yooo
Which amendment is central to understanding the debate concerning the right to bear arms?
2nd
How many years is a U.S. Senator elected to serve for before seeking re-election?
6
Which of the following is considered a weakness of the political system created by the Articles of Confederation? The national government could not impose taxes The national government could not raise an army The national government could not regulate foreign trade
All of the above
_____________________ is a political and economic system in which, in theory, government promotes common ownership of all property, means of production, and materials to prevent the exploitation of workers while creating an equal society.
Communism
A __________________________ is a political framework in which most if not all of the power resides in the local state governments.
Confederation
Based on the 2020 election, younger voters are more likely to vote for a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
________________________________________ the constitutionally created group of individuals, chosen by the states, with the responsibility of formally selecting the next U.S. president
Electoral College
The __________________________________required that holders of broadcast licenses cover controversial issues in a balanced manner.
Fairness Doctrine
A closed primary is an election in which any registered voter may vote in any party's primary or caucus.
False
According to the Constitution, a simple majority of the states must ratify an amendment before it becomes law.
False
Bipartisanship is a system in which two major parties win all or almost all elections.
False
Contributions to PACs are unlimited, but restrictions have been placed on how much money can be contributed to super PACs. True
False
Each state receives 2 electoral college votes.
False
In California, local governments have a great deal of autonomy from the state government.
False
In a representative democracy people participate directly in making government decisions.
False
Media coverage of a race tends to accurately portray all races equally.
False
Modern conservatism is a political ideology focused on equality and supporting government intervention in society and the economy if it promotes equality.
False
Pluralism claims political power rests in the hands of few people who make decisions in their own best interest.
False
President's may still use a line-item veto to veto specific aspects of bills passed by Congress.
False
Presidential approval ratings tend to increase over a president's term of office.
False
The Articles of Confederation created an alliance of sovereign states held together by a strong executive/president.
False
The Bill of Rights are powers given to Congress in Article I of the Constitution.
False
The Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution declares that federal law is superior to laws passed by state legislatures.
False
The President appoints federal judges and justices who must be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
False
The Supreme Court has decided that the death penalty is always cruel and unusual punishment.
False
The U.S. Congress is considered a unicameral legislature.
False
The equal protection clause is a provision of the Fourth Amendment that requires the states to treat all residents equally under the law
False
The establishment clause is a provision that protects your right to property.
False
The establishment clause is found in the 5th Amendment.
False
The saying "all politics is local" roughly means a local candidate will always win.
False
There are currently term-limits for Congress people.
False
To have a democratic system only requires the rule of the majority.
False
Today the state governments have more power than the federal government.
False
___________________ a system in which the winner of an election is the candidate who wins the greatest number of votes cast, also known as plurality voting First past the post
First past the post
_________________________________ is the term used when legislative districts are manipulated in an attempt to favor a particular candidate.
Gerrymandering
What term is used to define an invisible barrier caused by discrimination that prevents women from rising to the highest levels of an organization—including corporations, governments, academic institutions, and religious organizations?
Glass Ceiling
________________________ is a political movement that often begins from the bottom up, inspired by average citizens concerned about a given issue
Grassroots
_______________________ is law or constitutional amendment proposed and passed by the voters and subject to review by the state courts.
Initiative
_________________________ was an English philosopher who influenced American beliefs about the relationship between government and natural rights, which were believed to be God-given rights to life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
A 2018 Harvard poll found that young Americans are more or less likely to be put off by partisan politics?
More
________________ is a Supreme Court decision ruling that "separate but equal" was constitutional and allowed racial segregation to take place.
Plessy v Ferguson
__________________________ requires a yes or no vote by citizens on a law or candidate proposed by the state government.
Referendum
In a _______________________, people elect officials to create and vote on laws, policies and other matters of government on their behalf.
Representative Democracy
___________________________ is a practice whereby a lobbyist becomes a public official and then returns to the position as a lobbyist.
Revolving Door
___________________________________ is a process of expanding the Bill of Rights to actions of the state governments.
Selective Incorporation
What happens if the popular vote for the President is different than the electoral college vote for the President?
The Electoral College always decides the winner
Which of the following is not a normal step for a bill to become a law. The House passes the bill The Senate passes the bill The President signs the bill The courts find the bill constitutional
The courts find the bill constitutional
A conference committee is a special type of joint committee that reconciles different bills passed in the House and Senate so a single bill results.
