Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?

Military personnel make up the largest segment

What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?

Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue

What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?

Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional

What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?

They were eager to create a stronger federal government.

Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?

They feared a strong federal government

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

required candidtes to take public funds

If an issue has high saliency it means

Lots of attention is being paid and it could swing votes

Why did Eisenhower say that his appointment of Earl Warren was a mistake?

He "flipped" to the liberal side

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1
Which of the following is true of the bureaucracy?
Salaries for federal employees is variable and unpredictable
Military personnel make up the largest segment
It has grown sharply since the 1970s
10% is appointed by the President after inauguration
2
The court case that broadly defined Congress' ability to control trade between states was
Giibbons v. Ogden
Dartmouth v. Woodward
McCullough v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
3
Third parties serve all of the following functions EXCEPT
make elections less volatile
motivate more people to vote
inject new issues into the policy agenda
safety valve for popular discontent
4
What innovation in broadcasting led to the development of "narrowcasting"?
cable television
netflix
the internet
satellite tv
5
What is the typical relationship between elected officials, party loyalty and constituents?
Their loyalty depends on saliency of the issue
Officials put their constituents before their party
Officials put party loyalty before their constituents
none of the above
6
What was the ruling in Korematsu v. The United States?
People of Japanese ancestry born in the US are not citizens
Internment of Japanese US citizens is unconstitutional
Internment of people of Japanese ancestry is constitutional
Germans and Italians should also be interned
7
What congressional office regulates the spending of public funds?
The Congressional Budget Office
The Federal Reserve
The General Accounting Office
The Bean Counting Patrol
8
Across the board cuts that result when the budget process bogs down are called
sequestration
omnibus bills
structural debt
regressive taxing
9
Which leadership model is related to a direct democracy?
trustee
division of labor
instructed delegate
politico
10
Which type(s) of federal court(s) do not have appellate jurisdiction?
Superior Courts
District Courts
The Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
11
How were affirmative action programs brought to an end in California?
an initiative was passed
the state legislative baody banned it
a court order
an executive order by the Governor
12
Tha patronage system was reformed by what law that requires civil service exams?
The Stalwart Law
Hatch Act
Pendleton Act
The McKinley Act
13
All of the following groups were part of the New Deal coalition EXCEPT
white souitherners
blacks
unions
the wealthy
14
What effect did Shay's Rebellion have on the "founding fathers"?
They added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
They feared a stronger federal power.
They were eager to create a stronger federal government.
They opposed federal taxation
15
Why did Antifederalists oppose the Constitution?
They wanted a democracy
They felt the Bill of Rights was flawed
They felt the states were too powerful
They feared a strong federal government
16
What do habeus corpus protections protect you against?
quartering troops in your home
treason charges
unlawful imprisonment
unlawful searches
17
All of the following were a part of the 1974 Federal Elections Campaign Act EXCEPT
required reporting of income/spending
required candidtes to take public funds
limited contributions
a program to publicly fund campaigns was started
18
At the start of our republic, to vote you had to meet all the following criiteria EXCEPT
male
Christian
property owner
white
19
Who are the litigants in a case?
the lawyers
the members of the jury
the judges
the plaintiff and defendent
20
In the legislative process, what type of laws must originate in the House of Representatives?
treaty approval
creating courts
taxation bills
declaring war
21
Most common criminals are prosecuted in what courts?
federal
state
district
appellate
22
All of the following are ADMINISTRATIVE functions of the President EXCEPT
issue pardons
fill vacancies
execute the law
nominate officials
23
All of the following contribute to hyperdemocracy or officials "running scared" except
short terms
the power of interest groups
primaries
strong parties
24
What case established the media can make incorrect claims as long as they didn't intend harm?
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
25
House or Senate? Has standing committees..
Neither
Senate
House
Both
26
The Department of Homeland Security, Education, Health and Human Services are all examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
27
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Protect a woman's right to choose an abortion.
Republican
Democrat
28
Which of the following is true of 527 groups?
they produce issue ads
they disclose the names of contributors
They coordinate closely with candidates
They are for profit taxable organizations
29
If a legislature declares a whole group of people to be criminals, that is called a _______?
bill of attainder
extradition
de facto prosecution
ex post facto law
30
What percentage of delegates does a candidate need to get the nomination?
2/3 or 75%
50% +1
the largest percentage of all candidates
100%
31
This 1896 case ruled that "separate but equal" was constitutional
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Reynolds v. United States
32
The fact that Congress initiates laws is an example of . . .
judicial review
checks and balances
separation of power
limited government
33
This amendment says Congress can't raise their own salaries.
26th
25th
27th
24th
34
What party, est. in the 1890s, failed to defeat the Republicans despite support from Democrats?
Know Nothings
Whigs
Dixiecrats
Populists
35
What Republican attracted white southerners to the Republican party with his Southern Strategy?
Reagan
Nixon
H.W. Bush
Goldwater
36
Why does the "Responsible Party Model" work better in Europe than in the U.S.?
