What is the significance/ruling of Roe v. Wade (1973)?

Ruled that women have the right to have an abortion

In regards to the federal budget, Americans want ____

the government to spend more but lower tax rates

What is a formula grant?

Grants that have a statistical criteria in order to get in

What are trial balloons?

intentional leaks from the media to get a political reaction

Mandates require state and local governments to ____

provide more services under the funding of the federal govt

The main reason why people want to be a Congressperson is because ____

they want to have the power to make policy decisions

What are class action lawsuits?

a collective that shares a similar situation/issue to court

What does the 12th amendment state?

separate ballots for president and vice president

The president can do all of the following to a bill EXCEPT

give the bill to the Vice President to sign

What is the significance/ruling of Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)?

Created a line between religious freedom and education

All of the following are arguments to keep the electoral college EXCEPT

the president should be chosen by the popular vote

What is purpose of Whips?

persuade party members to support the party agenda

What are the two most important clauses in the 14th amendment?

privileges/immunities clause and the due process clause

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become president of the U.S?

served in the military or had some political experience

What is the significance/ruling of Shaw v. Reno (1993)?

Race can't be the only factor in creating district lines

What is the significance/impact of McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?

The 2nd amendment applies to states bc of the 14th amendment

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a member of the Senate?

must be a natural born U.S citizen

What is the supremacy clause?

federal law has precedence over state laws

What does the 8th amendment state?

no excessive bail or unusual punishment

What is the main purpose of the House Rules Committee?

reviews the bills before sending it to the full house

information added to a bill that is unrelated to it

What do the Courts of Appeal do?

review final decisions from the lower courts

What is a disadvantage for having a two-party system?

less choices; 3rd parties can't win elections

What is the electoral college?

electors chosen by state legislatures to vote for president

What is the majority-minority?

when minorities make up a majority of the population

What are the 3 groups involved in the Iron Triangle?

Congress, Bureaucracy and interest groups

What is the main reason why the media considered the "4th branch of government" ?

They inform citizens about what is happening in the govt

What are the main two indicators of public support for the president?

