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A key concern for the group known as the ______ was that the proposed Constitution lacked a bill of rights. Federalists Anti-Federalists Nationalists Whigs
Anti-Federalists
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States? Magna Carta the Constitution Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Which of the following cases involved attempts by the national government to curb business practices as part of their authority to regulate commerce? A) McCulloch v. New York B) Lochner v. New York C) Plessy v. Ferguson D) Hammer v. Dagenhart
B and D Lochner v. New York Hammer v. Dagenhart
Which of the following are reasons why the amount of traditional news the typical American watches has declined since the 1970s? (Select all that apply) A) Television media companies stopped broadcasting the news. B) Cable television and other high-choice media became available. C) Younger people stopped watching the dinner-time news. D) Television news started to include advertising.
B) Cable television and other high-choice media became available. C) Younger people stopped watching the dinner-time news.
Why is the necessary and proper clause called the elastic clause? A) It allows the Supreme Court to make implications about the framers' intent. B) It gives the national government powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers. C) It can be interpreted to include increased implied powers for state governments. D) It can be used in times of crisis if Congress must override the Constitution's enumerated powers.
B) It gives the national government powers it needs to carry out its enumerated powers.
What is a potential problem with the media's watchdog function, according to critics? A) Journalists do not have the tools for uncovering wrongdoing that law enforcement does. B) Overzealous coverage of minor scandals heightens the public's distrust of government officials. C) Most reporters shy away from doing the hard work involved in investigative journalism. D) The media is reluctant to cover possible scandals of liberal officials.
B) Overzealous coverage of minor scandals heightens the public's distrust of government officials.
Which of the following are effects of exposure to partisan media outlets? (Select all that apply) A) People get tired of the hostility expressed by the commentators and turn away from politics. B) People become more hostile to the party that opposes their party. C) People gain a greater understanding of their party's positions and philosophy. D) People learn more about the views of members of the opposing party. E) People become more politically engaged.
B) People become more hostile to the party that opposes their party. C) People gain a greater understanding of their party's positions and philosophy. E) People become more politically engaged.
The president who began to move power, funds, and responsibility back to the states in what was called new federalism was ______. A) Jimmy Carter B) Ronald Reagan C) George W. Bush D) Bill Clinton
B) Ronald Reagan
One of the first humor programs to focus on current affairs was ______. A) Extra B) The Daily Show C) Full Frontal with Samantha Bee D) The Colbert Report
B) The Daily Show
Grants-in-aid refer to:
Cash transfers from the federal government to state and localities to administer programs.
When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932, there were more than _____ million workers who were unemployed, compared to only 1 million in 1860.
10 million
Which amendment of the Constitution was at the center of the famous Supreme Court case, Plessy v. Ferguson?
14th Amendment
The First National Bank of the United States was established in what year?
1791
Prior to the Great Depression, the _____ party supported greater regulation of business and more rights for labor, while the ______ was ideologically committed to free markets and smaller government.
Democratic, Republican
A recent trend has intergovernmental relations has been to "pass down" policy authority from the national government to state and local governments, known as:
Devolution
The doctrine by which state and national authority was separated precisely is known as:
Dual Federalism
Which of these is considered to be a core value of American political ideals?
Liberty, Individualism, Equality, and Self-Government
One key risk of _______________ government is the potential for tyranny of the majority.
Majoritarianism
One drawback to federalism today is that:
Many people feel that the federal government has expanded too far into areas that should be controlled at a state or local level.
In 1965 the federal government partnered with states to provide health care to the poor as part of which program?
Medicaid
As a result of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford, the Supreme Court invalidated which of the following:
Missouri Compromise
The Miranda warning was strengthened by the Supreme Court in 2004 in:
Missouri v. Siebert.
The concept of separation of powers was proposed by ______. Montesquieu Voltaire Descartes Locke
Montesquieu
An increase in national authority is known as:
Nationalization
In the spirit of devolution, President Ronald Reagan proposed a type of federalism, called " ______ federalism" that would give more control to the states and localities.
New
In terms of opportunity, Black Americans today are ______.
Not equal in terms of opportunities for a better life for their children.
_________ journalism refers to news reporting that is based on "fact" rather than opinion and that presents both sides of a partisan debate.
Objective
Which of the following are true of party polarization? (Multiple select question) Partisanship has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Partisan divisions have surfaced on nearly every issue. Partisan fights have become prolonged and bitter. Partisanship today is very different than it was through most of the nation's history.
Partisanship has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Partisan divisions have surfaced on nearly every issue. Partisan fights have become prolonged and bitter.
President Lyndon Johnson promoted federal initiatives to help the poor as part of his Great _____ program.
Society
New Deal programs:
The government responded to massive unemployment during the Great Depression.
A single individual controls governance in which of these forms of government? democracy republic autocracy oligarchy
autocracy
The idea that there are lawful restrictions on government power is called ______. authority majoritarianism constitutionalism party polarization
constitutionalism
Critical thinking should involve which of the following? putting aside one's own values and interests recognizing how choices will affect one's interests and values stating an opinion without fear of disapproval evaluating information carefully
recognizing how choices will affect one's interests and values evaluating information carefully
Who or what holds the power in a pluralist system? government regulatory bodies voters special interests political parties
special interests
Which of the following are constitutional grants of power to the national government? (Select all that apply) taxation declaring war against another nation raising an army establishing a system of public schools
taxation declaring war against another nation raising an army
Following the French and Indian War, Britain for the first time imposed what on the colonies? the suspension of the right to trial by jury the suspension of habeus corpus the implementation of heavy taxation the dissolution of elected assemblies
the implementation of heavy taxation
The branches of the federal government that check one another's power and balance the other branches' powers include ______. (Select all that apply) the judicial state governments the legislative the executive the bureaucracy
the judicial the legislative the executive
In a majority of the state conventions to ratify the Constitution (8 of 13), it was claimed that ______ would have the power to nullify actions that violated the Constitution. the executive the Senate the judiciary the House
the judiciary
At what point in American history did the influence of business firms on public policy become a defining feature of American politics? the Great Depression era the late 1800s post-World War II the 1970s
the late 1800s
The Bill of Rights limited the power of ______. local governments the states members of Congress in particular the national government
the national government
The term party polarization refers to ______. the politics resulting from the recent rise of third parties that challenge the traditional power of Republicans and Democrats the dominance that occurs when one party controls the presidency and both houses of Congress the observation that Republicans and Democrats have essentially become a single political party the situation resulting from the intense conflicts between Republicans and Democrats in recent years
the situation resulting from the intense conflicts between Republicans and Democrats in recent years
The tyranny of the majority feared by the framers of the Constitution occurs when the majority ______. tramples on the rights of the minority stifles all important business in the Congress refuses to recognize the president's authority overwhelms the police powers of the states
tramples on the rights of the minority
Concerning power sharing, the United States is ______. comparable to India unique comparable to Russia comparable to most western European nations
unique
The American Revolution was partly a rebellion against Britain's failure to ______. grant colonists the "rights of Englishmen" uphold colonial traditions of self-government extend its absolute monarchy to the colonies allow colonies to have representative assemblies
uphold colonial traditions of self-government
The media serves a(n) ____________ function when it alerts the public to unethical or illegal activities by the government.