They have elections more often
They have more party cohesion
Their parties are more organized
They have more parties
37
What "sole power" does the House of Representative hold, according to the Constitution?
Declare War
Taxation
Impeachment
Approve treaties
38
Implied powers were upheld when the courts approved the national bank as a result of what case?
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
McCullough v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
39
What aspect of campaigns gets the most media attention?
the candidate's voting record
"horserace" coverage
fundraising
policy positions
40
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
41
Which party requires that primary / caucus results be used to assign delegates proportionally?
Democrats
Republicans
42
In what part of the Constitution are political parties discussed?
No part
Article II
Article III
Article V
43
What is the President's primary role in national security?
Party Leader
Reprieves and pardons
Commander in Chief
UN Ambassador
44
What court ruling raised the standard for contract set-asides to "compelling gov't. interest"?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Fisher v.University of Texas
45
If an issue has high saliency it means
Lots of attention is being paid and it could swing votes
few people are paying attention
It has a short "shelf life"
Lots of people are paying attention but few care
46
What is the status of the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution?
It has been upheld.
It is currently pending.
It has been struck down.
It has not been tested.
47
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
48
Powers not granted to the federal government and retained by the states are called . . .
granted
federalism
reserved
enumerated
49
Which of the following committees would be considered most powerful?
Veteran's Affairs
Ethics
Appropriations
Energy and Commerce
50
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
51
You must prove you have been directly affected to prove that you have this in court
standing
jurisprudence
representation
legitimacy
52
From the Civil War - 1960s the "Solid South" voted
Dixiecrat
Whig
Democratic
Republican
53
Who makes up the interpreting population for the court system?
criminals
police officers & teachers
lawyers and judges
attorneys
54
What was evident after the Kennedy v. Nixon debates in 1960?
the effect of television on politics would be minimal
physical attractiveness could impact electoral success
The Conservative Era was over
politicians must take clear positions on issues
55
The advisor(s) with the least loyalty to the President tend to be
White House Staff
The cabinet
the Vice President
The Executive Offices
56
What article of the Constitution explains the judicial branch?
Article III
Article I
Article II
Article IV
57
Nixon's efforts to cut spending by refusing to spend money allocated by Congress was called
impoundment
budget resolution
sequestration
fiscal cliff
58
Al the following are concurrent powers of the federal and state governments EXCEPT?
printing currency
taxation
establishing courts
police power
59
What was the goal of the McGovern-Fraser Commission in the 1960s?
to eliminate caucuses in favor of primaries
to streamline platform writing
to regulate campaign finance
to make delegate selection more democratic
60
What is casework?
How a lawyer prepares for trial
Constituent services
research Congressional staffers do for committees
Preparation for committee hearings
61
Unstated powers that are logically delegated to Congress and the president are called . . .
enumerated
supremacy powers
inherent
reserved
62
A trial balloon is usually preceded by a
beat
leak
scandal
interview
63
This amendment ended slavery
14th
15th
12th
13th
64
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two terms.
22nd
23rd
21st
20th
65
The goal of the Graham-Rudman-Hollings act of the 1980s had what goal?
a balanced budget
returning budget initiation to Congress
passing a flat tax
a deficit tied to the GDP
66
Which courts have original jurisdiction in some cases?
District only
Supreme and Appeals
District and Appeals
Supreme and District
67
What is the point of a trial balloon?
to launch a campaign
to see public reaction before making a public announcement
to see how high it will go without popping
to mend fences after a scandal
68
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Protect the life of the unborn.
liberal
conservative
69
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
70
This amendment clarified presidential succession should the President be ill but not dead.
26th
24th
23rd
25th
71
What law requires employers to reasonable accommodate people with disabilities?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Disabled Freedom Act
The Handicapped Bill of Rights
The Disabled Accommodation Act
72
This amendment gave black males the right to vote
15th
12th
13th
14th
73
The Schechter Poultry v. U.S. case ruled that
farm subsidies are illegal
the stock market must be reformed
government regulation is illegal
The federal government was regulating trade within states
74
What court cased ruling established that arbitrary gender discrimination is unlawful?
Santa Clara v. Martinez
Shaw v. Hunt
Shaw v. Reno
Reed v. Reed
75
If you are a state or local official, which of the following are you the most excited about?
enumerated powers
unfunded madates
categorical grants
block grants
76
If the Supreme Court wants to hear a case, they issue a /an
opinion
writ of certiori
oral argument
a warrant
77
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
17th
19th
18th
20th
78
All of the following are true about impeachment EXCEPT
Two U.S. presidents have been impeached
The House decides the charges
standards for whaat is impeachable are very clear
The chief Justice oversees the trial
79
What case established broadcasting can be regulated at a higher standard than newspapers?
Texas v. Johnson
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v, California
80
Which of the following is an example of a beat?
press conference
politics
newscast
narrowcast
81
All of the following are ways the President might achieve a policy without passing a law EXCEPT
executive orders
selective enforcement
executive agreements
veto override
82
House or Senate? Allows floor amendments.
House
Senate
83
Senatorial courtesy is most important /critical for what level of the federal courts?
the Supreme Court
the circuit courts
the district courts
84
What has been true about American's attitudes about government since 1964?