public approval in polls; electoral mandates in elections

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1
What is the significance/ruling of Roe v. Wade (1973)?
Schools can't require prayer
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Ruled that women have the right to have an abortion
Ruled that the govt can't prevent the press from publishing
2
In regards to the federal budget, Americans want ____
the government to spend less but have higher tax rates
the government to spend more but lower tax rates
the government to fix the national debt by increasing taxes
the government to fix the national debt by decreasing taxes
3
What is the significance/ruling of Engel v. Vitale (1962)?
Race can't be the only factor in creating district lines
Schools can't require prayer
Created a line between religious freedom and education
Desegregated schools
4
What is a formula grant?
Grants specific to states and local governments
Grants based on the merit of applications (projects)
General grants given for social services and developments
Grants that have a statistical criteria in order to get in
5
What are trial balloons?
intentional leaks from the media to get a political reaction
stories journalists publish to see if they're popular
topics that become politicized in presidential debates
stories that are false and misleading that get people angry
6
Mandates require state and local governments to ____
create more jobs and open more companies
keep federal money from being used in their districts
provide more services under the funding of the federal govt
keep their promises made by district representatives
7
"The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
2nd amendment
3rd amendment
6th amendment
8th amendment
8
The main reason why people want to be a Congressperson is because ____
of the retirement benefits
they want to have the power to make policy decisions
of the high paying salary
they get to travel to other countries
9
How many members are in the Senate?
400
100
435
434
10
Impeachment must be voted by the ____
White House staff
House
Senate
Supreme Court judges
11
What are class action lawsuits?
lawsuits that are brought on from interest groups
court cases that about socioeconomic class
a collective that shares a similar situation/issue to court
lawsuits from corporations
12
What are the 15 presidential advisors that help the president make decisions?
the presidential cabinet
the Executive Office of the President
the Supreme Court
the White House Staff
13
What does the 12th amendment state?
prohibition
trial by jury
separate ballots for president and vice president
abolished slavery
14
The president can do all of the following to a bill EXCEPT
sign it and the bill becomes law
veto the bill and send it back to Congress
let the bill sit for ten days
give the bill to the Vice President to sign
15
What is the significance/ruling of Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)?
Women have the right to have an abortion
Created a line between religious freedom and education
Ruled that the govt can't prevent the press from publishing
Campaign spending should be disclosed to the public
16
All of the following are arguments to keep the electoral college EXCEPT
guarantees some political recognition in rural areas
its a tradition, promised by the Constitution
the president should be chosen by the popular vote
forces candidates to focus on smaller states too
17
"[There can't be] unreasonable searches and seizures, [unless there's a] probable cause."
4th amendment
6th amendment
5tha amendment
8th amendment
18
What is purpose of Whips?
act as the spokesperson for the House/Senate
persuade party members to support the party agenda
keep the chamber agenda going and help party members
advise the House/Senate Majority leader
19
The following are informal constitutional requirements of the president EXCEPT
appoint top level officials
deal with the nation's budget
nominate federal judges
executive orders
20
Policy entrepreneurs buy access to the media to get their issue at prime time
True
False
21
Which of the following is NOT a type of 3rd parties?
parties that are extensions of the main two parties
Democratic/Republican
single issue 3rd parties; tend to controversial or extremist
splinter/offshoot parties
22
Who was the first president to use media on a large scale?
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
23
Which chamber focuses more on the budget?
Senate
House of Representatives
24
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude...shall exist within the United States."
17th amendment
10th amendment
11th amendment
13th amendment
25
What are the two most important clauses in the 14th amendment?
ex post facto and habeas corpus
probable clause and the exclusionary rule
privileges/immunities clause and the due process clause
commerce clause and the necessary and proper clause
26
"[Those] born/naturalized in the U.S are citizens...due process of law...nor equal protection."
11th amendment
17th amendment
20th amendment
14th amendment
27
All of the following are examples of a constitutional court EXCEPT
State Courts
Court of Appeals
District Courts
Legislative Courts
28
What does the 26th amendment state?
women have the right to vote
individual can't sue a state in federal court
popular election of Senators
18 y/o can vote
29
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become president of the U.S?
served in the military or had some political experience
must be at least 35 y/o
must be a a natural born U.S citizen
must be a U.S resident for more than 14 years
30
What is the significance/ruling of Shaw v. Reno (1993)?
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Established a woman's right to have an aborion
Race can't be the only factor in creating district lines
2nd amendment applies to states bc of the 14th amendment
31
