Final Exam

Can't deny suffrage based on color

15th Amendment

Can't deny suffrage based on gender

19th Amendment

How old must the President be?

35

How many members in the House of Representatives?

435

Roe v Wade was based on which of the following constitutional principles?

A constitutional right to privacy

What is an interest group?

An organization of people who join together voluntarily on the basis of some interest they share for the purpose of influencing policy.

What is a political party?

An origination that seeks political power, in that it runs candidates for office.

Open Primary

Any qualified voter can take part.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as which of the following?

Bill of Rights

When does the Vice President vote in the Senate?

Can vote only to break a tie.

Nonpartisan Primary

Candidates are not identified by party labels.

When President Nixon recognized China as a nation, which of the following official capacities was he acting in?

Chief of State

The protection of the individual from the unrestricted power of government is the definition for which of the following?

Civil Rights

When presidents like Truman and Obama have 'fired' generals, they have acted in which capacity?

Commander-in-Cheif

The constitutional principle that government cannot deprive someone of life, liberty, or property without following fair and regular procedures is known as which of the following?

Due process of law

The selective incorporation of the Bill of Rights against the states is based on which of the following.

Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment

Which of the following constitutional provisions has the greatest impact on civil rights policymaking?

Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Interest groups reflect the interests of the average citizen.

False

It is true that nightly newscasts favor Democratic candidates, and it is also true that this biased coverage creates a positive conclusion regarding these candidates in voter's minds.

False

People tend to consume media sources that reflect all perspectives, not just their own personal preference.

False

The office of Vice President has historically been highly sought after.

False

The fourth branch of government?

Federal Bureaucracy

Which of the following agencies has the authority to regulate the broadcast media that use the public airwaves?

Federal Communication Commission

Race to the Top requires that states eliminate barriers to the expansion of charter schools in order to continue receiving federal funds. this requirement is an example of which of the following?

Federal mandate

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press?

First Amendment

Runoff Primary

If a required majority is not met, the two people with the most votes run again.

Where is the Bill of Rights found?

It is the first ten amendments to the Constitution

2nd Presidential term is also known as

Lame Duck

Which of the following combination of terms best describes this description of the United States? Example: America is composed of such companies that range from the United States Post Office and FedEx to Amtrack and the Soo Line RR.

Mixed economy

Which of the following media outlets are not owned by the U.S. government?

NPR (national public radio) CBS Evening News New York Times

The Elastic Clause is another name for which of the following constitutional provisions?

Necessary and Proper clause

Which value of democracy does the following example violate? If any? Example: In Country X, citzens have multiple candidates to choose from and a variety of information sources located on the internet and in print.

No value was violated

Your son who works at a local construction company was fired because his boss disagreed with him over a bumper sticker for a presidential candidate. Does your son have any legal recourse under the U.S. Constitution or federal law?

No. The First Amendment does not apply to private employers.

After winning reelection in 2012, Barack Obama was a lame duck. What does that phrase mean?

Obama was not ineligible to run for reelection.

Closed Primary

Only declared party members can vote.

Would a states' rights advocate favor or oppose the Race to the Top?

Oppose. Because it increased the federal involvement in education policy, which is traditionally an area of state responsibility.

Which of the following terms is best defined as a group of individuals who join together to seek government office in order to make public policy?

Political party

Which of the following presidents was impeached and removed from office?

Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, but acquitted by the Senate. Richard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.

Blanket Primary

Qualified voters can vote for any candidate, regardless of party.

Which value of democracy does the following example violate? If any? Example: In a recent election, Country X had over 20 candidates running for up to 4 elected offices. All but 2 of the candidates were members of the national political party.

Right to be elected

Which of the following statements most closely reflects the current status of constitutional law concerning school integration?

School officials must ignore race in making school assignments

Which of the following is not a suspect classification?

Sexual orientation

The judicial decision rule holding that the Supreme Court will find a government policy unconstitutional unless the government can demonstrate a compelling interest justifying the action is known as which of the following?

Strict judicial scrutiny

Policy distinctions among persons based on their race, ethnicity and citizenship are called

Suspect classifications

Which part of Congress has the power to impeach a government official?

The House of Representatives

What happens if both the president and vice president die at the same time?

The Speaker of the House becomes president.

Which of the following statements about executive orders is true?

The Supreme Court can overturn an executive order on constitutional grounds. Congress can override an executive order legislatively, subject to possible presidential veto. The president can issue executive orders without congressional approval.

Suppose Congress passes a law which conflicts with the state constitution of Georgia. Which takes precedence--the U.S. law of the Georgia Constitution?

The U.S. law because of the National Supremacy Clause

Disputes over school prayer are based on which of the following provisions of the U.S. Constitution?

The establishment of religion clause in the First Amendment

The Bill of Rights initially restricted the power of which of the following levels of government?

The national government but not state governments

What constitutional authority does the president have over the Supreme Court?