They have voted more often
they have become more ideological
They have less trust in the governmnt
they have become more informed
85
House or Senate? Has filibusters.
House
Senate
Neither
Both
86
Why did Democrats decide to create "superdelegates" after the McGovern - Fraser reforms?
to ensure the best balloon drop at the convention
to rank and file party members would have a voice
to make sure elected officials and party leaders had power
to reward big fundraisers
87
A hierarchical organizational chart of a party with chairperson at top & candidates at bottom
may be ideal but isn't realistic
shows that party strength is on the rise
iis accurate
iis a requirement in a democracy
88
All of the following were intended to limit black voting EXCEPT
poll taxes
primaries
grandfather clauses
literacy tests
89
House or Senate? Has a rules committee.
Senate
Both
Neither
House
90
One key job of the bureaucracy in relation to regulation is
iron triangles
passing laws
filing class action lawsuits
rule-making
91
What was the most "democratic" institution established by our founders?
The Electoral College
The President
The House of Representatives
The Senaste
92
The two models of organization for White House Staff are hiearchical and
wheel and spoke
flat
solar
circular
93
The power to determine voting requirements and election procedures is held by
the courts
the President
the states
the Congress
94
All of the following are ways the president controls the bureaucracy EXCEPT
appointments
eliminate agencies
reorganize budgets
issue executive orders
95
Which of the following Constitutional principles insures we are not a confederation?
limited government
elastic clause
implied powers
supremacy clause
96
All of the following happen at a party's national convention EXCEPT?
a speech by the Vice Presidential nominee
candidate nomination
the writing of the party platform
a debate between the two leading candidates
97
How is the Congressional Budget Office different from the GAO?
The CBO is part of the Federal Reserve
The CBO is a watchdog on the GAO
The CBO provides estimates for budgeting purposes
The CBO is a partisan organization
98
Which of the following is an example of unconventional political participation?
petitioning
voting
protest
running for office
99
Whose term lasts six years?
U.S. Representatives
U.S. President
U.S. judges
U.S. Senators
100
Interest groups and political parties differ in that
political parties are involved in electioneering
political parties' main goal is to get candidates elected
political parties offer selective benefits
Parties have legislative goals
101
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "medium scrutiny" standard.
wealth
gender
race
religion
102
For what is Betty Freidan famous?
founding the National Organization for Women
Starting Ms. Magazine
writing The Feminine Mystique
Being the lead lawyer in Roe v. Wade
103
A judge appointed as a recess appointment can serve for no longer than
2 years
6 months
3 years
1 year
104
All of the following are typical actions of the President in their role as head of state EXCEPT
receiving foreign heads of state
pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving
laying a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier
pardoning criminals
105
Conservative or liberal? Provide a "path to citizenship" for law-abiding illegal immigrants.
liberal
conservative
106
Is political socialization mostly formal or informal in the U.S.?
formal
informal
107
The effect of iron triangles is typically
pluralism
elitism
socialism
hyperpluralism
108
The following plans / compromises are evident in the ratified Constitution except which one?
Connecticut
Virginia Plan
3/5 Compromise
Slave Trade
109
What fraction of state legislatures/ conventions must approve of all Constitutional amendmentS?
100%
1/2
2/3
3/4
110
The case Buckley v. Valeo struck down what part of campaign finance restrictions?
the part that banned soft money
the part that said you can't fund your own campaign
the part that said you must take public funding
the part that banned hard money
111
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Subsidize renewable energy development.
Republican
Democrat
112
Which of the following can the President do?
veto laws
Initiate laws
Declare war
Initiate constitutional amendments
113
The President must have the advice and consent of the Senate to make treaties and __________.
appointments
declare war
veto
tax
114
The Downs Model / Rational Choice Model explains
Why we have two parties
Why third parties tend to fail
why we don't have radical parties in the US
why we have polarization
115
How do slander and libel differ as forms of defamation?
slander is spoken and libel is written
libel in spoken and slander is written
slander is a misdemeanor and libel is a felony
libel concerns a group and skander an indiviidual
116
What impact did the Great Depression and Civil Rights have on the feds' commerce power?
it was inconsistent
it was unchanged
expanded it / made bigger
contracted it / made smaller
117
When is a party usually most cohesive in terms of voting as a bloc?
when declaring war
impeachment
leadership votes
domestic issues
118
These were the first two political parties in the United States.
Republicans and Democrats
Know Nothings and Whigs
Democrats and Whigs
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
119
What fact might indicate that an incumbent is in a tight reelection race?
they increase campaign spending
they are taking clear positions on issues
they participate in debates
They are avoiding media attention
120
How long do national party conventions typically last?
4 days
1 day
1 week
3 days
121
If a state is part of "frontloading", it is probably
moving its primary / caucus to an earlier date
making it harder to get on the ballot
making it easier to register to vote
giving free tv time to candidates
122
What case established students can wear arm bands to school in symbolic protest ?
Miller v. California
Schenk v. the United States
Tinker v. DesMoines
Texas v. Johnson
123
All of the following are true of primaries EXCEPT?
there is a ballot
states have them on different dates
they are more common than caucuses
Voters physically meet and discuss candidates
124
This 1954 case ruled that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
125
What prevents the press form being too "tough" on the government and officials?
They might alienate viewers
they need access to government officials
they are liberal biased towards government intervention
They are inherently patriotic
126
