History test
A republic is a government a. resting on the consent of the governed. b. based on majority rule. c. ruled by two political parties. d. ruled by a monarch.
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Activists identified with the tea party movement are associated with which of the following demands? a.Reduced government spending b.A constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage c.A constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion d.Higher taxes on the wealthy e.Higher tariffs and quotas to protect American industries
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Americans are less likely to __________ than citizens of other countries. a.vote b.sign a petition c.boycott products d.be interested in politics. e.join demonstrations
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As parental and school influences wane in adulthood, __________ emerge as more important socialization agents. a.adult peer groups b.political parties c.the mass media d.the current presidents e.Options A and C are true
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Assistant floor leaders are called a. whips. b. chairs. c. liaisons. d. minority leaders. e. sergeants-at-arms.
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Available evidence seems to indicate that there are __________ among journalists and reporters. a.liberal leanings b.conservative leanings c.biases in favor of politicians d.no biases at all e.negative leanings
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Compared with other nations in the world in granting suffrage to women, the United States a.was among the first. b.ranked about in the middle. c.lagged far behind. d.was unique in extending that right without being pressured to do so. e.was more selective in which women were extended the right.
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Content analysis of the 2012 party convention platforms found that Republicans were more likely to mention the words _________ whereas Democrats were more likely to mention the word __________. a."freedom" ; "equality" b."order" ; "freedom" c."freedom"; "order" d."equality" ; "freedom" e."equality" ; "order"
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Each branch of government has a way to exercise some control over other branches according to the principle of a. checks and balances. b. federalism. c. republicanism. d. separation of powers.
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Each state has one vote in the electoral college for a.the number of senators and representatives on the federal election nomination committee. b.each of its representatives in the U.S. House. c.every 10,000 registered voters. d.each of its citizens. e.each of its representatives and senators.
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How does education affect voter turnout? a.Well-educated people are more likely to vote than are their less-educated counterparts. b.Educated people are less likely to vote than uneducated people because their education makes them more cynical about government. c.Educated and uneducated people vote at about the same rates. d.Educated people vote more than uneducated people, who are often unable to pass voter literacy tests. e.Educated people cast more split ballots on issues.
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If a president vetoes a bill, what is the congressional action necessary for override of the veto? a) Each chamber must approve the override by a minimum two-thirds margin. b) The President's veto cannot be overridden. c) A majority vote of one chamber is sufficient to override the veto. d) A two-thirds vote of one chamber is sufficient to override the veto. e) A majority vote of both chambers is required to override the veto.
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In a 2008 election survey, respondents were asked whether abortion should be outlawed by government or a matter of personal choice, and whether government should guarantee people a job and a good standard of living or people should get ahead on their own. People's responses to the two questions: a.demonstrated that these value choices cannot be explained by a one-dimensional liberal-conservative continuum. b.demonstrated a majority of Americans are liberal c.demonstrated a majority of Americans are conservative. d.demonstrated a majority of Americans are apathetic e.None of the above is true.
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Most democracies outside the United States have a(n) a.parliamentary system. b.executive-legislative system. c.congressional system. d.constitutional monarchy. e.legislative oversight system.
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Primary elections in which voters need not declare their party affiliation and can choose either party's primary ballot are known as a.open primaries. b.caucus primaries. c.presidential primaries. d.congressional primaries. e.closed primaries.
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Since the present two-party system was established, how many minor-party candidates have been elected to the presidency? a.Zero b.One c.Two d.Three e.Four
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Some studies show that direct political action appeals most to those who __________ the political system and have a _________ sense of political efficacy. a.distrust; strong b.trust; weak c.trust; strong d.distrust; weak e.support; keen
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The Tenth Amendment states that powers not delegated to the national government or prohibited to the states are reserved to a. the states or the people. b. the states. c. local governments. d. the national government.
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The _________ prohibits Congress from abridging freedom of the press. a.First Amendment b.Second Amendment c.Fourth Amendment d.Fifth Amendment e.Ninth Amendment
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The basic definition of public opinion is a.the collective attitudes of citizens on a given issue or question. b.the underlying attitude of citizens toward their government. c.journalists' reports about what the public thinks. d.support for or opposition to candidates or proposals. e.polling and survey results of the population.
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The complexity of the U.S. federal system encourages a. pluralism. b. majoritarian democracy. c. a high level of popular participation. d. government stagnation.
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The constitutional basis for Congress's implied powers is the a. necessary and proper clause. b. concept of checks and balances. c. supremacy clause. d. doctrine of separation of powers.