What is the significance/impact of McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?
Campaign spending should be disclosed to the public
Race can't be the sole factor in creating district lines
Restricted Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce
The 2nd amendment applies to states bc of the 14th amendment
32
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a member of the Senate?
must be a U.S citizen for at least 9 years
must be a natural born U.S citizen
must live and stay in the state that they're representing
must be at least 30 y/o
33
What is the supremacy clause?
Congress can overrule the president's vetos
the judicial branch can overturn the president's vetos
federal law has precedence over state laws
the federal government is the highest level of government
34
What does the 8th amendment state?
no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself
U.S citizens don't have to house soldiers
U.S citizens have rights not listed in the Constitution
no excessive bail or unusual punishment
35
What is the main purpose of the House Rules Committee?
determines the facts of the bills
determines the budget for a bill
reviews the bills before sending it to the president
reviews the bills before sending it to the full house
36
What are earmarks?
helping individual constituents get what they want
grants, projects, and contracts to build infrastructures
information added to a bill that is unrelated to it
when Congress members support a bill with an earmark
37
All court cases require a jury
False
True
38
Which of the following is did NOT cause party realignment in U.S history?
9/11 terrorist attack
Great Depression
Prohibition era
Civil War
39
"[No one] shall [have] the same offense twice, nor be a witness against himself...due process."
7th amendment
4th amendment
6th amendment
5th amendment
40
What do the Courts of Appeal do?
focus on civil court cases only
determine the facts of a case
review final decisions from the lower courts
decide on the constitutionality of a court case
41
Old people are more likely to be Independents than Republican
True
False
42
What is a disadvantage for having a two-party system?
less choices; 3rd parties can't win elections
people can stick to centrist positions
more stable government
3rd parties focus on single-issues only
43
Where do bills usually "die"?
House of Representatives
when the president vetos them
committees and subcommittees
Senate
44
Where are the president's formal powers in the Constitution?
Article III
Article IV
Article II
Article I
45
What is the electoral college?
electors chosen by state legislatures to vote for president
electors chosen by the popular vote to choose the president
electors chosen by Congress to vote for president
electors chosen by the Supreme Court to choose the president
46
What is the majority-minority?
when the House of Reps has a Republican minority
when the white Angle population is the majority
when minorities make up a majority of the population
when the Senate has a Democratic majority
47
What are the 3 groups involved in the Iron Triangle?
Congress, White House Staff, OMB
Congress, Bureaucracy and interest groups
Bureaucracy, interest groups and the White House Staff
Interest Groups, CEA, FDA
48
What is the main reason why the media considered the "4th branch of government" ?
They influence policy decision making
They undercover secrets and scandals in the govt
They pay money to the government
They inform citizens about what is happening in the govt
49
What are the main two indicators of public support for the president?
donations from PACs and incumbents in Congress
positive public support; good media coverage
support from constituents and the House of Representatives
public approval in polls; electoral mandates in elections
50
Which of the following does the U.S owe the most money to?
foreign investors
corporate investors
pharmaceutical institutions
the states
51
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 sources of political socialization?
Political books
Schools/peers
Media
Family
52
What is the purpose of a standing congressional committee?
irons out the different bills from the House and Senate
permanent; connects interests from both chambers
temporary; created for a specific purpose
deals with permanent legislative concern
53
What is the purpose of a select congressional committee?
temporary; created for a specific person
permanent; connects interests from both chambers
irons out the different bills from the House and Senate
deals with permanent legislative concern
54
What is the significance/ruling of Tinker v. De Moines (1969)?
Established judicial review
1st amendment is restricted during times of war
State courts must provide an attorney for defendants
Set precedent for students' free speech rights in schools
55
What is habeas corpus?
provides equal protection of the laws
finding someone guilty of a crime without going to court
a writ that requires an arrested person to be seen in court
when judges get more involved in public issues
56
What does the 23rd amendment state?
Congress can't accept a pay raise until the next term
Washington D.C residents can vote for the president
repeal prohibition
president can only serve two terms
57
What is a block grant?
Grants that have a statistical criteria in order to get in
Grants based on the merit of applications (projects)
Grants specific to states and local governments
General grants given for social services and developments
58
A(n) ____ approved by Congress that attempts to limit the expenditures of the government.
continuing resolution
the budget resolution
appropriations bill
omnibus bill
59
What does the president's press secretary do?
updates the president on the country's news
provides information to the press on the White House
advises the president's policymaking decisions
gives information about the president to the other branches
60