True
A politician represents a body of voters, also known as her/his constituents.
True
A trustee model of representation is a model of representation in which representatives feel at liberty to act in the way they believe is best for their constituents.
True
Agenda setting is the media's ability to choose which issues or topics get attention.
True
An example of partisanship is if you support the actions of the Democratic Party simply because you identify as a member of that party.
True
An exit poll is an election poll taken by interviewing voters as they leave a polling place
True
An incumbency advantage is the advantage held by officeholders that allows them to often win reelection.
True
An initiative (aka proposition) is law or constitutional amendment proposed and passed by the voters.
True
Both the federal and California state governments have a bicameral legislature.
True
California is the most populated state in the US and as such has the largest number of Electoral College votes.
True
California uses a top-two primary sending the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party, into the general election.
True
Civil disobedience is an action taken in violation of the letter of the law to demonstrate that the law is unjust
True
Cooperative federalism is a style of federalism which led to the blending of governmental layers as in a marble cake.
True
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would prohibit discrimination based on one's sex/gender.
True
Federalists were those who supported ratification of the Constitution
True
In a confederate system power is concentrated in the states; in a unitary system it is concentrated in the national government.
True
James Madison defends the concept of checks and balances in Federalist #51.
True
Miranda warning is a statement by law enforcement officers informing a person arrested or subject to interrogation of his or her rights
True
Originally the Bill of Rights only protected Americans from the actions of the federal government.
True
Politics is the process which decides how resources will be allocated.
True
So called "liberal" justices support a loose constructionist interpretation of the Constitution.
True
The 5th Amendment contains your right not to be prosecuted for the same crime (double-jeopardy) and the right not to incriminate yourself.
True
The Anti-federalists' concerns helped forge the inclusion of individual rights in amendments to the original Constitution.
True
The Democratic Party had strong support in the South until the party backed the Civil Rights Act, the Voters Registration Act and supported a woman's right to choice.
True
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature.
True
The Green Party is an example of a third party.
True
The Sherbert Test established by the Supreme Court sets two criteria the government must meet for a law to be allowed to limit or burden a religious practice.
True
The free exercise clause is a provision of the 1st Amendment that prohibits the government from regulating religious beliefs and practices.
True
The right to be protected from illegal search and seizure is found in the 4th Amendment.
True
The winner-take-all system is a system in which all of the electoral votes for a state are given to the candidate who wins the majority of the popular votes in that state.
True
Theoretically the United States combines a democratic political system with a capitalist economic system.
True
There is more professional lobbying today than there was 30 years ago.
True
Title IX is a section of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 that prohibits discrimination in education on the basis of sex.
True
Top-two primary is a primary election in which the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party, become the nominees for the general election.
True
WWII created an economic boom in California.
True
Water was and still is a central issue and major political divide in California.
True
_______________________ is the term used regarding sensationalized coverage of scandals and human interest stories.
Yellow journalism
Which of the following should not be a part of a scientific poll design?
a leading question
While each state has two senators, members of the House are apportioned __________.
according to the state's population
The 1st Amendment contains several protected freedoms including __________________________.
all of the above
What factors determine whether people turn out to vote in U.S. elections? race/ethnicity age socioeconomic status
all of the above
Which of the following is an enumerated power of Congress? to levy taxes to borrow and coin money to declare war
all of the above
Which of the following is/are problems with the Electoral College? small states are over-represented "swing" states receive most of the attention the outcome can differ from the national popular vote
all of the above
In a ___________________ people participate directly in making government decisions.
direct democracy
The President is elected by ______________________ and serves for a term of _____________ years.
electoral college; 4
The 1st Amendment contains the "establishment clause" which focuses on
freedom of religion
Capitalism is an economic system in which the means of generating wealth is controlled by ________________.
individuals
According to John Locke, natural rights (which are God given) include:
life, liberty and property
News coverage focusing on exposing corrupt business and government practices is known as _____________________."
muckraking
Stopping a filibuster requires that _________.
the Senate votes for cloture
If there is a tie vote in Senate, who gets to cast the deciding vote?
the Vice President
Which of the following rights is NOT protected by the Sixth Amendment?
the right to remain silent
