The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?

the part that said you can't fund your own campaign

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

They have less trust in the governmnt

What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?

Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional

Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?

they are either concurring or dissenting

What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?

the success of our democracy given how little we know

Why are signing statements controversial?

They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement

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

All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT

required candidtes to take public funds

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1
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
rapid passage of laws
separation of powers
runaway spending
voter apathy
2
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the Preamble
The Declaration of Independence
the 14th amendment
The Bill of Rights
3
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
4
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
House
Neither
Senate
Both
5
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
6
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
strong parties
the power of interest groups
primaries
7
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
attended
contentious
fun
8
All of the following are new realities of the budget process due to polarization EXCEPT?
omnibus bills
fiscal cliffs
government shutdowns
authorization bills
9
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Democratic
Republican
Whig
Dixiecrat
10
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a shovel
a microphone
a pen
a light saber
11
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
12
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
13
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
creating courts
declaring war
treaty approval
taxation bills
14
What "sole power" does the House of Representatives hold, according to the Constitution?
Impeachment
Approve treaties
Taxation
Declare War
15
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
4 judges, law fairies
attorneys, judges
16
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
17
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
House
Senate
18
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Party Leader
UN Ambassador
Reprieves and pardons
Commander in Chief
19
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
the prevalence of sound bites
20
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being young
being educated
being female
21
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
22
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
nominate officials
issue pardons
execute the law
fill vacancies
23
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
reserved
federalism
granted
enumerated
24
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
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
the success of our democracy given how little we know
25
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Geneva Convention
The War Powers Resolution
The Patriot Act
The Enduring Freedom Act
26
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
15 years
20 years
30 years
14 years
27
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
strict constructionism
judicial restraint
due process
28
Why are signing statements controversial?
they are executive orders in disguise
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
They are relatively new in presidential history
29
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
30
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
interest groups
the candidate
the party
the bureaucracy
31
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
32
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
They have more parties
They have more party cohesion
33
Expanded influence of the feds over the states through funding is called . . .
fiscal policy
incumbency
concurrent powers
fiscal federalism
34
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
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
all war reporters are members of the military
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
35
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the states
the U.S. Congress
36
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. v. Lopez
37
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
38
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
39
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the necessary and propoer clause
40
Teacher led prayers violate the
no establishment clause
due process clause
free exercise clause
equal protectiion clause
41
What is casework?
Constituent services
research Congressional staffers do for committees
Preparation for committee hearings
How a lawyer prepares for trial
42
The United States government is accurately described as
a democracy
a republic
a unitary federation
an autocracy
43
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
44
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Reed v. Reed
Shaw v. Hunt
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
45
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
voters
electors
party leaders
delegates
46
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
47
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between 2 or more states
between a state and a country
capital punishment cases
between the US and states
48
Unstated powers that are logically delegated to Congress and the president are called . . .
enumerated
supremacy powers
reserved
inherent
49
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
50
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
51
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
House
Both
Neither
Senate
52
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They need UN approval
They indicate the President's intentions
They are binding for the next President
They need Senate approval
53
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Senate
House
Neither
Both
54
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kutzman
Miller v. California
Employment Division v. Smith
55
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they disclose the names of contributors
They coordinate closely with candidates
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
56
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
57
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Americans With Disabilities Act
58
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
John Locke
Adam Smith
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
59
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
expanded budget authority
increased staff
support from interest groups
seniority in committee assignments
60
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
US v. Nixon
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
61
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 have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
62
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
obtain standing
hire lobbyists
testify
file amicus curiae briefs
63
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
64
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
hispanics
migrant workers
asians
women
65
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
66
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
67
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they were unanimous
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
68
The effect of iron triangles is typically
elitism
pluralism
hyperpluralism
socialism
69
Franking is
a duty given to US elected officials
Illegal
a privilege granted to US elected officials
Unregulated
70
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
U.S. President
U.S. judges
71
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
justiceable
civil
appellate
72
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
editorials are held to a different standard
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
73
This case limited federal power by ruling that the feds couldn't designate "gun free zones"
U.S. v. Nixon
Butler v. U.S.
Schechter Poultry v. U.S.
U.S. v. Lopez
74
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
pardoning criminals
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
receiving foreign heads of state
75
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 currency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of sufficiency
76
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
77
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
after a no confidence vote
when they choose or die
After 5 years
78
Which of the following Constitutional principles insures we are not a confederation?
implied powers
elastic clause
limited government
supremacy clause
79
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