The Iron Triangle is a symbiotic relationship
True
False
61
What is stare decisis?
"let the decision stand"; looks at precedent
a judicial term used to describe the dissenting opinion
"briefs of the court"; offer information to only the judges
"friend of the court"; provides info for a party involved
62
What is judicial activism?
interpreting the Constitution literally, word for word
interpreting the Constitution loosely
when judges get more involved in public issues
when judges get more involved in policy making decisions
63
What is the significance/ruling of NY Times v. U.S (1971)?
Ruled that the govt can't prevent the press from publishing
Campaign spending should be disclosed to the public
2nd amendment applies to the states bc of the 14th amendment
1st amendment is restricted during times of war
64
What is the main purpose of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)?
advise the president on economic policy
give the president updates on the U.S economy
help the president with his personal finances
work with the U.S Treasury to deal with the federal budget
65
A probable cause is ____
a reason for the police to break into someone's car
a reason for police brutality
a reason to enforce laws
a reason for the police to arrest someone
66
What does the 19th amendment state?
separate ballots for president and vice president
president can only serve two terms
repeal prohibition
women have the right to vote
67
What does the 25th amendment state?
president can only serve two terms
president takes office on Jan 20th
lays down the rules for becoming pres if the pres dies/unfit
Washington D.D residents can vote for president
68
What's the difference between a progressive tax and a flat tax?
progressive taxes go the executive branch; flat taxes don't
progressive taxes have interest rates; flat taxes are fixed
progressive taxes are harder to pay off than flat taxes
progressive taxes are fixed; flat taxes have interest rates
69
What does the 4th amendment state?
freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
U.S citizens have rights not stated in the Constitution
no unreasonable searches or seizures
right to a speedy trial
70
Where can filibustering and clotures be held?
House of Representatives
Senate
71
The White House staff helps advise the president directly while the Executive Office staff ____
advise the cabinet members only
act on direct orders by the president's cabinet
act on Congressional legislation
advise the president on foreign affairs only
72
Which of the following is NOT an example of investigative journalism?
9/11 attack in New York
the Watergate Scandal
the Pentagon Papers leak
the meat-packing plant conditions written in The Jungle
73
Substantive representation is when Congress members ____
represent interest groups that they don't affiliate with
promise to go through with their plans while in office
represent constituents that share the same views as them
represent the entire population of their district/state
74
What is the significance/ruling of Baker v. Carr (1962)?
Race can't be the only factor in creating district lines
Desegregated schools
Set precedent for students' free speech rights in school
Established the rules for reapportionment in the states
75
What the main's purpose of continuing resolutions?
it continues to give money to Social Security recipients
overrides the presidential vetos
allows agencies to continue spending
for the president's cabinet to keep track of the natn budget
76
Party dealignment is when ____
party values and opinion changes
parties combine to form a new party
there's a shift in party affiliation (one party to another)
decline in party loyalties
77
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
400
100
435
434
78
What is incrementalism?
the tendency for the national debt to increase year to year
the surplus of money produced by the government each year
the money the government has borrowed but have not paid back
the tendency for budgets to increase slightly year to year
79
What does the 20th amendment state?
if you're born/naturalized in the U.S you're a citizen
president takes office on Jan 20th
individual can't sue a state in federal court
prohibition
80
What is pork barreling?
grants, projects and contracts to build infrastructures
when Congress members support a bill with an earmark
helping individual constituents get what they want
information added to a bill that is unrelated to it
81
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 "waves" of immigration to the U.S?
Before the Civil War (mostly NW Europeans)
Before the 1700s (mostly British)
After WW2 (Central South Americans and Asiatic)
After the Civil War (Southern and Eastern Europeans)
82
What is the significance/ruling of U.S v. Lopez (1995)?
Restricted Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce
Set precedent for students' rights in schools
Race can't be the sole factor in creating district lines
The 2nd amendment applies to states bc of the 14th amendment
83
What is judicial restraint?
interpreting the Constitution literally, word for word
when judges get more involved in public issues
interpreting the Constitution loosely
when judges get more involved in policy making decisions
84
What is the main reason(s) why the media so important in politics?
It helps candidates run their campaigns
Influences the public opinion
Creates more transparency between the govt and citizens
People become more informed about government policies
85
What is a categorical grant?
General grants given for social services and developments
Grants specific to states and local governments
Grants based on the merit of applications (projects)
Grants that have a statistical criteria in order to get it
86
___ was the year when Social Security was enacted
1921
1935
1934
1964
87
The president's press secretary and chief of staff are members of ____
Office of Administration
