The First Continental Congress

colonists petitioned King George III to express grievances.

The Articles of Confederation

allowed the states to retain most of the power.

Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court ruled that

if one cannot afford an attorney, govt must provide one.

Number of members each state will have in the electoral college

Adding # reps & # of senators a state has in Congress.

one able to influence opinions of others because of position

A political party differs from an interest group in that

parties want to operate government & interest groups don't

Oversight is the process by which Congress

follows up on the laws it has enacted.

People who become members of interest groups for solidary incentives are joining

for a sense of belonging to the group

the following are among the limitations imposed by the Supreme Court on affirmative action?

Race cannot be used as the sole criterion.

Clause in Constitution gives Congress power to do what is necessary to execute enumerated power

the elastic or necessary and proper clause.

The Bill of Rights provided for

Protection of individual liberties from national government

One of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress was to

establish an army and appoint a commander in chief.

The concept of cloture refers to

process that attempts to limit debate on bill in the Senate

In the Bakke case, the Supreme Court ruled that

race cannot be the sole factor in admissions decisions.

People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining

to improve economic opportunities or gain economic benefits.

The concept of separation of powers was included in the Constitution to prevent

tyranny by either the majority or the minority.

A random sample means that

every person in target pop has = chance of being selected

Inherent powers derive from the fact that the United States is

a sovereign power among nations.

allocation of seats in House to each state after each census

The transfer of political values

is more likely to occur from parents to children.

called for a bicameral legislature.

In a federal political system, authority is

Divided between central govt & regional subdivisional govts

representative who is performing the role of a trustee votes

basis of his or her own conscience in interests of society

proposed a bicameral legislature with = represents in Senate

The idea of a gender gap is

history of women favoring Democrats over Republicans

The party-in- government

elected officials who identify with political party

New York Times v. United States

affirmed no prior-restraint doctrine in Pentagon Paper case

As originally presented in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights

limited only power of national govt, not that of the states

The party organization is

formal structure and leadership of a political party.

