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How many amendments are there to the US Constitution?

27

With which statement would Centinel disagree?

A divided government controls corruption because accountability is clear.

Which person would be more likely to support the Democrats?

A poor female.

Which level of government is better able to provide specific goods or benefits?

City County State

During which war did national control increase as a result of having to provide for returning veterans?

Civil War

Which was NOT discussed as a reason for increasing national power?

Coalitions

How has federal funding impacted federalism?

Coercive Federalism withheld funds if states did not comply with national policies.

With which statement would Tocqueville agree?

Cooperation is necessary for democracy.

Why has the number of interest groups grown?

Government has grown.

With which statement would BOTH FDR and Reagan agree?

Government must protect freedom of speech.

Where is Presidential succession addressed in the US Constitution?

In the 20th Amendment.

What is the difference between the definition of interest groups and the definition of a political party?

Interest groups don't focus on getting members elected.

Georgia's Constitution...

Is currently the 11th version amended in 2013.

Which is a strength of federalism?

It fosters national unity will allowing laws to match local culture.

Where is the Bill of Rights located in the Georgia constitution?

It is included in the first Article.

Which branch was not permanent under the Articles of Confederation?

Judiciary and Executive.

Which is an interest group activity?

Litigation Mobilization Providing Information

Which is NOT part of the definition of political parties?

Lobby for special interests.

How do the European Union (EU) and United States (US) differ?

Location. The EU remains a confederation whereas the US is a federation. EU governance is based on treaties whereas the US is based on a constitution. Members of the EU were sovereign countries before the EU began whereas US states were colonies.

According to the reading, which is a TRUE statement?

Modern reform eliminated a check on presidential power since presidents are no longer responsible to their political party.

In the United States federalism refers to the sharing of powers between the

National government and states

Which is a TRUE statement?

Neither the US or Georgia constitution mentions political parties.

What is the "free rider" problem?

Non-members benefit from interest group activities.

With which statement would both Tocqueville and Centinel agree?

People are more interested in local than national government.

With which statement would Centinel agree?

People pay little attention to political matters.

The theory that compromise results from competition among interest groups connecting citizens to the government is:

Pluralism

Which statement about political parties and Congress is FALSE?

Political party affiliation only matters in the House.

According to the reading which group rejected the idea that the electoral process should constrain presidential ambition?

Progressives.

Which is NOT a way for interest groups to raise money?

Taxation

What was a major concern of the founding fathers when writing the Constitution?

The Executive would be too strong.

What is the question being discussed in Federalist 46?

Will the federal or state government have more popular support?

According to the reading who believed that a dynamic and popular president was necessary to handle crises?

Wilson

How do interest groups influence government?

Write an op-ed. Encourage members to call members of Congress directly. Ask a staff member for advice on how best to present the information.

A problem with the Articles of Confederation was:

There was no common trade policy.

How did the constitutions proposed by New Jersey and Virginia differ?

They both proposed legislatures but differed on whether it should be bicameral or unicameral.

How do political parties mobilize voters?

They hold events to register voters. They provide shuttle services to polling locations

Which statement is TRUE?

Third parties have short lives.

Which was NOT a controversy when the constitution was established?

Tyranny v Democracy

What is Tocqueville's opinion about equality?

Tyrants use equality to strengthen political positon.

Which level of government is better able to protect national unity?

United States

What is an example of a selective benefit of interest group membership?

Access to legal help. Access to travel discounts. Ability to network with others in your profession

What is an example of an Iron Triangle?

Boeing, NASA, Joint Economic Committee

Which branch reflects the compromise between large and small?

Both Executive and Legislative

How can the US Constitution be amended?

By 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress and ratification by ¾ of the states

How does the legislature limit the powers of the judiciary

By creating courts.

How does the Executive limit the powers of the judiciary?

By granting pardons.

The Articles of Confederation...

Defined the first government in the United States

Which is a weakness of federalism?

Efficient policy response and implementation are difficult.

What is a difference between Georgia's Constitution and the US Constitution?

The US Constitution does not have an article addressing Education

Which of the following would a political party consider a "quality" candidate for national office?

The daughter of a famous movie star who is a practicing immigration attorney.

What did Federalist 46 offer as a reason for increased federal support?

The federal government provides better protections

How has technology increased national control?

The federal government subsidizes technologies. The federal government regulates the use of the technology.