watchdog
What are the "two Americas" we have today?
white America and Black America
In choosing the president, the number of members of the House and Senate from a state determines the state's number of ______. legal citizens party officials electoral votes cabinet members
electoral votes
System with which political leaders respond to the policy desires of more than half of the people. pluralism majoritarianism constitutionalism fascism
majoritarianism
Term used by Political scientists to describe the situation in which more than half of citizens effectively determine what government policy will be. pluralism party polarization majoritarianism authority
majoritarianism
Compared to other countries, the United States holds ______. far fewer elections more elections about the same number of elections
more elections
Another term for "inalienable rights" is ______ rights. unnatural governmental organic natural
natural
The ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments is called ______. politics majoritarianism power individualism
power
The United States Constitution includes a(n) ______________, which outlines the mission and goals of the United States government. article preamble opening introduction
preamble
One goal of the framers of the Constitution was to ______. eliminate state governments in favor of one national government prevent the federal government from interfering in commerce give more power to the states preserve the states as governing entities
preserve the states as governing entities
Who or what owns the means of production in a free-market economic system? citizens with connections in the government state government federal government private firms
private firms
In a pluralist system, who or what would have the most influence on policies regarding regulation of Internet service providers? the general public the providers themselves people who actually vote in elections the Federal Communications Commission
the providers themselves
1) Executive Branch 2) Judicial Branch 3) Legislative Branch A) Must be a citizen of the United States for 7 years. B) Must be natural born citizen. C) Has original jurisdiction over cases where the state is a party.
1 - B 2 - C 3 - A
1) ARTICLE V 2) ARTICLE VI 3) ARTICLE VII 4) ARTICLE IV A) Regulates the relationship between the many states. Open choices for matching B) Outlines the process of amending the constitution. C) All treaties shall be the supreme law of the land. D) Describes the process of ratifying the constitution.
1 - B 2 - C 3 - D 4 - A
1) Judicial Branch 2) Executive Branch 3) Legislative Branch A) Power to coin money. B) Must be 35 years old. C) Shall hold their offices during good behavior.
1 - C 2 - B 3 - A
1) Judicial Branch 2) Executive Branch 3) Legislative Branch A) Power to regulate trade among the several states. B) Make treaties with foreign nations. C) Power to settle controversies between two or more states.
1 - C 2 - B 3 - A
What best describes the ways in which our media system has presented obstacles to critical thinking in recent history?
1. Some sources purposely hide contradictory information. 2. Some sources invent information that suits their purpose. 3. Media consumers fail to question media sources.
The media's _____________ function serves to alert the public to important events in a timely fashion.
Signaling
Which of the following statements are true about the motivations for creating American democracy?
1. The American Revolution sought to create a radically different form of society. 2. The idea of individual potential could be achieved more easily in the New World than in the Old World. 3. Colonists, following Enlightenment ideas, wanted to overturn the European way of governing.
How many distinct historical eras of federalism have occurred in the United States? A) three B) two C) four D) five
A) three
Which of the following happened during the New Deal period? A) The New Deal programs thrust federal power into policy areas previously reserved for the states. B) Franklin Roosevelt's programs lost him the 1936 election. C) The New Deal programs were not as popular with voters as they were with the Supreme Court. D) The Supreme Court struck down key pieces of the New Deal programs.
A and D The New Deal programs thrust federal power into policy areas previously reserved for the states. The Supreme Court struck down key pieces of the New Deal programs.
In Federalist No. 10, Madison said that American liberties would be protected by:
A large republic.
During the direst part of the Great Depression, approximately ______ percent of the nation's workers was unemployed. A) 25 B) 15 C) 10 D) 35
A) 25
In 2010, the Democratic-controlled Congress passed the ______, one of the largest expansions of federal authority since the 1960s. A) Affordable Care Act B) USA Patriot Act C) Welfare Reform Act D) Clean Air Act
A) Affordable Care Act
Which amendment in the Constitution reserves powers to the states that are not specifically granted to the national government nor prohibited to the states? A) Amendment 10 B) Amendment 6 C) Amendment 1 D) Amendment 4
A) Amendment 10
During the Trump impeachment hearings in the House of Representatives, how did Fox approach the story? A) Fox emphasized the statements of Trump's defenders. B) Fox barely mentioned the story. C) Fox presented Republican and Democratic statements in an evenhanded way. D) Fox emphasized the statements of the Democrats on the House committee.
A) Fox emphasized the statements of Trump's defenders.
What is the effect of "information overload," as noted by Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon? A) It reduces people's ability to concentrate on any particular message. B) It makes people more informed about current events. C) It replaces face-to-face conversations with family members and friends. D) It improves the ability of government officials to communicate with constituents.
A) It reduces people's ability to concentrate on any particular message.
Which statement best describes the "softening" of American news in the 1980s and 1990s? A) Most news outlets incorporated celebrity gossip, sensational crimes, and human-interest stories to attract a broader audience. B) All outlets incorporated some form of soft news, such as celebrity gossip, even The New York Times. C) Sensationalism and other forms of soft news only really caught on in electronic-only media as it became more popular. D) Newspapers and magazines stuck to hard news, but all other outlets embraced soft news.
A) Most news outlets incorporated celebrity gossip, sensational crimes, and human-interest stories to attract a broader audience.
Which clause of the Constitution states that all laws of the national government are supreme to those of the states? A) The Supremacy Clause B) Privileges and Immunities C) Necessary and Proper D) Full Faith and Credit
A) The Supremacy Clause
Which of the following best describes the limit that dual federalism places on national government power? A) The national government is kept from extending its power into policy areas traditionally reserved for the states. B) The national government is limited to providing national defense and enforcing foreign policy. C) Dual federalism left racial policy up to the sole discretion of the national government. D) Dual federalism does not limit the national government.