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1
Federal grant to a state or local government for a specific program or project.
Block Grant
Revenue Sharing
Categorical Grant
Tax Act
2
The First Continental Congress
was held in Boston, Massachusetts.
urged colonists to buy British goods to win favor with king.
declared independence from Britain.
colonists petitioned King George III to express grievances.
3
The Articles of Confederation
established a strong executive branch.
created a way to raise taxes to fund an army.
allowed the states to retain most of the power.
provided for a bicameral legislature.
4
Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court ruled that
lawyers only need to be appointed in death penalty cases.
if one cannot afford an attorney, govt must provide one.
there can be no cruel and unusual punishment.
a lawyer does not have to be supplied in a state case.
5
Number of members each state will have in the electoral college
cannot exceed fifty members.
changes every four years.
cannot be changed without a constitutional amendment.
Adding # reps & # of senators a state has in Congress.
6
An opinion leader is
one able to influence opinions of others because of position
a public relations expert.
a pollster.
someone who relies on position rather than personality.
7
A political party differs from an interest group in that
individuals must pay dues to party but not to interest group
individuals in political party agree on all policy issues.
parties don't want to operate govt & interest groups do
parties want to operate government & interest groups don't
8
Oversight is the process by which Congress
follows up on the laws it has enacted.
reviews the actions of subcommittees.
chooses its leadership.
supervises the activity of the judicial branch.
9
The voting age of eighteen was set by
the Nineteenth Amendment.
Congress.
the Supreme Court.
the Twenty-Sixth Amendment.
10
People who become members of interest groups for solidary incentives are joining
to obtain political, economic, or social change.
for a sense of belonging to the group
to improve their economic opportunities
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
11
Racial segregation that occurs because of past social & economic conditions
De Facto Segregation
Buffet de Jure
De Jure Segregation
Jure de Facto
12
the following are among the limitations imposed by the Supreme Court on affirmative action?
Race cannot be used as a tie-breaker.
Race cannot be used as the sole criterion.
Can't use of preferences / quotas for unqualified persons
Giving by universities of points for racial minority status
13
Clause in Constitution gives Congress power to do what is necessary to execute enumerated power
the elastic or necessary and proper clause.
the reserved powers clause.
the supremacy clause
the concurrent clause.
14
The tests commonly administered as a precondition for voting were called
constitutional exams.
poll tests.
primary tests.
literacy tests.
15
The Bill of Rights provided for
protection against state infringements on freedoms
Protection of individual liberties from state governments.
equal protection under the law
Protection of individual liberties from national government
16
One of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress was to
sign a treaty with Britain prohibiting trade with France.
establish an army and appoint a commander in chief.
create a unitary government in America
sign a treaty with France to declare war on Britain.
17
Restraints on the actions of government against individuals are known as
civil rights.
civil liberties.
the libertarian contract.
civil freedoms.
18
The civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was based on the philosophy of
non-violent civil disobedience
equality “by any means necessary.”
divide and conquer.
“equality for all, through strong force when necessary.”
19
The major function of Congress is
enforcing laws.
Lawmaking.
judging whether laws are constitutional.
using the impeachment power.
20
The concept of cloture refers to
the resolution that adjourns Congress.
process that attempts to limit debate on bill in the Senate
action by House Rules Committee & approved by Speaker
method used to defeat legislation in Congress.
21
Campaign financing reform best known for restricting political activities of civil servants?
Hatch Act
Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo
Federal Election Campaign Act
Corrupt Practices Act
22
The Anti-Federalists
lived in urban areas.
supported a strong central government.
opposed the new Constitution.
attended the Constitutional Convention
23
In the Bakke case, the Supreme Court ruled that
all affirmative action programs were ruled unconstitutional
race can't be considered as factor in making admissions.
race cannot be the sole factor in admissions decisions.
affirmative action allowable in law school, not med schools
24
1rst Amendment prohibiting establishment of church officially supported by national government.
Religious Proposition Clause
Church Protection Act
Establishment Clause
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 2002
25
Literally means, "you have a body" Order requires jailers to bring person before court
Writ of Mandible
Writ of Certiorari
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Right
26
Power of Supreme Court to declare actions of other branches of govt to be unconstitutional
the Madisonian model.
judicial activism.
legislative ratification.
judicial review
27
People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining
to improve economic opportunities or gain economic benefits.
because they have been pressured to do so
for a sense of belonging to the group.
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
28
The free exercise clause, protecting freedom of religious practice, is found in the
Second Amendment.
First Amendment.
Fifth Amendment.
establishment clause
29
