Government Final

What were positive and negative consequences of a decision not to go to the Convention?

. The positive and negative consequences were both situationally based on A.) the attendance of delegates and B.) Approval by congress and the people

This is not a way lawmakers provide services for their constituents. A. fixing speeding tickets B. keeping federal projects C. pork-barrel legislation D. federal grants and contracts

. fixing speeding tickets

deals with separate ballots

12th amendment

president must have been a resident within the US for

14 years

minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidential election is

270

Congressional District

32nd

Min age to be President

35

total membership of congress in

535 Members (100 senate, 435 in house)

What is a decision tree?

A chart that allows the user to track the positive, negative, goals, and alternatives of a decision.

This program allows young people to help society and earn money for training or college. A. AmeriCorps B. Volunteer America C. Youth Corps Incorrect D. Rock the Vote

A. AmeriCorps

This President "played talk radio like a piano." A. Bill Clinton B. Harry Truman C. Ronald Reagan D. Franklin D. Roosevelt

A. Bill Clinton

This person assigns the writing of opinions to the justices. A. Chief Justice of the United States B. President C. swing voter D. chief law clerk

A. Chief Justice of the United States

The oath of office at the Presidential inaugural ceremony is administered by the A. Chief Justice of the United States. B. outgoing President. C. Speaker of the House. D. Vice President.

A. Chief Justice of the United States.

This allows student religious groups to meet in high schools receiving federal funds. A. Equal Access Act B. free exercise clause C. Engle v. Vitale D. establishment clause

A. Equal Access Act

To protect consumers, this was rewritten in 1996. A. Fair Credit Reporting Act B. Citizens Right to Privacy Act C. Sunshine Act D. Freedom of Information Act

A. Fair Credit Reporting Act

Thomas Jefferson believed this builds a wall of separation between church and state. A. First Amendment B. Fourteenth Amendment C. theory of evolution D. Pledge of Allegiance

A. First Amendment

This President was known for his fireside chats. A. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Bill Clinton C. Abraham Lincoln D. Ronald Reagan

A. Franklin D. Roosevelt

The celebrated decision in this case gave the Supreme Court judicial review. A. Marbury v. Madison B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Slaughterhouse Case

A. Marbury v. Madison

This judicial review of state laws and actions changed law enforcement across the nation. A. Miranda v. Arizona B. Marbury v. Madison C. Train v. City of New York D. Brown v. Board of Education

A. Miranda v. Arizona

All of these assistants were part of President Clinton's inner circle except the A. NSC adviser. B. White House council. C. chief of staff. D. press secretary.

A. NSC adviser.

Which of the following is the newest agency in the EOP? A. Office of National Drug Control Policy B. National Security Council C. Office of Management and Budget D. Council of Economic Advisers

A. Office of National Drug Control Policy

This was one of the most effective suffrage laws ever passed in this country. A. Voting Rights Act B. grandfather clause C. African American Suffrage Act D. poll tax

A. Voting rights Act

The President's most important influence over the Court is the power to A. appoint justices with Senate consent. B. demand judicial review. C. override a decision. D. veto a ruling.

A. appoint justices with Senate consent.

At every level of China's government, officials referred to as this hold key posts. A. cadre B. faqih C. authoritarian diplomats D. shah

A. cadre

When candidates quote only those statistics that support their positions, it is called A. card stacking. B. slander. C. "getting on the bandwagon." D. "plain folk" techniques.

A. card stacking.

This system makes it likely that the President and Congress will always compete for power. A. checks and balances B. national budget C. impoundment D. national electorate

A. checks and balances

The principle which states that each country should produce those goods it can make more efficiently and purchase those that other nations make more efficiently is called A. comparative advantage. B. global interdependence. C. trading blocs. D. international trade zone.

A. comparative advantage.

When both the state court and the federal court have jurisdiction, it is called A. concurrent jurisdiction. B. appellate jurisdiction. C. the separate-but-equal doctrine. D. judicial review.

A. concurrent jurisdiction.

This is a group of experts appointed to study the state constitution and recommend changes. A. constitutional commission B. state initiative appointees C. constitutionalists D. constitutional convention

A. constitutional commission

This is a gathering of citizens, usually elected by popular vote, who meet to consider changing or replacing a constitution. A. constitutional convention B. grass roots organization C. constitutional commission D. popular initiative group

A. constitutional convention

James Burns, a political historian, argues that checks and balances result in A. deadlock B. equality for the people. C. an efficient government. D. desirable public policy.

A. deadlock.

This principle means a person may not be tried twice for the same crime. A. double jeopardy B. exclusionary rule C. self-incrimination D. jus sanguinis

A. double jeopardy

This rule holds that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a federal court. A. exclusionary rule B. self-incrimination rule C. self-counsel rule D. double jeopardy rule

A. exclusionary rule

Giving up one's citizenship and living in another country is called A. expatriation. B. denaturalization. C. collective naturalization. D. jus soli.

A. expatriation.

The Secretary of Agriculture is usually from a A. farm state. B. southern state. C. large city. D. western state.

A. farm state.

These cases illustrate how the Court can change its interpretation of the Constitution. A. flag salute cases B. access cases C. federal lunch program cases D. aid to parochial schools cases

A. flag salute cases

This strongly influenced the vote for military action in the Persian Gulf in Congress. A. growing public support B. the lawmakers' consciences C. political party identification D. the needs of the nation

A. growing public support

In 1996 and 2000, Russia took steps toward achieving democratic government by A. holding elections. B. writing a constitution. C. ending war with the Soviet Union. D. asking the U.S. for aid.

A. holding elections.

This is a set of basic beliefs about life, culture, government, and society. A. ideology B. political culture C. cultural values D. public opinion

A. ideology

This is required for a municipal government. A. incorporation B. state bonds C. special taxes D. urban renewal

A. incorporation

This mechanism is used to propose constitutional amendments. A. joint resolution B. concurrent resolution C. private bill D. resolution

A. joint resolution

The flow of legislative work in Congress is controlled by the A. majority party. B. minority party. C. Democratic Party. D. Republican Party.

A. majority party.

The Court ruled that liberty of expression by these means is guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth amendments. A. motion pictures B. radio and television stations C. infomercials D. electronic messages

A. motion pictures

Schools operated by a church or religious group are called A. parochial schools. B. secular schools. C. public schools. D. state schools.

A. parochial schools.

This is the purpose of the United Nations' Security Council. A. peacekeeping B. agriculture C. economic D. educational

A. peacekeeping

Unless there is a labor dispute, the Court has upheld laws that prohibit A. picketing near a public school. B. protection for marchers. C. assembly on public property. D. assembly on private property.

A. picketing near a public school.

This action could allow the President to kill a bill during the last ten days Congress is in session by refusing to act on it. A. pocket veto B. private bill C. rider D. line-item veto

A. pocket veto

A major reason for the lengthy and detailed state constitutions has to do with A. politics. B. constitutional commissions. C. initiatives. D. constitutional conventions.

A. politics.

Passing laws to appropriate money for local federal projects is called A. pork-barrel legislation. B. federalism. C. logrolling. D. casework duty.

A. pork-barrel legislation.

The French equivalent of prime minister is the A. premier. B. prime minister. C. president. D. secretary.

A. premier.

This involves the news media in questioning high-level officials. A. press conference B. news briefing C. news release D. backgrounder

A. press conference

The leader in the majority party in the House of Commons becomes the A. prime minister. B. dictator. C. shah. D. president.

A. prime minister.

Government censorship of information before publication is called A. prior restraint. B. fairness doctrine. C. libel. D. shield law.

A. prior restraint.

The difference between the amount of money taken in and the amount needed to run a business is the A. profit. B. loss. C. gross income. D. factors of production.

A. profit.

A tax that varies with a person's ability to pay is called a/an A. progressive tax. B. regressive tax. C. excise tax. D. sales tax.

A. progressive tax.

Mass media and this item support the checks and balances that limit the power of the President. A. public opinion B. political party influence C. the War Powers Act D. public forums

A. public opinion

This includes the ideas and attitudes that a significant number of Americans hold about government and political issues. A. public opinion B. mass media C. peer groups D. political culture

A. public opinion

PAC support for an incumbent often means A. reelection. B. defeat at election time. C. tax fraud investigation. D. greater influence on public policy.

A. reelection.

A small group of people typical of the universe is called a A. representative sample. B. straw poll. C. biased sample. D. mass media.

