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Which of the following Constitutional provisions is responsible for establishing the reserved powers of the state governments? 14th Amendment Article I Article IV 10th Amendment

10th Amendment

Who of the following people would be most likely to be a Democrat? An evangelical Christian A pro-life advocate A Cuban American A Mexican American

A Mexican American

The Connecticut Compromise (also known as the Great Compromise) provided for The elimination of the importation of slaves A bicameral legislature with one house's composition based upon state population and another's on equal state representation. All revenue bills to originate in the Senate All judicial appointments to be nominated by the president

A bicameral legislature with one house's composition based upon state population and another's on equal state representation.

When there is a dispute about whether an issue falls under the jurisdiction of the federal or a state government, The president decides and issues an executive order. A court rules on the matter. The state legislatures must decide whether to overrule the federal government. Congress votes to determine who has the authority.

A court rules on the matter.

The Founding Fathers envisioned a president who would fulfill all of the following roles EXCEPT: The head of state The commander of the armed forces A check on bills enacted into law A shaper of public opinion

A shaper of public opinion

Which of the following stories would most likely receive media coverage? A study comparing birth defects in the U.S. with birth defects in Canada A discussion of the leading economic indicators A story about a missing woman and her romantic relationship with a member of Congress A discussion of the detailed party platforms of each presidential candidate

A story about a missing woman and her romantic relationship with a member of Congress

In U.S. history, third parties often have been effective vehicles for change when they Were based on definite political ideologies Appealed to regional issues Repeated slogans and issues that a major party stood for Addressed issues and suggested remedies that were being ignored by the major parties

Addressed issues and suggested remedies that were being ignored by the major parties

Which of the following is an example of the concurrent powers of the national and state governments in the United States? Coining money Administering justice Conducting war Creating tariffs

Administering justice

All U.S. presidents but one have been Black Catholic Answer Protestant Men

Answer Protestant

Which of the following sections of the United States Constitution is most related to the case Marbury v. Madison (1803) Article I The First Amendment Article III The Tenth Amendment

Article III

Why do the media typically have little influence on public opinion? Because people typically pay attention only to media coverage that is consistent with their political preferences. Because people tend to ignore all political information from the media due to its well-known biases. Because the media are owned by the same corporations that conduct public opinion polls. Because the media are required to present both sides of a story, leaving little room to influence public opinion.

Because people typically pay attention only to media coverage that is consistent with their political preferences.

Why is there more news coverage of the president than of Congress or the courts? Because the president has the ability to call news conferences, whereas members of Congress must act through their leaders Because the president is one person and is viewed by the public as the center of government Because Congressional committee hearings are usually closed to the press and the public Because the courts issue opinions that are difficult to understand, and it is difficult for the press to explain court decisions clearly

Because the president is one person and is viewed by the public as the center of government

The loudest critics of national media coverage of political campaigns and government activities characterize the media as Biased with a conservative view Objective, but not thorough Too controlled by their sponsors Biased with a liberal view

Biased with a liberal view

Which of the following forms of financial aid from the national government gives the states the broadest discretion in the spending of money? Military funding Unfunded mandates Categorical grants Block grants

Block grants

The president's cabinet is designed to Both advise the president and administer a department of government Issue executive orders Run the executive branch of the government Set the president's agenda before the Congress

Both advise the president and administer a department of government

Which of the following is NOT an expressed presidential power found in the U.S. Constitution? Commander of the military Making appointments Treaty making Budget management

Budget management

A federal agency has been accused of not enforcing laws it is charged with enforcing. Which is the most likely action the relevant House committee will first take? Repeal the law that creates and governs the agency. Call for an oversight hearing to understand the problem. Increase the federal appropriation for the agency. Fire and replace the director of the agency.

Call for an oversight hearing to understand the problem.

In a presidential election, state caucuses differ from state primaries in which one of the following ways? Caucuses usually have lower turnout. More states use caucuses than primaries. Voters in primaries choose representatives to vote for them. Only primary winners send delegates to the convention.

Caucuses usually have lower turnout.

The number of justices on the United States Supreme Court is set by Congress the president national convention the United States Constitution

Congress

The number of justices on the United States Supreme Court is set by National convention The President Congress The U.S. Constitution

Congress

Which of the following is true about the president's veto power? Presidents whose party is not the majority party in the House and Senate frequently have a veto overridden by Congress. The President's veto power is currently strengthened through the adoption of the line item veto. A bill that has received a pocket veto may be passed over the pocket veto by a two-thirds majority of both houses of Congress. Congress often shows consideration for the president's veto power by revising a vetoed bill and passing it in a form acceptable to the president.

