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

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

If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?

they defer to the lower court ruling

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

required candidtes to take public funds

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

United States v. Playboy Entertainment

What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?

Federal Communications Commission

What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?

Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke

What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?

The Americans With Disabilities Act

What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?

they increase campaign spending

Interest groups and political parties differ in that

political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected

All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:

it caters to low information voters

All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?

Voters physically meet and discuss candidates

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

They have less trust in the governmnt

What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?

They are all agents of socialization

What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?

Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas

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1
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Republicans
Democrats
2
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
state
federal
appellate
district
3
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
4
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
voter apathy
separation of powers
rapid passage of laws
runaway spending
5
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
making it easier to register to vote
giving free tv time to candidates
6
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
7
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they tied
they were unanimous
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
8
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
9
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
NY Times v. Sullivan
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
10
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
11
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Federal Trade Commission
12
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
13
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
14
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
instructed delegate
division of labor
politico
trustee
15
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
police officers & teachers
attorneys
lawyers and judges
16
Empty question
17
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
unions
blacks
white souitherners
the wealthy
18
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
19
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Texas v. Johnson
Fisher v.University of Texas
Snyder v. Phelps
20
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
21
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
22
What type of primary do political parties like best?
unicameral
blanket
open
closed
23
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
24
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
Christian
white
male
property owner
25
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
26
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
they participate in debates
they are taking clear positions on issues
27
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties are involved in electioneering
Parties have legislative goals
political parties offer selective benefits
28
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 week
3 days
4 days
1 day
29
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
fundraising
ticket-splitting
protesting
voting
30
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
31
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
race
wealth
religion
gender
32
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
33
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
pick candidates
articulate policies
coordinate campaigns
run polls on election day
34
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
13th
15th
14th
12th
35
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
36
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
37
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
policy positions
fundraising
the candidate's voting record
"horserace" coverage
38
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
39
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have voted more often
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
they have become more ideological
40
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
41
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Gregg v. Georgia
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
42
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Andrew Jackson
William McKinley
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
43
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
race
gender
religion
age
44
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Democrat
Republican
45
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
46
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
47
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
They focus on odd/ unusual
they tend to be liberal
They focus on individuals
48
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
49
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
50
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you get more conservative
You vote for Democrats
you vote more
you attend to the news
51
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the voters through referendum
the states
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
52
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Goldwater
Nixon
H.W. Bush
53
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Reagan
Clinton
H,W. Bush
W. Bush
54
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
the U.S. Marshalls
The Chief Magistrate
The Solicitor General
The Chief Justice
55
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
56
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
incumbency advantage
selective perception
party identification
media culture
57
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
Miller v. California
58
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
sequestration
the nuclear option
free exercise
the filibuster
59
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
naturalization
admiralty and maritime law
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
bankruptcy supervision
60
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. Reed
ERA v. Hunt
Schaffley v. Hoke
61
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
They have elections more often
They have more parties
62
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
elastic clause
the equal protection clause
the due process clause
63
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
64
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the candidate
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the party
65
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
women
hispanics
migrant workers
asians
66
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Whig
Democratic
Dixiecrat
67
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
68
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
7
6
4
69
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
school
police
abortion
70
How many levels are the federal court system?
four
five
two
three
71
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Richard Nixon
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
72
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
73
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
conservative
liberal
74
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
race
religion
gender
75
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
narrowcast
politics
newscast
press conference
76
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
editorials are held to a different standard
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
77
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
78
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
tv ads
the nightly news
interviews with media
79
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Republican
Democrat
80
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
81
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must be unaninmous
All are written by the Chief Justice
they are either concurring or dissenting
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
82
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became more protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
83
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
84
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They know the election laws in that state
They do polling
They provide endorsements
They raise most of the money
85
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
86
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being wealthy
being young
being educated
being female
87
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the equal protection clause
the due process clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the elastic clause
88
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
it is shorter
It is more in depth
It is nonexistent
It is longer
89
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
the winner take all system
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
90
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
they tend to support incumbents
They coordinate closely with their candidate
their donors can remain anonymous
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
91
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
policy elections
general elections
primaries
92
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
motivate more people to vote
make elections less volatile
inject new issues into the policy agenda
93
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
John Roberts
Warren Burger
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
94
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
they need access to government officials
They are inherently patriotic
They might alienate viewers
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
95
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Circuit Courts
District Courts
Superior Courts
The Supreme Court
96
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Griswold v. Connecticut
97
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
founding the National Organization for Women
98