A. representative sample.

In Board of Education v. Allen, the Court upheld state programs to provide these to parochial schools. A. secular textbooks B. free lunches C. school buses D. class periods for prayer

A. secular textbooks

These give reporters protection against being forced to disclose confidential information. A. shield laws B. sequester laws C. prior restraint laws D. gag orders

A. shield laws

This was designed to show young offenders how terrible prison life could be. A. shock probation B. parole C. house arrest D. shock incarceration

A. shock probation

This is not a reason the EOP has grown. A. spending taxes already collected B. complex problems facing the nation C. coordination of agencies D. reorganization by a President

A. spending taxes already collected

These are brief, frequent, positive descriptions of a candidate. A. spot advertisements B. backgrounders C. media events D. press conferences

A. spot advertisements

Densely settled territory adjacent to a city is called a/an A. suburb. B. special district. C. metropolitan township. D. urban area.

A. suburb.

The national government gets most of the money it needs from A. taxes. B. appropriations. C. the House Ways and Means Committee. D. entitlements.

A. taxes.

In Gregg v. Georgia, the Court ruled that under adequate guidelines, this is acceptable. A. the death penalty B. self-incrimination C. double jeopardy D. search and seizure without a warrant

A. the death penalty

Multinational corporations will continue to play a role in A. the developing global economy. B. global education. C. deciding international policy. D. national security.

A. the developing global economy.

Many business and labor interest groups are concerned with issues regarding A. the economy B. housing. C. the banking industry. D. education.

A. the economy

Members of Congress can be arrested for this offense even when attending Congress. A. treason B. bribery C. murder D. tax evasion

A. treason

This type of organization employs reporters throughout the world to collect news stories for subscribers. A. wire service B. supermarket tabloids C. newspaper chains D. magazine chains

A. wire service

What compromises made at the Constitutional Convention helped shape the national government?

Although many compromises were made during the Constitutional Convention there were three key compromises made: The Connecticut Compromise, The 3/5's Compromise, and The Commerce Compromise. The Connecticut Compromise settled the argument over how many delegates should represent each state by creating the House of Representatives (number of representatives is decided by population size) and the Senate (each state has 2 senators). The 3/5's Compromise settled the debate of whether slaves should count towards population size when deciding on the number of representatives for a state. Ultimately it was decided that every 5 slaves would count towards 3 people in the population count. The Commerce Compromise settled the argument between the Industrialized North and farm driven South over when to impose Tariff's, the Compromise states that tariffs should only be imposed on imports from foreign countries and not on exports from the United States.

two meetings prior to the CC were held at

Annapolis and Mt Vernon

The maximum time a President can serve is A. 4 years. B. 10 years. C. 2 years. D. 8 years.

B. 10 years.

This was used by the Court to uphold the conviction of 11 American Communist Party leaders. A. Anti-Communist Act B. Alien Registration Act C. Jones Act D. Communist Sedition Act

B. Alien Registration Act

By 1990, 85 percent of immigrants who came to the United States came from A. Europe. B. Asia and Latin America. C. Russia. D. Cuba.

B. Asia and Latin America.

This overruled the separate-but-equal doctrine. A. sit-ins B. Brown v. Board of Education C. the Civil Rights Act D. strikes

B. Brown v. Board of Education

This makes state citizenship an automatic result of national citizenship. A. jus soli B. Fourteenth Amendment C. jus sanguinis D. naturalization

B. Fourteenth Amendment

This President has been nominated seven times for a Nobel Peace Prize. A. John F. Kennedy B. Jimmy Carter C. George W. Bush D. Ronald Reagan

B. Jimmy Carter

This President appointed four justices to the Court. A. Ronald Reagan B. Richard Nixon C. Jimmy Carter D. Bill Clinton

B. Richard Nixon

This prohibits obscene or harassing conversation on any telecommunications facility. A. Communications Decency Act B. Telecommunications Commission C. FCC D. Federal Communication Commission

B. Telecommunications Commission

This was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. A. Ronald Reagan B. Thurgood Marshall C. Lyndon Johnson D. Sandra Day O'Connor

B. Thurgood Marshall

If the government has not paid a bill for gods or services, you may sue in this court. A. U.S. Court of Appeals fro the Armed Forces B. U.S. Court of Federal Claims C. United States Tax Court D. territorial court

B. U.S. Court of Federal Claims

This former President served as Chief Justice of the United States. A. Lyndon Johnson B. William Howard Taft C. Ronald Reagan D. Jimmy Carter

B. William Howard Taft

The vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the Court A. because of jurisdiction B. as appeals from lower court decisions C. because of Presidential requests D. from congressional hearings

B. as appeals from lower court decisions

This person supervises the legal activities of all state agencies. A. Governor B. attorney general C. secretary of state D. Lieutenant Governor

B. attorney general

A large grant of money to be used for a general purpose, such as public health, is a A. categorical-formula grant. B. block grant. C. bond. D. mandate.

B. block grant.

A contractual promise on the part of the borrower to repay a loan is a A. mandate. B. bond. C. block grant. D. lottery.

B. bond.

This is a written statement setting forth the legal arguments A. opinion B. brief C. amicus curiae D. per curiam opinion

B. brief

These have more First Amendment protection than broadcasters, but less than newspapers. A. radio programs B. cable operators C. advertisers D. motion picture producers

B. cable operators

This comprises the largest block of the Court's cases. A. due process of law B. civil liberties C. economic issues D. federal legislation

B. civil liberties

This mechanism forbids members to offer any amendments to a bill from the floor. A. Article I, Section 8 B. closed rule C. authorization bill D. entitlement

B. closed rule

This committee is set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill. A. select committee B. conference committee C. standing committee D. joint committee

B. conference committee

These voters are caught between conflicting issues. A. independent voters B. cross-pressured voters C. strong party voters D. young voters

B. cross-pressured voters

Because these social programs continue from one year to the next, they are called A. authorization bills. B. entitlements. C. taxes. D. closed rules.

B. entitlements.

The chief obstacles to democracy in countries in Africa south of the Sahara are A. divisions between political parties. B. ethnic rivalries and economic inequality. C. free elections. D. apartheid and classes.

B. ethnic rivalries and economic inequality.

Inefficiency on state-run Soviet farms was widespread because A. of severe droughts. B. farmers had little incentive to work hard. C. perestroika made farming difficult. D. the soil was bad.

B. farmers had little incentive to work hard.

Gitlow v. New York nationalized the Fourteenth Amendment over this issue. A. right to bear arms B. freedom of speech C. freedom of the press D. freedom of religion

B. freedom of speech

These rights go to the heart of the United States system. A. rational basis law rights B. fundamental rights C. Jim Crow rights D. classification rights

B. fundamental rights

New people moving into a neighborhood and changing its character is A. revitalization. B. gentrification. C. urban growth. D. urban renewal.

B. gentrification.

Holocaust survivors in Skokie, Illinois, illustrated a free speech and assembly problem called the A. public veto law. B. heckler's veto. C. parade permit law. D. freedom of assembly veto.

B. heckler's veto.

Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify by A. arresting them for perjury. B. holding them in contempt. C. issuing a subpoena. D. giving them immunity.

B. holding them in contempt.

To a witness, this means that he or she is free from the threat of prosecution. A. subpoena B. immunity C. perjury D. contempt

B. immunity

The President's refusal to allow a federal department to spend money Congress has appropriated is called A. executive order. B. impoundment. C. pardon. D. reprieve.

B. impoundment.

The Secretaries of State, Defense, Treasury, and the Attorney General are known as the A. direct cabinet. B. inner cabinet. C. kitchen cabinet. D. brain trust.

B. inner cabinet.

In 1974, Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act in an effort to increase A. federal spending. B. its role in planning the budget. C. the budget. D. impoundment.

B. its role in planning the budget.

This is the release of secret information by anonymous government officials. A. news release B. leak C. news briefing D. backgrounder

B. leak

This court helps Congress exercise its power. A. Court of the District of Columbia B. legislative court C. U.S. Court of Federal Claims D. United States Tax Court

B. legislative court

This congressional oversight power was found unconstitutional. Select one: A. GAO monitoring B. legislative veto C. appropriations of funds D. 1946 Employment Act

B. legislative veto

The power to reject part of a bill is called A. executive order. B. line-item veto. C. override. D. reprieve.

B. line-item veto.

This is a system of fixed, required terms of imprisonment for certain types of crimes. A. shock incarceration B. mandatory sentencing C. house arrest D. shock probation

B. mandatory sentencing

Stereotypes can be created or discredited by A. public opinion. B. mass media. C. peer groups. D. political socialization.

B. mass media.

This moves more people, produces less pollution, and consumes less fuel than cars. A. urban renewal B. mass transit C. airplanes D. gentrification

B. mass transit

One way to address urban problems is to reorganize into a A. series of suburbs. B. metropolitan government. C. township. D. more rural region.

