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2018-19 AP Government Final Exam MONSTER Review
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1
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
voting
running for office
protest
petitioning
2
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
3
What would be an effect of the U.S. adopting a unitary form of government instead of federal?
no states would exist
more uniformity
direct democracy
more powerful states
4
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
5
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
giving free tv time to candidates
making it easier to register to vote
making it harder to get on the ballot
6
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Nixon
Goldwater
Reagan
H.W. Bush
7
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
Senate
Neither
Both
House
8
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
4
7
6
5
9
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
representation
legitimacy
standing
jurisprudence
10
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
11
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
Supreme and Appeals
District and Appeals
Supreme and District
District only
12
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
open
bicameral
closed
blanket
13
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
14
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
15
Over time, national party conventions have become less
predictable
attended
fun
contentious
16
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
It's not
Article III
Article VI
Article I
17
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
protesting
ticket-splitting
voting
fundraising
18
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Dixiecrat
Whig
Democratic
Republican
19
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
100%
the largest percentage of all candidates
50% +1
20
The two models of organization for White House Staff are hiearchical and
flat
wheel and spoke
solar
circular
21
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
delegates
voters
electors
party leaders
22
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
23
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
No part
Article V
Article III
Article II
24
Why are signing statements controversial?
They are relatively new in presidential history
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
they are executive orders in disguise
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
25
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
26
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
due process
judicial restraint
strict constructionism
judicial activism
27
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
the nightly news
interviews with media
tv ads
28
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they focus on issues
They focus on individuals
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
29
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
They coordinate closely with their candidate
they tend to support incumbents
their donors can remain anonymous
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
30
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Medicaid
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicare
31
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
32
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
leak
interview
scandal
33
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Senate
Both
Neither
House
34
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
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
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
35
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
migrant workers
immigrants
native americans
blacks
36
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
37
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
38
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
the candidate
interest groups
the bureaucracy
39
This amendment says Congress can't raise their own salaries.
25th
24th
26th
27th
40
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
41
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
pick candidates
run polls on election day
coordinate campaigns
42
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
budget resolution
sequestration
fiscal cliff
impoundment
43
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
44
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
Teddy Roosevelt
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Franklin Roosevelt
45
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
McCain v. BCRA
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
US v. Nixon
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
46
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
gender
age
race
religion
47
The effect of iron triangles is typically
hyperpluralism
pluralism
elitism
socialism
48
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
hearings
lobbying
deregulation
approve appintments
49
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
50
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
white Americans
black Americans
51
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Employment Division v. Smith
Miller v. California
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kutzman
52
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It has not been tested.
It is currently pending.
It has been struck down.
It has been upheld.
53
All the following constitutionally "bind" states EXCEPT
privileges and immunities protections
full faith and credit clause
dual federalism
extradition
54
What types of election do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
general elections
primaries
policy elections
55
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
2/3
3/4
unanimous
51%
56
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
Slave Trade
3/5 Compromise
Virginia Plan
Connecticut
57
The significance of campaign strategy
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is that it sets the policy agenda
is often underestimated
58
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
only the executive power
the state governments
all governments in the US
only the federal government
59
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Republican
Democrat
Whig
Know Nothing
60
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
61
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
liberal
conservative
62
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
The Executive Offices
White House Staff
the Vice President
The cabinet
63
What impact did the Great Depression and Civil Rights have on the feds' commerce power?
it was inconsistent
expanded it / made bigger
contracted it / made smaller
it was unchanged
64
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the necessary and propoer clause
the equal protection clause
the elastic clause
the due process clause
65
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
66
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive agreements
selective enforcement
veto override
executive orders
67
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Sweatt v. Paint
Munn v. Illinois
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
68
Teacher led prayers violate the
due process clause
equal protectiion clause
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
69
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
70
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
71
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
district
federal
appellate
state
72
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
73
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
3 judges, witnesses
5 judges, juries
attorneys, judges
4 judges, law fairies
74
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
economic indicators
foreign policy achievements
character ratings
75
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Circuit Courts
District Courts
The Supreme Court
Superior Courts
76
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden
77
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article III
Article I
Article II
Article IV
78
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
Senate
House
79
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
treaty approval
declaring war
creating courts
taxation bills
80
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
unicameral
closed
blanket
81
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Employment Division v. Smith
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Engel v. Vitale
82
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all potential groups
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all informal
83
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the states
the U.S. Congress
the Suoreme Court
the voters through referendum
84
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Taxation
Impeachment
Declare War
Approve treaties
85
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Mutual Pledge
The Bill of Rights
The Preamble
The Introduction
86
Which of the following is not one of the purposes mentioned in the Preamble?
ensure domestic tranquility
due process
provide for the general welfare
establish justice
87
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The Senaste
The Electoral College
The President
The House of Representatives
88
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Cabinet positions
Independent Executive Agencies
89
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
90
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
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
91
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Officials put their constituents before their party
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
none of the above
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
92
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
safety valve for popular discontent
inject new issues into the policy agenda
make elections less volatile
motivate more people to vote
93
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 legislation
To stop amendments
94
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
impeachment
judge appointments
judicial review
file amicus curiae briefs
95
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Whigs
Populists
Dixiecrats
Know Nothings
96
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
97
How long do national party conventions typically last?