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The now-abolished __________ obligated broadcasters to discuss public issues and to provide equal coverage of all opinions on those issues. a.fairness doctrine b.reasonable access rule c.equal opportunities rule d.free exercise rule e.equal time rule
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The presidential elections of 1860, 1896, and 1932 are considered __________ because those elections marked a sharp change in the existing patterns of party loyalty among groups of voters. a.critical elections b.progressive elections c.split elections d.reform elections e.third party elections
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The standard socioeconomic model of participation chiefly refers to a.age, race, and education. b.gender, ethnicity, and income. c.race, income, and religion. d.age, education, and political interest. e.education, income, and occupation.
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The traditional division of mass media into _________ has been made problematic by the Internet. a.print and broadcast b.audio and visual c.linkage and reception d.radio and televisione.words and pictures
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To which of the following concerns did the U.S. Constitution pay the leastattention? a. Equality b. Order c. Freedom d. Republicanism
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Which Department was created as a response to the attacks of September 11, 2001? a) Department of Homeland Security b) Department of Defense c) Department of Anti-Terrorism Activities d) Department of Air Traffic Security e) Department of Veterans Affairs
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Which article of the U.S. Constitution sets forth the responsibilities of the president? [A] Article II [B] Article III [C] Article I [D] Article X
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Which metaphor best describes dual federalism? a. The layer cake b. The sponge cake c. The fruitcake d. The marble cake
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Which of the following is not characteristic of public opinion in the United States? a.Governments do not tend to respond to public opinion. b.The public's attitudes toward government policies can vary over time. c.Public opinion places boundaries on acceptable public policies. d.Citizens are willing to register opinions on matters outside their expertise. e.None of the above is true.
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Which of the following statements best describes the primary objective of theAmerican Revolution? a. Its goal was to restore the liberties to which the colonials had long been accustomed. b. It was fought to create a strong, centralized authority. c. It was fought in the name of traditional moral values. d. A major goal was to protect the environment from royal exploitation.
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Which one of the following correctly describes the impeachment process? a. The House decides whether to levy formal charges against a government official; the Senate conducts a trial on the House charges. b. The Senate decides whether to levy formal charges against a government official; the House conducts a trial on the Senate charges. c. The House and the Senate jointly consider charges; the Supreme Court conducts a trial on the joint charges. d. A high-ranking government official is removed from office as soon as the charges are voted upon in the House. e. The power of impeachment can be used against any federal employee within any government branch or agency.
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______________ grants give states the greatest discretion as to the use of federal grants: a) Block b) Categorical c) Formula d) Project
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he set of values and beliefs that a person holds about the purpose and scope of government is called a.political ideology. b.party identification. c.liberalism or conservatism. d.political socialization. e.communalism.
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lthough Americans often think of freedom and equality as complementary,when forced to choose, Americans are much more likely than people in other countries to a. favor freedom over equality. b. favor equality over freedom. c. reject both values. d. Americans share the same preferences as most people in other countries.
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n the discipline of political science, party identification refers to a.a sense of psychological attachment to a party. b.one's voting record. c.formal membership. d.the number of political parties that one admires the policy issues of. e.Options B and C are true.
A
If Dr Ivers were (forbid the thought) a lobbyist for the Effective Punishment of Students interest group, his most effective method to convince legislators to pass his policy choices would be [A] data that shows harassing and intimidating students results in more learning. [B] a list of now successful students who did nothing but whine and complain how hard his courses were. [C] a large collection of letters from happy parents thanking him for "straightening out our son/daughter". [D] a promise not to make the legislators write a 30 page paper for him. [E] a promise to go away and never talk to them or see them ever again.
Any
A key difference between the House and the Senate concerning bill procedures is the a.Senate Appropriations Committee. b.House Rules Committee. c.Senate Ways and Means Committee. d.pre-filed bill requirement in the Senate. e.House floor procedure.
B
An individual who agrees that by law, abortion should never be permitted and also that government should see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living, would be a(n) a.liberal. b.communitarian. c.conservative. d.libertarian. e.anarchist.
B
Characteristics frequently associated with nonvoters are a.low education, high income, and being middle-aged. b.low education, low income, and being relatively young. c.high education, low income, and being relatively old. d.low education, low income, and being middle-aged. e.low income and general apathy.
B
Common during the first few decades of the nation's history, the process of appointing friends and supporters to key political offices was referred to as the a. merit system. b. spoils system. c. general schedule system. d. Senior Executive Service. e. Selective Service System.
B
Excluding the military, the size of the federal bureaucracy has increased from approximately 1,000 during the administration of President Thomas Jefferson, to approximately _____ today. a) 350 million b) 3.5 million c) 350 thousand d) 35 million e) 35 thousand
B
Government's "modern dilemma" is achieving a balance between a. freedom and order. b. freedom and equality. c. equality and order. d. equality of opportunity and equality of outcome.
B
Government's "original dilemma" is achieving a balance between a. order and equality. b. freedom and order. c. equality and freedom. d. equality of opportunity and equality of outcome.
