Ultimate AP U.S. Government study Thingy
Which of the following actions by the federal government best illustrates the concept of unfunded mandates?
A federal requirement that background checks for gun owners be paid for by state and municipal governments
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to Keynesian economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
An executive order that built three solar panel farms and two wind-powered generators in rural areas to decrease unemployment
Until the Constitution was ratified, the document that established and defined the government of the United States was the
Articles of Confederation
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of individualism and limited government?
Banning religious prayer in public schools
Which of the following policies is most likely to cause tension between the competing values of individualism and rule of law?
Criminalizing the use of recreational drugs like marijuana
Which one of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the table above?
During the time period shown, about half of all campaign spending on elections for the U.S. House of Representatives was spent in campaigns for open seats.
"The effects of a severe recession experienced are large when the individual is between the ages of 18 and 24 - the so-called formative age - during which social psychologists think most of social beliefs are formed; the effects are not so strong when the recession is experienced later in life . . . these effects are permanent because attitudes of recession-stricken individuals remain significantly altered many years after the severe recession ends." Antonio Spilimbergo and Paola Giuliano, "The long-lasting effects of the economic crisis," 2009. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the authors' argument in this passage?
Economic recessions have lasting consequences on the attitudes of individuals who experienced them during their formative years
Which of the following statements best explains why the NRA lobbies the state governments as well as the federal government?
Federalism allows for multiple access points to policy making.
Which of the following statements best explains why a Congressional candidate might use a focus group over a telephone survey?
Focus groups are more useful to determine why people have the opinions they do than telephone surveys
Which of the following fortifies federal government powers?
Fourteenth Amendment
Which of the following life events would be most likely to have a significant effect on an individual's political attitude?
Getting married or divorced
In which landmark Supreme Court decision was the right to an attorney extended to require the government to provide lawyers for indigent defendants in state courts?
Gideon v. Wainwright
"I believe great decisions are made with care, made with conviction, not made with polls. I do not need to take your pulse before I know my own mind. I do not reinvent myself at every turn. I am not running in borrowed clothes. When I act, you will know my reasons." -George W. Bush, Acceptance Speech, Republican National Convention, August 3, 2000 Which of the following statements best summarizes Governor Bush's argument?
He does not use polls to decide his stance on policy
Which of the following would be most likely increase Republicans trust in government?
Implementing block grants to solve the nation's problems.
Which one of the following statements is best supported by the data in the table above?
In 2009, nearly half of all federal grants to state and local governments were in the category of health.
Which of the following accurately describes the information presented in the bar graphs?
In 2010 national government spent the highest percentage of federal spending on Federal Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governments.
Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the graphic?
In a federal system, the central and regional governments have overlapping and sovereign responsibilities.
Which of the following policies would a liberal politician most likely support?
Increasing funding for school lunch programs
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of free enterprise and rule of law?
Increasing regulations on banking practices
Which of the following policies would create the most tension between competing interpretations of limited government and individualism?
Increasing regulations on the sale of automatic weapons
Which one of the following statements does NOT help explain why incumbents in the House of Representatives usually get reelected?
Incumbents almost always reflect the views of their constituents better than challengers.
Which of the following best describes cooperative federalism?
Intergovernmental relations in which the national government supports state governments' efforts to address the domestic matters reserved to them.
Which of the following is a clause of the Constitution that gives the federal government broad powers in many policy areas?
Interstate Commerce Clause
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
Investigating journalists who have published news stories critical of the administration
The passage of a proposition legalizing marijuana in a state reflects which of the following?
The growing decentralization of policymaking in areas that sometimes contradicts national law
Which one of the following is a provision contained in the Constitution?
The justices of the Supreme Court serve life terms.
Which of the following describes an example of devolution?
The national government enacting an unfunded mandate requiring states to make buildings accessible
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the table above?
The percentage of federal jobs held by women increased between 1982 and 2002.
A recent poll indicates that 57 percent of all people in the United States disapprove of the Supreme Court's ruling that no state or local government may require the reading of Bible verses in public schools. Which of the following supports the credibility of the poll result?