In what type of primaries can voters vote for different parties on the same ballot?
blanket
closed
bicameral
open
127
This amendment protects states from lawsuits from people not living in the state.
9th
10th
12th
11th
128
What court case established the "hostile environment" standard for sexual harassment cases?
Employment Division v. Smith
Harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. Reed
Playboy Entertainment v. United States
129
House or Senate? Holds impeachment trials.
Senate
Both
Neither
House
130
What branch of the federal government MAY be involved in amending the Constitution?
The Bureaucracy
The Judicial
The Executive
The Legislative
131
How many justices must concur with an opinion for it to be considered precedent setting?
5
6
7
4
132
When judges are accused of letting their personal views shape decisions, unconstitutionally:
judicial restraint
judicial activism
due process
strict constructionism
133
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
134
All the following constitutionally "bind" states EXCEPT
dual federalism
privileges and immunities protections
full faith and credit clause
extradition
135
Conservative or liberal? Require photo ID to vote.
conservative
liberal
136
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer if they cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
137
Strict constructionists seek to understand or discern
inherent powers
free exercise
judicial activism
original intent
138
What case declared that the accused must be read their rights upon custodial interrogation?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Escobedo v. Illinois
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
139
What case ruling struck down anti-sodomy laws, granting gay people a right to privacy?
Reece v. Texas
Smith v. Texas
Lawrence v. Texas
Texas v. Johnson
140
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
age
sexual orientation
race
gender
141
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
think they are in it
pay dues
register
142
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support / expansion of government programs.
conservative
liberal
143
What case ruled that congressional districts must be drawn to have equal #s of people in them?
Swann v . Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Gideon v. Wainwright
Baker v. Carr
Miranda v. Arizona
144
For what primary reason do parties hold primaries and / or caucuses?
To raise money
to produce a party platform
To select a candidate for the general election
To build enthusiasm
145
All of the following are tasks of political parties EXCEPT
articulate policies
pick candidates
coordinate campaigns
run polls on election day
146
Under the Articles of Confederation, what power did the federal government have?
to regulate interstate trade
to create courts
to tax
negotiate treaties
147
What is the primary reason some states have more delegates than others at the convention?
they have the most registered party members
they raise the most money for the party
they have a larger population
They more reliably vote for the party
148
The clear division of powers between the state and federal government is known as
cooperative federalism
new federalism
dual federalism
fiscal federalism
149
How do U.S. elections compare with European ones?
They are faster, cheaper, and less common
They are longer, more exspensive and more common
They are longer but cheaper
They are shorter but more expensive
150
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Increase taxes on the wealthy.
liberal
conservative
151
What person or groups bears the most responsibility for funding and shaping a campaign?
the party
interest groups
the bureaucracy
the candidate
152
What is the relationship between fiscal federalism and cooperative federalism?
cooperative federalism canceled fiscal federalism
Cooperative federalism caused fiscal federalism
fiscal federalism encourages cooperative federalism
You can only have one or the other, not both
153
The idea that you don't need to outspend your opponent, but you need to get your message out is
the doctrine of currency
the doctrine of campaign finance
the doctrine of sufficiency
the doctrine of efficiency
154
In the 1830s, the Supreme Court ruled in Barron v. Baltimore that the Bill of Rights restrained
the state governments
all governments in the US
only the federal government
only the executive power
155
What agency oversees radio & television broadcasting & requires licensing?
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Broadcasting Corporation
156
What do bureaucrats get out of iron triangles?
more authority and bigger budgets
endorsements
less red tape
lobbyists
157
Which chief justice (appointed by Nixon) upheld abortion & ruled against him in U.S. v. Nixon?
Earl Warren
William Rehnquist
Warren Burger
John Roberts
158
The Bill of Rights represents what constitutional principle?
checks and balances
judicial review
separation of powers
limited government
159
Case that said laws not aimed at religious interference but that have that affect are ok
Engel v. Vitale
Barron v. Baltimore
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg
Employment Division v. Smith
160
When Sen. Majority Leade Reid cut the # of votes needed to approve judges it was deemed
the filibuster
sequestration
free exercise
the nuclear option
161
When a newly elected president claims his/her policies should be enacted, they are claiming
bully pulpit
state of the union
electoral mandate
neutral competence
162
Which amendment says powers not granted to the federal government are retained by the states?
12th
8th
10th
11th
163
What text says, "We hold these truths to be self evident. . . all men are created equal . . "?
Common Sense
The Gettysburg Address
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
164
Which of the following is true of Supreme Court opinions?
They must be unaninmous
they are either concurring or dissenting
All are written by the Chief Justice
They must meet the standard of stare decisis
165
What constitutes a "diversity citizenship" case?
admiralty and maritime law
naturalization
bankruptcy supervision
civil suits from those in different states over $75000
166
What case established that the government can regulate corporations under the commerce clause?
Munn v. Illinois
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
Sweatt v. Paint
Gibbons v. Ogden
167
Time, manner and place restrictions to preserve public order relate to the right to
free speech
assemble
pray
vote
168
If the President cannot get his judges approved by the Senate, what is his/her other option?