Congress often shows consideration for the president's veto power by revising a vetoed bill and passing it in a form acceptable to the president.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch had more power than Congress. the national government dominated state governments. states were represented in Congress proportionally according to population. Congress was a unicameral body.

Congress was a unicameral body.

Which of the types of courts handles the bulk of the caseloads in the federal system? District Courts Court of Appeals Special Purpose Courts Legislative Courts

District Courts

Which of the following does NOT appear to affect the Supreme Court Justices' decision? Stare Decisis Economic Impact Public Opinion Judicial Philosophy

Economic Impact

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional check on the powers of the president? Power of the purse Executive agreements Override of presidential vetoes Power of impeachment

Executive agreements

Presidential impeachment Requires a majority vote of the Senate for conviction. Is the removal of a president from office. Is presided over by the vice president. Exemplifies the concept of checks and balances.

Exemplifies the concept of checks and balances.

In the United States in 2016 there were 17 states that did not allow capital punishment and 33 states that did allow it. Which of the following constitutional principles best explains why there is variation among states on the use of capital punishment? Federalism Checks and balances Judicial review Separation of powers

Federalism

When none of the presidential candidates receives a majority of the votes in the electoral college, the winner is chosen by the Supreme Court Federal Elections Commission Senate House of Representatives

House of Representatives

Impeachment cases must be tried in the I. Senate only II. House only III. Senate and House IV. Senate and House with the Supreme Court presiding

I

The Framers designed a system of checks and balances for the national government. Which of the following illustrate that concept? I. Congress overrides a president's veto. II. The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional. III. The president issues an executive order reducing the size of the bureaucracy. IV. The House and Senate cannot agree on a Conference Committee report. III and IV II and IV II and III I and II

I and II

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires I. the president to inform Congress within 48 hours of any commitment of American troops abroad II. the president to keep troops abroad for at least 60 days III. the president to follow the guidelines of the Constitution regarding war I and II only II only III only I only

I only

Which of the following statements are generally true of third parties? I. Third-party officeholders threaten the political standing of the U.S. in the eyes of other nations. II. Third parties expand the political agenda. III. Third parties rarely gain enough support in the electorate to win. IV. Third-party success may indicate popular discontent. II and III only III only II, III, and IV only I and IV only

II, III, and IV only

The president can do which of the following without asking the consent of either house of Congress? Appoint Supreme Court justices Issue an executive order Negotiate treaties Appoint ambassadors

Issue an executive order

The doctrine of stare decisis is significant for which of the following reasons? It establishes the jurisdiction of federal courts in litigation involving two or more states. It is the principle that affirms that courts are bound by prior decisions. It is the policy by which the Supreme Court decides which of the appellate cases it will hear. It directs states to provide a lawyer for people who cannot pay for their own legal defense.

It is the principle that affirms that courts are bound by prior decisions.

Which of the following arguments did the Anti-Federalists make against ratifying the Constitution? It prohibited political parties. It neglected to protect important liberties. It made the states too powerful. It entrusted too much power in the king of England.

It neglected to protect important liberties.

What is one effect of consumer-driven media? It overcomes ideological divides and brings people together. It replaces content from professionals with content from nonexperts. It increases the quality of public debate by engaging so many people. It helps establish the importance of fact and research before sharing stories.

It replaces content from professionals with content from nonexperts.

Which of the following paved the way for the courts to become a co-equal branch? writ of certiorari The Judiciary Act of 1789 McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) Judicial Review

Judicial Review

The purpose of the 22nd Amendment, passed in 1951, was to Provide more checks and balances on the executive office Limit presidential terms of office Allow voters in the District of Columbia to vote Allow the president to choose a vice presidential running mate

Limit presidential terms of office

Which of the following is an accurate description of the different political views of men and women? Women are more conservative on education issues. Men are more liberal on capital punishment. Men are more liberal on health care. Men are more supportive of wars and military intervention.

Men are more supportive of wars and military intervention.

Which of the following is a constitutional requirement to be president of the United States? Resident of the United States for at least 9 years Naturalized citizen Natural born citizen 30 years of age

Natural born citizen

The elastic clause gives Congress the authority to Overturn state laws. Dismiss members of the federal judiciary for making unpopular decisions. Pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers. Overrule the president's veto.

Pass laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers.

Which of the following statements about federalism is true? Power is divided among levels of government. Power is relegated primarily to local governments. Power is shared among state governments in such a way that all states have identical laws. Power is vested mostly in state governments.

Power is divided among levels of government.