The poll received a representative sample of 1,850 respondents
A recent poll indicates that 75 percent of all people in the United States support new gun control legislation. Which of the following supports the credibility of the poll result?
The poll reported a sampling error of plus or minus 2.5 percent
A recent poll indicates that 89 percent of US adults favor expanding solar panel farms throughout the United States. Which of the following supports the credibility of the poll result?
The poll was conducted over the phone using a random-digit-dialing system
Which one of the following statements best describes the prevailing view of the power of the president today?
The president can take whatever action he feels appropriate to advance his policy goals as long as he doesn't break the law or violate the Constitution.
According to the term limits imposed by the Constitution
The president cannot be elected to the office of the president more than twice.
Political socialization is best defined as which of the following?
The process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire their ideas about government
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be the implementation of a funded mandate?
The state of Texas receives funding from the Federal government to implement end of year testing in schools for grades 3, 6, 8, and each year in high school
The Supreme Court's interpretation of the implied powers of Article I in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), is an example of the Supreme Court
expanding the power of the national government
In a congressional race, the news media are LEAST likely to focus on
in-depth reporting on the issues on which the candidates disagree
Which of the following ideological perspectives would be most concerned by the trends in the bar graphs?
liberals
To influence the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government, an interest group can do all of the following EXCEPT
meet privately with a federal judge regarding a case
The main reason why the popular vote and the electoral vote for president may be very different is
the winner-take-all system most states use in selecting electors
The president can influence legislation under consideration by Congress by all of the following actions EXCEPT
threatening to issue an executive order that would prohibit enforcement of the legislation if it is passed
The main function of the president's cabinet is
to provide advice to the president
What is the purpose of congressional earmarks?
to require the government to spend money on a specific project
Which of the following is NOT a factor the president generally takes into account in nominating a person for Supreme Court justice?
whether the person has held elective office before
After a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives, what is the next step in the legislative process?
The bill is referred to a committee.
Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most relevant to the topic of the infographic above?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819
Opponents of the author's argument would be most upset by which of the following amendments to the Constitution?
) 9th Amendment
Liberal ideology is best defined as which of the following?
A belief in increasing the role of government to regulate the economy and create government programs to help the most needy
Conservative ideology is best defined as which of the following?
A belief in limiting government regulation of the economy, but upholding traditional values by imposing restrictions on behaviors like same-sex marriage
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to supply-side economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A budget that cuts individual and corporate income tax and decreases government regulation of the economy
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to Keynesian economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A budget with significant additions of public work projects to provide employment for Americans without jobs
If Congress adheres to a libertarian economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
A constitutional amendment that prohibits the federal government from creating government subsidies and bailouts to businesses
Which of the following policies is most likely to be protected under the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
A federal law requiring that all government buildings are accessible to people living with disabilities
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to supply-side economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A national budget with significant cuts in federal spending on entitlement programs like Medicaid
Based on previous rulings, the Supreme Court is most likely to view a case concerning which of the following as a supremacy clause case?
A state taxing a federally recognized Native American tribe that resides within a state's boundary.
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an unconstitutional use of state power?
A state taxing goods from another state to help businesses in their state.
Which of the following policies would a libertarian politician most likely support?
Abolishing the death penalty
Which one of the following statements does NOT correctly describe administrative law?
Administrative law does not have the full force of law that statutory law has.
Which of the following groups is most likely to vote for the Democratic candidates for president?
African Americans
Which of the following policies would a conservative politician most likely support?
Allowing voluntary prayer in schools
Before her candidate announces his bid for office, a campaign manager organizes a short survey of likely voters to determine which issues most concern them. She hopes that by conducting this survey before the campaign starts, she can tell her candidate the likelihood of winning based on his position on key issues. Which type of poll is this campaign manager conducting?
Benchmark poll
Which of the following statements is best supported by the data in the table above?
Between 1960 and 2010, defense spending decreased from over half of total federal spending to less than one-fifth.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the data shown in the line graph above?