B
How many votes does it currently take to end a filibuster in the U.S. Senate? a) 85 b) 60 c) 67 d) 100 e) 51
B
In order to build support in Congress for their legislative agenda, presidents have at different times used all of the following, EXCEPT: a. judicial appointments. b. monetary incentives. c. federal construction projects. d. favors of various kinds. e. campaign support.
B
In recent years, the practice of gerrymandering a. has made elections more competitive. b. has protected incumbents from both parties. c. is unconstitutional and has been struck down by the Supreme Court. d. has had little impact on the outcomes of elections. e. had favored challengers as they try to unseat incumbents in Congress.
B
Most Congressional hearings take place at the a) joint-committee level. b) committee level. c) House or Senate floor. d) subcommittee level. e) select committee level.
B
One reason why cutting or reducing federal agencies is difficult is that [A] Congress has no incentive to reduce the size of government. [B] citizens have come to depend on the services provided by federal agencies. [C] the public shows little interest in the size and scope of bureaucracy. [D] federal agencies have policy rights granted them by the U.S. Constitution.
B
Private ownership of the media in the United States makes the American news industry a.dependent on government subsidies. b.dependent on advertising revenues. c.less free to cover stories that are of interest to the audience. d.less concerned about ratings than media in other countries. e.a product of popular trends.
B
Studies of the party identification and ideological orientation of voters show that a.voters often align with parties that contradict their ideological leanings. b.voters tend to identify with the party that most reflects their ideological orientation. c.there appears to be no consistent relationship between party identification and ideology. d.parties have no consistent ideological positions. e.most voters do not have a solid party identification.
B
The Republican Party was established in response to the issue of a.taxes. b.slavery. c.school prayer. d.free trade. e.silver.
B
The ________ is the most powerful person in the Senate. [A] vice president of the United States [B] majority leader [C] president pro tempore [D] majority whip
B
The __________ to the Constitutionprohibits states from denying the right to vote "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." a.Tenth Amendment b.Fourteenth Amendment c.Fifteenth Amendment d.Twenty-second Amendment e.Eighteenth Amendment
B
The civil service system was created to [A] increase presidential control over the bureaucracy. [B] reduce the amount of patronage in awarding government jobs. [C] allow greater congressional control of the bureaucracy. [D] ensure equal partisanship in filling government jobs.
B
The conflict between ____________ was resolved by the Great Compromise. a. slave and free states b. large and small states c. those who wanted a strong national government and those who wanted a weak one d. those who wanted a strong executive and those who wanted a weak one
B
The elected official presiding over the Senate is also known as the a. president of the United States. b. vice president of the United States. c. President Pro Tempore of the Senate. d. Senate majority leader. e. Speaker of the Senate.
B
The main source of power afforded to the Vice President derives from the a) array of specific powers afforded the Vice President by the Constitution. b) degree of power and authority granted to the Vice President by the President. c) longstanding historical tradition of including the Vice President in the President's inner circle of advisors. d) Senatorial tradition of majority rule. e) Vice President's Constitutional position as President of the Senate.
B
The most distinguishing feature of American political parties has always been the absence of a.a wide base of support. b.centralized power. c.charismatic leaders. d.distinctive positions on issues. e.clearly defined goals.
B
The number of seats granted to each state in the House of Representatives [A] is reapportioned only when a new state is admitted to the Union. [B] is reapportioned every 10 years after the national census. [C] was set by the U.S. Constitution. [D] is reapportioned every two years at the time of each congressional election.
B
The office of the vice president has historically been regarded by political leaders as a) the president's most trusted and closest advisor. b) an insignificant and unimportant office. c) a key stepping stone to the presidency. d) an important and influential position. e) the natural next step for the Speaker of the House.
B
The president's annual national budget proposal is prepared by the a) Department of the Treasury. b) Office of Management and Budget. c) Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. d) Office of Administration. e) Council of Economic Advisors.
B
The promotion of equality a. is one of the original purposes of government. b. was not always a government concern. c. is no longer a vital concern of government. d. is viewed as being outside the realm of government action.
B
The responsibility of the Congress to review the federal bureaucracy's implementation of federal law is generally referred to as a) markup. b) oversight. c) legislative prerogative. d) judicial review. e) legislative review.
B
The states' rights principle is most closely tied to a. marble-cake federalism. b. dual federalism. c. cooperative federalism. d. implied federalism.
