McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT

eliminated the public funding option

What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?

they need access to government officials

How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?

slander is spoken and libel is written

What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?

physical attractiveness could impact electoral success

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

moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date

Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?

they are either concurring or dissenting

All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT

the whole process takes one day

Why are federal elected officials often referred to as "generalists"?

They know a little about many subjects.

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

The federal government was regulating trade within states

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

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

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1
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
idealogues
nature of the times
low information
groups benefits
2
All the following constitutionally "bind" states EXCEPT
extradition
privileges and immunities protections
full faith and credit clause
dual federalism
3
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
4
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
unitary democracy
direct democracy
union
confederation
5
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Griswold v. Connecticut
Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
6
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
7
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
the internet
satellite tv
cable television
netflix
8
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
harris v. Forklift Systems
Craig v. Boren
Reed v. North Carolina
Shaw v. Reno
9
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
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
10
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
The McKinley Act
The Stalwart Law
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
11
What branch can create "inferior courts" of the federal system?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Bureaucracy
12
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
they need access to government officials
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They might alienate viewers
13
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
Article II
Article III
Article V
No part
14
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
politics
narrowcast
newscast
press conference
15
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
16
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
17
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
18
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the due process clause
the necessary and propoer clause
19
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a microphone
a light saber
a shovel
a pen
20
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
the nightly news
tv ads
interviews with media
a poll
21
What do habeus corpus protections protect you against?
treason charges
quartering troops in your home
unlawful imprisonment
unlawful searches
22
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
male
Christian
property owner
white
23
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Engel v. Vitale
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Gitlow v. New York
Employment Division v. Smith
24
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Alexander Hamilton
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
25
If a legislature declares a whole group of people to be criminals, that is called a _______?
de facto prosecution
bill of attainder
extradition
ex post facto law
26
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
House
Both
Neither
Senate
27
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
caucus
casework
joint committee
conference committee
28
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
women
hispanics
migrant workers
asians
29
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
Article III
Article VI
Article I
It's not
30
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
making it easier to register to vote
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
making it harder to get on the ballot
31
When is a party usually most cohesive in terms of voting as a bloc?
domestic issues
impeachment
when declaring war
leadership votes
32
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
33
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
the whole process takes one day
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
Only 12 states hold them
34
This amendment says Congress can't raise their own salaries.
24th
25th
27th
26th
35
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Securities and Exchange
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Reserve
36
Why are federal elected officials often referred to as "generalists"?
They have the most expansive powers.
They know a lot about a few subjects.
They know a little about many subjects.
They favor military solutions in most cases.
37
Across the board cuts that result when the budget process bogs down are called
structural debt
omnibus bills
sequestration
regressive taxing
38
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
39
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
the state legislative baody banned it
a court order
an initiative was passed
an executive order by the Governor
40
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you vote more
You vote for Democrats
you attend to the news
you get more conservative
41
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
42
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Social Security
Medicare
43
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
44
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
government regulation is illegal
farm subsidies are illegal
the stock market must be reformed
The federal government was regulating trade within states
45
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
declaring war
taxation bills
treaty approval
creating courts
46
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Republican
Democrat
47
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
5
4
6
7
48
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
sequestration
fiscal cliff
budget resolution
impoundment
49
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that banned hard money
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
50
The effect of iron triangles is typically
socialism
pluralism
hyperpluralism
elitism
51
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
52
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
The median age is getting higher.
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
Blacks outnumber hispanics
53
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
54
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
equal protectiion clause
free exercise clause
no establishment clause
55
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
They coordinate closely with their candidate
their donors can remain anonymous
they tend to support incumbents
56
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
12th
14th
15th
13th
57
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title XX
Title XI
Title V
58
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
filing class action lawsuits
passing laws
rule-making
iron triangles
59
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
2/3
unanimous
51%
3/4
60
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.
61
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They felt the states were too powerful
They feared a strong federal government
They wanted a democracy
62
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
impossible
speedy and swift
slow and deliberate
through consesnsus
63
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
the doctrine of campaign finance
64
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Sweatt v. Paint
Gibbons v. Ogden
Munn v. Illinois
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
65
Which of the following Constitutional principles insures we are not a confederation?
limited government
implied powers
supremacy clause
elastic clause
66
The Bill of Rights represents what constitutional principle?
limited government
separation of powers
checks and balances
judicial review
67
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
68
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
69
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
separation of powers
voter apathy
rapid passage of laws
runaway spending
70
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
71
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
U.S. President
U.S. Judge
72
This amendment provided for the direct election of senators.
18th
19th
16th
17th
73
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
74
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
the Vice President
The Executive Offices
The cabinet
White House Staff
75