Both federal civil and criminal cases have increased dramatically since 1970, with the greatest increase in civil cases.
Which is a reason the power of the two major parties is in decline in the United States?
Candidates now raise most of their campaign funds themselves and do not heavily rely on funds from their party.
Which of the following would Robert Yates, the author of Brutus 1 be most concerned with?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Which of the following is NOT a check on the power of the president that the Constitution gives Congress?
Congress can reject the president's selections of people to fill key positions in the Executive Office of the President.
Which one of the following does NOT describe a reason why Congress generally fails to perform the function of national leader as the Constitutional Convention intended?
Congress has little actual power.
What role does Congress play in amending the Constitution?
Congress submits amendments to the states for their approval.
Use the text below to answer the following question. "Above all, the role of policymakers must be to lift government-imposed barriers to stronger communities and flourishing lives. Fiscal responsibility and economic opportunity are but means to a more critical end: the rebuilding of broken communities and the empowerment of families and citizens. The ever-expansive activism of the federal government drains the vitality and displaces the primacy of the bedrock institutions that define America." Congressman Paul Ryan, The Path to Prosperity, 2012 Which of the following ideological perspectives is most consistent with the author?
Conservative
Use the text below to answer the following question. "Simplifying our tax code will help the middle class because it will make it easier for small businesses to hire and grow. And we agree with the President that we should lower our corporate tax rate, which is one of the highest in the world, so that companies will start bringing their money and their jobs back here from overseas." Senator Marco Rubio in a response to the State of the Union Address, 2013 Which of the following ideological perspectives is most consistent with the author?
Conservative
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment that bans affirmative action programs?
Conservatives
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a piece of legislation that lowers the corporate tax rate?
Conservatives
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and rule of law?
Enacting a policy that punishes immigrants seeking asylum who attempt to enter the United States without documentation
On Election Day, TV news network Houston News One is trying to project the 2018 Texas election results. They send pollsters to 400 voting places throughout the state to survey people before they cast their vote. Which type of poll is the news network conducting?
Entrance poll
The framers created a system of dual sovereignty. Which of the following is an accurate description of the Exclusive and Concurrent powers under the Constitution?
Exclusive powers-Coin and regulate money. Concurrent powers-The power to establish courts.
On Election Day, radio news network Guam Live is trying to project the result of the presidential election. They send pollsters to 350 voting places throughout the United States to survey people after they have voted. Which type of poll is the news network conducting?
Exit poll
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
Expelling undocumented US residents from the country
Which of the following agents of socialization is the most successful at transmitting political ideologies?
Family
Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of passing the annual federal budget?
Federal agencies submit their budget requests directly to Congress.
Based on previous rulings, the Supreme Court is most likely to view a case concerning which of the following as an overextension of the federal government's use of the commerce clause?
Federal government allowing victims of sexual assault to sue their attackers in federal court even if criminal charges are not filed.
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
It held that state governments could pass a law negating a federal law within their boundaries if they believed the federal law was unconstitutional.
If Congress adheres to a liberal economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
Legislation to increase corporate income tax rates and increase regulation of the economy
If Congress adheres to a conservative economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
Legislation to reduce regulations on the operation of small businesses
Use the text below to answer the following question. "We should accept our responsibility in the fight against global warming by supporting stricter pollution emission standards for cars sold in Maryland by adopting the Clean Cars Act. By taking action, we are not only going to be able to help children who suffer everyday from asthma, we are also going to be able to remove pollutants from the air, and be able, to a degree, to remove those pollutants from the Bay. We can join 11 other states in getting this done, and getting it done this year." Governor Martin O'Malley of Maryland, State of the State Address, 2007 Which of the following ideological perspectives is most consistent with the author?
Liberal
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment banning the use of the death penalty?