The concept of separation of powers was included in the Constitution to prevent
tyranny by either the majority or the minority.
disputes over power between Congress and the president.
the imposition of export taxes.
disputes between the federal and state governments.
30
A brief, memorable comment that can easily fit into news broadcasts is known as
a quick quote.
a media frame.
a sound bite.
a media bite.
31
Procedure by which voters can propose a law or constitutional amendment.
Recall
Closed Primary
initiative
Open Primary
32
public-policy interest that is not recognized or represented by a group is a
free rider.
latent interest.
common interest.
public benefit.
33
A random sample means that
there is no pre-planning in the selection process.
every person in target pop who is encountered is selected
the poll is unscientific.
every person in target pop has = chance of being selected
34
The most numerous types of interest groups in the United States are
environmental interest groups.
economic interest groups
social interest groups.
liberal interest groups.
35
Inherent powers derive from the fact that the United States is
a federal system.
a democratic republic.
a sovereign power among nations.
a confederation formed by state governments.
36
Reapportionment is
court order for new elections because of vote irregularities
redrawing of district boundaries within each state
allocation of seats in House to each state after each census
normally a bipartisan exercise.
37
The transfer of political values
never occurs from children to parents.
None of the above
is more likely to occur from children to parents
is more likely to occur from parents to children.
38
The Virginia Plan
provided for direct election of a president by the people
settled all controversy.
called for a bicameral legislature.
worked to the advantage of small states.
39
In a federal political system, authority is
always vested in a bicameral legislature.
Given to central govt with no power granted to regional govt
Given to unicameral legislature within strong central govt
Divided between central govt & regional subdivisional govts
40
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a
a confederation
a social contract.
a constitution.
a syndicate.
41
representative who is performing the role of a trustee votes
in the interest of his or her home constituents
in accordance with opinion polls
basis of his or her own conscience in interests of society
in support of his or her political party agenda.
42
Racial segregation that occurs because of laws or administrative decisions by public agencies.
De Jure Segregation
Buffet de Jure
De Facto Segregation
Jure de Facto
43
The Great Compromise
was advanced by the delegates from Georgia.
was presented too late to be considered.
was proposed by Texas.
proposed a bicameral legislature with = represents in Senate
44
The idea of a gender gap is
the difference in voter turnout among men and women.
the tendency of women to be more libertarian than men.
history of women favoring Republicans over Democrats.
history of women favoring Democrats over Republicans
45
The party-in- government
formal structure and leadership of a political party.
elected officials who identify with political party
pledged to support all of the party’s political positions.
members of general public who identify with political party
46
The Civil War amendments
abolished slavery.
All of the above are true.
sought to guarantee equal rights under state laws.
gave the right to vote to African Americans
47
A major consequence of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was
federally administered voter registration procedures
the establishment of federal voter registrars
All of the above are true
the elimination of discriminatory voter registration tests.
48
When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is
a run-off primary
a caucus.
an open primary.
a closed primary.
49
New York Times v. United States
affirmed no prior-restraint doctrine in Pentagon Paper case
upheld govt’s right to let public have info about Vietnam.
punished the New York Times for publishing secret documents.
affirmed the free speech of students in public schools.
50
As originally presented in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights
limited only power of national govt, not that of the states
contained no language on religion.
protected citizens from all forms of government.
limited only the power of state governments.
51
The party organization is
elected and appointed officials who identify with a party.
member of general public who identify with a political party
the urban machines that distribute social benefits
formal structure and leadership of a political party.
52
An individual or organization on the Internet that generates original articles is
a content aggregator.
a content provider.
collecting the bulk of advertising revenue.
a revenue producer.
53
A free rider is
benefits from actions of group without joining it
a participant in a social movement.
an interest group member.
a civil rights activist.
54
The Mayflower Compact
affirmed that women should have equal rights with men.
reaffirmed the pilgrims connection to the Church of England
provided basis for first communist community in the U.S.
Necessary to preserve civil obedience and public authority.
55
The supremacy doctrine asserts the superiority of
national law over state law
natural law over man-made law.
large states over small states
non-slave states over slave states.
56
People who become members of interest groups for purposive incentives are joining
to improve their economic opportunities
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
for a sense of belonging to the group.
as free riders.
57
The writ of habeas corpus is
the right to reasonable bail.
the right to remain silent.
Brought before court & have reasons for detention explained
the right to legal counsel.
58
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
banned campaign ads by special interest groups.