B. metropolitan government.

Presidential candidates who have this political philosophy have the best chance of being elected. A. very conservative B. moderate C. liberal D. conservative

B. moderate

This is a town, borough, city, or urban district with a charter. A. special district B. municipality C. township D. county

B. municipality

This legal process grants a person the rights and privileges of a citizen. A. jus soli B. naturalization C. jus sanguinis D. expatriation

B. naturalization

A government official makes an announcement during a A. news release. B. news briefing. C. press conference. D. media event.

B. news briefing.

This means that a prisoner serves the rest of his or her sentence in the community under the supervision of an officer. A. extradition B. parole C. house arrest D. shock probation

B. parole

Gridlock between the President and Congress can occur because of A. overriding a presidential veto. B. partisan political differences. C. cooperation between the two. D. federal government shutdowns.

B. partisan political differences.

This is not a way the Supreme Court determines policy. A. using judicial review B. passing laws C. overruling or reversing its previous decisions D. interpreting the meaning of laws

B. passing laws

This is not a constituency that requires the loyalty of Cabinet members. A. career officials in their departments B. political parties C. members of Congress D. special-interest groups

B. political parties

Since states began putting Presidential candidates on the ballot, electors have been chosen by A. political parties. B. popular vote. C. the President. D. the Electoral College.

B. popular vote.

This uses information in a way that supports a predetermined objective. A. image B. propaganda C. patriotism D. television

B. propaganda

Ralph Nader's Public Citizen, Inc., is an example of a A. business-interest group. B. public-interest group. C. labor-interest group. D. political-interest group

B. public-interest group.

The verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience is A. slander. B. pure speech. C. libel. D. symbolic speech.

B. pure speech.

This is a technique in which everyone in the universe has an equal chance of being selected. A. representative sample B. random sampling C. cluster sample D. biased sample

B. random sampling

This item is an example of Presidential judicial power. A. appoint city judges B. reduce a person's jail sentence C. pardon people convicted of state crimes D. pardon non-federal criminals

B. reduce a person's jail sentence

Sales tax is this type of tax because it represents a higher percentage of the income of lower-income earners. A. progressive tax B. regressive tax C. federal grant tax D. proportional tax

B. regressive tax

This protects reporters from revealing their sources. A. fairness doctrine B. shield laws C. equal time doctrine D. prior restraint

B. shield laws

Under this economic system, the government owns some factors of production. A. communism B. socialism C. capitalism D. naturalization

B. socialism

Under this economic system, the government owns some factors of production. Select one: A. communism B. socialism C. capitalism D. naturalization

B. socialism

The most common unit of local government, these are found in every state. A. municipalities B. special districts C. townships D. suburbs

B. special districts

This item represents one of the greatest sources of power for a President. A. military support B. strong popular support C. political party affiliation D. support of foreign countries

B. strong popular support

George Washington was elected first President by A. Congress. B. the Electoral College. C. political parties. D. popular vote.

B. the Electoral College.

This is not a method for proposing a state amendment. A. popular initiative B. the Governor's initiative C. state legislatures' initiative D. constitutional commission's initiative

B. the Governor's initiative

This case stands as a precedent that police may disperse a demonstration to keep the peace. A. Adderly v. Florida B. the Irving Feiner case C. Gregory v. Chicago D. DeJonge v. Oregon

B. the Irving Feiner case

On issues that affect their constituents' daily lives, most members of Congress vote according to A. religious beliefs. B. the needs of their districts. C. the needs of the nation. D. their consciences.

B. the needs of their districts.

Ratified in 1964, the Twenty-fourth Amendment outlawed this in national elections. A. women's suffrage B. the poll tax C. African American suffrage D. literacy tests

B. the poll tax

This power enables Congress to regulate working conditions across the nation. A. to initiate national defense protection B. to regulate commerce C. to enforce civil rights laws D. to pass bankruptcy laws

B. to regulate commerce

The only method of amending the Constitution that has been used to date is by A. judicial activism B. two-thirds cote of each house c. national convention D. petition

B. two-thirds vote of each house

The Senate conducts most of its business through A. the majority leader's rule. B. unanimous consent. C. strict rules and procedures. D. a calendar of scheduled bills.

B. unanimous consent.

This is a factor in the growing gap between rich and poor areas. A. tariffs B. uneven population growth C. quotas D. military dictators

B. uneven population growth

The President can check Congress by this power A. separation of power enactment B. veto C. Preamble D. Articles

B. veto

This is payment for people unable to work as a result of a job-related injury or ill health. A. victim compensation B. workers' compensation C. unemployment compensation D. mandatory compensation

B. workers' compensation

The state with the largest number of immigrants is A. Florida. B. Texas. C. California. D. New York.

C. California.

This was the foundation for Japan's relations with the Western world. A. educational development B. technological development C. Cold War security alliance D. economic development

C. Cold War security alliance

Decisions of the Supreme Court can only be overturned by the court or by A. act of Congress B. order of the president C. Constitutional amendment D. judicial review

C. Constitutional amendment

This act requires federal agencies to provide citizens access to public records. A. Civil Rights Act B. Women's Equality Act C. Freedom of Information Act D. Security Classification Act

C. Freedom of Information Act

The first woman nominated by a major party for high office was A. Madeleine Albright. B. Susan B. Anthony. C. Geraldine Ferraro. D. Margaret Chase Smith.

C. Geraldine Ferraro.

This is an example of a subcommittee. A. Ways and Means B. National Security C. Human Resources D. Veterans' Affairs

C. Human Resources

This law provided a way for illegal immigrants to become permanent residents. A. National Origins Quotas Act B. Immigration Act of 1990 C. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 D. Immigration Reform Act of 1965

C. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

Although this country's economic growth slowed in the 1990s, it was the dominant economy of Asia. A. Thailand B. China C. Japan D. South Korea

C. Japan

This service often is used as a state militia under the Governor's control. A. Marines B. Air Force C. National Guard D. Army

C. National Guard

This is not a news-gathering organization that is a major source of foreign news. A. United Press International B. Associated Press C. Neilsen Research D. Reuters of Britain

C. Neilsen Research

In the House, one of the most prestigious committees is Select one: A. Labor and Human Resources. B. Foreign Relations. C. Ways and Means. D. Finance.

C. Ways and Means.

The Fourteenth Amendment was important to Clarence Gideon because it gave him A. freedom of speech B. a lower bail C. a chance to argue in form of the Court D. a court-appointed lawyer

C. a chance to argue in front of the Court

To conduct wiretapping, eavesdropping, and electronic surveillances, you need A. counsel. B. willing participants. C. a warrant. D. the FBI.

C. a warrant.

Interest groups know that campaign contributions will assure them A. political support. B. election of the lawmakers they support. C. access to lawmakers they support. D. Presidential support.

C. access to lawmakers they support.

This is considered commercial speech and is given less protection under the First Amendment. A. motion pictures B. Web sites C. advertising D. a radio or television program

C. advertising

Before both houses of Congress pass it and the President signs it, a proposed law is a A. filibuster. B. quorum. C. bill. D. rule.

C. bill.

This is the range of frequencies over which electronic signals may be sent. A. satellite communications B. telecommunications acts C. broadcast spectrum D. spectrum allocation

C. broadcast spectrum

On this type of farm, the government owns the land and rents it to families. A. state farms B. capitalist farms C. collective farms D. socialist farms

C. collective farms

The EU is a A. national security alliance. B. global security pact. C. common trading market. D. military aggression pact.

C. common trading market.

Mexico was not considered a democracy because it lacked A. elections. B. a written constitution. C. competing political parties. D. a police force.

C. competing political parties.

This item requires the action of both houses, but no law is needed. A. private bill B. resolution C. concurrent resolution D. joint resolution

C. concurrent resolution

One or more justices who agree with the majority's conclusions about a case, but do so for different reasons, write a A. majority opinion B. dissenting opinion C. concurring opinion D. unanimous opinion

C. concurring opinion

Representatives are elected from A. Congress. B. presidential appointments. C. congressional districts. D. gerrymandering.

C. congressional districts.

This is not a limit on the Court's power. A. checks and balances B. restriction of types of issues C. congressional jurisdiction D. lack of enforcement power

C. congressional jurisdiction

Nations that have democratic elections, political parties, and constitutional government are known as A. presidential governments. B. parliamentary governments. C. consolidated democracies. D. oligarchies.

C. consolidated democracies.

In this type of legal case, the state brings charges against a citizen for violating the law. A. federal court case B. civil case C. criminal case D. judicial court case

C. criminal case

The bureaucracy that managed every detail of Soviet production bred A. labor unrest. B. a state of equality. C. economic stagnation. D. economic freedom.

C. economic stagnation.

This term refers to a person living in the United States who is a citizen of a nation at war with the United States. A. resident alien B. non-resident alien C. enemy alien D. illegal alien

C. enemy alien

The students who began Food from the 'Hood are examples of A. a command economy. B. free trade movements. C. entrepreneurs. D. a traditional economy.