Liberals
"9/11 significantly increased political participation of the affected populations . . . Families and neighbors became more involved in politicized activities, including the selection of party nominees and in providing financial support to favored candidates . . . Finally, although families, and to a lesser extent neighbors, became more involved in their own parties' activities, there was an average shift in allegiance to the Republican Party." Eitan D. Hersh, "Long-term effect of September 11 on the political behavior of victims' families and neighbors," 2013. Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
Major political events play a significant role in shaping individuals' political attitudes
Which of the following policies is most likely to cause tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and limited government?
Mandating that all public schools have English language programs
"The judicial power of the United States is to be vested in a supreme court, and insuch inferior courts as Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.The powers of these courts are very extensive; their jurisdiction comprehendsall civil causes, except such as arise between citizens of the same state; andit extends to all cases in law and equity arising under the constitution. Oneinferior court must be established, I presume, in each state, at least, withthe necessary executive officers appendant thereto. It is easy to see, that inthe common course of things, these courts will eclipse the dignity, and takeaway from the respectability, of the state courts. These courts will be, inthemselves, totally independent of the states, deriving their authority fromthe United States, and receiving from them fixed salaries; and in the course ofhuman events it is to be expected, that they will swallow up all the powers ofthe courts in the respective states."
Marbury v. Madison (1819)
Which of the following best explains a trend in American's trust in their governments as shown in the graph above?
Most Americans trust in their governments has decreased since 2000.
Which of the following reasons is why Colorado's marijuana policy is different from that of other states?
National policy making is quite challenging under federalism.
Which of the following correctly pairs an enumerated power of the national government with a reserved power of the states?
Option III : regulate interstate commerce, administer family laws
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the process of political socialization?
Parents discuss at the dinner table who they are voting for in the next presidential election
Which of the following events weakens the author's argument?
Passage of the 17th Amendment.
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and equality of opportunity?
Passing an "equal pay for equal work" law to reduce differences in pay for women and men
"Winston Churchill is said to have remarked that 'Any man who is not a socialist at the age of 21 has no heart, and any man who is still a socialist at the age of 40 has no head.' The first part of the quote can be taken as saying that it is easy to favor economic equality when one is a young adult in the process of getting educated, finding a job, and beginning a career. But the second part implies that the notion of equality of income for all looks far different once one is middle aged and established in an occupation." Martin P. Wattenberg, Is Voting for Young People? 2012 Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author's argument in this passage?
People's political ideology changes as they get older
Which statement correctly describes political socialization?
Political socialization is the process through which individuals develop their political values and beliefs.
"We used polling not to determine what positions he would take but to figure out which of the positions he had already taken were the most popular. I would always draw the distinction between deciding on policy and identifying certain issues for emphasis by telling Clinton, 'You print the menu of the things you want. Then I'll advise which dish to have for dinner tonight.'" -Dick Morris, polling consultant for Bill Clinton, Behind the Oval , 1997 Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
Public opinion poll results can be used to determine how best to present policies to the public
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and free enterprise?
Raising the minimum wage to $15
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable scientific poll?
Randomized sample
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and rule of law?
Reducing environmental regulations for oil companies
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable scientific poll?
Representative sample
Which of the following is an independent federal regulatory agency?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
Seizing library records to investigate potential terrorists
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable scientific poll?
Small sampling error
Which of the following is NOT an agent of political socialization?
Sports teams
The framers created a system of dual sovereignty. Which of the following is an accurate description of the State and Federal powers under the Constitution?
State powers- Conduct local, state, and national elections. Federal powers-Establish standard weights and measures
The framers created a system of dual sovereignty. Which of the following is an accurate description of the State and Federal powers under the Constitution?
State powers-Regulate Intrastate commerce. Federal powers-Organize, arm, and discipline state militias when called to suppress insurrections and invasions
The framers created a system of dual sovereignty. Which of the following is an accurate description of the State and Federal powers under the Constitution?
State powers-Regulate banks and credit. Federal powers-Punish the counterfeiting of money.
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the process of political socialization in schools?
Students are required to take an American government course to graduate from high school
Which of the following fortifies state government powers?
Tenth Amendment
Which statement best describes American political culture?