the cabinet
the Executive Office
the White House staff
88
How many federal district courts are there?
94
100
91
12
89
What precedent did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?
Established judicial review
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce
Schools can't require prayer
Expanded the use of implied powers
90
"The Constitution, of certain rights, [can't] deny or disparage others retained by the people."
9th amendment
10th amendment
11th amendment
15th amendment
91
What is the main reason as to why credit claiming important?
It helps Congress claim more voters
It helps Congress connect more with their constituents
It helps Congress have a better public image
It helps Congress people gain more approval
92
What is prior restraint?
when the police take away a suspects 5th amednement rights
how justices interpret the Constitution
when the govt restricts Congress from signing bills
when the govt prevents material from being published
93
What does the 24th amendment state?
anti-poll tax
18 y/o can vote
repeal prohibition
income tax
94
What is narrowcasting?
newspapers that are delivered to certain groups
media that is focused on one topic for a specific audience
journalists that focus primarily on sports stories
stories that news channels decide to broadcast on live tv
95
What does the 9th amendment state?
right to a speedy trial
right to a jury
U.S citizens have rights not written in the Constitution
rights not written in the Constitution are given to states
96
Which presidential power requires 2/3rd approval by the Senate?
giving diplomatic recognition to foreign countries
extracting soldiers from combat in another country
approving the president's judge nomination
negotiating treaties with other countries
97
What does the 22nd amendment state?
anti-poll tax
18 y/o can vote
women have the right to vote
president can only serve two terms
98
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1789
1788
1776
1777
99
What year was the U.S Constitution ratified when it was officially signed by all the states?
1788
1789
1776
1797
100
What does the 3rd amendment state?
trial by jury
no excessive bail or unusual punishment
U.S citizens don't have to house soldiers
right to bear arms
101
What does the 16th amendment state?
income tax
right to bear arms
abolished slavery
prohibition
102
The exclusionary rule is ____
when a person applies for bail
when the police can destroy evidence that is not needed
the exclusion of charges in court if the person is guilty
evidence obtained illegally can't be used in court
103
What are entitlements?
programs that give money to special interest groups
money that the government promises to their constituents
programs the government guarantees to those who are eligible
rights promised by the 5th amendment
104
What is unconventional participation?
helping with campaigns for candidates running for office
voting, running for office, contacting elected officials
protesting and civil disobedience
going to caucuses and primaries
105
Which chamber is most influential in foreign affairs?
Senate
House of Representatives
106
What does the 7th amendment state?
no unreasonable search or seizures
no excessive bail or unusual punishment
freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition
right to a jury
107
Deficit is when a given year's spending exceeds the year's ____
budget resolution
revenue
borrowed money
national debt
108
What does the 5th amendment state?
no unreasonable searches and seizures
U.S citizens have rights not written in the Constitution
trial by jury
no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself
109
Party realignment is when ____
decline in party loyalties
parties combine to form a few party
party values and opinion changes
there's a shift in party affiliation (one party to another)
110
How do the states get their money?
by depending on the federal government
through laws passed by the legislative branch
from donations from the districts within their state
by borrowing money from foreign nations
111
Citizens with a lower socioeconomic status participate more in politics
True
False
112
What does the 13th amendment state?
president can only serve for two terms
can't prevent someone from voting because of race or color
abolished slavery
right to speedy trial
113
Exit polls are perfectly accurate and unbiased
False
True
114
What is yellow journalism?
journalism that unearths scandals and schemes
journalism that is sensationalized and exaggerated
journalism that focuses on global warming
journalism that covers Hollywood specifically
115
What is the main purpose of the National Security Council (NSC)?
work with Homeland Security to protect the U.S from attacks
connect the president's foreign and military advisors
advise the president on national security policies
advise the president on economic policy
116
What is an advantage for having a two-party system?
greater stability, more focus on the two main parties
increases voter choices
decreases voter choices
voters can only have the same views as Dems and Republicans
117
Descriptive representation is when Congress members ____
represent the entire population of their district/state
represent interest groups that they don't affiliate with
promise to go through with their plans while in office
represent constituents that share the same views as them
118
"The accused shall [have] a speedy trial, a jury, and be informed of the accusation."
6th amendment
7th amendment
9th amendment
5th amendment
119
How many Courts of Appeal are there?
100
12
94
91
120
The following are formal constitutional powers of the president EXCEPT
appoint top level officials
serve as commander in chief of the armed forces
veto bills and nominate federal judges
make and sign treaties
121
What is the main purpose of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