C. entrepreneurs.

Spending requests for the general welfare of the United States generally come from the A. House of Representatives. B. people. C. executive branch. D. Senate.

C. executive branch.

The United States has exercised influence on developing nations in favor of A. communism. B. nationalization. C. free markets and democracy. D. socialism.

C. free markets and democracy.

Without this basic freedom, there would be no political parties. A. freedom of religion B. freedom to libel C. freedom of assembly D. freedom of the press

C. freedom of assembly

The safety of the entire world is called A. national security. B. international security. C. global security. D. peace security.

C. global security.

These meetings are sessions at which a committee listens to testimony. A. public bill B. pigeonholing C. hearings D. first reading

C. hearings

This is a formal accusation of misconduct against a public official. A. appropriation B. writ of habeas corpus C. impeachment D. ex post facto

C. impeachment

This process extends the Bill of Rights to protect individuals from all levels of government. A. naturalization B. establishment clause C. incorporation D. free exercise clause

C. incorporation

Paved streets and sidewalks, pipes, bridges, tunnels, and public buildings make up a city's A. urban growth. B. urban renewal. C. infrastructure. D. revitalization.

C. infrastructure.

These entities support candidates who favor their ideas, but they do not nominate candidates. A. political parties B. nominating committees C. interest groups D. public-interest groups

C. interest groups

Revenue distributed by one level of government to another is called A. a bond. B. excise tax. C. intergovernmental revenue. D. a mandate.

C. intergovernmental revenue.

The creation of world stability as a result of the interaction of many nations is called A. trading blocs. B. national security. C. international security. D. global security.

C. international security.

This gives a Governor the power to turn down one section in a piece of legislation. A. mandate B. regressive veto C. item veto D. plurality

C. item veto

The authority to hear certain cases is called A. the due process clause. B. the separate-but-equal doctrine. C. jurisdiction. D. litigation.

C. jurisdiction.

An assistant to a Supreme Court judge is a A. congressional page B. justice C. law clerk D. chief justice

C. law clerk

Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is administering the law. A. immunity B. perjury C. legislative oversight D. subpoena

C. legislative oversight

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed these as a way of keeping African Americans from voting A. videotapes at polls B. citizenship tests C. literacy tests D. property tax

C. literacy tests

The main task of each house of Congress is to A. legislate the executive branch. B. get reelected. C. make laws. D. write procedures.

C. make laws.

Most Americans believe themselves to be Select one: A. liberal. B. conservatives. C. moderates. D. reactionary.

C. moderates.

The opposite of competition, this exists when an industry includes only one seller. A. oligopoly B. command economy market C. monopoly D. entrepreneurship

C. monopoly

One reason incumbents are reelected is that they have A. parliamentary procedure. B. Constitutional Convention debates. C. name recognition with voters. D. Republican support.

C. name recognition with voters.

This is protection of a nation's borders and territories against invasion. A. global security B. bloc security C. national security D. international security

C. national security

This allows citizens to take their cases to a higher court. A. rationalization B. liberalization C. nationalization D. sedition

C. nationalization

When government takes control of industry, it is called A. free enterprise. B. capitalism. C. nationalization. D. economic sanctions.

C. nationalization.

States that have had significant industrial growth in recent years are called A. developing nations. B. undeveloped nations. C. newly developed nations. D. developed nations.

C. newly developed nations.

The number by which the vote of a winning candidate exceeds that of his or her closest opponent is called a/an A. minority. B. majority. C. plurality. D. initiative.

C. plurality.

This holds that First Amendment freedoms are more fundamental than other freedoms. A. sedition laws B. bad tendency doctrine C. preferred position doctrine D. establishment clause

C. preferred position doctrine

Economic growth does not depend on A. investment capital. B. stable markets. C. presidential elections. D. economic freedom.

C. presidential elections.

The United States and France have this type of government. A. assembly government B. oligarchy C. presidential government D. parliamentary government

C. presidential government

The government is legally committed to spending for uncontrollables because of A. taxes. B. the closed rule. C. previous legislation. D. the authorization bill.

C. previous legislation.

An organization that supplies such necessities as electricity, gas, or telephone service is called a A. public charter company. B. grass roots organization. C. public utility. D. corporate charter company.

C. public utility.

This helps determine which mass media get the advertising dollars. A. wire services B. online service polls C. ratings D. FCC

C. ratings

This is held to determine whether the people want incorporation. A. town meeting B. council election C. referendum D. mayor's meeting

C. referendum

This was South Africa's first step toward democracy. A. economic growth B. war C. removing the legal structure of apartheid D. lifting sanctions

C. removing the legal structure of apartheid

When local governments invest in new facilities to promote economic growth, it is called A. suburbanization. B. housing discrimination. C. revitalization. D. gentrification.

C. revitalization.

This urges resistance to lawful authority or advocates the overthrow of the government. A. libel B. defamatory speech C. seditious speech D. slander

C. seditious speech

This has guided the selection of committee chairpersons. A. party elections B. majority leader's rule C. seniority system D. Presidential appointments

C. seniority system

Senators are elected for A. life. B. four-year terms. C. six-year terms. D. two-year terms.

C. six-year terms.

This guarantees that government cannot abuse the rights of individuals. A. the jury system B. free exercise clause C. the Bill of Rights D. picketing

C. the Bill of Rights

This put an end to the Soviet Union. A. a government coup B. perestroika C. the Commonwealth of Independent States D. Russia's revolt

C. the Commonwealth of Independent States

Congress passed the Communications Decency Act to deal with this. A. radio and television B. advertising C. the Internet D. motion pictures

C. the Internet

This is the fastest-growing form of mass media in recent years. A. newspapers B. radio C. the Internet D. television

C. the Internet

All bills Congress passes require this before they become law. A. a Presidential veto B. Supreme Court approval C. the President's signature D. congressional override

C. the President's signature

That no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property is part of A. litigation. B. original jurisdiction. C. the due process clause. D. appellate jurisdiction.

C. the due process clause.

Ronald Reagan used this issue as an effective tactic against Jimmy Carter. A. intelligence B. Social Security C. the economy D. crime

C. the economy

Electoral reforms introduced by President Ernesto Zedillo set the stage for A. continued dominance of the PRI. B. a PAN majority in Congress. C. the election of Vicente Fox. D. bureaucratic corruption.

C. the election of Vicente Fox.

This is the top religious-political leader in Iran. A. the shah B. the priest C. the faqih D. the cadre

C. the faqih

These serve as the centerpieces of town government in New England. A. urban meetings B. special districts C. town meetings D. county boards

C. town meetings

Interest group leaders strengthen the political power of the groups by A. charging dues. B. holding rallies. C. unifying the members. D. collecting taxes.

C. unifying the members.

These assistants make sure that legislators are present for key votes. A. majority leaders B. filibusters C. whips D. minority leaders

C. whips

administers presidential oath

Chief Justice of the United States

Senate Demoractic Minority Leader

Chuck Schumer

What were his main reasons for attending the Constitutional Convention?

Congress made it legal, most states were ready to send delegates, what if it was successful without him?

To find the proceedings of last year's congress

Congressional Record

Sam and Geeta Dardick changed government policy in the passage of this bill A. judicial review act B. federal bureaucracy bill C. McCulloch v. Maryland D. Americans with Disabilities Act

D. Americans with Disabilities Act

The number of justices on the Court is set by A. the President. B. the Electoral College. C. popular vote. D. Congress

D. Congress

This is an example of an independent PAC. A. SunPAC B. Cattlemen's Action Legislative Fund C. Realtors' Political Action Committee D. Council for a Livable World

D. Council for a Livable World

This court hears cases dealing with tariffs. A. territorial court B. legislative court C. court of appeals D. Court of International Trade

D. Court of International Trade

This forbids cruel and unusual punishment. A. double jeopardy B. Fifth Amendment C. exclusionary rule D. Eighth Amendment

D. Eighth Amendment

This act allows your parents to check your school records. A. Civil Rights Act B. Sunshine Act C. Freedom of Information Act D. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

D. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

Under this man, Cuba became a Communist dictatorship. A. Saddam Hussein B. Mao Zedong C. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini D. Fidel Castro

D. Fidel Castro

"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country" was in this President's inaugural address. A. Bill Clinton B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Abraham Lincoln D. John F. Kennedy

D. John F. Kennedy

This Senator drew condemnation for his smear tactics during investigations. A. Richard Nixon B. Sam Ervin C. Oliver North D. Joseph McCarthy

D. Joseph McCarthy

Public opinion over the Vietnam War helped prevent this President from running for reelection. A. Ronald Reagan B. John F. Kennedy C. Richard Nixon D. Lyndon Johnson

D. Lyndon Johnson

This Executive Office of the President prepares the national budget every year. A. NSC B. Council of Economic Advisers C. EOP D. OMB

D. OMB

Justices reach the Court through A. Electoral College vote B. popular vote C. senatorial appointment D. Presidential appointment

D. Presidential appointment

This President did not tolerate serious dissension among his staff. A. Lyndon Johnson B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. John F. Kennedy D. Ronald Reagan

D. Ronald Reagan

If the offices of both the President and Vice President became vacant at the same time, the next in line for the Presidency is the A. president pro tempore of the Senate. B. majority leader of the Senate. C. majority leader of the House. D. Speaker of the House.