1 day
1 week
4 days
3 days
98
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They cycle out after each presidential election
They have due process rights and cannot be fired w/o proof
It is hard to find new people willing to take the exams
They generally quit before they can be fired
99
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
liberal
conservative
100
Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article III
Article V
Article VI
Article IV
101
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
interest groups
bureaucrats
the President
legilslators
102
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
legislation that has wide appeal
retiring officials that become lobbyists
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
103
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
the line item veto
the pocket veto
ways and means
discretionary spending
104
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
to tax
negotiate treaties
to create courts
to regulate interstate trade
105
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
liberal
conservative
106
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
107
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
108
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
voter apathy
campaign funding laws
the winner take all system
109
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
revolutionary
splinter
protest
ideological
110
Which leadership model would an elected official follow a majority of his constituents?
politico
unicameral
trustee
delegate
111
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
migrant workers
asians
women
hispanics
112
Across the board cuts that result when the budget process bogs down are called
sequestration
regressive taxing
structural debt
omnibus bills
113
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
114
Incrementalism in the budget process leads to
inevitable growth in budgets
the military industrial complex
budget reconciliation
delays / slow budget negotiations
115
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They opposed federal taxation
They feared a stronger federal power.
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
116
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 older
it is the end of the President's second term
the nominee is relatively unknown
117
If you are a state or local official, which of the following are you the most excited about?
unfunded madates
enumerated powers
block grants
categorical grants
118
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
119
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
approval ratings
endorsements
coattails
bandwagon
120
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
civil
criminal
appellate
justiceable
121
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Plessy v. Ferguson
Reynolds v. United States
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
122
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Gay Rights
Fuel Independence
The Equal Rights Amendment
Tutle IX
123
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
The Solicitor General
The Chief Magistrate
the U.S. Marshalls
124
What is casework?
research Congressional staffers do for committees
How a lawyer prepares for trial
Preparation for committee hearings
Constituent services
125
The distance between a law and implementation is called
slippage
administrative discretion
appellate jurisdiction
bureaucratic distance
126
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
22nd
25th
23rd
24th
127
If an issue has high saliency it means
Lots of people are paying attention but few care
Lots of attention is being paid and it could swing votes
few people are paying attention
It has a short "shelf life"
128
The court case that broadly defined Congress' ability to control trade between states was
Fletcher v. Peck
McCullough v. Maryland
Dartmouth v. Woodward
Giibbons v. Ogden
129
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
electoral mandate
neutral competence
bully pulpit
state of the union
130
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
idealogues
low information
groups benefits
nature of the times
131
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
132
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
religion
gender
wealth
race
133
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The chief Justice oversees the trial
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The House decides the charges
134
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
135
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
reliance on technology
promotion based on merit
division of labor
chain of command
136
Franking is
Unregulated
a privilege granted to US elected officials
Illegal
a duty given to US elected officials
137
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
They more reliably vote for the party
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
they have a larger population
138
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They are inherently patriotic
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They might alienate viewers
they need access to government officials
139
Expanded influence of the feds over the states through funding is called . . .
concurrent powers
incumbency
fiscal policy
fiscal federalism
140
Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?
He criticized Ike's response to the Little Rock Crisis
He stepped down after 3 years
He "flipped" to the liberal side
He "flipped" to the conservative side
141
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
expanded budget authority
support from interest groups
seniority in committee assignments
increased staff
142
Another term for prior restraint is
censorship
warrant
subpoena
arrest
143
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
sequestration
bond sales
tax loopholes
foreign banks
144
What is the main reason that parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
to produce a party platform
To select a candidate for the general election
To raise money
To build enthusiasm
145
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being female
being young
being wealthy
being educated
146
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
Blacks outnumber hispanics
the population is shifting to the south
147
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the Supreme Court
the state's senators
the state's House Reps
the state's governor
148
How many levels are the federal court system?
two
five
three
four
149
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
filibustering
polarization
electioneering
gerrymandering
150
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
Tinker v. DesMoines
Schenk v. the United States
151
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They need UN approval
They indicate the President's intentions
They need Senate approval
They are binding for the next President
152
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
diplomatic recognition
appointing ambassadors
executive agreements
waging war
153
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Reynolds v. United States
154
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they were unanimous
they tied
they defer to the lower court ruling
they want to lower courts to retry it
155
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
new state election laws
staffing requirements
inflation
television
156
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
157
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
23rd
24th
25th
26th
158
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Republican
Democrat
159
Which of the following Constitutional principles insures we are not a confederation?