work with the CEA to deal with the U.S economy
advise the president on how much money will go into bills
prepare the president's budget
work with the U.S Treasury to figure out the year's budget
122
What does the 6th amendment state?
right to bear arms
right to a jury
the right to a speedy trial
no excessive bail or unusual punishment
123
What is a bill of attainder?
provides equal protection of the law
a writ that requires an arrested person to be seen in court
when judges require illegal evidence to be provided in court
finding someone guilty of a crime without going to court
124
What is precedent?
"friend of the court"; provides info for a party involved
when the jury looks at past evidence from past cases
how similar cases have been decided in the past
when judges acquire background information on the defendant
125
Is seniority more important in the House or the Senate?
House of Representatives
Senate
126
What is the cabinet?
a group of advisors that keep presidential secrets
a group of advisors that help the president make decisions
advisors that help the president with foreign affairs
a group of constituents that donate money to the president
127
Who is the most powerful person in the Senate?
Senate Majority Leader
House Majority Leader
Vice President
Senate Minority Leader
128
What is the main reason why someone would want to become a Supreme Court judge?
for power
for the tenure
for the high paying salary
for doing what's right in the name of the law
129
A plea bargain is when the ____
defendant pleas guilty to receive a less expensive bail
prosecution retracts their statements against the defendant
defendant pleas guilty in exchange for a shorter sentence
prosecution tries to win a court case
130
Which accurately describes the federal capital budget?
It pays for Social Security and infrastructure projects
The fed govt doesn't have a capital budget
It's authorized by Congress and the president controls it
Its used to reduce the national debt
131
Senatorial courtesy is when Senators ____
vote for judge nominees that are willing to donate money
vote for judge nominees that have been a judge for longer
don't vote for judge nominees opposite of their party
don't vote for judge nominees of the same party
132
The media is a reliable news source because they are informative and unbiased
False
True
133
What is the main purpose of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?
inform U.S citizens the truth about the government
help the president communicate to the media
regulate the use of airwaves (tv,radio and phone industries)
connect the president to foreign governments
134
A(n) ____ are approved by Congress that funds programs from authorization bills
omnibus bill
continuing resolution
appropriation bills
budget resolution
135
Self-incrimination is when ____
an individual is forced to testify against themself in court
the police can't use evidence obtained illegally
an individual can't go to jail
an individual can't say that they are guilty in court
136
Who is the most powerful person in the House of Reps?
House Minority Leader
Speaker of the House
Vice President
House Majority Leader
137
What is conventional participation?
voting, running for office, contacting elected officials
going to caucuses and primaries
protesting and civil disobedience
helping with campaigns for candidates running for office
138
A closed primary is when ____
voters are required to identify with a party before voting
voters can choose one candidate despite their party identity
voters aren't required to identify with a certain party
voters can choose however many candidates to run
139
All of the following are arguments to NOT keep the electoral college EXCEPT
its a tradition and gives smaller states more recognition
it's an outdated system
voters in swing states have more power
gives candidates the incentive to focus more on swing states
140
"The powers not delegated to the [fed govt] are reserved to the States respectively."
9th amendment
11th amendment
10th amendment
21st amendent
141
Unfunded mandates is when ____
mandates don't receive public support
federal funds are not issued for mandates
mandates don't benefit everyone in a state
the federal govt refuses to work with state and local govts
142
What is the significance/ruling of Schenck v. U.S (1919)?
Campaign spending should be disclosed to the public
1st amendment is restricted during times of war
State courts must provide an attorney to defendants
Ruled that the govt can't prevent the press from publishing
143
What Supreme Court case gave us the right to council even if we can't afford one?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Roe v. Wade (1973)
144
Casework and pork barrels are ___
examples of credit claiming
examples of earmarks
secretly corrupt and aren't democratic
what Congressmen need to do to get relected
145
____ was the year when Medicare was added to Social Security
1939
1940
1965
1936
146
Appellate jurisdiction is when a court ____
review the facts and legal issues of a court case.
hear cases from the Supreme Court; review the legal issues.
hear the cases from the lower cases; review the legal issues
sees the case first and determines the facts of a case.
147
"Congress [can't] prohibit the free exercise of religion,speech, press, assemble,and petition."
2nd amendment
10th amendments
1st amendment
6th amendment
148
A blanket primary is when ____
voters can choose however many candidates to run
voters can choose one candidate despite their party identity
voters aren't required to identify with a certain party
voters are required to identify with a party before voting
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What does the 14th amendment state?
abolished slavery
women have the right to vote
individual can't sue a state in federal court
if you're born/naturalized in the U.S you're a citizen