a veto war
a recess appointment
executive order
shrink the # of courts
169
The National Labor Relations Board, Fed. Communications Commission and SEC are examples of
Cabinet positions
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
170
Discrimination based on ________________ requires the "reasonable / lowest scrutiny" standard.
age
religion
race
gender
171
What is the primary reason third parties do not succeed longterm?
campaign funding laws
state requirementa to get on the ballpt
the winner take all system
voter apathy
172
This amendment provided for the direct election of senators.
18th
17th
19th
16th
173
The purposes of government are discussed in what part of the Constitution?
The Preamble
The Introduction
The Mutual Pledge
The Bill of Rights
174
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Privatize Social Security.
Democrat
Republican
175
What court ruling upheld using race as part of a holistic assessment in admissions decisions?
Fisher v.University of Texas
Grutter v. Bollinger
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Gratz v. Bollinger
176
Which of the following type of voter is least common?
low information
groups benefits
idealogues
nature of the times
177
What court ruling banned simplistic formulas that advantaged minorities in college admissions?
Gratz v. Bollinger
Fisher v.University of Texas
Adarand Construction v. Pena
Grutter v. Bollinger
178
The significance of campaign strategy
is generally overstated
is that it typically converts voters
is often underestimated
is that it sets the policy agenda
179
Cesar Chavez led boycotts and demonstrations to get better protections for what group?
asians
women
migrant workers
hispanics
180
This program provides pensions for the handicapped, orphaned, blind and elderly
Social Security
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicaid
Medicare
181
This law banned literacy tests & allowed federal oversight of election activities in the South
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
The 24th amendment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
182
Another term for prior restraint is
subpoena
warrant
arrest
censorship
183
Expanded influence of the feds over the states through funding is called . . .
incumbency
fiscal policy
fiscal federalism
concurrent powers
184
Before the president appoints a federal judge from a state, he'll usually get approval from
the state's senators
the Supreme Court
the state's House Reps
the state's governor
185
Executive agreements are like treaties in which of the following ways?
They indicate the President's intentions
They are binding for the next President
They need Senate approval
They need UN approval
186
What is a leading contributor to the superficial nature of modern media?
consolidation of news outlets
24 hour news channels
the prevalence of sound bites
Internet ads
187
What is the largest source of revenue coming into the US government?
Tariffs
Income taxes
Fuel taxes
Corporate taxes
188
House or Senate? The Vice President breaks ties.
Both
Senate
Neither
House
189
This case ruled that "undue burden" will be the lesser standard for abortion restrictions
Gideon v. Wainwright
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
190
Discrimination based on ___________________ requires the "strict scrutiny" standard.
sexual orientation
wealth
religion
gender
191
House or Senate? Has a Speaker.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
192
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
193
This case ruled the gov't. can't use evidence gained as a result of an illegal search:
Miranda v. Arizona
Gregg v. Georgia
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
194
Who manages what federal cases the government will appeal to the Supreme Court?
The Solicitor General
The Chief Justice
The Chief Magistrate
the U.S. Marshalls
195
Which amendment provided for an income tax?
16th
12th
10th
15th
196
What is a common way for Congressmen to get input from the bureaucracy?
deregulation
approve appintments
lobbying
hearings
197
What agency insures that employees are allowed to organize labor unions?
ICC
FTC
SEC
NLRB
198
Whst American president is credited with inventing campaigning & inspiring "loyal opposition"?
William McKinley
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
199
Who determines the method and timing of delegate selection?
the voters through referendum
the states
the Suoreme Court
the U.S. Congress
200
What caused a steady increase in the cost of campaigns in the late 1950s and early 60s?
staffing requirements
television
inflation
new state election laws
201
This 1857 case ruled that blacks were not citizens and slaves were property.
Griswold v. Connecticut
Reynolds v. United States
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
202
What court ruling banned the use of quotas in university admissions?
Regents of Univ. of CA v, Bakke
Snyder v. Phelps
Fisher v.University of Texas
Texas v. Johnson
203
What do family, mass media, school and peers have in common related to politics?
They are all agents of socialization
They are all interest groups
They are all potential groups
They are all informal
204
What group gained citizenship and could vote in 1924?
immigrants
blacks
native americans
migrant workers
205
Checks & balances, separation of powers & federalism insure that change in the US will be
through consesnsus
slow and deliberate
impossible
speedy and swift
206
Giving government jobs in return for loyalty and support of elected officials is called
due process
patronage
merit system
due diligence
207
What case established a 3 part test for obscenity?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Schenk v. the United States
Texas v. Johnson
Miller v. California
208
The model where you elect someone and expect them to use their judgement when voting is the
trustee model
agency model
instructed delegate model
politico model
209
Civil liberties protections for all citizens are based on
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
the 14th amendment
the Preamble
210
What case established that speech can be banned that poses a "clear and present" danger?
NY Times v. Sullivan
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Schenk v. the United States
211
What is referred to as the "paradox of mass politics" in the US?
how much people complain given how few vote
How obsessed we are with presidential politics over local
the success of our democracy given how little we know
That the people think we have a democracy when we do not
212
Franking is
Illegal