A) The national government is kept from extending its power into policy areas traditionally reserved for the states.
Which of the following correctly describes members of the "inattentive audience"? (Select all that apply) A) They pay attention to news when a major event occurs, such as COVID-19. B) They are more unbiased in their views than other news consumers. C) They pay only sporadic attention to the news. D) They are less susceptible to disinformation.
A) They pay attention to news when a major event occurs, such as COVID-19. C) They pay only sporadic attention to the news.
Much like political parties and interest groups, the news media, or press, ______. A) are a key intermediary between Americans and their leaders B) are generally an objective and nonpartisan source of information C) seek influence in order to promote specific political parties D) are designed to convince citizens to pass certain ballot measures
A) are a key intermediary between Americans and their leaders
Which of the following media were subject to the FCC's Fairness Doctrine? (Select all that apply) A) broadcast television B) satellite radio C) broadcast radio D) broadband Internet
A) broadcast television C) broadcast radio
In the early decades of the twentieth century, some publishers responded to "yellow journalism" by ______. A) committing to objective journalism B) printing sensational, largely made-up stories C) stopping the decline in newspaper readership D) refusing to print advertisements
A) committing to objective journalism
States alone are sovereign in a ______. A) confederacy B) republic C) democracy D) unitary system
A) confederacy
What were major problems caused by the weakness of the Articles of Confederation? (Select all that apply) A) economic chaos B) too much bureaucracy C) war among the states D) public disorder E) inadequate defense
A) economic chaos D) public disorder E) inadequate defense
Which of the following are tactics widely used by conservative and liberal partisan talk shows? (Select all that apply) A) imagined catastrophe B) humor C) name calling D) character assassination E) sober commentary
A) imagined catastrophe C) name calling D) character assassination
Adults under 30 years of age are ______ those over 50 to follow the news. A) less likely than B) more likely than C) as likely as
A) less likely than
Most partisan Internet sites also take the "______" approach described in the Tufts University study. A) outrage B) fake news C) bloviating D) ranting
A) outrage
What new technology led to the chaos that spurred the establishment of the Federal Communications Commission? A) radio B) the telegraph C) television D) the Internet
A) radio
Which of the following are traditional functions of the news media (press)? (Select all that apply) A) signaling B) common-carrier C) political support D) entertainment E) watchdog
A) signaling B) common-carrier E) watchdog
The Articles of Confederation created a union of ______. A) states B) political parties C) people D) corporations
A) states
The reserved powers in the U.S. system of government fall to the ______. A) states B) national government C) judiciary D) executive
A) states
Which of the following entities are in a competitive situation regarding taxation? (Choose every correct answer.) (Select all that apply) A) states B) localities C) nations
A) states B) localities
Which of the following media typically have a signaling function? (Select all that apply) A) television networks B) wire services C) monthly magazines D) daily newspapers
A) television networks B) wire services D) daily newspapers
Which of the following are the two most important forces in the evolution of the American federal structure? (Select all that apply) A) the country's changing needs B) the desire of the states to surrender power to the national government C) the actions of some states to secede from the union D) the strength of contending interests that sought to change the balance of power between the nations and the states
A) the country's changing needs D) the strength of contending interests that sought to change the balance of power between the nations and the states
The necessary and proper, or elastic, clause of the Constitution:
Allows Congress to have powers that are not listed in the Constitution but needed to exercise listed powers.
Welfare Reform Act:
Americans believed that too many people were getting undeserved benefits and federal programs had become too expensive.
Great Society programs:
Americans supported government-provided health care for the elderly and poor.
Which of the following happened during the New Deal period? (Select all that apply) A) The New Deal programs were not as popular with voters as they were with the Supreme Court. B) The New Deal programs thrust federal power into policy areas previously reserved for the states. C) The Supreme Court struck down key pieces of the New Deal programs. D) Franklin Roosevelt's programs lost him the 1936 election.
B) The New Deal programs thrust federal power into policy areas previously reserved for the states. C) The Supreme Court struck down key pieces of the New Deal programs.
Which of the following clause of the Constitution regulates the relationship between the national government and the many states? A) Necessary and Proper Clause B) The Supremacy Clause C) Privileges and Immunities Clause D) Full Faith and Credit Clause
B) The Supremacy Clause
What best describes partisan media outlets in the era of the information commons? A) They had no influence on policymakers. B) They were very rare. C) They were far more prolific than they are today. D) They were nonexistent.
B) They were very rare.
How would the framers have reacted to the ways in which federal power has evolved over the decades? A) Federalists would have been particularly appalled. B) They would be largely unsurprised. C) They would be shocked. D) Anti-Federalists would be particularly appalled.
B) They would be largely unsurprised.
The onset of ______ increased the entertainment content in traditional news outlets as audiences for those outlets began to shrink. A) the Internet B) cable television C) yellow journalism D) radio
B) cable television
Which of the following factors contributed to the economic decline of the states and the need for a wholesale federal assistance program, such as the New Deal? (Select all that apply) A) decreasing populations due to migration B) declining tax revenues due to increased unemployment C) increased immigration from foreign nations D) increased demand of welfare assistance
B) declining tax revenues due to increased unemployment D) increased demand of welfare assistance
The news media operate as gatekeepers, which means that they ______. A) ensure all viewpoints are presented equally and fairly B) determine which events will be covered and which will not C) make sure to expose wrongdoing by politicians D) avoid doing any stories that cast the government in an unfavorable light
B) determine which events will be covered and which will not
A governmental structure with two levels of government in which each level has sovereignty over different policy matters and geographic areas is a ______ system. A) unitary B) federal C) sovereign D) confederal
B) federal
In the system of cooperative federalism, the states ______. A) have become almost completely dependent on the federal government for policy decisions B) have retained most of their traditional authority C) have become powerless in many areas where they were traditionally powerful
B) have retained most of their traditional authority
The complex demands of contemporary society ______. A) have shifted most power to international government organizations B) have shifted power to the national government C) have shifted power to the state governments D) have rendered the national government largely ineffective
B) have shifted power to the national government
Although the American press originally had a political orientation, it eventually shifted to a journalistic orientation, which emphasizes ______. A) presenting particular ideas and interests B) newsworthy information and events C) political values and ideas D) sensationalism
B) newsworthy information and events
Tufts University's Sarah Sobieraj and Jeffrey Berry's study described the basis for partisan talk show programming as paritsan "______." A) bloviating B) outrage C) fake news D) ranting
B) outrage
On social media, most people are likely to encounter ______. A) a refreshing lack of political content B) people who agree with their political ideology C) a more diverse set of opinions than they likely do in "real life" D) significant challenges to their political beliefs, through friends of friends
B) people who agree with their political ideology
The necessary and proper, or elastic, clause of the Constitution provides Congress with ______. A) a list of proper procedures to follow when enacting laws B) powers that are not listed in the Constitution but are needed to exercise the listed powers C) term limits so that the same people are not voted back to Congress time and time again D) powers to take emergency measures when states are incapable of doing so
B) powers that are not listed in the Constitution but are needed to exercise the listed powers
When the journalists use framing, they are ______. A) engaging in yellow journalism B) presenting a selective version of reality C) presenting a story complete with all available details D) staying as objective as possible
B) presenting a selective version of reality
Alexander Hamilton claimed that the federal government had the implied power to create a national bank through its power to ______. A) regulate interstate commerce B) regulate currency C) provide for the general welfare D) establish an army
B) regulate currency
What is the largest news outlet that began on the Internet? A) BuzzFeed B) the Huffington Post C) Breitbart D) AlterNet
B) the Huffington Post
Which one of the following forms of media has had the biggest role in making politics more participative? A) newspapers B) the Internet C) television news D) talk radio
B) the Internet
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government lacked which of the following powers? (select all that apply) A) the power to declare war B) the power to draft an army or navy C) the power to coin and borrow money D) the power to regulate interstate commerce
B) the power to draft an army or navy D) the power to regulate interstate commerce
political power
Basic to politics, needed to influence political developments.