banned the practice of lobbying.
banned independent expenditures.
banned soft money contributions to national parties.
59
Powers held jointly by the national and state governments are called
concurrent powers.
statutory powers
Cooperative powers.
reserved powers.
60
Federal programs that provide funds to state & local govts for general function areas
Categorical Grants
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
Block Grant
Revenue Sharing
61
Only one legislative body.
Bicameral
Quadcameral
Tricameral
Unicameral
62
Protections of Bill of Rights applied to state govts through 14th Amendments due process clause
Injunction Function Theory
Incorporation Theory
Corporation Theory
Conjunction Function Theory
63
first televised presidential debate was between
Johnson and Goldwater in 1964
Eisenhower and Stevenson in 1956.
Nixon and Humphrey in 1968.
Kennedy and Nixon in 1960.
64
A filibuster is
persuade others to vote for a bill in return for a favor
a technique that is unique to the House.
Try to prevent passage of bill through unlimited debate.
used in House to force standing committee to release a bill.
65
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Each state had one vote regardless of size.
All of the above are true.
Congress lacked the power to demand funds for the militia.
Congress lacked power to collect taxes directly from people.
66
The president of the United States is officially chosen by
the U.S. Senate
a popular vote of the people.
the House and Senate combined.
the electoral college.
67
process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislators bill if they support yours
Logrolling.
Earmarking.
pork trading.
horse trading.
68
The mass media perform all of the following functions except
Entertainment.
making profits.
socializing new generations.
funding media watchdog groups.
69
The charge that some affirmative action programs discriminate against non-minorities is called
adverse minority preference.
reverse discrimination
quota-busting.
racial profiling.
70
Ratification of the Constitution required the approval
of the thirteen state legislatures.
by nine out of thirteen state conventions.
by popular vote in nine states.
Thirteen state legislatures and two-thirds of Congress.
71
A unicameral legislature is one with
only one body or house.
no limits on its powers.
the power to choose the chief executive.
only one major political party
72
representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is
representing other members of Congress.
supporting his or her political party.
primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents
supporting the president on all of his legislative programs.
73
An interest group is
any association of individuals.
organization that actively attempts to influence govt policy
group of people who want to gain control of the government.
any organization that requires members to pay dues.
74
person who is represented by an elected representative or other political appointee is called a
constituent.
eligible voter.
Apportioned citizen.
registered voter.
75
An agreement between two or more states is
an intrastate treaty.
a cooperative agreement.
shared governance.
an interstate compact.
76
Right of all adults to vote for their government representatives.
Recall
Limited Government
Universal Suffrage
Impeachment
77
The white primary in southern states allowed
all races to participate in elections on an equal basis.
voters select ballots for each party based on skin colors.
Whites to exclude blacks from voting in Democratic primaries
African Americans the opportunity to vote for the first time
78
The party-in- the-electorate is made up of
members of the electoral college.
the formal structure and leadership of a political party.
members of general public who identify with political party.
elected and appointed officials who identify with a party
79
The Bill of Rights
provides for an official state religion.
allows state government to regulate religion.
protects individual religious freedom.
allows the national government to regulate religion.
80
The Miranda rule
requires suspects to be read their rights before questioning
forbids admission of illegally seized material evidence
All of the above are true.
was overturned by a Supreme Court decision.
81
In order to pass strict scrutiny, a law must do all of the following except
be justified by a compelling government interest.
be narrowly tailored to meet a government interest.
be rationally related to a government interest.
be the least restrictive means to accomplish the goal.
82
The process by which people acquire political beliefs and values.
Solidary Incentive
Referendum
Political Socialization
Recall
83
committee in the House that proposes time limitations on debate for bills is called the
Debate Committee
Debate and Censure Committee
House Ways and Means Committee.
Rules Committee
84
The basis of freedom of religion is found in which two principles in the Bill of Rights?
the establishment clause and the free exercise clause
the establishment clause and the general welfare clause
the general welfare clause and the supremacy clause
the supremacy clause and the free exercise clause
85
The Federalists
supported the new Constitution
did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
were mostly rural people from the lower classes
supported the status quo.
86
Naturalized citizens are constitutionally barred from running for the office of
chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. senator.
U.S. representative.
U.S. president.
87
A political party is a group of individuals who
organize to win elections and operate the government.
pay monthly dues to an ideological organization.
agree on all policy issues.
accept the decisions of the party’s leaders.
88
The process by which people acquire political beliefs and attitudes is called
agenda setting.
opinion leadership.
political socialization
peer grouping