B
To be ratified, the Constitution had to be accepted by __________ of the 13 states. a) 7 b) 9 c) 11 d) all 13
B
What is the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates? [A] The U.S. Constitution does not specify an age requirement. [B] 35 years [C] 50 years [D] 40 years
B
When the president sends or receives ambassadors, the President is performing the role of a) Commander in Chief b) Chief Diplomat c) Chief Executive d) Chief Legislator e) Chief of State
B
Which of the following statements concerning Latinos is incorrect? a.Latinos are defined as people of Latin American origin. b.Latinos are a racial group. c.Latinos are projected to be 23 percent of the nation's population by 2030. d.Latinos have lagged behind African Americans in gaining political office. e.Latinos favor government restrictions on abortion slightly more than other groups.
B
Which of the following statements most accurately describes changes in presidential power in the United States? a) The power of the presidency has greatly decreased over time. b) The power of the presidency has greatly increased over time. c) The Constitutional limits imposed on the president's powers by the founders remain an effective check on presidential ambition. d) The power of the presidency has increased relative to Congress but decreased relative to the Courts since the 1940s. e) The power of the presidency has increased relative to the Courts but decreased relative to Congress since the 1940s.
B
Why did the federal bureaucracy remain so small in the early days of the Republic? a) The people refused to pay taxes to support a larger bureaucracy. b) Most policy issues fell under the authority of the states, so there was no need for a large federal bureaucracy. c) The small size of the country meant that only a small government was necessary. d) The founders' mistrust of government led them to limit the size of the federal bureaucracy. e) All of the above contributed to the small size of the federal bureaucracy.
B
"Freedom from," one of the two senses in which the word freedom is used,relates most closely to the concept of a. democracy. b. equality. c. liberty d. order.
C
A congressional representative is following the trustee philosophy when he or she a.takes instructions from party leaders on how to vote. b.votes in accordance with the perceived wishes of the citizens back home. c.votes according to his or her conscience, even if doing so means going against the wishes of the majority back home. d.consults the president before an important vote. e.polls members of the district prior to a vote.
C
A practical test of whether or not a government is democratic is whether a.people can operate outside government institutions to influence policymaking. b.citizens can affect its policies by acting through its institutions. c.direct action is necessary for government to hear citizens' views. d.conventional political action consists largely of influencing behaviors and not supportive behaviors. e.All of the above are true.
C
According to a 2012 survey in your text, which of the following individuals is most likely to identify as a Republican? a.Earning under $30,000, no high school degree, female, and Hispanic b.Living in the South, age between 18-29, Catholic, and an advanced degreec.Earning between $75,000 to $99,999, college degree, male, age between 42-53 d.Earning over $100,000, advanced degree, black, unaffiliated with any religion e.High school degree only, Protestant, female, living in the Northeast
C
According to the text, democracy was first defined by the a. Romans. b. Teutonic tribes of Germany. c. Greeks. d. Magna Carta.
C
An underlying assumption of the concept of descriptive representation is that a.elected representatives should follow their own consciences. b.any citizen can be represented by any congressional representative. c.minorities can be effectively represented only by people of their own kind. d.representatives should carefully heed public opinion polls. e.the more outspoken people are regarding the type of representative they want, the closer the representative will be to voter preference.
C
As a general trend, college-educated individuals are more likely to choose a.social order over freedom. b.social order over equality. c.equality over freedom. d.freedom over social order. e.equality over social order.
C
How many U.S. presidents have been impeached? a. none b. one c. two d. five e. seven
C
In the United States, the death penalty a.is rarely supported by a large number of citizens that are polled. b.occasionally receives moderate support in public opinion polls. c.consistently receives moderate support in public opinion polls. d.consistently receives high levels of support in public opinion polls. e.is not supported or opposed in a manner that allows for intelligent generalization.
C
In what sense are independent regulatory commissions "independent"? a. They are not paid by the federal government. b. They take their orders only from federal judges. c. Their members cannot be removed by the president merely because they disagree with his policies. d. They report directly to the House and Senate leadership. e. They report to the Supreme Court.
C
Mental shortcuts that require hardly any information are called a.mind tricks. b.satisficing. c.heuristics. d.paradigms. e.None of the above is true.
C
The "unalienable rights" identified by the Declaration of Independence were a. life, liberty, and property. b. freedom of speech, press, and assembly. c. life liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. d. ownership of property and bearing arms to protect it.
C
The 2011 congressional hearings on whether a federal program allowed guns to fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels are an example of a.gerrymandering. b.congressional review. c.oversight. d.standing reports. e.cloture.
C
The American emphasis on freedom over equality in political participation works to the benefit of a.union members. b.the poor. c.those with greater resources. d.no particular group. e.nonvoters.
C
The Bill of Rights refers to a) state constitutions, which protect states' rights b) the first five amendments of the US Constitution c) the first ten amendments of the US Constitution d) Article I, section 8 of the US Constitution
C
The Constitution requires that the president inform Congress of recent developments in an annual address referred to as the a) political background report. b) status of America address. c) state of the union. d) contemporary issues brief. e) legislative agenda.
