford an attorney is convicted of a crime without legal representation?
the court appoints an attorney for the person immediately
the conviction stands, as long as the person waives their right to counsel
the conviction is automatically overturned
the person has the right to a new trial with legal representation
12
What is NOT an example of concurrent powers?
define crimes and set punishments
eminent domain (seize private property for public use w/ just compensation)
make treaties
collecting taxes/borrowing money
13
What are three main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
natural rights
social contract theory
popular sovereignty
all of the above
14
How does the bureaucracy address problems in society?
elect public officials to represent society
create new laws in congress
write stronger regulations
decide judicial cases related to social issues
15
What does the joint committee do?
it resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill
includes members from both the House and Senate for specific tasks
it reviews and revises bills on specific policy areas
it oversees the budget and government spending
16
What are the four types of Congressional committees?
standing, executive, advisory, and joint
standing, select, joint, and conference
joint, standing, temporary, and permanent
select, special, permanent, and conference
17
What is it called when members of Congress promise to vote for each other's legislation?
gerrymandering
logrolling
filibustering
pork-barrel spending
18
What is the doctrine of original intent?
the belief that only Congress can amend the Constitution
the idea that the Constitution should evolve with societal changes
interpretation that the constitution's meaning is flexible and can adapt
constitution interpretation should be based on the framers' intent
19
What does the select committee do?
it oversees the budget and government spending
it resolves differences between the house and senate versions of a bill
it drafts and revises legislation for permanent law
it conducts investigations on specific issues or events
20
Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?
individualism
pluralism
feudalism
socialism
21
In Federalist #10, what did Madison believe would best control the effects of faction?
direct democracy
a large republic
a strong executive government
a small, local government
22
How would the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) use its rulemaking authority?
by creating new laws passed by congress
by approving or vetoing state environmental policies
by reviewing and amending existing Supreme Court rulings
by drafting regulations to enforce environmental laws
23
What would likely be the outcome if a state government issued an injunction to stop a story from being published?
forbidden because prior restraint is unconstitutional
permitted if the story is false and defamatory
permitted because prior restraint is forbidden
allowed if the story threatens national security
24
What was the reasoning behind the Brown vs. Board of Education case?
"separate but equal'" is a violation of the 14th amendment
racial segregation is legal in private institutions
schools should not segregate based on income
public education must be free for all students
25
What was the reasoning behind the Bakke case?
racial preferences in admissions can be used, but strict quotas not allowed
racial quotas in admissions are always unconstitutional
colleges must use quotas to ensure diversity
affirmative action is unconstitutional in all cases
26
What does the conference committee do?
it reviews and revises bills on specific policy areas
includes members from both the House and Senate for specific tasks
it resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill
it oversees the budget and government spending
27
Which court case applies to that scenario?
Marbury vs. Madison
Engel vs. Vitale
Tinker vs. Des Moines
Schenk vs. U.S.
28
What was the compromise that established a Senate with equal representation and a House of Reps based on the population?
the new jersey plan
the great compromise (connecticut)
the three-fifths compromise
the missouri compromise
29
What is the third most influential political socializer?
your pet
school and peers
family
media
30
What principle protects citizens from unlawful searches, unlawful imprisonment, unfair or cruel punishment?
judicial review
separation of powers
due process
equal protection
31
What is always true about committee chairs in the House of Representatives?
they are always members of the majority party
they are appointed by the president
they serve for life terms
they are chosen by a vote of the full House
32
Why was Shays's Rebellion cited as a reason to adopt a new constitution?
proved that local governments could handle national issues effectively
showed that federal government was too strong, infringing on state rights
showed that states had too much power, needed a stronger central government
highlighted the need for more state militias to protect individual freedoms
33
What was the 19th amendment about?
women's rights to work
right to vote regardless of sex
abolition of slavery
right to vote regardless of race
34
What protects citizens from police officers acquiring evidence without a warrant?
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
due process
exclusionary rule
35
What is the most influential political socializer?
family
school and peers
media
your pet
36
What kind of government did the U.S. constitution establish?
democratic republic
monarchy
direct democracy
oligarchy
37
What amendment and clause were used to decide Gideon vs. Wainwright?