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1
Federal grant to a state or local government for a specific program or project.
Block Grant
Revenue Sharing
Categorical Grant
Tax Act
2
The First Continental Congress
was held in Boston, Massachusetts.
urged colonists to buy British goods to win favor with king.
declared independence from Britain.
colonists petitioned King George III to express grievances.
3
The Articles of Confederation
established a strong executive branch.
created a way to raise taxes to fund an army.
allowed the states to retain most of the power.
provided for a bicameral legislature.
4
Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court ruled that
lawyers only need to be appointed in death penalty cases.
if one cannot afford an attorney, govt must provide one.
there can be no cruel and unusual punishment.
a lawyer does not have to be supplied in a state case.
5
Number of members each state will have in the electoral college
cannot exceed fifty members.
changes every four years.
cannot be changed without a constitutional amendment.
Adding # reps & # of senators a state has in Congress.
6
An opinion leader is
one able to influence opinions of others because of position
a public relations expert.
a pollster.
someone who relies on position rather than personality.
7
A political party differs from an interest group in that
individuals must pay dues to party but not to interest group
individuals in political party agree on all policy issues.
parties don't want to operate govt & interest groups do
parties want to operate government & interest groups don't
8
Oversight is the process by which Congress
follows up on the laws it has enacted.
reviews the actions of subcommittees.
chooses its leadership.
supervises the activity of the judicial branch.
9
The voting age of eighteen was set by
the Nineteenth Amendment.
Congress.
the Supreme Court.
the Twenty-Sixth Amendment.
10
People who become members of interest groups for solidary incentives are joining
to obtain political, economic, or social change.
for a sense of belonging to the group
to improve their economic opportunities
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
11
Racial segregation that occurs because of past social & economic conditions
De Facto Segregation
Buffet de Jure
De Jure Segregation
Jure de Facto
12
the following are among the limitations imposed by the Supreme Court on affirmative action?
Race cannot be used as a tie-breaker.
Race cannot be used as the sole criterion.
Can't use of preferences / quotas for unqualified persons
Giving by universities of points for racial minority status
13
Clause in Constitution gives Congress power to do what is necessary to execute enumerated power
the elastic or necessary and proper clause.
the reserved powers clause.
the supremacy clause
the concurrent clause.
14
The tests commonly administered as a precondition for voting were called
constitutional exams.
poll tests.
primary tests.
literacy tests.
15
The Bill of Rights provided for
protection against state infringements on freedoms
Protection of individual liberties from state governments.
equal protection under the law
Protection of individual liberties from national government
16
One of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress was to
sign a treaty with Britain prohibiting trade with France.
establish an army and appoint a commander in chief.
create a unitary government in America
sign a treaty with France to declare war on Britain.
17
Restraints on the actions of government against individuals are known as
civil rights.
civil liberties.
the libertarian contract.
civil freedoms.
18
The civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was based on the philosophy of
non-violent civil disobedience
equality “by any means necessary.”
divide and conquer.
“equality for all, through strong force when necessary.”
19
The major function of Congress is
enforcing laws.
Lawmaking.
judging whether laws are constitutional.
using the impeachment power.
20
The concept of cloture refers to
the resolution that adjourns Congress.
process that attempts to limit debate on bill in the Senate
action by House Rules Committee & approved by Speaker
method used to defeat legislation in Congress.
21
Campaign financing reform best known for restricting political activities of civil servants?
Hatch Act
Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo
Federal Election Campaign Act
Corrupt Practices Act
22
The Anti-Federalists
lived in urban areas.
supported a strong central government.
opposed the new Constitution.
attended the Constitutional Convention
23
In the Bakke case, the Supreme Court ruled that
all affirmative action programs were ruled unconstitutional
race can't be considered as factor in making admissions.
race cannot be the sole factor in admissions decisions.
affirmative action allowable in law school, not med schools
24
1rst Amendment prohibiting establishment of church officially supported by national government.
Religious Proposition Clause
Church Protection Act
Establishment Clause
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 2002
25
Literally means, "you have a body" Order requires jailers to bring person before court
Writ of Mandible
Writ of Certiorari
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Right
26
Power of Supreme Court to declare actions of other branches of govt to be unconstitutional
the Madisonian model.
judicial activism.
legislative ratification.
judicial review
27
People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining
to improve economic opportunities or gain economic benefits.
because they have been pressured to do so
for a sense of belonging to the group.
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
28
The free exercise clause, protecting freedom of religious practice, is found in the
Second Amendment.
First Amendment.
Fifth Amendment.
establishment clause
29
The concept of separation of powers was included in the Constitution to prevent
tyranny by either the majority or the minority.
disputes over power between Congress and the president.
the imposition of export taxes.
disputes between the federal and state governments.
30
A brief, memorable comment that can easily fit into news broadcasts is known as
a quick quote.
a media frame.
a sound bite.
a media bite.
31
Procedure by which voters can propose a law or constitutional amendment.
Recall
Closed Primary
initiative
Open Primary