C
The Senate delay tactic of talking a bill to death is called [A] gerrymandering. [B] logrolling. [C] filibuster. [D] cloture.
C
The Supreme Court has made all but which of the following rulings concerning race and redistricting? a.Use of racial gerrymandering to protect incumbents can violate the Voting Rights Act. b.Race is not an illegitimate consideration in drawing boundaries, so long as it is not the dominant factor. c.Use of gerrymandering to increase minority representation can violate the rights of whites. d.Excessive racial gerrymandering violates the First Amendment's right of political association. e.All of the above are true.
C
The __________ was a proposal at the Constitutional Convention that we should have a unicameral legislature where all states would have equal representation. a) Three-Fifths Compromise b) Great Compromise c) Virginia Plan d) New Jersey Plan
C
The broad, basic definition of government given by the text is a. the use of force to benefit an elite b. citizens participating in community decisions. c. legitimate use of force within specified geographic boundaries to control human behavior. d. taking from each according to his or her ability and giving to each according to need
C
The effect of national emergencies and constitutional amendments on federalism has been to a. solidify the original constitutional balance between state and national governments. b. increase the power of the states. c. increase the power of the national government. d. decrease the authority of all levels of government
C
The framers of the Constitutionleft the issue of voter enfranchisement to a.Congress. b.the Supreme Court. c.the states. d.the Federalist papers. e.voting districts.
C
The large and divided U.S. bureaucracy is most conducive to a ________ system of democracy. [A] direct [B] majoritarian [C] pluralist [D] libertarian
C
The major agents of early socialization in the United States are a.religion and social class. b.family, religion, and political party. c.family, school, community, and peers. d.school and social class. e.economics, television, and the Internet.
C
The oldest objective of government is a. preserving the state of nature. b. supporting economic growth. c. preserving life and protecting property. d. promoting social equality.
C
The process of reallocating the number of seats assigned to each state in the U.S. House of Representatives based on changes in the population of the states is known as a) redistribution b) reconciliation. c) redistricting. d) reapportionment. e) reallocation.
C
The process of reviewing and revising a proposed piece of legislation by a committee is generally referred to as a) editorializing. b) legislative prerogative. c) markup. d) open process. e) judicial review.
C
The term laboratories of democracy refers to a. programs run by the National Institutes of Science. b. programs run by the National Institutes of Health. c. cities or states. d. the presidential primaries.
C
The vice president a.has no formal constitutional title over the United States Senate. b.has the ability to select Senate committee chairmen. c.can break tie votes in the Senate. d.frequently visits the Senate to lobby on behalf of the president. e.can veto Senate resolutions.
C
When the president orders a drone strike against suspected al-Qaeda targets in Yemen, the President is performing the role of a) Chief Legislator b) Chief of State c) Commander in Chief d) Chief Diplomat e) Chief Executive
C
Which of the following is certain to occur in the U.S. system of federalism? a. A clear demarcation of the various responsibilities across levels of government b. Unquestioned cooperation among levels of government c. Overlap in the responsibilities of the various levels of government d. A clear understanding of what level of government sanitation officers work for
C
Which of the following statements about American political parties is false? a.A person's party identification, once developed, tends to endure. b.The number of Democrats in the electorate consistently exceeded the number of Republicans until the mid-1990s. c.Independents outnumber Democratic Party and Republican Party identifiers, combined, in the U.S. electorate. d.The proportion of Democrats in the electorate has shrunk over time, to the benefit of both Republicans and Independents. e.Fifty percent of children adopt the same party affiliation as their parents.
C
Which of the following statements about unconventional participation is not true? a.It challenges existing government channels or institutions. b.It violates principles or beliefs of the dominant culture. c.It consists of relatively routine behavior that uses established institutions of representative government. d.It is used by disadvantaged groups in lieu of more conventional forms of participation .e.It has a long history in the United States.
C
_____ are organizational entities in the federal government that are not under the control of the president or a department. a) Governmental institutes b) Oversight committees c) Independent agencies d) Independent regulatory commissions e) Government corporations
C
A confederation can best be described as a a. form of socialism. b. government without a monarch. c. government ruled by a dictator. d. loose association of independent states.
D
Although the United States has a much lower voter turnout than do other democracies, Americans may actually work harder at being good citizens because a.political parties in the United States demand a high level of activity. b.people must pass a test of political knowledge to be eligible to vote in the United States. c.many American states still impose a poll tax. d.the United States has far more elections than do other countries. e.they break fewer laws overall.