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
McClesky v. Kemp
Furman v. Georgia
99
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
telegraph
television
daily newspapers
100
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
101
The significance of campaign strategy
is that it sets the policy agenda
is that it typically converts voters
is generally overstated
is often underestimated
102
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
capital punishment cases
103
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
104
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
standing
legitimacy
jurisprudence
105
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
running for office
petitioning
protest
106
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
107
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
108
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
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is older
109
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
think they are in it
attend meetings
pay dues
110
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
politicians must take clear positions on issues
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
The Conservative Era was over
111
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Alcatraz
San Quentin
Los Alamos
Guantanamo
112
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. North Carolina
Craig v. Boren
113
This amendment ended slavery
12th
15th
13th
14th
114
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
interview
scandal
leak
115
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
116
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
117
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
118
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Gitlow v. New York
119
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
electors
party leaders
voters
120
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
all war reporters are members of the military
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
121
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Whig
Know Nothing
Democrat
122
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
123
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
124
When does a federal judge leave office?
when they choose or die
After 5 years
After 10 years
after a no confidence vote
125
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
wealth
religion
sexual orientation
gender
126
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v, California
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
127
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
providing government services
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
128
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Democrats and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
Know Nothings and Whigs
129
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
130
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
Patriot Act
131
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
popular person-based
issue / cause
splinter
132
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Dixiecrats
Know Nothings
Populists
133
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
3 years
6 months
1 year
2 years
134
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
closed
bicameral
blanket
open
135
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
primaries
the power of interest groups
short terms
strong parties
136
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
think they are in it
pay dues
register
137
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
satellite tv
cable television
the internet
netflix
138
Teacher led prayers violate the
free exercise clause
due process clause
no establishment clause
equal protectiion clause
139
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
140
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
141
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
4
5
6
142
Another term for prior restraint is
warrant
censorship
arrest
subpoena
143
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
executive order
shrink the # of courts
a recess appointment
144
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
why we have polarization
Why third parties tend to fail
Why we have two parties
why we don't have radical parties in the US
145
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
hire lobbyists
obtain standing
testify
file amicus curiae briefs
146
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
The federal government was regulating trade within states
government regulation is illegal
the stock market must be reformed
farm subsidies are illegal
147
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
148
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
justiceable
appellate
civil
149
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is nonexistent
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is contentious
150
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
151
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
3 judges, witnesses
attorneys, judges
4 judges, law fairies
5 judges, juries
152
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Raymour and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Hearst and Pulitzer
Cooper and Flanigan
153
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is spoken and libel is written
154
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
the 14th amendment
the Preamble
155
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's House Reps
the Supreme Court
the state's governor
the state's senators
156
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
primaries
poll taxes
literacy tests
grandfather clauses
157
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
Supreme and District
District and Appeals
District only
158
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
to produce a party platform
To build enthusiasm
To raise money
To select a candidate for the general election
159
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
18th
20th
17th
160
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
regulations
amendements
legislation
161
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
162
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
163
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
inaccessibility
accommodation
exclusion
disability
164
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Barron v. Baltimore
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Employment Division v. Smith
165
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title V
Title XX
Title XI
166
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
to debate policy openly
167
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
required reporting of PAC contributions
168
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
candidate nomination
the writing of the party platform
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
a debate between the two leading candidates
169
Who are the litigants in a case?
the plaintiff and defendent
the members of the jury
the lawyers
the judges
170
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
171
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
172
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
McCain v. BCRA
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
173
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gideon v. Wainwright
174
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
staffing requirements
television
inflation
175
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the district courts
the Supreme Court
the circuit courts
176
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the federal government
only the executive power
all governments in the US
the state governments
177
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
178
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
contentious
attended
fun
179
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
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
Only 12 states hold them
180
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They coordinate closely with candidates
they disclose the names of contributors
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
181
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
the state legislative baody banned it
an executive order by the Governor
an initiative was passed
a court order
182
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
vote
pray
free speech
183
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
23rd
24th
22nd
25th
184
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis accurate
iis a requirement in a democracy
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
185
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
186
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial restraint
judicial activism
due process
strict constructionism
187
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
188
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
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
189
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
immigrants
blacks
native americans
190
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
Blacks outnumber hispanics
the population is shifting to the south
We will soon be a majority minority nation
The median age is getting higher.
191
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
push polls
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
192
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He "flipped" to the conservative side
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
193
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
groups benefits
low information
nature of the times
idealogues
194
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to reward big fundraisers
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
195
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
free exercise
judicial activism
inherent powers
196
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Reed v. Reed
197
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
information management and mobilization
patronage
converting voters
polling and policy positions
198
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
gender
race
sexual orientation
199
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
200
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Fuel Independence
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
Gay Rights
201
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to launch a campaign
to see how high it will go without popping
202
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
oral argument
a warrant
writ of certiori
opinion
203
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
10
9
7
11
204
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson

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