32
public-policy interest that is not recognized or represented by a group is a
free rider.
latent interest.
common interest.
public benefit.
33
A random sample means that
there is no pre-planning in the selection process.
every person in target pop who is encountered is selected
the poll is unscientific.
every person in target pop has = chance of being selected
34
The most numerous types of interest groups in the United States are
environmental interest groups.
economic interest groups
social interest groups.
liberal interest groups.
35
Inherent powers derive from the fact that the United States is
a federal system.
a democratic republic.
a sovereign power among nations.
a confederation formed by state governments.
36
Reapportionment is
court order for new elections because of vote irregularities
redrawing of district boundaries within each state
allocation of seats in House to each state after each census
normally a bipartisan exercise.
37
The transfer of political values
never occurs from children to parents.
None of the above
is more likely to occur from children to parents
is more likely to occur from parents to children.
38
The Virginia Plan
provided for direct election of a president by the people
settled all controversy.
called for a bicameral legislature.
worked to the advantage of small states.
39
In a federal political system, authority is
always vested in a bicameral legislature.
Given to central govt with no power granted to regional govt
Given to unicameral legislature within strong central govt
Divided between central govt & regional subdivisional govts
40
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a
a confederation
a social contract.
a constitution.
a syndicate.
41
representative who is performing the role of a trustee votes
in the interest of his or her home constituents
in accordance with opinion polls
basis of his or her own conscience in interests of society
in support of his or her political party agenda.
42
Racial segregation that occurs because of laws or administrative decisions by public agencies.
De Jure Segregation
Buffet de Jure
De Facto Segregation
Jure de Facto
43
The Great Compromise
was advanced by the delegates from Georgia.
was presented too late to be considered.
was proposed by Texas.
proposed a bicameral legislature with = represents in Senate
44
The idea of a gender gap is
the difference in voter turnout among men and women.
the tendency of women to be more libertarian than men.
history of women favoring Republicans over Democrats.
history of women favoring Democrats over Republicans
45
The party-in- government
formal structure and leadership of a political party.
elected officials who identify with political party
pledged to support all of the party’s political positions.
members of general public who identify with political party
46
The Civil War amendments
abolished slavery.
All of the above are true.
sought to guarantee equal rights under state laws.
gave the right to vote to African Americans
47
A major consequence of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was
federally administered voter registration procedures
the establishment of federal voter registrars
All of the above are true
the elimination of discriminatory voter registration tests.
48
When voters can vote in either party primary without disclosing their party affiliation, it is
a run-off primary
a caucus.
an open primary.
a closed primary.
49
New York Times v. United States
affirmed no prior-restraint doctrine in Pentagon Paper case
upheld govt’s right to let public have info about Vietnam.
punished the New York Times for publishing secret documents.
affirmed the free speech of students in public schools.
50
As originally presented in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights
limited only power of national govt, not that of the states
contained no language on religion.
protected citizens from all forms of government.
limited only the power of state governments.
51
The party organization is
elected and appointed officials who identify with a party.
member of general public who identify with a political party
the urban machines that distribute social benefits
formal structure and leadership of a political party.
52
An individual or organization on the Internet that generates original articles is
a content aggregator.
a content provider.
collecting the bulk of advertising revenue.
a revenue producer.
53
A free rider is
benefits from actions of group without joining it
a participant in a social movement.
an interest group member.
a civil rights activist.
54
The Mayflower Compact
affirmed that women should have equal rights with men.
reaffirmed the pilgrims connection to the Church of England
provided basis for first communist community in the U.S.
Necessary to preserve civil obedience and public authority.
55
The supremacy doctrine asserts the superiority of
national law over state law
natural law over man-made law.
large states over small states
non-slave states over slave states.
56
People who become members of interest groups for purposive incentives are joining
to improve their economic opportunities
for ethical beliefs or ideological reasons.
for a sense of belonging to the group.
as free riders.
57
The writ of habeas corpus is
the right to reasonable bail.
the right to remain silent.
Brought before court & have reasons for detention explained
the right to legal counsel.
58
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
banned campaign ads by special interest groups.
banned the practice of lobbying.
banned independent expenditures.
banned soft money contributions to national parties.
59
Powers held jointly by the national and state governments are called
concurrent powers.
statutory powers
Cooperative powers.
reserved powers.
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Federal programs that provide funds to state & local govts for general function areas
Categorical Grants
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
Block Grant
Revenue Sharing
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Only one legislative body.
Bicameral
Quadcameral
Tricameral
Unicameral
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Protections of Bill of Rights applied to state govts through 14th Amendments due process clause
Injunction Function Theory
Incorporation Theory
Corporation Theory
Conjunction Function Theory
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first televised presidential debate was between