The American political culture is comprised of beliefs—such as individual rights, majority rule, and limited government—that are shared by virtually all Americans.
Which of the following outcomes are NOT possible in the Electoral College system?
The Electoral College could choose a president who did not have the most electoral votes.
What new interpretation of the Constitution did the Supreme Court use in District of Columbia v. Heller?
The Second Amendment contains a constitutional right to gun ownership irrespective of service in a state militia.
Which of the following federal courts have/has original jurisdiction?
The Supreme Court and U.S. District Courts
The billboard in the image above outlines a policy. Which of the following claims would a proponent of state's rights most likely make about the policy?
The commerce clause allows the federal government to regulate alcohol sales.
Which of the following scenarios would be considered an unconstitutional use of federal power?
The federal government ending New Jersey's requirement to get a license before anyone can be hired to shovel snow from someone's driveway.
In a public opinion poll of a representative sample of a population, 1,800 people were asked to agree, disagree, or express neutrality toward the following statements. Statement A: The government should do more to protect air quality and water quality for American citizens. Result: 51 percent of the respondents agreed. Statement B: The government should punish companies who harm the environment with their business practices. Result: 20 percent of the respondents agreed. Which of the following most likely accounts for the different results?
The questions contained a difference in wording
Two market research firms conduct public opinion polls in the month before the city council votes on a proposed ordinance to issue fines to homeless individuals. Each firm uses a random-dialing system to contact 1000 city residents. DynamicData's survey asked: "Do you think homeless people should be issued a fine for making our city streets unsanitary?" 53% of respondents answered yes, 41% answered no, and 6% said they didn't know. Reardon Research's survey asked: "Do you think homeless veterans should be punished for sleeping in the streets?" 23% of respondents answered yes, 68% of respondents answered no, and 10% said they didn't know. Which of the following most likely accounts for the different results?
The questions contained a difference in wording
Based on the information in the bar graphs, which of the following is the most likely implication on federalism?
The shift from categorical grants to block grants did little to slow federal spending on Federal Grants-in-Aid to State and Local Governments.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's arguments?
The state governments retain many significant powers and the federal government will rely on the states to function.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be the implementation of a block grant?
The state of Georgia receives money from the Federal government for Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) and must decide how to spend this money to assist needy families.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely exemplify the implementation of a categorical formula grant?
The state of Maryland receives matching funds from the Federal government to implement Medicaid.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be the implementation of a categorical project grant?
The state of Massachusetts wrote a proposal to the federal government to receive funding to implement a new teacher evaluation system to improve student achievement.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be the implementation of an unfunded mandate?
The state of New York is required by the federal government to upgrade the security of its public transportation system costing New York $200 Million.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be the implementation of a revenue sharing grant?
The state of Oregon receives money from the Federal government and Oregon is able to do whatever it wants with the money.
"Paid family leave won't only make life easier for Moms and Dads - it will also keep skilled, talented Americans in the workforce and grow our economy. That's why every other advanced country already has it." Hillary Clinton in a speech in Warren, Michigan, source: Newsweek This quote is an example of which of the following?
The values of other countries have influenced political attitudes in the United States
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the table on the previous page?
Third party candidates can never get enough electoral votes to play a role in selecting the president.
Which of the following statements best explains how a politician might use data found in a public opinion poll?
To craft the presentation of policy so as to gain public support
Count the Votes, a website that focuses on opinion poll analysis, conducts a poll every day for four years to determine how popular the sitting president is with likely or registered voters. Which type of poll is Count the Votes conducting?
Tracking poll
Use the chart to answer the question.
Trust in the national government has increased among Democrats.
Which of the following events strengthens the author's argument?
U.S. v. Lopez
Which statement below best describes an open primary?
Voters can choose which party's primary election ballot they want to use to vote.
"But it is not possible to give each department an equal power of self-defence. In a republican government, the legislative authority necessarily predominates. The remedy for this inconveniency is to divide the legislature ... and the executive should fortified." In this passage from Federalist No. 51, James Madison is making an argument for
a government to have a bicameral legislature and a unitary executive.
