The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains

why we don't have radical parties in the US

These were the first two political parties in the United States.

Federalists and Democratic Republicans

What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?

The Americans With Disabilities Act

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

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

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

to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power

What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?

They are being fully "checked out" for any problems

What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?

United States v. Playboy Entertainment

What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?

to make delegate selection more democratic

The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that

The federal government was regulating trade within states

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

required candidtes to take public funds

What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?

Federal Communications Commission

What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?

policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting

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1
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
100%
3/4
1/2
2/3
2
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
religion
age
race
gender
3
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
Engel v. Vitale
4
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why third parties tend to fail
why we have polarization
5
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Reed v. North Carolina
Craig v. Boren
Shaw v. Reno
harris v. Forklift Systems
6
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
Democrats and Whigs
7
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
8
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
register
9
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
10
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Disabled Accommodation Act
11
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned hard money
12
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
13
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
native americans
immigrants
migrant workers
blacks
14
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
the 14th amendment
15
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
William McKinley
16
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
sexual orientation
race
17
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
They are being nominated
18
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have elections more often
They have more parties
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
19
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
20
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
NY Times v. Sullivan
21
What type of primary do political parties like best?
closed
unicameral
blanket
open
22
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
H.W. Bush
Nixon
Goldwater
Reagan
23
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
conservative
liberal
24
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
3/5 Compromise
Virginia Plan
Connecticut
Slave Trade
25
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
free exercise
inherent powers
judicial activism
26
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
They focus on odd/ unusual
they tend to be liberal
they focus on issues
They focus on individuals
27
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to regulate campaign finance
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
28
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
29
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
30
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
motivate more people to vote
inject new issues into the policy agenda
31
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
the stock market must be reformed
The federal government was regulating trade within states
government regulation is illegal
farm subsidies are illegal
32
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required candidtes to take public funds
required reporting of income/spending
limited contributions
33
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the courts
the states
the Congress
the President
34
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
race
age
gender
religion
35
What was the first form of mass media?
television
telegraph
daily newspapers
radio
36
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
runaway spending
rapid passage of laws
separation of powers
voter apathy
37
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
38
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
39
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
40
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Gratz v. Bollinger
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Adarand Construction v. Pena
41
Empty question
42
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
voting
fundraising
43
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
44
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
trustee
instructed delegate
division of labor
45
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
the largest percentage of all candidates
100%
50% +1
46
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
staffing requirements
television
new state election laws
inflation
47
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
20th
17th
18th
48
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v, California
49
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
50
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
it is nonexistent
51
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
52
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
53
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
54
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Reno
Shaw v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
55
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
56
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an executive order by the Governor
a court order
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
57
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
register
think they are in it
pay dues
58
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
the writing of the party platform
candidate nomination
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
a debate between the two leading candidates
59
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
60
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They feared a stronger federal power.
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They opposed federal taxation
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
61
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
hispanics
asians
migrant workers
women
62
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
63
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
64
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
12th
15th
14th
13th
65
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
scandal
interview
leak
66
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
race
wealth
gender
religion
67
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XI
Title IX
Title XX
Title V
68
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
69
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
the U.S. Congress
the states
70
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
disability
exclusion
accommodation
inaccessibility
71
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
treaty approval
creating courts
taxation bills
declaring war
72
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
William Rehnquist
Earl Warren
John Roberts
Warren Burger
73
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
eliminated the public funding option
required reporting of PAC contributions
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
74
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel in spoken and slander is written
75
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
76
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all agents of socialization
They are all potential groups
They are all informal
They are all interest groups
77
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer but cheaper
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are shorter but more expensive
78
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
79
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
80
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
there is a ballot
81
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Gitlow v. New York
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
82
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article V
Article III
No part
Article II
83
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Gettysburg Address
Common Sense
84
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states are not representative of the US population
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
few people participate
85
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
86
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
patronage
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
converting voters
87
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the elastic clause
the equal protection clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the due process clause
88
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
bicameral
closed
open
blanket
89
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties offer selective benefits
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
90
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
91
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
splinter
popular person-based
revolutionary
issue / cause
92
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
the state governments
all governments in the US
only the executive power
only the federal government
93
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The House of Representatives
The President
The Senaste
The Electoral College
94
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
95
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
96
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
US v. Nixon
97
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
98
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
99
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
granted
federalism
enumerated
reserved
100
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
101
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
giving free tv time to candidates
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
102
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
103