D. Speaker of the House.

This lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 A. Nineteenth Amendment B. Voting Rights Act C. Fifteenth Amendment D. Twenty-sixth Amendment

D. Twenty-sixth Amendment

Sandra Day O'Connor received a strong endorsement from this justice and former classmates A. Harry Blackmun B. Warren Burger C. Willian Howard Taft D. William Rehnquist

D. William Rehnquist

This is required for a legislative body to take official action. A. a censure B. a caucus C. a calendar D. a quorum

D. a quorum

When one qualified individual loses out to another because of race, ethnicity, or gender, it may be because of A. the Washington ruling. B. the Civil Rights Act. C. the Nineteenth Amendment. D. affirmative action policies.

D. affirmative action policies.

Federal grants and contracts are awarded by A. congressional districts. B. the President. C. Congress. D. agencies of the executive branch

D. agencies of the executive branch

This is an order form the Court to send up the records on a case for review. A. per curiam B. writ of certiorari C. appeal D. amicus curiae

D. amicus curiae

This was not traditionally a source of power of the president of Mexico. A. appoints military officers B. commander in chief of the armed forces C. leadership of the PRI D. appointed to office

D. appointed to office

The process of calculating the value of the property to be taxed is called A. personal property process. B. value-added tax. C. real property process. D. assessment.

D. assessment.

Leadership in China rests on this, rather than on position. A. political savvy B. popularity C. political party ties D. background

D. background

Which of these is not a method of senatorial voting? A. voice vote B. standing vote C. roll call D. ballot

D. ballot

Laws that classify people unreasonably are said to A. have a rational basis. B. be fundamental rights. C. be just classifications. D. be discriminatory.

D. be discriminatory.

This is one way the government controls press coverage about national security issues. A. through governmental review of stories B. through FCC regulations C. through the use of prior restraint D. by classifying information as secre

D. by classifying information as secre

The Court may reverse its earlier decision because of Select one: A. the President's request. B. an error in the first decision. C. a congressional amendment. D. changes in American society.

D. changes in American society.

Through this process, a group of people become naturalized citizens. A. expatriation B. denaturalization C. exceptional naturalization D. collective naturalization

D. collective naturalization

Standing, select, joint, and conference are all types of congressional A. hearings. B. sessions. C. agencies. D. committees.

D. committees.

This is needed before the Department of Defense can spend money. A. a special tax B. an entitlement C. a popular vote D. congressional approval

D. congressional approval

This is not a shaper of public policy. A. interest groups B. mass media C. activists D. cultural pluralism

D. cultural pluralism

The loss of citizenship through fraud or deception during the naturalization process is called A. jus sanguinis. B. expatriation. C. collective naturalization. D. denaturalization.

D. denaturalization.

Pacts between the President and heads of foreign governments are called A. reprieves. B. pardons. C. executive orders. D. executive agreements

D. executive agreements

Cases involving maritime law come under jurisdiction of the A. state courts. B. maritime courts. C. appellate courts. D. federal courts

D. federal courts

These groups may be seeking military aid, economic aid, or favorable trade agreements. A. military lobbies B. business-interest groups C. public-interest groups D. foreign-interest groups

D. foreign-interest groups

The Reed decision created a new standard for judging constitutionality in these types of discrimination cases. A. social status B. economic status C. race D. gender

D. gender

Redistricting power was abused by creating congressional districts of unequal power and by A. census. B. bicameral legislature. C. censure. D. gerrymandering.

D. gerrymandering.

In the Senate, the rules are designed to make sure that all senators A. obey strict procedures. B. follow their party's platform. C. introduce new bills every year. D. have freedom to express their ideas.

D. have freedom to express their ideas.

This is at the heart of the United States political system. A. freedom of religion B. executive privilege C. freedom of the press D. human rights

D. human rights

Voters who support neither Republican nor Democratic parties are called A. patrons B. precinct voters C. ward voters D. independents

D. independents

In order to persuade members of Congress, lobbyists provide legislators with A. campaign contributions. B. meals and entertainment. C. gifts. D. information

D. information

These are key ingredients for successful decision making. A. ability to debate and to fight back B. isolation and time alone C. research and writing abilities D. information and realistic advice

D. information and realistic advice

The Lau v. Nichols case is an example of the Court A. using stare decisis. B. using judicial review. C. giving an advisory opinion. D. interpreting the meaning of federal laws.

D. interpreting the meaning of federal laws.

Duties of the Supreme Court justices have developed from A. congressional orders B. Presidential requests C. Constitution D. laws and through tradition

D. laws and through tradition

The most important duty of the President may be to ensure that all A. military bases are in use. B. Congress members control spending. C. citizens have homes. D. laws are "faithfully executed."

D. laws are "faithfully executed."

Most interest groups try to influence government through A. public support. B. illegal contributions. C. paying higher taxes. D. lobbying

D. lobbying

This person's main job is to steer the party's bills through the Senate. A. Vice President B. Speaker of the House C. minority leader D. majority leader

D. majority leader

This economic system allows buyers and sellers to act in their individual interests. A. mixed B. command C. traditional D. market

D. market

The amount of money the owner may expect to receive when a property is sold is the A. expenditure. B. taxed assessment. C. personal property value. D. market value.

D. market value.

This is not a factor that characterizes the nature of public opinion. A. diversity B. significant numbers C. communication D. media

D. media

Because of his failure to understand this, Herbert Hoover lost the Presidential election. A. his cabinet B. leadership qualities C. cost of the election D. moods and fears of the people

D. moods and fears of the people

This congressional power provides for the nation's growth. A. confirming a President B. waging war C. choosing a President D. naturalization

D. naturalization

This is a ready-made story government officials prepare for members of the press. A. news briefing B. media event C. spot advertising D. news release

D. news release

This is not a provision of a state constitution. A. regulate the raising and spending of money B. establish local government C. establish state agencies D. override the U.S. Constitution

D. override the U.S. Constitution

Many procedures in Congress are organized around A. the majority leader. B. a quorum. C. constituents. D. party affiliation.

D. party affiliation.

Supporting the President and the party during an election may lead to A. impoundment. B. a reprieve. C. a pardon. D. patronage.

D. patronage.

These are all tasks of the White House staff except A. gathering information. B. enforcing the President's directives. C. writing reports and memos. D. preparing the national budget.

D. preparing the national budget.

This item can give a President real leverage in influencing Congress. A. political party affiliation B. ability to debate C. financial backing D. public support

D. public support

This means that the Court will uphold a state law that is based on reasonably related classification. A. suspect classification B. classification law C. fundamental right D. rational basis test

D. rational basis test

Land and buildings are called A. market value property. B. assessment property. C. personal property. D. real property.

D. real property.

Immigrants are these until they become naturalized citizens. A. non-resident aliens B. refugees C. illegal aliens D. resident aliens

D. resident aliens

Submitting a judicial candidate's name to the home state before a senatorial hearing is called A. state court courtesy B. judicial circuit C. judicial courtesy D. senatorial-courtesy system

D. senatorial-courtesy system

The local school district is the most common example of this form of local government. A. township B. county C. municipal D. special district

D. special district

One of the first responsibilities of the president is to A. give a State of the Union speech. B. meet with other heads of state. C. reorganize Congress. D. staff the executive branch

D. staff the executive branch

When party loyalists select the candidates of their party, they vote a Select one: A. propaganda. B. cross-pressured vote. C. landslide. D. straight-party ticket.

D. straight-party ticket.

Unscientific attempts to measure public opinion are made through Select one: A. random sampling. B. cluster samples. C. representative samples. D. straw polls

D. straw polls

The Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier case gives school officials authority to regulate A. student dress. B. student conduct. C. religious meetings at school. D. student speech.

D. student speech.

This classification is made on the basis of race or national origin. A. classification law B. rational basis C. Jim Crow classification D. suspect classification

D. suspect classification

Expression involving actions and symbols is A. pure speech. B. libel. C. slander. D. symbolic speech.