Johnson and Goldwater in 1964
Eisenhower and Stevenson in 1956.
Nixon and Humphrey in 1968.
Kennedy and Nixon in 1960.
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A filibuster is
persuade others to vote for a bill in return for a favor
a technique that is unique to the House.
Try to prevent passage of bill through unlimited debate.
used in House to force standing committee to release a bill.
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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Each state had one vote regardless of size.
All of the above are true.
Congress lacked the power to demand funds for the militia.
Congress lacked power to collect taxes directly from people.
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The president of the United States is officially chosen by
the U.S. Senate
a popular vote of the people.
the House and Senate combined.
the electoral college.
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process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislators bill if they support yours
Logrolling.
Earmarking.
pork trading.
horse trading.
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The mass media perform all of the following functions except
Entertainment.
making profits.
socializing new generations.
funding media watchdog groups.
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The charge that some affirmative action programs discriminate against non-minorities is called
adverse minority preference.
reverse discrimination
quota-busting.
racial profiling.
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Ratification of the Constitution required the approval
of the thirteen state legislatures.
by nine out of thirteen state conventions.
by popular vote in nine states.
Thirteen state legislatures and two-thirds of Congress.
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A unicameral legislature is one with
only one body or house.
no limits on its powers.
the power to choose the chief executive.
only one major political party
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representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is
representing other members of Congress.
supporting his or her political party.
primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents
supporting the president on all of his legislative programs.
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An interest group is
any association of individuals.
organization that actively attempts to influence govt policy
group of people who want to gain control of the government.
any organization that requires members to pay dues.
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person who is represented by an elected representative or other political appointee is called a
constituent.
eligible voter.
Apportioned citizen.
registered voter.
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An agreement between two or more states is
an intrastate treaty.
a cooperative agreement.
shared governance.
an interstate compact.
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Right of all adults to vote for their government representatives.
Recall
Limited Government
Universal Suffrage
Impeachment
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The white primary in southern states allowed
all races to participate in elections on an equal basis.
voters select ballots for each party based on skin colors.
Whites to exclude blacks from voting in Democratic primaries
African Americans the opportunity to vote for the first time
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The party-in- the-electorate is made up of
members of the electoral college.
the formal structure and leadership of a political party.
members of general public who identify with political party.
elected and appointed officials who identify with a party
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The Bill of Rights
provides for an official state religion.
allows state government to regulate religion.
protects individual religious freedom.
allows the national government to regulate religion.
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The Miranda rule
requires suspects to be read their rights before questioning
forbids admission of illegally seized material evidence
All of the above are true.
was overturned by a Supreme Court decision.
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In order to pass strict scrutiny, a law must do all of the following except
be justified by a compelling government interest.
be narrowly tailored to meet a government interest.
be rationally related to a government interest.
be the least restrictive means to accomplish the goal.
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The process by which people acquire political beliefs and values.
Solidary Incentive
Referendum
Political Socialization
Recall
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committee in the House that proposes time limitations on debate for bills is called the
Debate Committee
Debate and Censure Committee
House Ways and Means Committee.
Rules Committee
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The basis of freedom of religion is found in which two principles in the Bill of Rights?
the establishment clause and the free exercise clause
the establishment clause and the general welfare clause
the general welfare clause and the supremacy clause
the supremacy clause and the free exercise clause
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The Federalists
supported the new Constitution
did not attend the Constitutional Convention.
were mostly rural people from the lower classes
supported the status quo.
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Naturalized citizens are constitutionally barred from running for the office of
chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. senator.
U.S. representative.
U.S. president.
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A political party is a group of individuals who
organize to win elections and operate the government.
pay monthly dues to an ideological organization.
agree on all policy issues.
accept the decisions of the party’s leaders.
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The process by which people acquire political beliefs and attitudes is called
agenda setting.
opinion leadership.
political socialization
peer grouping