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What does the 11th amendment state?
separate ballots for president and vice president
no unreasonable searches and seizures
if you're born/naturalized in the U.S you're a citizen
individual can't sue a state in federal court
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What does the 10th amendment state?
U.S citizens have rights not written in the Constitution
rights not written in the Constitution are given to states
no unreasonable searches and seizures
no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself
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What's an important asset incumbents must have to get reelected?
having enough financial support for their campaigns
support from Congress and the president
fulfilling promises and offering services to constituents
keeping a good track record when running for office
153
What are amicus curiae briefs?
an oath the prosecution and defense must sign
"friend of the court"; provides info for a party involved
"let the decision stand"; looks at precedent
briefs that list the rights people have in court
154
Which amendment promises "reserved powers" for the states?
11th amendment
18th amendment
10th amendment
9th amendment
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Republicans traditionally favor tax cuts
True
False
156
The following are sources of federal revenue EXCEPT
donations from constituents
social insurance taxes
excise taxes
personal and corporate income taxes
157
Original jurisdiction is when a court ____
reviews past cases to come to a final ruling.
determines if a case is worth looking at.
determines how many cases it will review.
sees the case first and determines the facts of a case.
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What is casework?
helping individual constituents get what they want
grants, projects, and contracts to build infrastrutures
when Congress members support a bill with an earmark
information added to a bill that is unrelated to it
159
What precedent did McCulloch v. Maryland (1801) set?
States can't tax the natn bank (supremacy clause)
Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce
It expanded the use of implied powers
Established judicial review
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Lemon test? (Lemon v. Kurtzman, 1971)
Must not be considered obscene
No promotion or inhibition of religion
Must have a secular legislative purpose
No excessive entanglement of govt involvement
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What does the 1st amendment state?
no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself
no excessive bail or cruel punishment
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
abolish slavery
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Media events in the government are staged and scripted
True
False
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What are sound bites?
audio recordings from interviews journalists conduct
short video clips that are approximately 15 seconds
leaked audio recordings
short audio clips that hint at government corruption
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An open primary is when ____
voters are required to identify with a party before voting
voters can choose one candidate despite their party identity
voters aren't required to identify with a certain party
voters can choose however many candidates to run
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What does the 2nd amendment state?
no unreasonable searches or seizures
U.S citizens don't have to house soldiers
right to bear arms
trial by jury
166
What's the main difference between libel and slander?
libel is verbal abuse; slander is physical violence
libel is verbal; slander is written
libel is physical violence; slander is verbal abuse
libel is written; slander is verbal
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What does the 17th amendment state?
popular election of Senators
U.S citizens have rights not written in the Constitution
individual can't sue a state in federal court
presidents can only serve for two terms
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Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power of the House?
approve treaties
pass articles
initiate revenue bills
impeach the president
169
What is the significance/ruling of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Woman have the right to have an abortion
Created a line between religious freedom and education
Desegregated schools in America
Schools can't require prayer
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What is the purpose of a joint congressional committee?
irons out the different bills from the House and Senate
permanent; connects interests from bother chambers
temporary; created for a specific purpose
deals with permanent legislative concern
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What is logrolling?
grants, projects and contracts to build infrastructures
helping individual constituents get what they want
when Congress members support a bill with an earmark
information added to a bill that is unrelated to it
172
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a member of the House of Reps?
must be a U.S citizen for at least 7 years
must be a U.S citizen for at least 9 years
must live and stay in the state that they're representing
must be at least 25 y/o
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What is the significance/ruling of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?
Set precedent for students' free speech rights in schools
State courts must provide an attorney to defendants
1st amendment is restricted during times of war
Established the rules for reapportionment in the states
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What are beats?
commercials and ads seen on tv and online
pauses in broadcasting