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
104
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
105
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
Blacks outnumber hispanics
The median age is getting higher.
106
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis accurate
iis a requirement in a democracy
may be ideal but isn't realistic
107
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
abortion
police
school
108
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
109
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
writing The Feminine Mystique
Starting Ms. Magazine
founding the National Organization for Women
110
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
Clinton
W. Bush
Reagan
111
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Know Nothing
Republican
Whig
112
This amendment ended slavery
12th
15th
14th
13th
113
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
114
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
They do polling
They know the election laws in that state
115
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
116
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
117
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
23rd
24th
22nd
25th
118
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
free speech
pray
vote
119
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
They more reliably vote for the party
they have a larger population
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
120
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
121
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of currency
122
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
123
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
124
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
unions
white souitherners
blacks
125
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
U.S. v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
126
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
They are avoiding media attention
127
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 more protective of the president
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
128
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
6
4
5
129
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
130
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have voted more often
they have become more informed
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
131
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
voters
electors
delegates
party leaders
132
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
133
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Griswold v. Connecticut
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
134
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial activism
due process
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
135
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Wikileaks Act
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
136
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article III
Article I
Article II
Article IV
137
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Furman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
Griswold v. Connecticut
138
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
patronage
providing government services
advertising
139
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
140
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
exit poLling
push polls
key word / phrasing polls
voter perception
141
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
142
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
limited government
separation of power
checks and balances
judicial review
143
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
pick candidates
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
articulate policies
144
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
tax
declare war
veto
appointments
145
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Legislative
The Executive
The Bureaucracy
The Judicial
146
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Introduction
The Bill of Rights
The Mutual Pledge
147
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
narrowcast
press conference
newscast
148
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
they tend to support incumbents
their donors can remain anonymous
149
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Employment Division v. Smith
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Reed v. Reed
Harris v. Forklift Systems
150
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
fun
contentious
attended
151
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
direct democracy
unitary democracy
union
confederation
152
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being educated
being female
being wealthy
being young
153
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
police officers & teachers
attorneys
lawyers and judges
criminals
154
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
They might alienate viewers
155
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
156
Teacher led prayers violate the
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
no establishment clause
due process clause
157
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
158
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
the success of our democracy given how little we know
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
159
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
politicians must take clear positions on issues
The Conservative Era was over
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
160
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
tv ads
the nightly news
a poll
interviews with media
161
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
impeachment
legislation
regulations
162
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the equal protection clause
the free exercise clause
elastic clause
the due process clause
163
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
to tax
to regulate interstate trade
negotiate treaties
to create courts
164
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Los Alamos
Guantanamo
Alcatraz
San Quentin
165
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
sexual orientation
wealth
gender
166
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
12th
8th
10th
11th
167
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange
Federal Reserve
Interstate Commerce Commission
168
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
policy elections
primaries
general elections
169
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
It's not
Article III
Article VI
Article I
170
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the candidate
the bureaucracy
the party
interest groups
171
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
literacy tests
primaries
172
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
The Equal Rights Amendment
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
Gay Rights
173
Which branch of the government spends the money (controls the purse)?
legislative
judicial
executive
state
174
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Barron v. Baltimore
Employment Division v. Smith
175
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
impossible
speedy and swift
through consesnsus
slow and deliberate
176
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
177
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
the winner take all system
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
178
The United States government is accurately described as
a unitary federation
a democracy
a republic
an autocracy
179
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
180
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. judges
U.S. President
U.S. Representatives
U.S. Senators
181
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
policy positions
the candidate's voting record
fundraising
"horserace" coverage
182
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
the whole process takes one day
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
Only 12 states hold them
183
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
184
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
185
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Baker v. Carr
186
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
3 days
4 days
1 day
187
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Gideon v. Wainwright
188
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
nature of the times
idealogues
groups benefits
low information
189
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
they are either concurring or dissenting
190
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
running for office
voting
protest
191
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they were unanimous
they want to lower courts to retry it
they tied
they defer to the lower court ruling
192
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Dixiecrat
Whig
Democratic
193
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
primaries
short terms
strong parties
194
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
195
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They wanted a democracy
They feared a strong federal government
They felt the states were too powerful
196
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
male
Christian
white
property owner
197
Another term for prior restraint is
censorship
warrant
subpoena
arrest
198
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
the internet
cable television
netflix
199
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Miller v. California
Engel v. Vitale
Employment Division v. Smith
Lemon v. Kutzman
200
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 stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the liberal side
201
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Dixiecrats
Populists
Know Nothings
202
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
Adam Smith
John Locke
203
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they disclose the names of contributors
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
they produce issue ads
204
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
media culture
party identification
selective perception
205
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Raymour and Flanigan
206
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
207
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Representative
U.S. Judge
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
208
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
it is shorter
It is longer
209
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
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
210
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona

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