State and Local GOV Exam 1

One problematic characteristic of morality policy politics is that... A. morality based laws are often difficult to enforce B. Americans are uninteristed in morality politics C. Even with sufficient resources and policy-making knowledges morality based interest groups have not made a significant impact on public policy. D. legislatures ignore morality-based politics because of its effects on election results.

A. morality-based laws are often difficult to enforce

Opponents of direct democracy argue in favor of a representative system of government to... A. protect against the tyranny of the majority B. stimulate debate about policy issues C. increase trust in government D. encourage government accountability

A. protect against the tyranny of the majority

Education comprises the largest budget expenditure of state and local governments combined. A. true B. false

A. true

Social and economic conditions in the states do not explain any of the differences in public policy choices. A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is NOT one of the dominate political cultures of the U.S. based on Daniel Elizar's research on the values and attitudes of the Original European settlers? A. moralistic B. nativistic C. Traditionalistic D. individualistic

B. Nativistic

An economically developed society correlates with... A. a volatile stock market B. a sizable proportion of educated workers C. a well-equipped market D. a growing trade deficit

B. a sizable proportion of educated workers

Which of the following has been the principal instrument in the expansion of national powers? A. admission of new states B. federal grants-in-aid C. national highway system D. state colleges and universities

B. federal grants-in-aid

Which of the following constitutional clauses gives congress the power to make laws deemed "necessary and proper" for carrying out its specific powers? A. execution clause B. implied powers clause C. optional powers clause D. foregoing powers clause

B. implied powers clause

All of the following accurately describe Washington D.C., EXCEPT that... A. it is heavily Democratic B. it is ideologically conservative C. its residents support larger social welfare programs D. it has a high population of African Americans

B. it is ideologically conservative

When a constitutional convention is called in a particular state, who decided how the delegates will be elected and the extent of the conventions work? A. the states electorate B. the states legislature C. the governor D. an independent commission

B. the states legislature

When faced with conflicting laws. federal law retains authority over the states because of the... A. privileges and immunities clause B. war powers clause C. National supremacy clause D. Reserved powers clause

C. National supremacy clause

All of the following actions are advantages of federalism EXCEPT... A. the dispersal of power among different leaders B. increase in opportunities for citizen participation C. decrease in electoral competition D. increase in government efficiency and policy responsiveness

C. decrease in electoral competition

Orders to state and local governments to comply with congressional laws, either funded or unfunded, are called... A. federal exemptions B. federal preemptions C. federal mandates D. federal regulations

C. federal mandates

Constitutionalism is synonymous with... A. free elections B. representative taxation C. limited government D. unrestricted government

C. limited government

State governments mirror the basis structure of the U.S. federal government with separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches, a principle referred to as... A. divisions of authority B. hierarch of powers C. separation of powers D. constitutional revision

C. separation of powers

Why are political office holders generally skeptical of citizen initiatives? A. initiative campaigns are sponsored by uniformed voters. B. Ballot initiative is the least effective way to amend law. C. The initiative process is designed to bypass the state capital. D. The initiative process triggers endless debates on policy matters.

C. the initiative process is designed to bypass the state capital

Which of the following is NOT a political problem that state governments must address? A. racial tensions B. poverty C. drugs D. foreign policy

D. foreign policy

What is often the best predictor of an individual's opinion on moral issues? A. race B. party affiliation C. region in which the individual lives D. frequency of attending religious services

D. frequency of attending religious services

What type of election removed California's former Governor, Gray Davis, from office in 2003? A. Initiatie B. referendum C. convention D. recall

D. recall

The populist movement in the early twentieth century is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT... A. ballot initiative and recall elections B. replacement of party conventions with the primary elections C. the direct election of U.S. senators D. the creation of political parties

D. the creation of political parties

In order to amend the U.S. constitution, proposals must be approved by... A. one-fourth of the states B. one-half of the states C. two-thirds of the states D. three-fourths of the states

D. three-fourths of the states

The powers that are exclusively delegated to the national government are called... A. enumerated powers B. implied powers C. inherent powers D. applied powers

a. enumerated powers