A filibuster occurs when
a majority of the Senate supports a bill, but the majority is not large enough to produce the 60 votes needed to end debate on the bill in the Senate
What is an open seat in a congressional election?
a seat in a congressional district that is evenly divided between Republican and Democratic voters, making it likely that either party could win
What is grassroots lobbying?
an interest group encouraging and organizing its members to contact their representatives in Congress in support of the interest group's policy goals
Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?
building new mass transit systems in urban areas
The National Drinking Age Act and the Interstate Highway System are best classified as examples of
cooperative federalism
The most important influence in determining a person's political party identification is the person's
parents
Which one of the following groups is MOST likely to participate in an election?
people with college degrees
The concept that the American political process is dominated by the struggle of multiple interest groups each trying to advance its own political goals can best be described as
pluralism
According to the graphic, in a confederal system,
power is divided between a central and regional government.
According to the infographic, in a federal system,
power is divided between a central and regional government.
Which of the following describes the concept of concurrent powers?
powers shared by the national and state governments
Which one of the following is an action that does NOT involve participation in the political process?
reading about politics in the newspaper
Which of the following actions of the president has no basis in the Constitution?
serving as leader of his political party
The framers created a system of dual sovereignty. Which of the following is an accurate description of the State and Federal powers under the Constitution?
state powers- conduct local,state, and national elections federal powers- provide organize and maintain ared forced
Which of the following actions can Congress take if it is unhappy with the actions of a federal agency? I. Hold congressional hearings to investigate the actions of the agency II. Restrict or eliminate the agency's funding III. Pass a new law restricting the operations of the agency IV. Issue an executive order requiring the agency to take certain actions
statements I, II, and III only
The decision of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade was based on
the right to privacy implied in the Bill of Rights
Based on the infographic above, in a unitary system,
the sovereignty within a nation is held entirely by the central government.
Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the data shown in the line graph? I. During the time period shown, the electoral vote of the winning candidate has fluctuated markedly above and below the popular vote the candidate obtained. II. Winning candidates have sometimes gotten less than half of the popular vote and still obtained a majority of the electoral vote. III. In three elections since 1968, the winning candidate has gotten more than 90 percent of the electoral vote.
statements II and III only
Which of the following statements are (is) supported by the data in the table above? I. The size of the federal government in terms of number of federal employees continues to grow. II. The size of the federal government in terms of number of employees declined between 1970 and 2008. III. The number of federal government employees has declined each year since 1990. IV. Federal government workers in 2008 comprised less than half the share of the U.S. labor force that they did in 1970.
statements II and IV only
Which of the following give(s) a reason why the power of the federal government has grown relative to state governments? I. the devolution of power II. the conditional funding the federal government can provide to state governments III. the growth of interstate commerce IV. the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution
statements II, III, and IV only
Which of the following is protected by the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution?
states must recognize out-of-state drivers' licenses
The "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution
states that the national government's powers include implied powers not specifically listed in the Constitution
In United States v. Lopez (1995), the Supreme Court ruled
that Congress could not use the commerce clause to control school district policy on guns
The Supreme Court's power of judicial review was established by
the Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison
The Supreme Court's decision in Texas v. Johnson, which overturned a state law against flag-burning, was based on
the First Amendment right of freedom of speech
The chief accomplishment of the Anti-Federalists in the debate over the Constitution was
the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
Which of the following is a value of American political culture?
the belief in limited government
The term dual federalism refers to
the fact that the national government implements its enumerated powers and the states have their own reserved powers
While the practice of separate schools for black and white students was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), segregation in restaurants, stores, hotels, and other public accommodations remained legal until
the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is eminent domain?
the power of government to take private property for public use
The House of Representatives and the Senate are most similar to each other in
the power standing committees have in the legislative process
Which of the following is a concurrent power in the American system of federalism?
the power to levy taxes
Which of the statements below best describes reapportionment?
the reallocation of seats in the House of Representatives to the states based on a new census