20th
19th
18th
17th
80
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
eliminated the public funding option
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
required reporting of PAC contributions
81
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
24th
25th
23rd
22nd
82
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
Reed v. Reed
Craig v. Boren
83
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
staffing requirements
inflation
new state election laws
television
84
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
eliminate agencies
reorganize budgets
issue executive orders
appointments
85
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
blacks
native americans
migrant workers
86
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
polarization
gerrymandering
electioneering
filibustering
87
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
politicians must take clear positions on issues
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
The Conservative Era was over
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
88
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Electioneering during work hours
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Leaking information to the press
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
89
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Veteran's Affairs
Appropriations
Energy and Commerce
Ethics
90
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the equal protection clause
elastic clause
the due process clause
the free exercise clause
91
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
voter perception
92
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
1 day
3 days
4 days
93
What type of primary do political parties like best?
unicameral
closed
blanket
open
94
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
4
7
6
95
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
narrowcast
press conference
politics
newscast
96
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
white souitherners
unions
blacks
97
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
providing government services
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
98
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
99
How many levels are the federal court system?
three
four
five
two
100
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
disability
accommodation
exclusion
101
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
10th
8th
11th
12th
102
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see how high it will go without popping
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
103
What would be an effect of the U.S. adopting a unitary form of government instead of federal?
more uniformity
direct democracy
more powerful states
no states would exist
104
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
105
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
founding the National Organization for Women
106
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
107
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
endorsements
more authority and bigger budgets
lobbyists
less red tape
108
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
patronage
due diligence
due process
merit system
109
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the Supreme Court
the state's House Reps
the state's governor
the state's senators
110
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
111
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
run polls on election day
pick candidates
articulate policies
coordinate campaigns
112
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
They generally quit before they can be fired
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They cycle out after each presidential election
113
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
114
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
115
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
appellate
federal
state
district
116
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
Only 12 states hold them
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
117
What impact did the Great Depression and Civil Rights have on the feds' commerce power?
it was inconsistent
contracted it / made smaller
it was unchanged
expanded it / made bigger
118
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
Connecticut
Slave Trade
3/5 Compromise
Virginia Plan
119
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article V
Article III
Article II
No part
120
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
House
Neither
Senate
Both
121
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Lawrence v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
Smith v. Texas
122
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
50% +1
2/3 or 75%
the largest percentage of all candidates
100%
123
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
interview
scandal
leak
124
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
125
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
126
Which of the following can the President do?
Declare war
Initiate laws
Initiate constitutional amendments
veto laws
127
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
128
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
pay dues
think they are in it
129
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Populists
Know Nothings
Dixiecrats
130
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
131
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
District Courts
132
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
declare war
veto
tax
appointments
133
House or Senate? Committee assignments are typically based on seniority.
Neither
Senate
Both
House
134
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
135
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to advertise the candidate
to debate policy openly
to energize the party faithful
to officially nominate a candidate
136
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Gettysburg Address
137
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
138
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
139
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
140
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
amendements
legislation
regulations
141
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it harder to get on the ballot
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
142
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the states
the Congress
the President
the courts
143
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
instructed delegate
trustee
division of labor
144
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
W. Bush
Clinton
Reagan
H,W. Bush
145
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
146
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
147
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
hold a joint session of Congress
restate the oath
Give a speech
inform Congress about the state of the Union
148
The clear division of powers between the state and federal government is known as
new federalism
cooperative federalism
fiscal federalism
dual federalism
149
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Military personnel make up the largest segment
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
150
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
151
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
They are avoiding media attention
they participate in debates
they are taking clear positions on issues
152
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
passing laws
iron triangles
rule-making
filing class action lawsuits
153
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
154
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more protective of the president
155
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the circuit courts
the Supreme Court
the district courts
156
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
157
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
158
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
impeachment
file amicus curiae briefs
judge appointments
judicial review
159
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
20th
22nd
23rd
21st
160
What do habeus corpus protections protect you against?
unlawful imprisonment
quartering troops in your home
treason charges
unlawful searches
161
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
it caters to low information voters
the early states get too much attention
162
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title V
Title IX
Title XI
Title XX
163
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Warren Burger
Earl Warren
John Roberts
William Rehnquist
164
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
165
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Shaw v. Reno
harris v. Forklift Systems
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
166
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
general elections
policy elections
167
Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article III