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
76
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
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
77
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
78
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
how much people complain given how few vote
the success of our democracy given how little we know
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
79
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
80
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
81
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
82
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to make delegate selection more democratic
to regulate campaign finance
83
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is longer
It is nonexistent
It is more in depth
it is shorter
84
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The Council on Economic Advisors
The White House Staff
The OMB
The GOA
85
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to debate policy openly
to officially nominate a candidate
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
86
Which of the following can the President do?
veto laws
Initiate laws
Declare war
Initiate constitutional amendments
87
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to launch a campaign
to mend fences after a scandal
to see how high it will go without popping
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
88
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the Supreme Court
the circuit courts
the district courts
89
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
appointments
eliminate agencies
issue executive orders
reorganize budgets
90
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
91
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Appropriations
Ethics
Veteran's Affairs
Energy and Commerce
92
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
appellate
civil
justiceable
93
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
race
age
gender
religion
94
Franking is
a privilege granted to US elected officials
a duty given to US elected officials
Unregulated
Illegal
95
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
96
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is nonexistent
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
it is contentious
97
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 day
3 days
4 days
1 week
98
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and District
Supreme and Appeals
District only
District and Appeals
99
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
100
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
party identification
media culture
selective perception
incumbency advantage
101
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
102
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
H,W. Bush
Clinton
W. Bush
Reagan
103
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Democrat
Whig
Know Nothing
Republican
104
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the candidate
105
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Democrats and Whigs
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
106
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
register
pay dues
think they are in it
attend meetings
107
How many levels are the federal court system?
five
three
four
two
108
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
5
4
6
109
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
U.S. v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
110
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
fundraising
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
"horserace" coverage
111
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
literacy tests
poll taxes
grandfather clauses
primaries
112
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
House
Senate
Both
Neither
113
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Craig v. Boren
Schaffley v. Hoke
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
114
Which amendment provided for an income tax?
10th
16th
15th
12th
115
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
116
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
checks and balances
judicial review
limited government
separation of power
117
What would be an effect of the U.S. adopting a unitary form of government instead of federal?
direct democracy
more uniformity
no states would exist
more powerful states
118
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
editorials are held to a different standard
119
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
Virginia Plan
Slave Trade
3/5 Compromise
Connecticut
120
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Fisher v.University of Texas
121
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
Employment Division v. Smith
122
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
patronage
merit system
due process
due diligence
123
Al the following are concurrent powers of the federal and state governments EXCEPT?
police power
establishing courts
taxation
printing currency
124
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the U.S. Congress
the voters through referendum
the states
the Suoreme Court
125
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
amendements
impeachment
regulations
legislation
126
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
127
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
The Office of Personnel Management
National Labor Relations Board
The Civil Service Commission
128
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Commander in Chief
Reprieves and pardons
UN Ambassador
Party Leader
129
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
17th
18th
20th
19th
130
The court case that broadly defined Congress' ability to control trade between states was
Dartmouth v. Woodward
Giibbons v. Ogden
McCullough v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
131
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
attended
fun
contentious
132
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
Internet ads
the prevalence of sound bites
24 hour news channels
consolidation of news outlets
133
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
motivate more people to vote
inject new issues into the policy agenda
safety valve for popular discontent
make elections less volatile
134
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's governor
the state's House Reps
the Supreme Court
the state's senators
135
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. Senators
U.S. President
U.S. judges
U.S. Representatives
136
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
politico
trustee
instructed delegate
division of labor
137
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Neither
Both
House
Senate
138
The clear division of powers between the state and federal government is known as
dual federalism
cooperative federalism
new federalism
fiscal federalism
139
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
The House Ways and Means Committee
The Senate Finance Committee
The Office of Management and Budget
Congressional Budget Office
140
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Judicial
The Bureaucracy
The Legislative
The Executive
141
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
142
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
adminstrative discretion
issue networks
regulation
due process
143
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between 2 or more states
capital punishment cases
between a state and a country
between the US and states
144
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
voter fraud
advertising
providing government services
patronage
145
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
open
blanket
closed
bicameral
146
What is the purpose of a caucus in the House, Senate or made of both Reps and Senators?
To focus their collective energy of a specific area
To iron differences out on controversial topics
To stop amendments
To stop legislation
147
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
Parties have legislative goals
political parties offer selective benefits
148
Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article IV
Article V
Article III
Article VI
149
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
leak
scandal
beat
interview
150
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
free exercise
judicial activism
original intent
inherent powers
151
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Military personnel make up the largest segment
152
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
due process
judicial activism
153
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
March
December
January
February
154
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
7
10
11
155
This case limited federal power by ruling that the feds couldn't designate "gun free zones"
Butler v. U.S.
U.S. v. Nixon
U.S. v. Lopez
Schechter Poultry v. U.S.
156
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
restate the oath
inform Congress about the state of the Union
Give a speech
hold a joint session of Congress
157
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
158
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Employment Division v. Smith