D
An elected representative who strictly adheres to the will of their constituents is said to act according to the a) politico model. b) conscience model. c) investiture model. d) delegate model. e) trustee model
D
An underlying assumption of the text is that perfect freedom, order, and equalitycan never be achieved because a. no government structure is perfectly designed. b. Some political officials will always be corrupt or incompetent.' c. These three terms refer essentially to the same thing. d. These three values are inherently in conflict and cannot be provided simultaneously.
D
Before the collapse of communism, the former Soviet Union did not function as a democracy because a.it did not regularly hold elections. b.it had no legislature. c.it permitted no acts of conventional participation. d.there was only one political party. e.All of the above are true.
D
Bills must pass both houses in exactly the same form before they can be sent to the president. When different versions of a bill have been passed by the House and the Senate, the bill is sent to a a. joint committee. b. standing committee. c. select committee. d. conference committee. e. special committee.
D
Department and agencies within the executive branch are collectively referred to as the federal a) state. b) Congress. c) government. d) bureaucracy. e) branch.
D
Differences in the House and Senate versions of a particular bill are ironed out [A] by the party leadership of the two chambers. [B] by the president and congressional party leadership. [C] by the House and Senate committees that originally considered the bill. [D] by a conference committee.
D
Direct action includes a.a contribution to a campaign. b.legislatures passing laws in response to public demands. c.increased voter turnout due to negative campaigning. d.a citizen's group appearing before the city council seeking change in an ordinance. e.an interest group soliciting members.
D
During the Vietnam War, protesting students on college campuses a.stopped traffic. b.destroyed property. c.occupied buildings. d.Options A, B, and C are true. e.None of the above is true.
D
Government policies pose dilemmas because they almost always require a. the triumph of order over freedom b. conflict between the rich and poor. c. infringement of the rights of some group. d. difficult choices among conflicting values
D
How many government units exist in the United States? a. 1 b. 51 c. 1,713 d. More than 80,000
D
How many presidents have been removed from office through the impeachment process? a) 3 b) 1 c) 6 d) 0 e) 2
D
In a federal system, a. Congress can always overrule state governments. b. state legislators can nullify national laws. c. Congress and state legislatures cannot legislate on related issues. d. two or more governments exercise power and authority over the people and territory.
D
Legal rules created by government agencies based on authority delegated by the legislature are more commonly referred to as a) statutes. b) laws. c) precedent. d) regulations. e) oversight.
D
Most democratic theorists agree that a modern nation-state cannot practice democracy without a.negative campaigning. b.unlimited campaign contributions. c.one dominant party consistently winning national elections. d.at least two political parties regularly contesting elections. e.a parliamentary system.
D
Opponents of the U.S. Constitution demanded inclusion of the Bill of Rightsbecause they feared abuse of power by a. government at all levels. b. local police forces. c. state governments. d. the national government.
D
Sovereignty is a quality possessed by a government that a. collects revenues in excess of its expenses. b. enters into a confederation. c. has the support of a majority of its citizens. d. is supreme in power and authority over a certain area.
D
The __________ is not a national political party because it does not nominate its own candidates. a.Libertarian Party b.Green Party c.Democratic Party d.Tea Party e.Republican Party
D
The constitutional qualifications for the person elected president of the United States include all of the following except [A] citizenship. [B] residence. [C] age. [D] experience.
D
The early Republicans (also known as the Democratic Republicans) were led by a.George Washington. b.John Adams. c.Alexander Hamilton. d.Thomas Jefferson. e.James Madison.
D
The founders expected the _____ to be the heart of the new government. a) public branch. b) executive branch c) people d) legislative branch e) judicial branch
D
The main purpose of majority-minority districts is to a) guarantee representation of diverse ideological perspectives. b) protect the voting rights of minorities. c) exclude minorities from political participation. d) ensure the election of minority legislators. e) prevent minorities from obtaining a majority in the federal legislature.
D
The minority counterpart to a committee chairperson is called a a.ranking majority member. b.vice chairperson. c.minority whip. d.ranking minority member. e.ranking assistant chair.
D
The most powerful leader in the House of Representatives is the [A] vice president of the United States. [B] president pro tempore. [C] House parliamentarian. [D] speaker of the House.
D
The only state that still permits the firing squad as a possible form of execution is a.Texas. b.North Dakota. c.Georgia. d.Oklahoma. e.Pennsylvania
D
The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 was to a) revise the Mayflower Compact. b) declare war against Britain. c) develop a strategy to ensure that the Constitution would be ratified by all 13 states. d) revise the Articles of Confederation.
D
The powers of the president as outlined in the U.S. Constitution are [A] less detailed than the description of the executive in the Articles of Confederation. [B] more elaborately described than those of Congress. [C] extensively and specifically described. [D] briefly stated and comparatively vague.
D
The process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative districts is known as a) packing. b) cracking. c) electoral division. d) redistricting. e) gerrymandering.
