PSC1113
Which of the following is a "rally event"?
George W. Bush's surge in popularity after the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Elitists generally argue that __________.
large corporations hold tremendous political power
Which is a constitutional power that the president shares with the Senate?
making treaties
What aspect of the presidency is the press most likely to report on?
what the president is doing
When might someone be particularly concerned about an expansion of presidential power?
when he or she opposes the president's agenda
Which of the following is most likely to form a single-issue interest group?
Abortion opponents
How can a president be removed from office?
Accuse of misdemeanors by the House and 2/3rds of Senate must be convinced to impeach him in trial. Chief of Justice presides as Judge.
Which statement best describes Americans' expectation about their presidents?
Americans want a powerful president who can do good but dislike the idea of having power concentrated in the presidency.
How does civil disobedience differ from a protest?
Civil disobedience involves intentionally breaking a law; a protest involves intentionally getting attention from the media.
Women are more likely than men to cast their ballots for which type of candidate?
Democratic candidates who support higher levels of spending on social services as opposed to spending on the military
Which statement is a frequent criticism of Donald Trump?
He lacks respect for the rule of law.
Why do presidents want high approval ratings?
High ratings make it easier to achieve the president's agenda.
Which is the largest minority group in the United States?
Hispanics
What benefit can lobbyists offer elected officials?
Lobbyists can help elected officials win reelection.
Which of the following accurately describes voter participation in the United States?
Many Americans do not vote, especially in local elections.
Why is it necessary for presidents to act as party leaders in order to accomplish their policy goals?
Members of Congress from the president's party cannot always be counted on to support the president's agenda.
In which way do modern presidents differ from the intentions of the Framers?
Modern presidents are more influential in the legislative process than the Framers intended.
How are vacancies in the vice presidency filled?
New vice presidents are nominated by the president and approved by both houses of Congress.
When presidents appear on television, they are trying to __________.
Shape public opinion
An interest group might file an amicus curiae brief in order to shape policy through __________.
The judicial branch
Which best describes recent First Ladies?
They have advocated for one or more specific issues.
Which part of the executive branch is closest and most loyal to the president?
White House staff
What best describes the president's cabinet?
a group of executive branch heads who are too concerned with representing their departments' interests to be able to advise the president from a broad perspective
Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?
an environmentalist deciding not to join an environmental group but appreciating the group's environmental stewardship
To overcome the free-rider problem, many interest groups offer selective benefits that __________.
are given only to group members
How is political participation defined?
as all the activities used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue
What is most typically the immediate aim of most political protests?
attracting media attention
Why do presidents need to gain support for their policies from officials in the other branches of government instead of enacting them outright?
because the Constitution established a system of shared powers
Which is the most common characteristic of U.S. presidents?
being a Protestant
Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to attempt to influence members of Congress?
by providing specialized expertise
Which of the following is a form of conventional political participation?
calling one's representative to express an opinion about pending legislation
"Letter from a Birmingham Jail," penned by Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1963, is a classic defense of __________.
civil disobedience
According to critics of interest group influence in the United States, what is a consequence of hyperpluralism?
contradictory and confusing policy
How can Congress check the president's war powers?
determining the military's budget
An __________ is the perception that the voters strongly support the president and his or her policies.
electoral mandate
Which power belongs exclusively to the president?
extending diplomatic recognition to foreign governments
Which do conservatives generally favor?
freer rein for the private sector
Why has the power and responsibility of the presidency increased?
increased prominence of the United States on the world stage
Who are politicians most likely to ignore?
nonvoters
To determine what percentage of families with children would use school vouchers to send their children to charter schools, what population needs to be sampled?
parents of school-age children
Which of the following raise money from individuals and distribute campaign contributions to political candidates?
political action committees (PACs)
Which of the following generally increase with age?
political participation and strength of party attachment
Who takes the lead in crafting national security policy?
president