media that only covers politics
specialized reporting that journalists usually focus on
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Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power of the Senate?
impeach the president
approve treaties
approve Supreme Court justices
initiate revenue bills
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What is the significance/impact of Citizens United v. FEC (2010)?
2nd amendment applies to states bc of the 14th amendment
Established the rules for reapportionment in the states
Campaign spending should be disclosed to the public
Created a line between religious freedom and education
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Which of the following is NOT considered a symbolic speech/gesture under the 1st amendment?
burning the American flag
blocking the streets or highways
wearing a Communist wristband
burning a draft card
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____ motivate viewership
Sports stories
Government scandals
Profits
Celebrity scandals
179
Third parties help bring new groups and ideas into the electorate
False
True
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What does the 18th amendment state?
women have the right to vote
prohibition
right to bear arms
president takes office on Jan 20
181
What is a project grant?
Grants that have a statistical criteria in order to get in
Grants based on the merit of applications (projects)
Grants specific to states and local governments
General grants for social services and developments
182
Political Action Committees (PACs) contribute to members of Congress to ____
to help the member win in elections and pay for their trips
vote on bills and issues
to help their constituents who deserve the money
have access to policymakers and their decisions
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What is the purpose of the census?
To see how many immigrants came to the U.S
To change the number of seats in the House of Reps
To see who needs financial aid in the U.S
To understand population changes in the U.S
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What is the purpose of a conference congressional committee
deals with permanent legislative concern
permanent; connects interests from both chambers
irons out the different bills from the House and the Senate
temporary; created for a specific purpose
185
Parties can be thought in 3 parts EXCEPT as
a group of people who just go out and party in our govt
an organization (keeps the party running between elections)
an electorate where individuals identify with a party
a government such as elected officials
186
Which is a judicial power the president has?
negotiating treaties with other countries
creating the Supreme Court's docket
nominating federal judges
creating the national budget plans for the next year
187
Which is NOT considered a 3rd party?
Prohibition Party
Constitution Party
Pink Flamingo Party
Marijuana Party
188
Which of the following do interest groups NOT do in the Iron Triangle?
give congressional support to candidates
state officials deal with representatives in the House
fund and provide political support to government agencies
receive special favors and lower regulation from agencies
189
A group of Congress members that share some interest or characteristic is called a ___
committee
cabinet
caucus
conference
190
The committee chairperson is responsible for ____
keeping the committee on track and decisions are made
being the media spokesperson
controlling the committee's budget
advising the president on the committee agenda
191
"[The right to vote can't be denied] on account for race, color or previous servitude."
15th amendment
16th amendment
13th amendment
17th amendment
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Which of the following is NOT a standard for what is considered obscene? (Miller v. CA, 1973)
"serious, literary, artistic, political or scientific value"
appeals "to a prurient interest in sex"
shows explicit human anatomy
shows openly offensive sexual conduct
193
What does the 15th amendment state?
separate ballots for president and vice president
popular election of Senators
prohibition
can't prevent someone from voting because of race or color
194
What does the 27th amendment state?
president takes office on Jan 20th
Congress can't accept a pay raise until the next term
popular election of Senators
lays down the rules for who becomes pres if pres dies/unfit
195
What are the top three expenditures of the federal government?
Social Security, veteran benefits, national defense
National defense, Social Security, education
Medicare, education, veteran benefits
Social Security, Medicare, national defense
196
A writ of certiorari orders a lower court to deliver ____
evidence that was obtained illegally
its record that states both arguments of a case
briefs the judge needs for a case
its record so that a higher court may review it
197
What is legislative "oversight" ?
giving more constitutional power to the legislative branch
when a committee doesn't approve of a proposed bill
when Congress overrides the president's veto
monitoring the executive branch's bureaucracy
198
What does the 21st amendment state?
popular election of Senators
repealed prohibition
can't prevent someone from voting because of race and color
income tax
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What is federalism?
a system of shared power between the levels of govt
a system of shared power between the three branches
a system of shared power between the police and the govt
a system of shared power between the president and Congress
200
What is standing to sue?
a reason for the judge to view a court case
when a party is entitled to have a court decide on a case.
when the judge refuses the bail deal
when the defendant can refuse the charges

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