D
The text defines suffrage and franchise as the right to a.participate. b.speak. c.protest. d.vote. e.rally.
D
There are a total of __________ votes in the electoral college. a.270 b.428 c.435 d.538 e.720
D
Today, most federal employees have been a) presidential appointees selected on the basis of political loyalty. b) professional civil servants selected on the basis of political loyalty. c) professional civil servants promoted on the basis of experience and political loyalty. d) professional civil servants selected on the basis of individual qualifications not formally affiliated with a political party. e) presidential appointees selected on the basis of individual qualifications.
D
When the president throws out the first pitch at the World Series, the President is performing the role of a) Chief Executive b) Commander in Chief c) Chief Legislator d) Chief of State e) Chief Diplomat
D
Which of the following principles is not part of the responsible party government model? a.The winning party should carry out its program once in office. b.Parties should present clear and coherent programs to voters. c.Voters should hold the governing party responsible at the next election for executing its program. d.Legislators should be responsive to their constituencies, even if doing so means voting against their party's program. e.Voters should choose candidates on the basis of party programs.
D
Which of the following statements best describes the attitude of the American people toward political parties? a.Americans feel strong personal loyalties to their parties. b.Americans see parties as inherently undemocratic. c.Americans would like to see many more than two parties. d.Americans recognize the value of parties but distrust the existing ones. e.Americans are ideologically divided, as are parties.
D
Which of the following statements is most accurate? a.The mass media are not important to the majoritarian model of democracy. b.The mass media are not important to the pluralist model of democracy. c.The media in the United States have greatly enhanced the government's efforts to maintain order. d.The media in the United States have played an important role in advancing equality. e.The media represent an unofficial branch of government.
D
Which of the following statements reflects the role public opinion should play according to the majoritarian model of democracy? a.Public opinion should play a much smaller role than it would play in the pluralist model. b.Groups with different opinions should be allowed to clash openly over government policy. c.Public opinion is less important than the opinions of experts. d.Government should do what a majority of the public wants. e.A majority of the public is ill-informed on the issues, which means the role of public opinion should be increased.
D
he U.S. Constitution deals with political parties by a. clearly defining a two-party system. b. encouraging, but not requiring, them. c. forbidding such groups. d. saying nothing about them.
D
n 2016, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the presidency despite a.his failure to win his party's nomination. b.winning fewer electoral college votes than Democrat Hillary Clinton. c.not being on the ballot in five states. d.receiving fewer popular votes than Hillary Clinton. e.his losing more states than Hillary Clinton.
D
All of the following are regarded in the text as examples of unconventional participation except a.the 1965 Selma, Alabama civil rights march. b.the Boston Tea Party. c.the Montgomery bus boycott. d.the "occupy" camps in 2011 protesting income inequality. e.all of these are examples of unconventional participation .
E
Amtrak is an example of a(n) a) independent agency. b) independent regulatory commission. c) oversight committee. d) department. e) government corporation.
E
Bureaucratic agencies can influence or shape public policy through a) providing information and ideas for members of Congress. b) their discretion in enforcement of laws enacted by Congress. c) their close connection to the President through the cabinet. d) their authority to create new rules for administering programs. e) all of the above.
E
Children are likely to adopt their parents' party identification when a.parents discuss party politics with children. b.parents refrain from forcing their views on children. c.at least one parent has worked for a party. d.both parents vote regularly. e.both parents strongly identify with the same party.
E
If Dr. Dave were a member of a political party it would most likely be a. The Craft Beer Drinkers Party b. The Ted Nugent Student Capture, Tag, and Release Party c. The Anarchist Precision Drill Team Party d. The Get Off My Lawn You Rotten Kids Party e. The Rodent Revolutionary Party - Hamster Division
E
Most referenda are placed on the ballot by a.voters. b.governors. c.interest groups. d.judges. e.legislatures.
E
One of the most convincing explanations for the two-party system in the United States lies in its use of a.single winners chosen by an absolute majority of votes. b.multiple winners chosen by a proportional representation of votes. c.multiple winners chosen by a simple plurality of votes. d.single winners chosen by a proportional representation of votes. e.single winners chosen by a simple plurality of votes.
E
The President can appoint about 3000 top-level administrators to the federal bureaucracy. Most of those he appoints a. Are well-known to him. b. He doesn't know much about. c. Are selected at least partly to make his administration more reflective of all demographic groups in the US. d. Have vast experience in the federal bureaucracy. e. Both b and c.
E
The decision of who the president chooses to appoint to a specific governmental position may be influenced by a) the strength of the candidate and the candidate's strong record of experience in a specific policy area. b) political considerations; as a reward for political loyalty. c) the knowledge that a candidate may fail to enforce or weakly enforce specific polices. d) the desire to demonstrate a commitment to diversity as a means of pleasing constituencies and attracting new voters. e) all of the above.