Political conservatives who favor more political power devolved back to the states would likely prefer which of the following?
Block grants.
Which of the following amendments contains a due process clause? A) Twenty-first. B) Tenth. C) Fourteenth. D) Third. E) First.
C Fourteenth.
Which of the following terms best describes the power relationship between the various layers of government during the era of cooperative federalism? A) Hostile B) Independent C) Overlapping D) Competitive
C Overlapping
Which of the following were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? A) The state governments refused to sell weapons to other states in time of military need. B) The national army picked fights with the smaller, weaker state armies. C) The national government had no power to regulate interstate commerce. D) The national government had no power to tax.
C and D The national government had no power to regulate interstate commerce. The national government had no power to tax.
Which of the following are the two most important forces in the evolution of the American federal structure? A) The actions of some states to secede from the union. B) The desire of the states to surrender power to the national government. C) The strength of partisan interests that sought to change the balance of power between the nations and the states. D) The country's changing needs.
C and D ~The strength of partisan interests to change the balance of power between the nations and the states. ~ The country's changing needs.
The audience for Huffington Post's website is overwhelmingly ______. A) nonpartisan B) Republican C) Democratic D) far-right
C) Democratic
Prior to the Great Depression, the ______ Party supported greater regulation of business and more rights for labor, while the ______ Party was ideologically committed to free markets and smaller government. A) Democratic; Progressive B) Republican; Democratic C) Democratic; Republican D) Democratic; Whig
C) Democratic; Republican
Which of the following media channels is most preferred by Republicans because of its conservative slant? A) ESPN B) MSNBC C) Fox News D) CNN
C) Fox News
What was the legal argument in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) against the federal government establishing a national bank? A) The national government was regulating interstate commerce, which falls under state powers. B) The central government cannot tax Maryland citizens to help pay for a national bank. C) The Constitution did not expressly authorize the establishment of a national bank. D) The national bank can operate in the District of Columbia but not within the boundaries of a state.
C) The Constitution did not expressly authorize the establishment of a national bank.
Which of the following has occurred under cooperative federalism? A) State governments have washed their hands of numerous responsibilities previously held by states. B) The state governments have together assumed powers that the national government traditionally held. C) The federal government has been more heavily involved in policy areas traditionally reserved for the states. D) The state governments have refused to accept support from the federal government.
C) The federal government has been more heavily involved in policy areas traditionally reserved for the states.
Under the Articles of Confederation, what problem arose because the national government had no power to levy taxes on its citizens? A) The federal government began to grow at an alarming speed. B) The nation could not avoid economic wars with other nations. C) The nation could not maintain an army or navy. D) States began to petition to secede from the nation.
C) The nation could not maintain an army or navy.
What did the Supreme Court decide in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? (Select all that apply) A) Congress cannot establish a national bank because that falls outside its enumerated powers. B) The national bank is within Congress's power to create, but Maryland has the power to tax it. C) The necessary and proper clause implies the power to establish a national bank. D) National law overrides state law.
C) The necessary and proper clause implies the power to establish a national bank. D) National law overrides state law.
Unlike CNN, Fox News was launched with the purpose of ______. A) presenting the news from a liberal viewpoint B) remaining unbiased in its news reporting C) adopting a partisan approach to the news D) complying with the Fairness Doctrine
C) adopting a partisan approach to the news
Much like political parties and interest groups, the news media, or press, ______. A) are designed to convince citizens to pass certain ballot measures B) are generally an objective and nonpartisan source of information C) are a key intermediary between Americans and their leaders D) seek influence in order to promote specific political parties
C) are a key intermediary between Americans and their leaders
In its decision to uphold the National Labor Relations Act, along with a subsequent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that Congress's commerce power is ______. A) something that must be strictly controlled by the other branches of government B) only impeded by the executive C) as broad as the nation needs it to be D) only impeded by the states
C) as broad as the nation needs it to be
Which system grants sovereignty solely to noncentral governments, thereby making the central government dependent on them? A) civil system B) federal system C) confederation system D) unitary system
C) confederation system
When the Great Depression hit, Republican President Herbert Hoover ______. A) adopted a progressive Republican stance and called for federally funded "back to work" programs B) changed parties and announced he would run for reelection as a Democrat C) continued to fight against government intervention in the economy
C) continued to fight against government intervention in the economy
The doctrine by which state and national authority was separated precisely is known as ______. A) implied power B) a bicameral legislature C) dual federalism D) fiscal federalism
C) dual federalism
Stories on the Internet that maintained the coronavirus pandemic was a hoax perpetuated by Democrats in order to damage President Trump are an example of ______. A) the watchdog function B) framing C) fake news D) agenda setting
C) fake news
A few decades ago, the media system centered on broadcast news networks, but Americans now have a ______ media system, where they can pick from a wide variety of outlets. A) low-choice B) high-priced C) high-choice D) low-priced
C) high-choice
When the Fairness Doctrine was eliminated in 1987, most radio stations dropped their ______. A) political content B) frequencies C) newscasts D) opinion programs
C) newscasts
Which of the following terms best describes the power relationship between the various layers of government during the era of cooperative federalism? A) hostile B) competitive C) overlapping D) independent
C) overlapping
American newspapers were originally ______. A) objective B) bipartisan C) partisan D) devoid of opinion
C) partisan
The implied powers of Congress derive from which clause of the Constitution? A) the reserved powers clause B) the supremacy clause C) the necessary and proper clause D) the commerce clause
C) the necessary and proper clause
When the key pieces of the New Deal programs were struck down by the Supreme Court, President Franklin Roosevelt responded by ______. A) adopting policies that were consistent with previous Supreme Court rulings B) replacing his cabinet members C) threatening to pack the Court with his own justices D) not running for reelection in 1940
C) threatening to pack the Court with his own justices
Which term refers to the irresponsible and sensationalist approach to news reporting that characterized journalism in the early 1900s? A) conservative reporting B) liberal reporting C) yellow journalism D) muckraking
C) yellow journalism
The media carry out a(n) _______-_________ function when they disseminate information from political leaders to the public.