Barron v. Baltimore
Engel v. Vitale
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
159
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
Furman v. Georgia
McClesky v. Kemp
160
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
25th
23rd
24th
26th
161
What impact did the Great Depression and Civil Rights have on the feds' commerce power?
contracted it / made smaller
it was inconsistent
it was unchanged
expanded it / made bigger
162
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Republican
Dixiecrat
Democratic
Whig
163
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Disabled Accommodation Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
164
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
165
Implied powers were upheld when the courts approved the national bank as a result of what case?
Fletcher v. Peck
Marbury v. Madison
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCullough v. Maryland
166
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
liberal
conservative
167
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
assemble
free speech
vote
pray
168
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
10th
12th
11th
8th
169
This amendment ended slavery
13th
12th
14th
15th
170
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
character ratings
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
171
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Texas v. Johnson
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
172
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a debate between the two leading candidates
the writing of the party platform
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
173
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
police
abortion
school
174
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
trustee model
instructed delegate model
agency model
politico model
175
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
appointing ambassadors
waging war
diplomatic recognition
executive agreements
176
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
the power of interest groups
short terms
strong parties
primaries
177
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
opinion
oral argument
a warrant
writ of certiori
178
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
iis a requirement in a democracy
iis accurate
shows that party strength is on the rise
may be ideal but isn't realistic
179
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
180
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
pay dues
think they are in it
register
attend meetings
181
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
182
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Mutual Pledge
The Introduction
183
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
ways and means
the pocket veto
the line item veto
discretionary spending
184
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
the largest percentage of all candidates
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
100%
185
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Impeachment
Taxation
Approve treaties
Declare War
186
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
187
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 people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
188
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
to tax
to create courts
to regulate interstate trade
negotiate treaties
189
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
190
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Dixiecrats
Whigs
Know Nothings
Populists
191
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
192
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
193
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To raise money
To select a candidate for the general election
To build enthusiasm
to produce a party platform
194
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all potential groups
They are all interest groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all informal
195
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
McCain v. BCRA
196
Which of the following is not one of the purposes mentioned in the Preamble?
provide for the general welfare
due process
ensure domestic tranquility
establish justice
197
What type of primary do political parties like best?
blanket
open
closed
unicameral
198
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
federal
district
appellate
state
199
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
200
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
John Roberts
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
201
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
4 judges, law fairies
attorneys, judges
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
202
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
religion
race
wealth
gender
203
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
approve appintments
deregulation
lobbying
hearings
204
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
nominate officials
execute the law
fill vacancies
issue pardons
205
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
Officials put their constituents before their party
none of the above
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
206
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
House
Senate
207
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 shorter but more expensive
They are longer but cheaper
208
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
209
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
expanded budget authority
support from interest groups
seniority in committee assignments
increased staff
210
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
They are avoiding media attention
they participate in debates
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
211
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
filibustering
gerrymandering
electioneering
polarization
212
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being female
being wealthy
being educated
being young
213
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
214
The significance of campaign strategy
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is that it sets the policy agenda
is often underestimated
215
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They do polling
They raise most of the money
They know the election laws in that state
They provide endorsements
216
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
shrink the # of courts
executive order
a recess appointment
217
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
After 5 years
when they choose or die
after a no confidence vote
218
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It has not been tested.
It has been upheld.
It has been struck down.
It is currently pending.
219
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Geneva Convention
The Patriot Act
The Enduring Freedom Act
The War Powers Resolution
220
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
14 years
15 years
20 years
30 years
221
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
222
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
protest
petitioning
running for office
223
Unstated powers that are logically delegated to Congress and the president are called . . .
inherent
enumerated
supremacy powers
reserved
224
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the executive power
the state governments
only the federal government
all governments in the US
225
All of the following indicate an intention to return power to the states from the feds EXCEPT
extradition
Nixon's New Federalismj
devolution
nullification
226
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
227
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The House of Representatives
The Electoral College
The President
The Senaste
228
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
telegraph
television
daily newspapers
229
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
primaries
general elections
policy elections
230
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
231
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
the 14th amendment
The Declaration of Independence
the Preamble
The Bill of Rights
232
Who are the litigants in a case?
the lawyers
the members of the jury
the plaintiff and defendent
the judges
233
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
bandwagon
coattails
endorsements
approval ratings
234
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
Senate
House
Neither
235
This amendment protects states from lawsuits from people not living in the state.
12th
10th
9th
11th
236
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
more authority and bigger budgets
endorsements
lobbyists
less red tape
237
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
there is a ballot
238
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
Fuel Independence
239
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
bully pulpit
electoral mandate
neutral competence
state of the union
240
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
241
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
242
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
243
