Gov final

Which of the following is a result of the electoral college system?

Candidates focus on the states with the largest populations.

Which of the following is a true statement about the role of the media in providing citizens with information?

Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.

Which of the following is filed when an imprisoned person wants to be brought before a judges so that...

Habeus corpus petition

Which two principles are addressed in mapp v Ohio

Incorporation doctrine and exclusionary rule

Hamilton's arguments summarized

Listing rights will lead to some asymmetric that government may regulate those rights

With respect to prayers in public schools, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that

Prayer violates the establishment clause of the first amendment

Which of the following best defines civil liberties

Provisions in the Bill of Rights that provide guarantees against arbitrary interference by government

Two interest groups are competing for influence in Congress. One group represents banking institutions, while the other advocates for consumer protections. A critic of the influence of interest groups would make which of the following claims?

The banking interest group likely has greater financial resources and access to policy makers than the consumer protection group.

Lincoln suspended writs of habeas corpus. As a result,

There is a tension between civil liberties and public order

The term "party machine" usually refers to a

local party organization that is tightly disciplined and well staffed and relies on patronage to create party loyalty

Which of the following is a consequence of consumer-driven media outlets?

An increase in sensational stories and attack journalism rather than factual reporting

When contributing to congressional campaigns, political action committees (PACs) are most likely to contribute to

incumbents of both major parties

Lobbyists try to influence legislators mainly through

providing legislators with information on technical issues concerning legislation

Congressional district boundaries are usually redrawn every ten years by the

state legislatures

Which of the following is the main reason interest groups are often successful in getting legislation passed to benefit their members?

A narrow constituency derives the benefits from such legislation but the costs are spread broadly across the population

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the fourth amendment

A suspect's cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of how the media can act as a linkage institution?

A television network airs the results of public opinion poll projecting the winner of the 2016 presidential election

Which statement accurately summarizes how constituencies affect the campaign strategy of candidates running for the US senate or House of Representatives

Candidates for House districts must consider specific needs and critical issues that characterize a relatively small number of voters

Which of the following scenarios is an example of how an interest group can act as a linkage institution?

March for Our Lives conducts a letter-writing campaign to key members of Congress to gain their support for gun control legislation

Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the two major political parties in the United States?

Separate and largely independent party organizations exist at national, state, and local levels

Which of the following best describes the relationship between socioeconomic status and participation in politics?

The higher one's socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of rights protected and not protected by the first amendment

The right to burn a flag and obscenity

Which of the following statements is the most valid criticism of voting for a third party in the US political system?

Your third-party vote may help a candidate that you disagree with

One of the best strategies that interest groups can use to achieve their goals is

lobbying members of Congress to make small changes in existing policy

Which linkage institution is primarily responsible for keeping the electorate informed about political issues, policymaking, and leadership transitions in government?

news media