Common-Carrier
In the 2014 case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, the Supreme Court ruled that:
Companies with only a few owners can refuse, on religious grounds, to include contraceptives in employees' health coverage.
Which choice below describes the American change in governmental structure in 1787?
Confederal to federal.
Which system grants sovereignty solely to non-central governments, thereby making the central government dependent on them?
Confederation system.
According to the Virginia Plan, who or what would exercise power in all areas "in which the separate states are incompetent"? the Supreme Court a gubernatorial convention Congress the president
Congress
The Constitution's commerce clause says that _______ shall have the power to "regulate commerce" among the states.
Congress
Which of the following is true about the Sedition Act of 1798? A) The Supreme Court ruled the Act unconstitutional. B) Thomas Jefferson strongly supported it. C) The Senate voted it down, while the House passed it. D) The Act prohibited malicious newspaper stories about the president. E) The state governments refused to enforce it.
D The Act prohibited malicious newspaper stories about the president.
In the 1970s, the average reader devoted more than 30 minutes to reading the printed newspaper. That average is now ______ minutes. A) 20 B) 12 C) 5 D) 16
D) 16
_____ is a service that alerts local newsrooms to topics that are trending on social media. A) Politico B) Upworthy C) Buzzfeed D) CrowdTangle
D) CrowdTangle
The Dred Scott decision involved the issue of:
Slavery.
Which federal agency, created in the 1930s, prevented the total collapse of the American banking industry? A) Federal Exchange Commission (FEC) B) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) C) Better Business Bureau (BBB) D) Federal Deposit Insurance Agency (FDIC)
D) Federal Deposit Insurance Agency (FDIC)
During the Trump impeachment hearings in the House of Representatives, how did MSNBC approach the story? A) MSNBC barely mentioned the story. B) MSNBC presented Republican and Democratic statements in an evenhanded way. C) MSNBC emphasized the statements of Trump's defenders. D) MSNBC emphasized the statements of the Democrats on the House committee.
D) MSNBC emphasized the statements of the Democrats on the House committee.
Why is the news shaped by news organizations need to attract and keep viewers? A) Most news organizations receive government funding based on their share of viewers. B) Most news organizations are directly funded by viewers. C) Most news organizations face a yearly contract renewal that depends on viewer numbers. D) Most news organizations choose coverage that will draw an audience for advertisers.
D) Most news organizations choose coverage that will draw an audience for advertisers.
Why is it important that the media perform the common-carrier function? A) It exposes politicians who have lied, cheated, or have otherwise been dishonest in their roles as leaders. B) Reality is too complex to convey accurately, so limiting the details of a story makes it easier to understand. C) It allows people to choose from a wide variety of news sources. D) People cannot support or oppose a leader's plans if they do not know about them.
D) People cannot support or oppose a leader's plans if they do not know about them.
The process by which the national government returns powers once held by state and local governments to these governments is called ______. A) re-gifting B) new evolution C) revolution D) devolution
D) devolution
Since the 1930s, the power of the federal government has ______. A) reached an equilibrium with the power of the states B) stayed about the same C) dramatically decreased D) dramatically increased
D) dramatically increased
What is fake news? A) news stories that cite no sources B) a nickname for far-right Internet media C) a nickname for far-left Internet media D) entirely fictional stories that originate on the Internet
D) entirely fictional stories that originate on the Internet
What are the powers specifically given to the national government by the Constitution called? A) full B) civic C) reserved D) enumerated
D) enumerated
When journalists highlight certain aspects of a situation and downplay other aspects, they are engaged in ______. A) logrolling B) balancing C) watchdogging D) framing
D) framing
What happens in one part of the country affects what happens in other parts because of ______. A) intermobility B) intersections C) inter-agency D) interdependency
D) interdependency
Most of the humor programs that focus on current affairs, like The Daily Show, are carried on ______. A) MSNBC B) Fox C) CNBC D) nontraditional news channels
D) nontraditional news channels
Which of the following describes a high-choice media system? A) one in which people have a limited number of places to go for high-quality information B) one in which people have a large number of places to go for high-quality, unbiased information C) one in which people have a limited number of places to go for information D) one in which people have a large number of places to go for information
D) one in which people have a large number of places to go for information
American newspapers were originally ______. A) bipartisan B) devoid of opinion C) objective D) partisan
D) partisan
What was behind the 1990s-era rollback of federal authority? A) Reagan's hatred of communism B) a near balance in Republican and Democratic power C) the near elimination of poverty D) public opinion
D) public opinion
Yellow journalism featured ______ stories. A) well-researched B) objective C) purely factual D) sensationalized
D) sensationalized
The reserved powers in the U.S. system of government fall to the ______. A) executive B) judiciary C) national government D) states
D) states
The USA Patriot Act: A) Was enacted in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. B) Relaxed restrictions on the sharing of intelligence surveillance information with criminal investigators. C) Grants the government new powers of surveillance. D) Gives intelligence agencies the authority to share crime-related information with law enforcement agencies. E) All these answers are correct.
E All these answers are correct.
The Lemon test is designed to:
Ensure the secular nature of a government action.
The notion that all individuals have the same moral worth and treatment under the law.
Equality
The elimination of the _________ ____________meant that radio stations no longer had to air a conservative talk show if they aired a liberal one.
Fairness Doctrine
The elimination of the ____________ ___________meant that radio stations no longer had to air a conservative talk show if they aired a liberal one.