implied powers
limited government
elastic clause
supremacy clause
160
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel in spoken and slander is written
161
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
162
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
National Labor Relations Board
The Office of Personnel Management
The Civil Service Commission
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
163
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
issue networks
adminstrative discretion
due process
regulation
164
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the 14th amendment
The Declaration of Independence
165
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
166
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
7
4
6
5
167
Who are the litigants in a case?
the members of the jury
the plaintiff and defendent
the judges
the lawyers
168
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
enumerated
reserved
federalism
granted
169
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
They coordinate closely with candidates
they produce issue ads
They are for profit taxable organizations
they disclose the names of contributors
170
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
30 years
20 years
14 years
15 years
171
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
172
During the Clinton administration, government spending was addressed by "offsets" meaning
department budgets would all be cut to zero and built back
increased spending in one area must be offset by cuts
savings from making cuts are converted to tax cuts
estate taxes would be raised each time spending went up
173
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to make delegate selection more democratic
to streamline platform writing
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to regulate campaign finance
174
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Wikileaks Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
175
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
February
December
March
January
176
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
NY Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson
177
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
178
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
execute the law
issue pardons
nominate officials
fill vacancies
179
All of the following indicate an intention to return power to the states from the feds EXCEPT
Nixon's New Federalismj
nullification
devolution
extradition
180
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
181
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
gender
religion
race
age
182
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
183
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being prepped for a debate
They are fiundraising
They are being nominated
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
184
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
185
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to reward big fundraisers
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to rank and file party members would have a voice
186
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
pray
vote
free speech
assemble
187
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Enduring Freedom Act
The Patriot Act
The Geneva Convention
The War Powers Resolution
188
This case limited federal power by ruling that the feds couldn't designate "gun free zones"
U.S. v. Nixon
U.S. v. Lopez
Butler v. U.S.
Schechter Poultry v. U.S.
189
When is a party usually most cohesive in terms of voting as a bloc?
impeachment
domestic issues
when declaring war
leadership votes
190
What is the relationship between fiscal federalism and cooperative federalism?
fiscal federalism encourages cooperative federalism
You can only have one or the other, not both
Cooperative federalism caused fiscal federalism
cooperative federalism canceled fiscal federalism
191
Congress passes legislation that holds someone in jail without a trial it is called a _______?
extradition
ex post facto law
bill of attainder
de facto prosecution
192
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
193
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
narrowcast
politics
newscast
press conference
194
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Neither
Both
House
Senate
195
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to officially nominate a candidate
to energize the party faithful
to advertise the candidate
to debate policy openly
196
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
"horserace" coverage
the candidate's voting record
policy positions
fundraising
197
Unstated powers that are logically
delegated to Congress and the president are called . . .
reserved
supremacy powers
enumerated
inherent
198
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
18th
19th
17th
20th
199
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
200
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
201
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
12th
11th
8th
10th
202
The Bill of Rights represents what constitutional principle?
checks and balances
separation of powers
judicial review
limited government
203
An incumbent
has a hareder time raising money
is running for re-election
has a 50% chance of being successful.
is seeking office for the first time
204
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Veteran's Affairs
Ethics
Energy and Commerce
Appropriations
205
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.
206
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the President
the courts
the states
the Congress
207
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
208
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
race
sexual orientation
age
gender
209
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
the wealthy
unions
white souitherners
blacks
210
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
211
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
politicians must take clear positions on issues
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
The Conservative Era was over
212
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
The McKinley Act
The Stalwart Law
213
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
original intent
free exercise
inherent powers
judicial activism
214
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. Representatives
U.S. judges
U.S. President
U.S. Senators
215
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties offer selective benefits
Parties have legislative goals
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
216
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
attorneys
criminals
217
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Commander in Chief
Reprieves and pardons
Party Leader
UN Ambassador
218
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
23rd
21st
22nd
20th
219
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. Senator
U.S. Judge
U.S. Representative
U.S. President
220
What was the first form of mass media?
television
daily newspapers
telegraph
radio
221
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
religion
sexual orientation
wealth
gender
222
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
passing laws
filing class action lawsuits
iron triangles
rule-making
223
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
providing government services
voter fraud
patronage
advertising
224
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title IX
Title V
Title XI
Title XX
225
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between the US and states
between a state and a country
capital punishment cases
between 2 or more states
226
Al the following are concurrent powers of the federal and state governments EXCEPT?
police power
establishing courts
taxation
printing currency
227
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
conservative
liberal
228
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
229
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 banned hard money
the part that said you must take public funding
230
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
the free exercise clause
the due process clause
elastic clause
the equal protection clause
231
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to mend fences after a scandal
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
to launch a campaign
232
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
233
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
declare war
veto
tax
appointments
234
What do habeus corpus protections protect you against?
unlawful searches
quartering troops in your home
unlawful imprisonment
treason charges
235
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Both
Neither
House
Senate
236
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
judicial review
checks and balances
limited government
separation of power
237
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
informal
formal
238
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
amendements
legislation
regulations
239
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
through consesnsus
speedy and swift
impossible
slow and deliberate
240
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
241
This amendment protects states from lawsuits from people not living in the state.