E
The majoritarian model of democracy favors a.both conventional and unconventional forms of participation. b.unconventional forms of participation. c.resourceful individuals seeking particularized benefits. d.better-educated, wealthier citizens. e.voting as the primary means of participation.
E
The process whereby one becomes aware of politics, learns political facts, and forms political values is called a.political norming. b.ideological awakening. c.political coming-of-age. d.systems building. e.political socialization.
E
The purpose of the literacy tests that were used in the southern states after 1870 was to a.keep schoolteachers employed. b.keep illegal aliens from voting. c.void illegally-cast ballots. d.ensure that only well-informed people voted. e.discourage African Americans from voting.
E
What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty? a. Executive agreements require the consent of the Senate, treaties do not. b. The Senate plays a key party in negotiating executive agreements; presidents tend to negotiate treaties alone. c. Unlike treaties, the Supreme Court has declared executive agreements unconstitutional. d. Executive agreements are mentioned in the Constitution; treaties are not. e. Treaties require the advice and consent of the Senate; executive agreements do not.
E
Where in the Constitutionare political parties discussed?a.Article I : The Legislative Branch b.Article II : The Executive Branch c.The Preamble d.Throughout the Constitution e.Nowhere in the Constitution
E
Which country was the first to provide for the general election of representatives through mass suffrage?a.France b.Australia c.Canada d.Great Britain e.United States
E
Which of the following forms of political participation are Americans least likely to engage in, according to a 2008 survey? a.Voting b.Discussing politics with family or friends c.Talking with anyone about voting d.Wearing campaign buttons, posting stickers and signs e.Attending political meetings
E
Which of the following have not encouraged the dominance of Democrats and Republicans as the nation's two major parties? a.The United States' voting system of majority representation b.The electoral college c.Over a hundred years of Democrat-Republican political socialization d.Signature requirements for third parties to get onto the ballot e.The use of proportional representation to distribute electoral college votes
E
Which of the following statements most accurately describes Americans view of bureaucracy? a) Bureaucracy is an effective way to make controversial decisions. b) Bureaucracy is inefficient and corrupt. c) Bureaucracy generally works well. d) Bureaucracy is preferable to leaving situations to the private market to resolve. e) Bureaucracy is a necessary evil in a complex society.
E
Which one of the following is a government corporation? a. Department of Health and Human Services b. Small Business Administration c. Internal Revenue Service d. Federal Communications Commission e. Amtrak
E
Which one of the following is an "iron triangle"? a. Congress, the White House, and the media. b. Congress, the White House, and the Supreme Court. c. a government agency, the White House, and Congress. d. an interest group, political party, and government agency. e. an interest group, government agency, and congressional committee.
E
Who is likely to oppose the death penalty? a.Democrats b.African Americans c.Liberals d.Republicans e.Options A, B, and C are true.
E
_____ are typically large organizations responsible for a broad policy realm. a) Independent regulatory commissions b) Oversight committees c) Independent agencies d) Government corporations e) Departments
E
Population shifts do not have significant political consequences.
F
State constitutions are generally shorter in length than the U.S. Constitution.
F
States have less power in a federalist system than in a unitary system
F
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico applied for and was granted statehood in 1995, making it the fifty-first state.
F
The US Constitution has been amended more than 100 times.
F
The main reason that there are only two major political parties in the United States is attributable to Article VII in the U.S. Constitution, which mandates that the nation will have only two parties.
F
The political arrangement under the Articles of Confederation is a good example of a unitary political system.
F
The two dilemmas of democracy, the proper balance between freedom and order and between freedom and equality, were of concern to the Founders as they wrote the Constitution
F
The writing and ratification process of the US Constitution went smoothly and without much disagreement among Americans of the time.
F
Four kinds of federalism are modeled by: layer cake federalism; marble cake federalism, picket fence federalism and fruitcake federalism
T
On average, Americans prefer government control and government services to be close to them.
T
One of the disadvantages of federalism is that it may encourage local biases that damage national goals.
T
One of the greatest concerns of the founders was to write a constitution that would maintain enough order to allow business to happen easily.
T
Over the past decade, state governments have come to depend on the federal government for revenues more than in the past.
T
State and local governments depend on federal grants for about 24 percent of their budgets.
T
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has the oldest state constitution in use, although it has been amended more than a hundred times
T
The US has used federalism in an effort to respond to demands for both equality and equity at the same time.
T
The concept of federalism refers to a system of government in which power is shared between the national and nonnational governments
T
The concept of pre-emption holds that national laws take precedence over state laws
T
The model of federalism currently in use is cooperative federalism.
T
Dr Dave Ivers is a bearded old coot.
T/F