D. symbolic speech.

In modern-day elections, the President and Vice President are elected by A. Congress. B. popular vote. C. political parties. D. the Electoral College.

D. the Electoral College.

The role of the cabinet in policymaking is dependent on A. their political party. B. their abilities. C. Congress. D. the President.

D. the President.

Iranian Muslim leaders opposed this leader. A. the cadre B. the faqih C. the president D. the shah

D. the shah

The filibuster is not as strong a weapon as it used to be because of A. the Civil Rights Act of 1957. B. the Thurmond bill. C. cloture. D. the two-track procedural system

D. the two-track procedural system

Habit and custom dictate the rules for all economic activity in this system. A. mixed economy B. market C. command D. traditional

D. traditional

In conducting scientific polls, the group of people to be studied is called the A. world. B. cluster sample. C. straw poll sample. D. universe.

D. universe.

Congress may not suspend this court order which releases a person accused of a crime. A. bills of attainder B. ex post facto laws C. revenue bills D. writ of habeas corpus

D. writ of habeas corpus

Current President

Donald J Trump

The necessary and proper clause is sometimes called the

Elastic Clause

inspects food and drug processing plants and approves new drug treatment of diseases

FDA

Which president planned to increase the number of judges on the supreme court

Franklin D Roosevelt

The ruler of England when the DI was written was

George III

Governor of Texas

Greg Abbott

Federalist Papers written by

Hamilton, Madison, and Jay

Which of the following is true about the president of the senate

He or she is the Vice President of the US

What were his main reasons for not attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

He promised to "stay out of public business"

What do Washington's goals tell us about his values?

He strongly values his family and cares deeply for the American people and do what they ask of him.

How do Washington's goals and values explain his decision to attend the Convention?

He ultimately saw the American people asking for his attendance to help smooth the process and it would improve the US Government.

What were Washington's alternatives in this case?

His alternative was to not attend

Do you believe that Washington made a good decision in this case? Explain.

I believe Washington made a good decision because we ultimately have a stronger government and Washington has always somewhat been the Peter (first pope) of the church that is of our government, Washington is our foundation.

When congress makes laws Necessary and proper for carrying into the execution of the foregoing powers it is using

Implied powers

What were Washington's goals in this case?

Improve government of USA, Do public duty while protecting rep and satisfying friends, solve issues at home

Congress cannot regulate this

Intrastate Commerce

Kept careful notes on the constitutional convention of 1787

James Madison

Congress enters sessions on

January 3

Explain whether Japan's government more closely resembles the government of Great Britain or that of the United States.

Japan is similar to Great Britain and the United States in that it has a bicameral governing body, however it more closely resembles Great Britain for many reasons. Mainly, Japan's "national diet" (specifically the House of Representatives) elects and has the ability to vote "no confidence" in the prime minister and the cabinet, much like Great Britain. Great Britain and Japan also have one chamber which is more powerful than the other, respectively: the House of Commons and House of Representatives.

Explain the power of judicial review and how it checks the power of the executive and legislative branches.

Judicial Review is the power of all federal courts to declare the actions, decisions, rulings, and or laws of local, state, and national governments invalid if they are found to be in violation of the Constitution. Although technically any federal court can rule on these situations, the Supreme Court has the ultimate and final say in any of these rulings. Judicial Review checks the executive and legislative branches by preventing The President from becoming a dictator or monarch and by ensuring congress is passing laws and motions into action that are in line with the Constitution (save for amendments), because the Constitution is the ultimate law of the land in the US and any laws contradicting it must be void. Simply put, Judicial Review prevents the Legislative and Executive Branches from acting for their own benefit or in the name of gaining more power.

The great compromise solved the CC's problem of

Legislative representation

Gerrymandering is most likely practiced by

Majority party in a state legislature

Current VP

Mike Pence

Mayor of Dallas

Mike Rawlings

Senate Republican Majority Leader

Mitch Mcconnell

agency that deals with space travel

NASA

Number of states necessary to ratify the constituion

Nine

Should a person's opinions on the controversial issues of the day be a factor in his or her selection as a Supreme Court justice? Explain why or why not.

No, a person's opinions on any issues of the day should not be a factor in his or her selection as a Supreme Court Justice because a Justice's job is to interpret the constitution and apply those principles to the decision of cases and the constitutionality of a law- not to use personal views to "play God."

agency that helps in maintaining rules and standards for businesses and factories

OSHA

congressional investigations are cheifly for the purpose of

Obtaining information to aid in enacting laws

This is not true about congressional committees

Party membership is equal

Speaker of the house

Paul Ryan

Rep for my district

Pete Sessions

The hopper is a

Place for proposed bills

Washington's decision had some positive and negative effects on him and others. Make two lists. First, review the case study and identify how Washington's decision was likely to affect him. Next, review the case study and decision tree and identify how the decision was likely to affect various other individuals and groups.

Positive of staying home: take care of personal problems, health, and reputation, Negative of staying home: Miss a successful convention, loss of chance to improve govt, avoid duty to public positive of going: improve govt, win praise and honor, do public duty negative of going: convention might fail, personal problems could worsen, might hurt rep

What political events brought about Washington's decision?

Possible failure of the convention, possible lack of adequate representation from states, congress had not approved the convention and therefore it could be illegal in the eyes of citizens

commander in chief of the armed forces

President

Explain the difference between a progressive and regressive tax, cite one example of each, and explain why the example fits into that category of tax.

Progressive tax rates increase based on the increase of the payer's income while Regressive tax rates increase as the payer's income decreases. An example of a progressive tax is Federal Income Tax, it is a progressive tax because as a citizen's income increases the rate at which they are taxed increases (in brackets i.e. 10% for 0-8,350, 15% for 8,351-33,950, etc). An example of a regressive tax is Sales Tax, which is applied evenly to all consumers however, lower income consumers are more impacted as the rate in comparison to their salary is higher than that of their higher income peers making it a regressive tax. For example, if a consumer who makes $20,000 per year and a consumer who makes $1,000 per year both buy an iPhone 8 for $699 at an 8.25% tax rate (Texas) of $57.66 the percent of the consumer's income which is consumed by tax for the iPhone is higher for the lower income consumer (5.76% of total income) than the higher income consumer (0.285% of total income), making it a regressive tax which increases as income decreases.

What was the difficult decision facing George Washington in 1787?

Should He Attend the Convention in Philadelphia or not.

Constitution was ratified by

Special state Conventions

Who is the Zodiac Killer

Ted Cruz

Senators for Texas

Ted Cruz and Jon Cornyn

Explain how and why the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Marbury v. Madison increased the Court's power.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v Madison increased the Court's Powers by establishing judicial review and by drawing the line between the powers of the executive and judicial branches. The case established Judicial Review because it declared a law which gave the Supreme Court jurisdiction unconstitutional, through its explanation of why it could not offer a resolution (despite agreeing that Marbury should win) it created Judicial Review aka the power to deem Laws unconstitutional.

US constitution gets its power from

The people

Why might Congress and the people be more willing to allow a President to expand his powers during a time of national emergency? Cite two instances when this has occurred.

The people and Congress may be more willing to allow a president to expand his powers during a time of national emergency for the protection of the nation from outside invasion or further damage. Some examples of times when this has occurred include: The Banking Crisis in the 1930's, During the Korean War in 1952, The Japanese Internment Camps during World War II, and there is a national emergency currently in its 16th year that began with the 9/11 Terror Attacks. Declaring a National Emergency allows the president to act in what he deems are the best interest of the country without going through the long process of congressional approval. These actions can include acts such as deploying the National Guard abroad.

What were positive and negative consequences associated with a decision to go to the Convention?

The positive and negative consequences were both situationally based on A.) the attendance of delegates and B.) Approval by congress and the people

Who judges a senators qualifications

The senate

How are the structure and functioning of state legislatures similar to the United States Congress?

The structure of state legislatures are similar to the US Congress because they are bicameral, save for Nebraska which is unicameral. The functions of the state legislatures and US Congress are similar because they both serve to confirm appointments from the executive branch (federal- president, State- Governor), both serve in "sessions", and both are responsible for the creation and introduction of bills/laws at their appropriate level (federal or state).

What are the uses of a decision tree?

To make a balanced decision that benefits the user as well as the community they belong to

implied power of congress

To provide and maintain an Air Force

armed forces highest appeals court

US Court of appeals for the armed forces

to sue the IRS

US Tax Court

Explain why, until recently, Mexico has not been a true democracy.

Until recently, Mexico was not a true democracy due to its government being ruled by one major party, the PRI. It was occasionally challenged by some smaller parties but none prevailed and the PRI controlled the government, so to say. Many have accused the PRI of corruption, especially in elections.

Which of the following states presented the large state plan of representation at the constitutional convention

Virginia

Compare the leadership of the House of Representatives with that of the Senate.