9th
12th
10th
11th
242
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you get more conservative
you vote more
You vote for Democrats
you attend to the news
243
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
states have them on different dates
there is a ballot
they are more common than caucuses
244
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Democrat
Republican
245
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They provide endorsements
They know the election laws in that state
They do polling
They raise most of the money
246
The United States government is accurately described as
a democracy
a republic
a unitary federation
an autocracy
247
Implied powers were upheld when the courts approved the national bank as a result of what case?
Fletcher v. Peck
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
248
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Judicial
The Legislative
The Executive
The Bureaucracy
249
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
ICC
SEC
FTC
NLRB
250
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
conference committee
caucus
casework
joint committee
251
When does a federal judge leave office?
After 10 years
after a no confidence vote
After 5 years
when they choose or die
252
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
253
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning criminals
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
254
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
reorganize budgets
appointments
issue executive orders
eliminate agencies
255
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
merit system
due process
patronage
due diligence
256
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
endorsements
lobbyists
more authority and bigger budgets
less red tape
257
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
Give a speech
hold a joint session of Congress
restate the oath
inform Congress about the state of the Union
258
What American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Jackson
William McKinley
Thomas Jefferson
259
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
260
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
261
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Fuel taxes
Corporate taxes
Tariffs
Income taxes
262
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
263
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
2/3
1/2
3/4
100%
264
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
abortion
police
school
zoning
265
This amendment ended slavery
13th
15th
14th
12th
266
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
grandfather clauses
primaries
literacy tests
poll taxes
267
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
foreign aid
education
medicare
defense
268
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
10
11
7
269
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
eliminated the public funding option
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
270
After Watergate and Vietnam, how did media treatment of the government shift?
the press became apathetic towards the government
the press became a "watchdog" on the government
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
the press became more protective of the president
271
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
Military personnel make up the largest segment
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
272
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the district courts
the circuit courts
the Supreme Court
273
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
it is shorter
It is nonexistent
It is longer
274
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
entitlements
tax loopholes
tax indexing
deficit spending
275
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
politico model
agency model
instructed delegate model
trustee model
276
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
277
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
politico model
trustee model
instructed delegate model
agency model
278
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Senate
Both
House
Neither
279
How is the Congressional Budget Office different from the GAO?
The CBO is a watchdog on the GAO
The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes
The CBO is part of the Federal Reserve
The CBO is a partisan organization
280
The Hatch Act bans federal employees from engaging in what behaviors?
Electioneering during work hours
Awarding contracts without a competitive bid process
Leaking information to the press
Awarding alcohol at official government functions
281
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
push polls
key word / phrasing polls
exit poLling
voter perception
282
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
283
When Sen. Majority Leader Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
the filibuster
sequestration
the nuclear option
free exercise
284
This amendment provided for the direct election of senators.
18th
19th
17th
16th
285
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Texas v. Johnson
286
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
287
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more ideological
They have voted more often
they have become more informed
288
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Miranda v. Arizona
289
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
limited contributions
required candidtes to take public funds
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
required reporting of income/spending
290
Which amendment provided for an income tax?
12th
16th
15th
10th
291
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
12th
13th
14th
292
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
harris v. Forklift Systems
Shaw v. Reno
293
Which of the following can the President do?
Initiate laws
Declare war
Initiate constitutional amendments
veto laws
294
What congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The General Accounting Office
The Congressional Budget Office
The Bean Counting Patrol
The Federal Reserve
295
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why third parties tend to fail
why we have polarization
why we don't have radical parties in the US
Why we have two parties
296
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
direct democracy
confederation
union
unitary democracy
297
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
The Office of Management and Budget
The Senate Finance Committee
Congressional Budget Office
The House Ways and Means Committee
298
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
1 year
6 months
2 years
3 years
299
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates
proportionally
?
Democrats
Republicans
300
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
The Gettysburg Address
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Common Sense
301
The clear division of powers between the state and federal government is known as
cooperative federalism
new federalism
fiscal federalism
dual federalism
302
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Montesquieu
Thomas Hobbes
Adam Smith
John Locke
303
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a microphone
a shovel
a pen
a light saber
304
Which amendment banned alcohol in the U.S.?
18th
25th
19th
21st
305
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
white
male
Christian
property owner
306
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
opinion
writ of certiori
a warrant
oral argument
307
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
netflix
satellite tv
the internet
cable television