Fairness Doctrine
CNN has continued to emphasize hard news rather than sensationalism. True or False
False
Thanks to the Internet, the typical American watches more news today than in the 1970s. True or False
False
A _____ system of government is one in which the power to govern is shared between a national government and smaller governments, with each retaining some exclusive power.
Federal
According to the supremacy clause in Article VI of the Constitution, which layer of government prevails whenever federal and state law conflict?
Federal
The Constitution enumerates powers for which level of government?
Federal
Which of the following statements about political institutions and interests in the United States is true? The executive branch of the government wields almost all the power in the United States. Most nations have more competing interests and institutions than the United States. Few nations have as many competing interests and institutions as the United States. Corporate leaders have little power in the United States compared to other countries.
Few nations have as many competing interests and institutions as the United States.
The Anti-Federalists believed that state-centered helped to serve the people's interests by promoting which two core democratic values:
Liberty and self-government
Which of the following statements are true of economic power in the United States? (Multiple select question) Firms have greater control over wages and working conditions than in other Western democracies. Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent business firms. Corporate power operates in part through the influence that firms have with government officials. Business firms are prohibited from making political contributions that might influence government officials.
Firms have greater control over wages and working conditions than in other Western democracies. Roughly two-thirds of all lobbyists in the nation's capital represent business firms. Corporate power operates in part through the influence that firms have with government officials.
The expenditure of federal funds on programs run in part through state and local governments is known as:
Fiscal Federalism
In the Johnson flag-burning case, the Supreme Court ruled that:
Flag burning, although offensive, cannot be prohibited.
Which post-Civil War amendment required the states to provide their citizens equal protection under the laws?
Fourteenth Amendment
What was the lesson of the Articles of Confederation? "Ordinary men" were not reliable as voters because they simply did not understand the functions of government. Checks and balances are only necessary if a government is small and easily overseen. Smaller government is always better government. Government must be granted the amount of power that is necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities.
Government must be granted the amount of power that is necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities.
What was the lesson of the Articles of Confederation? Smaller government is always better government. Checks and balances are only necessary if a government is small and easily overseen. "Ordinary men" were not reliable as voters because they simply did not understand the functions of government. Government must be granted the amount of power that is necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities.
Government must be granted the amount of power that is necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities.
In the case of McNabb v. United States, Justice Felix Frankfurter defined the "history of liberty" primarily in terms of whether:
Governments had observed procedural guarantees.
The complex demands of contemporary society:
Have shifted power to the national government.
How did Jefferson propose to put his vision of a popular government into practice? He proposed increasing the checks on the judiciary. He had no clear idea about how to accomplish his vision. He wanted to increase the checks on the executive. He sought to increase the checks on the legislature.
He had no clear idea about how to accomplish his vision.
Which of the following are elements of the social contract that John Locke believed was the foundation of government? (Choose all that apply) In an advanced society, the primary duty of the people is to serve the needs of the government. If a government does not respect the natural rights of the people, the people can rightfully rebel against it. People submit to governmental authority in return for the protection it can provide, if it respects their rights. People are born with certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property.
If a government does not respect the natural rights of the people, the people can rightfully rebel against it. People submit to governmental authority in return for the protection it can provide, if it respects their rights. People are born with certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property.
National Government:
Implied and enumerated powers
The elastic clause is related to which of the following concepts?
Implied powers.
Which of the following describes the fact that what happens in a policy area at one level government affects what happens at all other levels. A) Inter-agency B) Interconnectedness C) Interdependency D) Intermobility
Interdependency
Compared to categorical grants, the use of block grants:
Is less narrowly defined, which means the recipients enjoy greater discretion.
Why were the Anti-Federalists concerned about passage of the "necessary and proper" clause?
It provided a constitutional basis for expanding federal power.
During the Great Depression, Americans turned to the federal government when:
It was clear that the states would be unable to help.
Who of the following were the authors of the Federalist Papers, which argued for ratifying the Constitution?
James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton.
principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe on the freedoms of others.
Liberty
When the states drafted new constitutions after the start of the Revolutionary War, ______ did not have separation of powers. Its negative experience, in which the all-powerful legislature ignored basic rights and freedoms, proved the necessity of separation. Delaware Pennsylvania Maryland New York
Pennsylvania
Why do citizens differ in their opinions even when their views are informed by the same facts?
People vary in what they value and need.
What role, generally, do politicians play in misinformation?
Politicians' deceptions have always been part of our politics, and they have contributed to the current rise in misinformation.
Block Grants
Provide the greatest discretion for allocating funds.
A key factor in the struggle between the national and state governments to define the boundaries of federal-state power has been:
Public support for federal policies compared with state policies.
Categorical grants:
Recipients must spend the funds for designated purpose.
Which of the following is almost exclusively a state power?
Registering voters.
The Supreme Court in Gibbons v. Ogden interpreted the meaning of which constitutional power of congress?
Regulating commerce between the states.
States powers
Reserved
The president who began to move power, funds, and responsibility back to the states in what was called new federalism was:
Ronald Reagan
Which of these ideals encompasses the principle that the people are the ultimate source of government authority and should have a voice in their governing? Liberty individualism Equality Self-Government
Self-Government
______ is a commitment to personal initiative and self-sufficiency.
individualism
Supreme and final governing authority is known as:
Sovereignty
Which of the following characterized the era of dual federalism?
State supremacy in racial policy.
The Articles of Confederation created a union of:
States
Why do states continue to accept federal grant money?
States depend on the federal grant money to meet policy needs.
Which of the following were features of the Virginia Plan for national government? (Choose all that apply) States with the largest populations would have the most representatives. It would include a bicameral legislature. The upper house would elect the lower house. States would control defense and interstate trade.
States with the largest populations would have the most representatives. It would include a bicameral legislature.
States' reserved powers are provided through the _____ Amendment.
Tenth
During the debate over ratification of the Constitution, what objections did the Anti-Federalists raise? (Choose all that apply) The Constitution failed to grant taxing power to the national government. The Constitution lacked a bill of rights. Too much power was being taken from the states and given to the national government. The new Constitution actually lacked a centralized government
The Constitution lacked a bill of rights. Too much power was being taken from the states and given to the national government.
The "separate but equal" standard was created by:
The Supreme Court.
Which of the following are reasons that the system of government of the United States is in some ways seen as more democratic than those of many European countries? (Select all that apply) The U.S. system elects representatives to its larger legislative chamber more frequently. The divided branches of government in the U.S. system increase majority control. The U.S. system has a stronger link between the electoral majority and the governing majority. The U.S. system uses primary elections to select party nominees for office.