Article IV
Article VI
Article V
168
If you are a state or local official, which of the following are you the most excited about?
unfunded madates
categorical grants
block grants
enumerated powers
169
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
170
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is longer
it is shorter
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
171
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
2/3
1/2
3/4
100%
172
Al the following are concurrent powers of the federal and state governments EXCEPT?
taxation
police power
establishing courts
printing currency
173
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
174
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
slow and deliberate
speedy and swift
impossible
through consesnsus
175
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
2/3
51%
3/4
unanimous
176
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The President
The Senaste
The Electoral College
The House of Representatives
177
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Employment Division v. Smith
178
What branch can create "inferior courts" of the federal system?
Bureaucracy
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
179
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
The McKinley Act
The Stalwart Law
180
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They do polling
They know the election laws in that state
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
181
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They felt the states were too powerful
They wanted a democracy
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They feared a strong federal government
182
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
183
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
polling and policy positions
patronage
information management and mobilization
184
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
185
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
judicial review
limited government
separation of power
checks and balances
186
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are fiundraising
They are being nominated
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
187
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
unitary democracy
direct democracy
union
confederation
188
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Know Nothing
Democrat
Republican
Whig
189
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
Article III
Article VI
Article I
It's not
190
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
running for office
petitioning
protest
191
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are shorter but more expensive
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
192
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
voting
ticket-splitting
protesting
fundraising
193
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
194
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Nixon
Goldwater
H.W. Bush
195
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
inherent powers
judicial activism
free exercise
196
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
197
Who are the litigants in a case?
the lawyers
the judges
the plaintiff and defendent
the members of the jury
198
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legilslators
the President
bureaucrats
interest groups
199
What congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The Congressional Budget Office
The Federal Reserve
The Bean Counting Patrol
The General Accounting Office
200
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They feared a stronger federal power.
They opposed federal taxation
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
201
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
open
blanket
closed
bicameral
202
What was the first form of mass media?
television
daily newspapers
radio
telegraph
203
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
retiring officials that become lobbyists
legislation that has wide appeal
204
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
District only
Supreme and District
District and Appeals
205
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
206
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you attend to the news
you vote more
207
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
party identification
selective perception
incumbency advantage
media culture
208
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To raise money
To build enthusiasm
To select a candidate for the general election
to produce a party platform
209
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
cable television
the internet
netflix
210
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
instructed delegate model
agency model
trustee model
politico model
211
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
the Vice President
The cabinet
White House Staff
The Executive Offices
212
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
caucus
casework
conference committee
joint committee
213
An incumbent
has a hareder time raising money
is seeking office for the first time
is running for re-election
has a 50% chance of being successful.
214
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
215
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is relatively unknown
the nominee is older
it is the end of the President's second term
216
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
The median age is getting higher.
Blacks outnumber hispanics
217
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive orders
executive agreements
selective enforcement
veto override
218
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
219
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
220
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
221
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
popular person-based
issue / cause
splinter
222
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
223
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
224
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
4
5
6
7
225
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
226
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
nature of the times
groups benefits
idealogues
227
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The House decides the charges
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The chief Justice oversees the trial
228
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 two parties
why we have polarization
229
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
the writing of the party platform
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
a debate between the two leading candidates
230
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
231
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
is that it sets the policy agenda
232
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they need access to government officials
They are inherently patriotic
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They might alienate viewers
233
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an executive order by the Governor
the state legislative baody banned it
an initiative was passed
a court order
234
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Bureaucracy
The Executive
The Judicial
The Legislative
235
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
236
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to streamline platform writing
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
237
Implied powers were upheld when the courts approved the national bank as a result of what case?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
238
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The OMB
The Council on Economic Advisors
The White House Staff
The GOA
239
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
240
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
241
Why are federal elected officials often referred to as "generalists"?
They have the most expansive powers.
They know a little about many subjects.
They know a lot about a few subjects.
They favor military solutions in most cases.
242
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
243
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
244
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
they are more common than caucuses
states have them on different dates
there is a ballot
245
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Texas v. Johnson
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
246
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
endorsements
approval ratings
bandwagon
247
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
hearings
lobbying
deregulation
approve appintments
248
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
oral argument
writ of certiori
a warrant
opinion
249
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
7
9
10
11
250
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

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