a duty given to US elected officials
Unregulated
a privilege granted to US elected officials
213
What does it mean when a candidate is being "vetted"?
They are being fully "checked out" for any problems
They are being prepped for a debate
They are being nominated
They are fiundraising
214
According to the Constitution you must be at least 30 years old to hold what office?
U.S. President
U.S. Senator
U.S. Representative
U.S. Judge
215
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 defined ___________________ as a form of discrimination.
exclusion
accommodation
disability
inaccessibility
216
What is the President's main check on judicial power?
file amicus curiae briefs
impeachment
judge appointments
judicial review
217
This case ruled the gov't. can't require private organizations to turn over membership lists
Miranda v. Arizona
Mapp v. Ohio
NAACP v. Alabama
Gregg v. Georgia
218
This court case established the "medium scrutiny" standard for gender-based classification
Schaffley v. Hoke
Craig v. Boren
ERA v. Hunt
Reed v. Reed
219
What federal agency oversees all hiring, providing 3 candidates to the hiring agency?
The Civil Service Commission
National Labor Relations Board
The Office of Personnel Management
The Bureaucratic Management Agency
220
Our nation's first government was a / an _________________.
confederation
direct democracy
union
unitary democracy
221
House or Senate? Small states are disproportionately represented.
Both
House
Senate
Neither
222
How many years must you have lived in the US to be President?
20 years
15 years
14 years
30 years
223
What action is Congress's best "tool" for countering judicial activism?
impeachment
regulations
legislation
amendements
224
What case said the 14th amendment could extend civil liberties protections to the state level?
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon v. Kurtzman
Gitlow v. New York
Schenk v. the United States
225
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 protective of the president
the press became more deferentail to the legislative power
226
An incumbent
is running for re-election
has a 50% chance of being successful.
has a hareder time raising money
is seeking office for the first time
227
House or Senate? Committee assignments are based on seniority.
Both
House
Neither
Senate
228
What branch can create "inferior courts" of the federal system?
Judicial
Bureaucracy
Executive
Legislative
229
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
230
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Put a cap on malpractice lawsuits.
Democrat
Republican
231
All of the following indicate an intention to return power to the states from the feds EXCEPT
nullification
devolution
Nixon's New Federalismj
extradition
232
In what types of cases is the plaintiff always the government?
criminal
appellate
justiceable
civil
233
All of the following are true of caucuses EXCEPT
Only 12 states hold them
the whole process takes one day
the most fanous ones are in Iowa
they were a tool of party machines and bosses in the past
234
What do legislators get out of iron triangles?
increased staff
expanded budget authority
seniority in committee assignments
support from interest groups
235
What indicator is most significantly correlated with presidential approval ratings?
foreign policy achievements
economic indicators
character ratings
gold medals earned by the US at the Olympics
236
Most elected officials use this model of leadership
politico model
agency model
instructed delegate model
trustee model
237
What part of the Civil Rights Act banned discrimination in federally funded programs?
Title XX
Title XI
Title IX
Title V
238
This case limited federal power by ruling that the feds couldn't designate "gun free zones"
U.S. v. Lopez
Butler v. U.S.
U.S. v. Nixon
Schechter Poultry v. U.S.
239
Presidential authority to strip out parts of bills without rejecting the whole bill is known as
ways and means
discretionary spending
the line item veto
the pocket veto
240
Why are state party operations so critical to presidential candidates?
They raise most of the money
They provide endorsements
They do polling
They know the election laws in that state
241
The most common vehicle the government uses to borrow money is
tax loopholes
sequestration
bond sales
foreign banks
242
What part of the 14th amendment allows selective incorporation of civil liberties protections?
the due process clause
the necessary and propoer clause
the elastic clause
the equal protection clause
243
Teacher led prayers violate the
no establishment clause
free exercise clause
equal protectiion clause
due process clause
244
If a case is decided as "stare decisis" , what does that mean?
they want to lower courts to retry it
they defer to the lower court ruling
they were unanimous
they tied
245
The United States government is accurately described as
a democracy
a unitary federation
an autocracy
a republic
246
This case ruled that women have a right to an abortion in the 1st trimester without restriction
Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
Gideon v. Wainwright
247
Comstat, Amtrack and the Postal Service are all examples of
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Government Corporations
Cabinet positions
248
Through what court case did John Marshall claim for the court the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
U.S. v. Lopez
Gibbons v. Ogden
McCullough v. Maryland
249
The 3 part test for government acting according to the establishment clause was established in
Miller v. California
Lemon v. Kutzman
Employment Division v. Smith
Engel v. Vitale
250
This case banned teacher led prayer in school
Engel v. Vitale
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Employment Division v. Smith
Gitlow v. New York
251
The Trial of Peter Zenger in colonial America established what new precedent?
editorials are held to a different standard
all officials criticized have a right f rebuttal
you can criticize gov't officials if the info is true
you can be punished if you criticize gov't leaders
252
Thanks to the 22nd amendment, the President is now inaugurated in this month.
January
December
March
February
253
Is the following position conservative or liberal? Support free trade and low tariffs.
conservative
liberal
254
The idea that a popular candidate at the top of the ballot can help elect other party members
coattails
endorsements
bandwagon
approval ratings
255
The Supreme Court has had original jurisdiction in all the following cases EXCEPT
between a state and a country
capital punishment cases
between the US and states