While the House and Senate are similar in many ways, one of the ways they differ is their leadership. The House is lead by the Speaker of the House (currently Paul Ryan) with the Majority and Minority leaders underneath him (currently Republicans hold the majority while Democrats are the minority.) The Senate on the other hand is lead by the Vice President (currently Mike Pence), under him are the Republican and Democratic Leaders (currently Mitch McConnell and Charles Schumer, respectively) and the Senate Committees and their respective Committee Chairman or woman. The Senate also has six elected or appointed positions that are held by non-senators.

Choosing a desirable consequence that is unlikely or impossible to achieve is not a practical decision. Thus, it is not a good decision. It is foolish to make decisions that are not very practical. Was Washington's decision a practical choice?

Yes because Washington's decision achieved four or his five goals.

A fair decision balances the needs and wants of individuals with the needs and wants of the community to which they belong. On balance, did Washington's decision seem fair to himself and others?

Yes because washington's needs are very closely aligned with those of the community.

totalitarian dictatorship

a form of autocracy

a special power of the United States Senate is to

approve presidential appointments

a legislative act that punishes a person without trial is a bill of

attainder

the senate is

bicameral

a filibuster in the senate

can be stopped by a senate cloture rule

All of the following are roles of the president except

chief of the supreme court

non criminal legal cases

civil case

communism

command economy6

both state and federal court jurisdiction

concurrent jurisdiction

both state and national gov

concurrent powers

experts appointed to change constitution

constitutional commission

citizens who can change a constitution

constitutional convention

Purpose of A and MTV meetings

controlling and regulating interstate commerce

deals with tariffs

court of international trade

judicial system for the nation's capital

courts of DC

the president has authority from the constitution to do each of these except

declare war

includes expressed, implied, and inherent

delegated powers

If the Supreme Court voted 9-0 on a case there would not be a

dissenting opinion

The right of a government to take private property for public use with adequate compensation is

eminent domain

origin of the state in the family

evolutionary theory

EOP

executive office of the president

directly stated in the constitution

expressed powers

bankruptcy jurisdiction

federal courts

Which amendment to the constitution has allowed many of the provisions of the national bill of rights to be extended to cover the states

fourteenth

secretary of agriculture

from a farm state

this is not true about lobbyists

has evil intention

based on the necessary and proper clause

implied powers

a hands off attitude

laissez-faire

sources of Supreme Court duties

laws and traditions

helps congress exercise its power

legislative court

Most federal judges hold office for a term of

life or good behavior

A quorum in the house and senate is

majority

Requirement of democracy

majority rule

required imprisonment

mandatory sentencing

Supreme Court, suspect rights

miranda v arizona

offenders under supervision

parole

After Grand jury indictment

petit jury

Presidential failure to sign a bill within the ten day limit is called a

pocket veto

reasons for lengthy constitutions

political lobbying

statement in the constitution

preamble

election of Supreme Court judges

presidential appointment

one purpose of government

provide essential services

suppliers of electricity

public utilities

FDR

relied on brain trust

US gov

representative democracy

state powers

reserved

number of judges on the SC is

set by congress

to shock young offenders

shock probation

public ownership of most land

socialism

supreme and absolute authority

sovereignty

establishes types of local government

state constitutions

given to congress by the president

state of the union address

a party platform

states the party's general view on issues

due process is both

substantive and procedural

the census is taken every

ten years

Cases that are appealed from the highest state court go to

the US Supreme Court

Who may call a special session of congress

the president

Explain each of these parts of a decision tree: b. consequences

the pro/con of the decision

The smallest number of electoral votes a state may have is

three

Number of states necessary to ratify an ammendment to the constitution

three fourths or 75%

Expressed power of congress

to levy taxes

this is not a function of political parties

to make and define laws

The only crime defined by the constitution is

treason

deals with presidential succession

twelfth amendment

Congress can pass a bill over the presidents veto by

two thirds vote

presides over the senate

vice president

Explain each of these parts of a decision tree: a. occasion for decision

what is the decision that needs to be made

Explain each of these parts of a decision tree: c. goals

what the user would like to have come about as a result of the decision

one of provisions of the 25th amendment provides that

when the VP and majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as congress may by law provide, declare the president unable to discharge his duties, the VP shall assume the office of the president

insurance for job related injuries

workers compensation

task of White House staff

write reports and memos

An official public meeting of a party to choose candidates for office is a A. nominating convention. B. candidate convention. C. caucus. D. nominating meeting.

A. nominating convention

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and the rights of A. persons accused of crimes B. the federal government C. legislators D. states

A. persons accused of crimes

This is the party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues. A. platform B. ticket C. caucus D. plank

A. platform

The colonists remained loyal to Britain in exchange for some self-rule and A. protection from the French B. low taxes C. protection from the Native Americans D. money for traded goods

A. protection from the French

Dividing powers of the government as the colonial charters did is called A. separation of powers B. limited government C. legislative government D. government of petitions

A. separation of pwers

This makes the acts and treaties of the United Sates paramount to those of the states A. supremacy clause B. necessary and proper clause C. concurrent powers D. elastic clause

A. supremacy clause

Minimum wage and health insurance were first proposed by A. third parties B. the Democratic Party C. the Republican Party D. the Libertarian Party

A. third parties

The purpose of a national convention is to select a A. ticket. B. boss. C. nominating committee. D. caucus.

A. ticket

This section of the Constitution is responsive to the needs of a changing nation A. Supremacy Clause B. Amendments C. Preamble D. Articles

B. Amendments

This man was a supporter of the states' rights position A. Richard Nixon B. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney C. Franklin D. Roosevelt D. David Levitt

B. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney

The first president of the Second Continental Congress was A. Thomas Jefferson B. John Hancock C. Thomas Paine D. Richard Henry Lee.

B. John Hancock

One way the founders provided for change in the constitution was to describe how to A. provide judicial restrains B. amend the Constitution C. impeach presidents D. ratify the Constitution

B. amend the Constitution

This is asked for when a defendant cannot receive an impartial trail in the original location A. eminent domain B. change of venue C. prior restraint D. due process of law

B. change of venue

The fundemental reason the colonists revolted was because of government ___ A. passing the Stamp Act B. economic benefit for Britain C. souls for the Church of England D. soldiers for the British Crown

B. economic benefit for England

According to the Articles of Confederation, this was the main purposes of Congress A. interrupting laws B. foreign affairs and defense C. unifying the executive branch D. enforcing laws

B. foreign affairs and defense

Adam Smith provided a philosophy for this type of economic system A. socialist B. free market C. communist D. mixed-market

B. free market

This kept many African Americans from voting even after the Fifteenth Amendment A. suffrage B. grandfather clause C. John Jay clause D. Voting Rights Act

B. grandfather clause

This type of party focuses on overall changes in society. A. third party B. ideological party C. splinter party D. single-issue party

B. ideological party

Government control of immigration is an example of A. expressed powers B. inherent powers C. delegated powers D. implied powers

B. inherent powers

This is an important law for states to deal with regional problems A. civil laws B. interstate compacts C. extradition laws D. enabling act

B. interstate compacts

This group of representatives from the 50 state parties runs the political party between conventions. A. wards B. national committee C. national convention D. precincts

B. national committee

This is a Constitutional obligation to the national government A. form compacts among states B. pay for all national elections C. collect federal taxes D. protect that national government

B. pay for all national elections

Federalism contributes to economic and political differences among the states because it A. includes the sunset saw B. permits each state freedom C. regulates states' governments D. includes the sunshine law

B. permits each state freedom

In each precinct, each party has a volunteer who organizes party workers. This volunteer is called a A. committee captain B. precinct captain C. party county chairperson D. ward captain

B. precinct captain

The course of action a government takes in response to an issue or problem is called A. federalism B. public policy C. bureaucracy D. interstate policy

B. public policy

The United States has this form of government A. direct democracy B. representative democracy C. monarchy D. constitutional republic

B. representative democracy

In modern times, Congress has set this limit on state ratification of an amendment A. 30 days B. seven years C. six months D. two years

B. seven years

This is controversial because of how it is raised and how it is spent. A. hard money B. soft money C. easy money D. laundered money

B. soft money

This term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries A. consensus B. sovereignty C. democracy D. social contract

B. sovereignty

Article II of the Constitution is because is describes A. the legislative branch B. the executive branch C. enumerated powers D. expressed powers

B. the Executive branch

American colonies declared their independence based on A. Aristotle's theory of the polis B. consensus of the population C. John Locke's political writings D. the Aztecs' divine right theory

C. John Locke's political writing

This branch of government is the final authority on the Constitution A. Executive B. Congress C. Supreme Court D. legislative