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is older
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is relatively unknown
244
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
245
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
246
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
converting voters
patronage
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
247
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
fundraising
voting
protesting
248
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Goldwater
Reagan
H.W. Bush
Nixon
249
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
250
If you are a state or local official, which of the following are you the most excited about?
unfunded madates
block grants
categorical grants
enumerated powers
251
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
gender
wealth
sexual orientation
252
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
race
religion
gender
253
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Reynolds v. United States
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
254
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
District Courts
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
255
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
standing
jurisprudence
legitimacy
representation
256
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
257
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
They opposed federal taxation
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They feared a stronger federal power.
258
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
limited contributions
required reporting of income/spending
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required candidtes to take public funds
259
Empty question
260
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Trade Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Communications Commission
261
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Lawrence v. Texas
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
262
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
263
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the free exercise clause
elastic clause
264
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the conservative side
265
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Fuel taxes
Tariffs
Corporate taxes
Income taxes
266
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
267
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
268
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to reward big fundraisers
to rank and file party members would have a voice
269
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The House decides the charges
The chief Justice oversees the trial
270
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
accommodation
disability
exclusion
inaccessibility
271
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
272
What congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The Congressional Budget Office
The Bean Counting Patrol
The Federal Reserve
The General Accounting Office
273
Which amendment banned alcohol in the U.S.?
19th
25th
18th
21st
274
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
21st
23rd
22nd
20th
275
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legilslators
bureaucrats
the President
interest groups
276
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Gettysburg Address
The Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Constitution
277
All of the following are new realities of the budget process due to polarization EXCEPT?
government shutdowns
omnibus bills
authorization bills
fiscal cliffs
278
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They are binding for the next President
They need Senate approval
They need UN approval
They indicate the President's intentions
279
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
veto
appointments
declare war
tax
280
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
founding the National Organization for Women
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
281
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Schenk v. the United States
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Engel v. Vitale
Gitlow v. New York
282
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
283
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive agreements
executive orders
veto override
selective enforcement
284
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
285
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Adam Smith
Thomas Hobbes
286
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
pick candidates
run polls on election day
articulate policies
coordinate campaigns
287
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
They more reliably vote for the party
they raise the most money for the party
they have the most registered party members
they have a larger population
288
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
issue / cause
popular person-based
splinter
289
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article I
290
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
Electioneering during work hours
Leaking information to the press
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
291
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the states
the President
the Congress
the courts
292
Why are signing statements controversial?
They are relatively new in presidential history
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
they are executive orders in disguise
293
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
voters
delegates
electors
party leaders
294
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
295
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
296
People and groups who have a perspective on a case, but are not directly involved, can
hire lobbyists
obtain standing
file amicus curiae briefs
testify
297
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
House
Neither
Both
Senate
298
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
They have voted more often
299
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
race
gender
age
sexual orientation
300
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
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
301
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
25th
24th
23rd
22nd
302
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Gregg v. Georgia
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Miranda v. Arizona
303
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
304
The United States government is accurately described as
a unitary federation
a democracy
a republic
an autocracy
305
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation that has wide appeal
retiring officials that become lobbyists
306
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
307
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
pardoning criminals
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
receiving foreign heads of state
308
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
SEC
FTC
ICC
NLRB
309
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
federalism
reserved
granted
enumerated
310
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
medicare
defense
education
foreign aid
311
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
few people participate
the early states are not representative of the US population
312
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
Miller v, California
NY Times v. Sullivan
313
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
blacks
immigrants
migrant workers
native americans
314
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
judge appointments
judicial review
impeachment
file amicus curiae briefs
315
Expanded influence of the feds over the states through funding is called . . .
fiscal federalism
concurrent powers
incumbency
fiscal policy
316
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
317
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
blacks
white souitherners
the wealthy
unions
318
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they were unanimous
they tied
319
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Franklin Roosevelt
320
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
trustee model
instructed delegate model
politico model
agency model
321
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
They cycle out after each presidential election
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
322
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Guantanamo
San Quentin
Los Alamos
Alcatraz
323
What is the relationship between fiscal federalism and cooperative federalism?
Cooperative federalism caused fiscal federalism
cooperative federalism canceled fiscal federalism
You can only have one or the other, not both
fiscal federalism encourages cooperative federalism
324
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Representative
U.S. Judge
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
325
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
100%
1/2
3/4
2/3
326
Another term for prior restraint is
subpoena
arrest
warrant
censorship
327
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
They focus on individuals