between 2 or more states
256
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Get rid of the "death tax" (a.k.a estate taxes)
Democrat
Republican
257
What would be an effect of the U.S. adopting a unitary form of government instead of federal?
more powerful states
direct democracy
no states would exist
more uniformity
258
Habeus Corpus rights were at first denied to hundreds of suspected terrorists being held at
Guantanamo
Los Alamos
San Quentin
Alcatraz
259
All of the following are a types of third parties we have seen in US politics EXCEPT
issue / cause
popular person-based
revolutionary
splinter
260
What case declared that "separate is inherently unequal", ending school segregation?
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Escobedo v. Illinois
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
261
What types of elections do states have that the federal government does NOT have?
policy elections
primaries
general elections
262
What case ruling made 527 groups flourish because corporations could give them unlimited funds?
McCain v. BCRA
Citizens United v, Federal Election Commission
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life
US v. Nixon
263
All of the following increase the likelihood of voting EXCEPT
being female
being educated
being young
being wealthy
264
Media tends to be biased in all the following ways EXCEPT?
they tend to be liberal
They focus on odd/ unusual
They focus on individuals
they focus on issues
265
What has led to a drop in the competitiveness of districts & a decline in contested elections?
gerrymandering
electioneering
filibustering
polarization
266
What law requires Congressional approval to deploy troops for more than 60 days?
The Geneva Convention
The Patriot Act
The War Powers Resolution
The Enduring Freedom Act
267
Who was the 1st US President to control the press by controlling info and staying on message?
Reagan
W. Bush
H,W. Bush
Clinton
268
For a case to be heard by the Supreme Court, how many justices must vote to accept it?
6
7
4
5
269
All of the following are criticisms of our current primary / caucus system EXCEPT:
few people participate
the early states get too much attention
it caters to low information voters
the early states are not representative of the US population
270
What type of primary do political parties like best?
open
unicameral
closed
blanket
271
Which of the following must an American do to belong to a political party?
attend meetings
think they are in it
pay dues
register
272
What percentage / fraction of the Senate must approve treaties for them to become law?
3/4
51%
unanimous
2/3
273
What is the only presidential foreign policy action that is self executing?
waging war
diplomatic recognition
executive agreements
appointing ambassadors
274
All of the elements below are part of iron triangles EXCEPT
legilslators
the President
interest groups
bureaucrats
275
All of the following are legislative bodies related to the budget process EXCEPT
The House Ways and Means Committee
The Senate Finance Committee
The Office of Management and Budget
Congressional Budget Office
276
What party did Abraham Lincoln found?
Whig
Republican
Democrat
Know Nothing
277
What IS and what is NOT present in a Court of Appeals trial?
attorneys, judges
3 judges, witnesses
4 judges, law fairies
5 judges, juries
278
This amendment eliminated the poll tax
22nd
23rd
25th
24th
279
All of the following undercut the importance of campaign strategy EXCEPT
media culture
incumbency advantage
party identification
selective perception
280
This 1971 case ruled that busing was an acceptable remedy to desegregate schools
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools
281
When the President is using the "bully pulpit", what tool is probably nearby?
a microphone
a light saber
a pen
a shovel
282
All of the following are new realities of the budget process due to polarization EXCEPT?
government shutdowns
authorization bills
omnibus bills
fiscal cliffs
283
What two multimillionaires dominated the press in the late 1800s, producing yellow journalism?
Raymour and Flanigan
Smith and Wesson
Cooper and Flanigan
Hearst and Pulitzer
284
What case declared that the accused must be provided a lawyer during questioning if requested?
Escobedo v. Illinois
Brown v. Board of Ed of Topeka Kansas
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
285
All of the following would make approval of a Supreme Court nominee more difficult EXCEPT
it is the end of the President's second term
The Senate and President are from different parties
the nominee is older
the nominee is relatively unknown
286
Conservative or liberal? Increase regulations to protect the environment.
conservative
liberal
287
What is the driving focus of organization and action in local political party orgs today?
polling and policy positions
information management and mobilization
converting voters
patronage
288
These type of protesters have distance restrictions and cannot picket private residences:
zoning
school
abortion
police
289
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination based on all the following criteria EXCEPT
age
religion
gender
race
290
Why are federal elected officials often referred to as "generalists"?
They favor military solutions in most cases.
They know a lot about a few subjects.
They know a little about many subjects.
They have the most expansive powers.
291
Uncontrollable expenditures result from
entitlements
tax loopholes
tax indexing
deficit spending
292
How did local party bosses win support and loyalty to their party in the past?
patronage
advertising
voter fraud
providing government services
293
The largest portion of DISCRETIONARY federal spending goes to
medicare
defense
education
foreign aid
294
All of the following are purposes of national conventions now EXCEPT
to advertise the candidate
to energize the party faithful
to debate policy openly
to officially nominate a candidate
295
Where is judicial review "covered" in the Constitution?
Article VI
Article I
It's not
Article III
296
The Supreme Court ruled NC had gone too far in using race as a factor in drawing districts in
Shaw v. Reno
Craig v. Boren
harris v. Forklift Systems
Reed v. North Carolina
297
How has the gov't. ensured press access to the war front & insured context in their reporting?
they put no restrictions on the press in war torn areas
all war reporters are members of the military
they allow reporters to "embed" with military units
the military provides info to be vetted by the press
298
What type of polls are candidates LEAST likely to use?
voter perception
exit poLling