The U.S. system elects representatives to its larger legislative chamber more frequently. The U.S. system uses primary elections to select party nominees for office.
What is the method of selecting nominees for state and national offices that was introduced by Progressives and adopted by most states by the early 1900s? The nominations were sold to the highest bidder. The nominees were selected by party leaders. The common people voted for nominees in primary elections. Nominees were randomly drawn in a lottery.
The common people voted for nominees in primary elections.
What was the legal argument in McCulloch v. Maryland against the federal government's establishing a national bank?
The enumerated powers under Article I do not give Congress the power to create a national bank.
Who or what defines the purpose of a categorical grant?
The federal government
Since the 1930's:
The federal government had dramatically increased its power.
Which of the following has occurred under cooperative federalism? A) The federal government has been more heavily involved in policy areas traditionally reserved for the states. B) State governments have washed their hands of numerous responsibilities previously held by states. C) The state governments have together assumed powers that the national government traditionally held. D) The state governments have refused to accept support from the federal government.
The federal government has been more heavily involved in policy areas traditionally reserved for the states.
Which of the following is the primary challenge made by states as to the constitutionality of federal grant programs? A)The federal income tax violates the Constitution, so funding is illegal. B) The states are too dependent upon federal dollars. C) States only challenge the constitutionality of federal grant programs when they want more money. D) The grant programs intrude too heavily on the reserved powers of the states.
The grant programs intrude too heavily on the reserved powers of the states.
The Supreme Court has reasoned that a right of privacy is provided by:
The implication of the right to privacy by the freedoms in the Bill of Rights.
Why is the "necessary and proper" clause also referred to as the elastic clause?
The national government can use the clause to stretch its enumerated authority.
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (Choose all that apply) The Articles placed a tax on all imported goods. The national government did not have the power to regulate commerce between the states. The legislature was bicameral, meaning power was shared among two houses. The national government depended on the states for its funding, and they often didn't pay their full share.
The national government did not have the power to regulate commerce between the states. The national government depended on the states for its funding, and they often didn't pay their full share.
Which of the following best describes the limit that dual federalism places on national government power? A) The national government is kept from extending its power into policy areas traditionally reserved for the states. B) Dual federalism does not limit the national government. C) Dual federalism left racial policy up to the sole discretion of the national government. D) The national government is limited to providing national defense and enforcing foreign policy.
The national government is kept from extending its power into policy areas traditionally reserved for the states.
The implied powers of Congress derive from which clause of the Constitution?
The necessary and proper clause.
Which of the following statements describe the terms democracy and republic as understood by the framers of the Constitution? (Select all that apply) The separation of powers is a characteristic of republican government. In a democracy the power of the majority is unlimited. The government of a republic responds to the needs of the majority while protecting the minority. Democracy and republic are interchangeable terms.
The separation of powers is a characteristic of republican government. In a democracy the power of the majority is unlimited. The government of a republic responds to the needs of the majority while protecting the minority.
Which of the following conditions or strings is typically attached to a categorical formula grant?
The state or local government must provide some of the finding.
In the U.S. system, which phrase best describes the relationship between the state governments and the local governments within the state?
The system is unitary because the states create counties and cities and grant them all their powers.
What did Reagan promote as part of his version of "new federalism"?
The use of block grants over categorical grants.
Why didn't Congress respond with troops when the governor of Massachusetts asked for assistance during Shays' Rebellion? There were no troops to send. Because slavery was the central issue, Congress hesitated to become involved. Wealthy congressmen had no interest in quashing the rebellion. There was an ongoing dispute between a congressional faction and the governor.
There were no troops to send.
How are the media treated under an authoritarian government?
They are tightly controlled.
As president, Andrew Jackson implemented much of what ______ had foreshadowed. George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Who argued that "A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse or rest on inference"? George Washington James Madison Thomas Jefferson John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
When the key pieces of the New Deal programs were struck down by the Supreme Court, President Franklin Roosevelt responded by:
Threatening to pack the court with his own justices.
The instant gratification people receive from cell phones and other message sources conditions them to seek more of messages. True or False
True
True of false: During the 1930's, the Supreme Court ruled that the Congress had the power to regulate all aspects of commerce as an industrial economy could not be confined to one state and thus must be subject to national regulation.
True
True or false: All media outlets, including those on the Internet, are part of the news media. True or False
True
True or false: It took over 60 votes for the delegates to the constitutional convention to agree on how the president would be chosen. True False
True
True or false: Madison and Hamilton thought that the federal structure would encourage the state and national governments to check each other if either became abusive to individual freedom.
True
True or false: Prior to the passage of the United States Constitution, many of the states governed under their own state constitutions that dated back to the colonial era.
True
Federal laws that set up requirements for states without providing the money to pay for them are called ____ mandates.
Unfunded
A system in which the national government alone has sovereignty (final governing authority) is called a _____ system.
Unitary
The president's use of the ____________ can prevent a congressional bill from becoming law.
Veto
Which of the following was a central issue from the earliest years of the Constitution until the end of the Civil War? A) Whether states through their militias would be part of the national army. B) Whether the national government would be allowed a role in education policy C) Whether the national government would give women the right to vote. D) Whether the Union would survive.
Whether the Union would survive.
What was the central question that led to establishing judicial review? Who was to decide whether officials were operating within the limits of their constitutional powers? Why were there no checks on the judicial branch? For how long would a law be enforceable? Who would make sure that the courts did not misinterpret the law?
Who was to decide whether officials were operating within the limits of their constitutional powers?
Written constitutions, such as the United States Constitution, contain all of the following elements EXCEPT an outline of the fundamental structures of the government. a description of the government structures found in each of the fifty states. a description of the government's operating procedures. a mission statement.
a description of the government structures found in each of the fifty states.