The president can fill vacancies by appointment subject to Senate confirmation.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown are residents of LA. They fly to NE and get divorced. Are they legally divorced in the eyes of the state of LA?

They are divorced because the Full Faith and Credit Clause forces states to honor the official actions of other states.

Which of the following statements is true about the fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights?

They cannot be abridged unless the government can demonstrate a compelling or overriding public interest for so doing

Which of the following is true about the baby-boom generation?

This generation was born after World War II.

Among which of the following income groups would you expect the Republican candidate for president to do best in the next presidential election? Select 2.

Those making more than 100k and those making between 50k and 100k

What is the purpose of Title IX?

To eliminate gender discrimination in schools

According to the article, "testing Theories of American Political Theories", the average citizen does not influence policy changes unless his views align with the elites.

True

The public owns the airwaves.

True

While a variety of media sources exist, most of what we watch, read or listen to is controlled by a handful of media giants.

True

What constitutional powers does the president have over Congress?

Veto power

The Democratic party is strong in which of the following regions? Select 2.

Westcoast and Northeast

A stat university decides to limit graduate student enrollment in its space physics program to American citizens, excluding noncitizens. Is such an action constitutional?

Yes, if the university can demonstrate a compelling governmental interest in making the distinction between citizens and noncitizens

Which of the following is an example of a hate crime?

a group of young Latino and African American men break into the home of an Asian family. While robbing the family, they use racial/ethnic slurs, threatening the Asian family with violence if they don't move out of the neighborhood.

What is rulemaking?

a regulatory process used by gov't agencies to enact legally binding regulation

The president nominates Person A to the U.S. Supreme Court, but the Senate rejects the nomination. This scenario is an example of which of the following?

checks and balances

Both state and national governments have the constitutional authority to tax and spend. Therefore, the power to tax and spend is an example of which of the following?

concurrent powers

Article I, Section 8, the U.S Constitution declares that Congress has the authority to coin money. Coining money is an example of which of the following?

delegated powers

A system of government in which ultimate political authority is vested in the people is the definition of which of the following terms?

democracy

Gerrymandering

drawing district lines for political advantage

A major newspaper carries a series of articles discussing the backgrounds and issue orientations of all the major candidates running for the presidency. The paper's decision to cover all of the candidates and not just its favorite candidate can be explained by which of the following?

equal time rule

What is the bureaucracy cabinet?

executive department heads chosen by the President that have responsibility for the conduct of government operations

John Locke said that people leave the "state of nature" and form a civil government because of what factor?

fear of others

A political system that divides power between a central government with authority over the whole nation and a series of state governments is known as which of the following?

federal system of government

Which of the following was not a criticism of the Articles of Confederation?

gave too much power to the president

Which value of democracy does the following example violate? If any? Example: The Country of X is holding elections in 2 months. However, actual policy decisions are made by key military and religious figures.

institutions for making public policies depend on votes.

According to John Locke, what becomes the basis for civil society?

law

A blog would be characterized as which of the following?

new media

Which of the following has been suffering from a loss of viewers or readers?

newsmagazines network evening news shows daily newspapers

Constitutional basis of Bureaucracy

none Implied: the means by which the executive branch carries out his Constitutional duties

In Good Night and Good Luck, the CBS program See it Now offered Senator McCarthy airtime to voice his perspective on the expose done on himself and the Senate committee hearings into alleged Communists. What principle does this illustrate?

objective journalism

Which of the following media sources was more important in 2008 than it was in 2000?

online

Which of the following is defined as the "widely held, deeply rooted political values of a society?"

political culture

The voters in Country A elect legislators who make policy decisions on their behalf. Which of the following terms best describes Country A?

representative democracy

The 10th Amendment is the constitutional basis for which of the following?

reserved powers

According to James Madison, what constitutional principle was designed to prevent the concentration of power in the hands of one government official or set of officials?

separation of powers with checks and balances

In Country A, the government owns and operates business and industry. It makes decisions about the production and distribution of goods and services in the public interest without regard for the profit motive. Which of the following terms best describes Country A?

socialism

A dispute over a local law aimed at preventing a religious group from passing out literature door-to-door would involve which of the following constitutional provisions?

the freedom of expression clause in the First Amendment

The Green, Reform and Libertarian Parties are examples of which of the following?

third parties

While all Americans distrust media bias, which of the following groups is most likely to distrust the media?

those who identify with the Republican Party

What is the purpose of interest groups?

to influence policy

What is the purpose of lobbyists?

to pressure government officials to pursue a specific policy

What is the purpose of a shield law?

to protect journalists from being forced to disclose confidential information in a legal proceeding

Suppose that the majority of the people of a particular political district adhere to the same religion. The majority uses its control of government to adopt policies that limit public office to members of that religion and seriously disadvantage people who do not share their belief. The framers of the U.S. Constitution would use which of the following terms or phrases to describe that situation?

tyranny of the majority