key word / phrasing polls
push polls
299
Why are signing statements controversial?
They are relatively new in presidential history
the Constitution says the actual President must sign laws
They tend to indicate an intent for selective enforcement
they are executive orders in disguise
300
This case ruled the government must provide an attorney if a suspect cannot afford one
NAACP v. Alabama
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
301
Which amendment banned alcohol in the U.S.?
21st
25th
19th
18th
302
What president failed in his efforts to "pack" the Supreme Court with 6 more justices?
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
303
NASA, National Science Foundation & General Services are all examples of
Government Corporations
Independent Regulatory Agencies
Independent Executive Agencies
Cabinet positions
304
A disconnect between a law/ statute and the implementation is likely due to
issue networks
regulation
due process
adminstrative discretion
305
All of the following are cases that upheld the death penalty EXCEPT
Gregg v. Georgia
Furman v. Georgia
Griswold v. Connecticut
McClesky v. Kemp
306
What case established it is constitutional to burn the US flag in symbolic protest ?
Schenk v. the United States
Miller v. California
Texas v. Johnson
Tinker v. DesMoines
307
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 stop legislation
To iron differences out on controversial topics
To stop amendments
308
To hold what federal office must you have been a citizen for 7 years?
U.S. Judge
U.S. Senator
U.S. President
U.S. Representative
309
Republican or Democratic platform "plank"? Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing programs.
Republican
Democrat
310
"Pork"and "earmarks" are nicknames for
retiring officials that become lobbyists
federally funded projects that benefit a small group/region
legislation related to agricultural subsidies
legislation that has wide appeal
311
Why is it relatively hard to hire federal employees?
They generally quit before they can be fired
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
312
McCain Feingold, a.k.a. the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) did all the following EXCEPT
barred issue ads by outside groups before an election
eliminated the public funding option
increased the amount individuals to donate to candidates
required reporting of PAC contributions
313
Which article of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article III
314
What's the remedy if each house of Congress has passed a similar but not identical bill?
casework
conference committee
caucus
joint committee
315
According to Max Weber, all of the following are characteristics of bureaucracies EXCEPT
reliance on technology
chain of command
promotion based on merit
division of labor
316
How many levels are the federal court system?
four
five
three
two
317
Over time, national party conventions have become less
contentious
attended
fun
predictable
318
What case est. that the least restrictive remedy must be used when limiting adult programming?
Texas v. Johnson
NY Times v. Sullivan
Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
United States v. Playboy Entertainment
319
Incrementalism in the budget process leads to
budget reconciliation
delays / slow budget negotiations
the military industrial complex
inevitable growth in budgets
320
Empty question
Empty choice
Empty choice
321
When does a federal judge leave office?
when they choose or die
After 10 years
After 5 years
after a no confidence vote
322
Voters registered as independents are positively correlated with what behavior?
ticket-splitting
voting
protesting
fundraising
323
The distance between a law and implentation is called
bureaucratic distance
administrative discretion
slippage
appellate jurisdiction
324
All of the following tend to happen as you age EXCEPT
you attend to the news
You vote for Democrats
you get more conservative
you vote more
325
How has TV coverage of conventions changed over time?
It is more in depth
it is shorter
It is nonexistent
It is longer
326
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACS)?
There are limits to how much they can accept from any person
they tend to support incumbents
They coordinate closely with their candidate
their donors can remain anonymous
327
What gov't agency makes sure that commercial speech is truthful & concerns lawful activity?
Interstate Commerce Commission
Securities and Exchange
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
328
According to the Constitution, once a year, the president is required to do what?
restate the oath
Give a speech
hold a joint session of Congress
inform Congress about the state of the Union
329
Who actually votes to nominate candidates at the national convention?
electors
voters
delegates
party leaders
330
All of the following demographic trends in the U.S. are true EXCEPT:
Blacks outnumber hispanics
We will soon be a majority minority nation
the population is shifting to the south
The median age is getting higher.
331
This law said suspected terrorists can be wiretapped and residences searched without notice
Patriot Act
Protect America Act
Freedom Act
Wikileaks Act
332
What is the relationship between policy entrepreneurs and media?
Media outlets depend on policy entrpreneurs for ratings
it is nonexistent
it is contentious
policy entrpreneurs depend on media for agenda setting
333
What political philosopher most inspired the writing of the Declaration?
Adam Smith
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
334
In 1972, what constitutional amendment failed to be ratified?
Fuel Independence
Gay Rights
Tutle IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
335
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
10
9
11
7
336
What was the first form of mass media?
radio
telegraph
daily newspapers
television
337
Controlling for education and wealth, who is more likely to vote?
black Americans
white Americans
338
What type of communication is most likely to discuss a candidate's positions on the issues?
a poll
tv ads
interviews with media
the nightly news
339
What agency prepares the budget, which is first proposed by the executive (since the 1920s)?
The OMB
The Council on Economic Advisors
The GOA
The White House Staff
340
What is a common outcome of lack of party cohesion?
voter apathy
rapid passage of laws
separation of powers
runaway spending
341
What portion of the 14th amendment is the basis for civil rights protections in the US?
elastic clause
the free exercise clause
the equal protection clause
the due process clause