C. Supreme Court

Under the Articles of Confederation, the plan for the central government did not include A. one vote per state B. one delegate from each state C. an executive branch D. a unicameral congeress

C. an executive branch

This is not needed for democracy to prosper A. civil society B. free enterprise C. an uneducated public D. a social consensus

C. an uneducated public

Totalitarian dictatorship is a form of this type of government A. democracy B. republic C. autocracy D. oligarchy

C. autocracy

Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 using this Constitutional authority A. taxation power B. protection of states' citizens C. commerce power D. was powers

C. commerce power

In which form of government do individuals have the most freedom? A. oligarchy B. autocracy C. democracy D. monarchy

C. democracy

Shays's Rebellion was caused by this problem A. control of passports B. government interference C. economic depression D. the Northwest Ordinance

C. economic depression

This gives Congress the right to make all "necessary and proper" laws A. judicial review B. jurisdiction C. elastic clause D. expressed powers

C. elastic clause

Criminals fleeing to another state to escape justice will be subject to A. civil lawsuits B. the enabling act C. extradition D. interstate compacts

C. extradition

This was an argument of the Federalists A. for the Ohio Plan B. for a Bill of Rights C. for a strong national government D. against a strong national government

C. for a strong national government

This is the institution through which the state maintains social order A. sovereignty B. republic C. government D. politics

C. government

The Declaration of Independence founded government on principles of A. taxation without representation B. strong central government C. human liberty and consent f the governed D. arbitrary power

C. human liberty and consent of the governed

The United States has this type of economic system A. democratic socialist B. socialist C. mixed-market economy D. command economy

C. mixed market economy

As in a dictatorship, these governments usually suppress political opposition A. democracies B. constitutional monarchy C. oligarchies D. republics

C. oligarchies

The relationship between federal and state governments is affected by A. income tax levels B. interstate commerce C. policies of the President and Congress D. Article I

C. policies of the President and Congress

This is an organization designed to support political candidates with campaign contributions. A. Citizens' Coalition B. Common Cause C. political action committee D. Federal Election Commission

C. political action committee

You are taking part in this when you ask people to vote for school levies A. a confederacy B. constitutional law C. politics D. constitutional interpretations

C. politics

Abraham Lincoln said that one of the important purposed of government is to A. attack other states B. control individual economic decisions C. provide essential services D. control people

C. provide essential services

How did the Twenty-first Amendment affect the Eighteenth Amendment? A. ratified it B. supported it C. repealed it D. changes its venue

C. repealed it

A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a/an A. autocratic government B. limited government C. representative government D. oligarchic government

C. representative government

Critics claim that this type of economic system hinders economic growth A. free market economy B. laissez-faire economy C. socialist D. capitalist

C. socialist

In this part of the Constitution, the three branches of the government are named A. Supremacy Clause B. Preamble C. Amendments D. Articles

D. Articles

This proposed amendment caused questions when states revoked their ratification A. Civil Rights Amendment B. Eighteenth Amendment C. Prohibition Amendment D. Equal Rights Amendment

D. Equal Rights Amendment

Under federal election laws, records of political contributions must be kept and reported to the A. McCain-Feingold Commission. B. Political Action Committee. C. Reform Party. D. Federal Election Commission

D. Federal Election Commission

Charles the I signed this document, which stopped collection without parliaments consent A. Magna Carta B. English Bill of Rights C. Mayflower Compact D. Petition of Right

D. Petition of RIght

This caused many Americans to agree to a strong national government A. the Annapolis Convention B. the Philadelphia convention C. the Northwest Ordinance D. Shays's Rebellions

D. Shays's Rebellion

This is the only court in which one state may sue another A. federal court B. nonparticipating state court C. state court D. Supreme Court

D. Supreme Court

This organization was formed to help local politicians keep in touch with national lawmakers A. The Senate Committee B. American's governors C. Bureaucracy Bound D. United States Conference of Mayors

D. United States Conference of Mayors

the first legislature in America was the A. Jamestown House of Burgesses B. American Legislature C. English house of Burgesses D. Virginia House of Burgesses

D. Virginia House of Burgesses

When several parties combine forces to obtain money, they form A. proportional representation B. a theocracy C. a third-party government D. a coalition government

D. a coalition government

This person is responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a national campaign. A. party chairperson B. the president C. the vice president D. campaign manager

D. campaign manager

This action between heads of state does not not require Congressional approval A. impeachment B. ratifying treaties C. petitioning D. executive agreement

D. executive agreement

This lessens the risk of one political party gaining a monopoly on political powers A. sunshine law B. sunset law C. bureaucracy D. federalism

D. federalism

This was an argument of the Anti-Federalists A. for the Ohio plan B. against a strong national government C. against the Bill of Rights D. for a Bill of Rights

D. for a Bill of Rights

The United States is an example of a/an A. confederacy B. unitary government C. developing nation D. industrialized nation

D. industrialized nation

The McCain-Feingold bill was intended to eliminate soft money in federal campaigns and A. disallow campaign contributions. B. add to campaign contributions. C. allow unlimited PAC spending. D. outlaw solicitation on federal property

D. outlaw solicitation on federal property

Giving favors to reward party loyalty is called A. illegal favors. B. ward payments. C. precinct payments. D. patronage

D. patronage

Individual parts of the planform are called A. petitions. B. conventions. C. tickets. D. planks.

D. planks

This statement in the constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government A. prologue B. preface C. prelude D. preamble

D. preamble

This is an election in which party members select people to run in the general election. A. national convention election B. petition C. general convention election D. primary election

D. primary election

The First Amendment protects the American press from this A. libel B. slander C. due process of law D. prior restraint

D. prior restraint

This is a Constitutional obligation of the national government to the states A. form new states from existing states B. collect taxes C. pay for all national elections D. protect states form invasion

D. protect states from invasion

This is not a theory of the origin of the state A. divine right theory B. evolutionary theory C. evolutionary theory D. ruler's right theory

D. ruler's right theory

Nearly all elected officials in the United States are selected by A. proportional representation B. coalitions C. third party elections D. single member districts

D. single-member districts

To create the needed government, the Founders compromised on this issue A. the military draft B. the western territories C. taxes D. slavery

D. slavery

In this type of economy the government owns the basic means of production A. laissez-faire B. capitalist C. free market D. socialist

D. socialist

This law prohibits public officials from holding meetings not open to the public A. moonlight law B. law of bureaucracy C. sunset law D. sunshine law

D. sunshine law

This power is denied to the national government by the Constitution A. coin money B. protect states from invasion C. make treaties D. tax exports

D. tax exports

This provision gave Congress the right to tax incomes A. the Bill of Rights B. a presidential order C. Preamble of the Constitution D. the Sixteenth Amendment

D. the Sixteenth Amendment

The watchdog of the party in power is A. a third party. B. the Republican Party. C. the Democratic Party. D. the party out of power.

D. the party out power

The constitution requires states to settle their disputes without A. civil lawsuits B. enabling acts C. extradition D. the use of force

D. the use of force

According to the Articles of Confederation, Congress had this power A. to enforce the national courts B. to levy and collect taxes C. to regulate trade D. to enter into treaties

D. to enter into treaties

This document suggested that the legislative brand have a House of Representatives and a Senate A. Three-Fifths Compromise B. Connecticut Compromise C. Virginia Plan D. New Jersey Plan

the Connecticut Compromise

The Twenty-fourth Amendment helped some low-income African Americans vote by A. eliminating pole taxes B. prohibiting government intervention C. a change of venue D. ratifying voting laws

A. eliminating pol taxes

The original 13 colonies were established and governed by A. England B. West Africa C. Germany D. France

A. England

This man was a supporter of the nationalist position A. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Ronald Reagan C. George H. W. Bush D. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney

A. Franklin D. Roosevelt

The only state that did not send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention A. Rhode Island B. Massachusetts C. New York D. Pennsylvania

A. Rhode Island

Any party other than the Democratic or Republican party is called A. a third party B. a party buster C. the Independent party D. the American party

A. a third party

Laws relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government are called A. civil laws B. compact laws C. criminal laws D. interstate laws

A. civil laws

Karl Marx believed that under this economic system, one class would evolve A. communism B. free market C. capitalism D. socialism

A. communism

This plan provides the rules for government A. constitution B. preamble C. confederacy D. politics

A. constitution

Defining the extent and limits of government power and rights of the citizens is the purpose of A. constitutional law B. a unitary system C. politics D. a federal system

A. constitutional law

Jurisdiction of the federal courts does not include cases involving A. divorce B. treaties with foreign nations C. maritime law D. bankrupcy

A. divorce

In this part of the Constitution, the Founders listed six goals for American government A. Supremacy Clause B. Articles C. Preamble D. Amendments

Preamble