5th amendment, self-incrimination
4th amendment, search and seizure
6th amendment, right to vote
6th amendment, right to counsel
38
The right to petition is in the 1st amendment. Who do you have the right to petition and for what purpose?
the supreme court, for judicial review
the president, for changes in policy
congress, to create new laws
the government, redress of grievances
39
Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?
oligarchy
monarchy
limited government
centralized power
40
Why are checks and balances important?
they limit the powers of the judiciary to avoid judicial activism
they ensure one branch of government has more power than the others
they prevent tyranny in any branch, ensuring no branch becomes too powerful
they allow the president to make decisions without interference
41
Why would it be difficult for presidential appointments under a divided government?
the senate and president may have conflicting priorities
the president has no power to make appointments
the supreme court vetoes all appointments
presidential appointments are only made in times of war
42
How has the U.S. Supreme Court been able to incorporate the Bill of Rights?
14th amendment
establishment clause
commerce clause
free exercise clause
43
Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?
free enterprise
capitalism
free markets
all of the above
44
What amendment and clause prevents state-sponsored prayer in public schools?
1st amendment, establishment clause
14th amendment, equal protection clause
5th amendment, due process clause
10th amendment, reserved powers clause
45
What was the reasoning behind the Baker vs. Carr case?
states were not following the constitution's election procedures
rural areas had less people, leading to uneven representation
urban areas were underrepresented in congress
the federal government was improperly redrawing districts lines
46
What is the primary way the president exercises checks and balances over Congress?
by issuing executive orders that override laws
by proposing new amendments to the constitutions
by vetoing bills passed by congress
by directly introducing bills in congress
47
Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?
rule by decree
divine right
rule of four
rule of law (nobody is above the law)
48
What were Federalist #10 and Marbury vs. Madison primarily about?
judicial review
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
49
What did SCOTUS decide in U.S. vs Lopez?
states have authority to regulate firearms in schools
the commerce clause allows federal gun laws in schools
congress can't regulate guns in schools under the commerce clause
federal laws take precedence over state laws on gun control
50
Where would a president especially encounter difficulty under a divided government?
appointing a supreme court justice
issuing executive orders
declaring war
passing a budget
51
What does the power of the purse allow Congress to do?
control the nation's military
approve and regulate government spending
appoint judges to the Supreme Court
create laws regarding foreign policy
52
What kind of gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional in Shaw vs. Reno?
incumbent gerrymandering
partisan gerrymandering
geographic gerrymandering
racial gerrymandering
53
What is it called when boundaries of U.S Congressional districts are drawn to give one party and advantage over another?
filibustering
reapportionment
gerrymandering
redistricting
54
Which of the following is a core value of American political culture?
no opportunity
social inequality
dictatorship
equal opportunity
55
What law was instrumental in increasing the number of aFrican American and other minority voters?
19th amendment
15th amendment
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
56
What is the basic definition of federalism?
a system where all power is given to regional governments
the concentration of power in a single central government
the direct control of local governments by the national government
division of power between central government and regional governments
57
What is it called when legislation is passed that gives funding for local projects that are intended to benefit voters?
filibustering
logrolling
pork-barrel spending
gerrymandering
58
What does the standing committee do?
it reviews and revises bills on specific policy areas
it conducts investigations on specific issues or events
it resolves differences between the house and senate versions of a bill
it oversees the budget and government spending
59
What is a divided government?
same political party controls both the executive and legislative branches
when the president has full control over all branches of government
the Supreme Court holds power over both legislative and executive branches
executive and at least one chamber of the legislative are different parties
60
How did the framers of the Constitution intend for the legislative process to operate at the national level?
based solely on public opinion
cautious and deliberate
highly flexible and adaptable
fast and efficient
61
How does Congress keep track of the bureaucracy and hold it accountable?
directly appointing agency heads
oversight and power of the purse
by creating new agencies to oversee government actions
creating new executive orders
62
Where do revenue bills originate from?
senate
house of representatives
president
supreme court
63
What is this an example of?
due process
selective incorporation
direct incorporation
supremacy clause

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