For the Federalists, the Bill of Rights was ______. modeled after the French constitution always intended to be developed in consultation with the state governments a political necessity to get the Constitution ratified modeled after the Georgia constitution
a political necessity to get the Constitution ratified
What provision had been removed from Jefferson's initial draft of the Declaration of Independence at the insistence of southern states? a statement critical of slavery a declaration that slavery would be outlawed by 1808 a plan to gradually free slaves and compensate owners a statement that slavery was a foundational institution of the new nation
a statement critical of slavery
What tax policies did the South fear as the negotiations began that eventually resulted in the Three-Fifths Compromise? (Choose all that apply) a tax of any kind on the importation of slaves heavy taxes on agricultural goods exported from the United States heavy taxes on manufactured goods exported from the United States heavy taxes on manufactured goods imported from Europe
a tax of any kind on the importation of slaves heavy taxes on agricultural goods exported from the United States heavy taxes on manufactured goods imported from Europe
Compared to other countries, Americans have pursued their individual rights ______.
aggressively and in many areas
Political culture in the United States is based upon Americans' ______.
allegiance to common goals
The framers' goal of a government that would not threaten liberty was to be accomplished by ______. an elaborate system of checks and balances federalism substantial grants of power to the federal government provisions for the direct and indirect election of public officials
an elaborate system of checks and balances
John Adams believed that the nation was best governed by ______. military council an absolute monarch popular vote alone an elite class
an elite class
What government are characterized by the following? opposition leaders are sometimes brutalized or imprisoned the regime is usually backed by the military or police political opposition is openly repressed
authoritarian government
A dilemma that confronted the framers is that a threat to liberty is inherent in government because of its ______ power. military taxation coercive legislative
coercive
The U.S. system of government created by the founders in 1787 can be described as which of the following? (Select all that apply) constitutional republican populist authoritarian
constitutional republican
The obstacles to critical thinking have ______ in recent decades.
increased
A form of government in which the power to govern is in the hands of the citizens, either directly or through representatives, is called a(n) ______.
democracy
Match the branch of the federal government with its definition. Set 1: executive legislative judicial Set 2: the president the Supreme Court the Congress
executive - the president legislative - the Congress judicial - the Supreme Court
The mechanism by which political authority is divided between national government and the states is ______. the Bill of Rights federalism separated institutions judicial review
federalism
critical thinking
forming an opinion after weighing the relevant facts
Under the Articles of Confederation, the states ______. had more power than the national government were hampered by the national taxes it imposed had less power than the national government were equal partners with the national government in the new nation
had more power than the national government
The U.S. Constitution placed limitations on popular rule in which of the following ways? (Select all that apply) having U.S. senators elected by state legislatures limiting the right to vote to only natural-born citizens of European descent having the president elected by the Electoral College having U.S. senators elected by the House of Representatives having the president nominate federal judges
having U.S. senators elected by state legislatures having the president elected by the Electoral College having the president nominate federal judges
The president's ability to veto a bill ______. means that a bill must go back to the House but not the Senate is a holdover from the Articles of Confederation means that the executive branch is more powerful than the legislative branch is a check on Congress
is a check on Congress
In the Electoral College, each state has electors equal to ______. a subset of its wealthiest citizens a fixed proportion of its population. the number of its representatives in the House its representation in Congress
its representation in Congress
Elements of constitutionalism include ______. (Multiple select question) immunity from prosecution for elected officials lawful restrictions of governmental power the protection of individual rights officials being required to follow the laws
lawful restrictions of governmental power the protection of individual rights officials being required to follow the laws
The principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the freedom and well-being of others, is known as ______. republicanism democracy justice liberty
liberty
A government that is subject to strict legal constraints on the uses of power so as not to threaten the people's liberty is a ______. authoritarian government representative government limited government unlimited government
limited government
A government that is subject to strict legal constraints on the uses of power so as not to threaten the people's liberty is a ______. unlimited government limited government authoritarian government representative government
limited government
As defined by the framers, who or what limits the majority's power in a democracy? a nonpartisan court system a strong executive a system of checks and balances nothing and no one
nothing and no one
As defined by the framers, who or what limits the majority's power in a democracy? a strong executive nothing and no one a nonpartisan court system a system of checks and balances
nothing and no one
In the framers' view, a republican government does which of the following? (Choose every correct answer.) (Select all that apply) reduces the likelihood of reckless, hasty actions adds constraints that protect the rights of individuals reduces the risk of tyranny of the majority gives absolute authority to the majority
reduces the likelihood of reckless, hasty actions adds constraints that protect the rights of individuals reduces the risk of tyranny of the majority
Jefferson and Jackson had different views concerning the branch of government that was best equipped to ______. control the armed forces initiate constitutional amendments interpret the Constitution represent the views of the majority
represent the views of the majority
A government in which people govern by voting for officials to act for them is called a ______. representative government limited government electoral government token government
representative government
The Philadelphia convention was called to ______. defeat Shays' army revise the Articles of Confederation get a consensus on how to deal with Native American tribes on the western frontier decide whether to ratify a treaty with Britain
revise the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following were placed in the U.S. Constitution in order to prevent the tyranny of the majority? (multiple answers) supremacy clause separation of powers checks and balances a bill of rights
separation of powers checks and balances a bill of rights
There are ________ articles in the United States constitution that outline the fundamental structures of the United States government and its operating procedures. five eight six seven
seven
The ratification of what constitutional amendment made the direct election of senators, a cause long supported by Progressives, the law of the land? sixteenth fifteenth seventeenth eighteenth
seventeenth
The media's __________ function serves to alert the public to important events in a timely fashion.
signaling
President Lyndon Johnson promoted federal initiatives to help the poor as part of his Great ______ program.
society
Who among the following felt threatened by Shays' Rebellion? soldiers farmers the wealthy slaves
the wealthy
Participants in a free-market economy depend primarily on which of the following for their economic security? (Multiple choice question) foreign companies themselves the government special interest groups
themselves
Amending the Articles of Confederation required ______ states to approve of the amendment. nine seven thirteen eleven
thirteen
A country's political culture derives from its ______.
traditions
Which of the following statements are true of the U.S. federal system? A) The national government has steadily lost power since Harry Truman's presidency. B) Dual federalism characterizes the modern federalist system. C) The authority of the national government has expanded greatly since the 1930's. D) The national government now operates in many policy areas traditionally reserved to the states.
~ Dual federalism characterizes the modern federalist system. ~ The authority of the national government has expanded greatly since the 1930s. ~ The national government now operates in many policy areas traditionally reserved to the states.
Which of the following actions gave the national government more power than the states during George W. Bush's presidency?
~ The No Child Left Behind Act ~Creating the Department of Homeland Security
Which of the following are reasons why the policy role of the federal government has expanded greatly since the earlier 20th century?
~ The superior taxing ability of the federal government. ~ Americans expect government help. ~ The interdependency of American society.
Which of the following were primary goals of the welfare reform bill, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, passed by Congress in 1996?
~Reduce federal spending on welfare. ~Reduce the number of welfare recipients. ~Increase the states discretion in administering welfare programs. ~Increase assistance for the children of welfare recipients.
What did the Supreme Court decide in McCulloch v. Maryland?
~That national law overrides state law ~That the necessary and proper clause implies the power to establish a national bank.