A constitutional duty of the vice president is to Preside over the House of Representatives and break tie votes Work with the Supreme Court on constitutional issues Preside over the Senate and break tie votes Balance the ticket

Preside over the Senate and break tie votes

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to Ensure equal voting rights Protect individual liberties Clarify the Supreme Court's power of judicial review Prevent the supremacy of one faction of government over another

Protect individual liberties

The Three-Fifths Compromise at the Constitutional Convention Provided a formula by which slaves would be counted for apportioning the House of Representatives. Established the percentage of votes necessary for the electors to be chosen under the original provisions of the Electoral College system. Allowed cloture to be invoked, ending a filibuster in the Senate, with the support of 60 senators. Established the percentage of members of the house required to pass a bill raising revenue.

Provided a formula by which slaves would be counted for apportioning the House of Representatives.

The 17th Amendment changed the nature of senatorial elections by Prohibiting PACs from contributing to senatorial campaigns. Permitting senatorial debates to be aired on television. Requiring senators to be elected directly by the public. Establishing a group of electors from each state to nominate senators.

Requiring senators to be elected directly by the public.

According to the Constitution, who must offer advice and consent on a presidential appointment to the Supreme Court? Current justices Senate President Constituents

Senate

The most important factor in creating and maintaining a two-party system in the U.S. is The two party heritage from western Europe Single-member district and plurality voting procedures The degree of consensus on major issues in the U.S. The strength of the central organization of the two established parties

Single-member district and plurality voting procedures

Both the national and state governments have the power to Establish post offices Tax Declare war Coin money

Tax

"Dual federalism" refers to the fact that There is a distinct line between policies surrounding public education and private education in the states. There are two major forms of aid from the national governments to the states: categorical and block grants. The Constitution provides two layers of government in the nation: the national and the state. There are two distinct eras in American history: the era before cooperative federalism and the era since the development of federalism.

The Constitution provides two layers of government in the nation: the national and the state.

Which of the following institutions was specifically outlined in the Constitution? The Cabinet The Department of Homeland Security The Electoral College The Federal Reserve System

The Electoral College

On example of constitutional checks and balances is Congress can override United States Supreme Court decisions on the constitutionality of laws The president nominates cabinet members, and the House holds confirmation hearings The House can impeach federal judges and the president, and the Senate holds the impeachment trials The president declares war, but Congress appropriates military funds

The House can impeach federal judges and the president, and the Senate holds the impeachment trials

The civil service system in the United States was created by The Civil Service Act of 1850 The Pendleton Act The Constitution The Hatch Act

The Pendleton Act

An example of a government corporation would be The Internal Revenue Service The U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Treasury Department The U.S. Armed Forces

The U.S. Postal Service

Which of the following statements best describes recent demographic trends in the U.S.? Couples favor having more children in the 21st century than they did in the mid-twentieth century. Population has grown largely in Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states. The average age of Americans has increased. More than 50 percent of American children today live with only one parent.

The average age of Americans has increased.

All of the following are criteria that would help get a case heard by the Supreme Court EXCEPT: The case present a civil rights question The federal government is the party asking for review The case presents a lack of evidence The case has significant social or political issues

The case presents a lack of evidence

Members of the federal executive bureaucracy tend to represent the interests of The political party to which they belong The departments in which they work The president The special interests to which they belong

The departments in which they work

Which of the following is the best way to measure the power of the courts in policy making? The number of cases heard How many days the court is in session How long justices serve on the court The number of laws declared unconstitutional

The number of laws declared unconstitutional

Which of the following is an example of how separation of powers creates friction between the executive and legislative branches in the policy-making process? The electoral college vote ends with no candidate receiving a majority of the votes, and the House of Representatives is delegated the task of selecting the next president. The secretary of state is dispatched along with a delegation of senators to negotiate a treaty with a foreign government. The Senate votes to impeach a sitting president for high crimes and misdemeanors. The president threatens to issue an executive order for stricter gun control if Congress continues to refuse to take action.

The president threatens to issue an executive order for stricter gun control if Congress continues to refuse to take action.

During political campaigns before an election, the news media is said to cover the campaigns like a horse race. Which of the following statements best explains the reason for this analogy? As gatekeepers, members of the press officially begin the horse race. The candidates are groomed and trained for the campaign just as racehorses are groomed and trained for a race. The press relies heavily on measurements such as poll numbers as a constant comparison of candidates' relative success in a campaign. The results of an election, like the results of a horse race, can't be predicted until the very end.

The press relies heavily on measurements such as poll numbers as a constant comparison of candidates' relative success in a campaign.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the vice presidency? The vice president casts tie-breaking votes in the Senate. A party's vice presidential nominee is often chosen to balance the ticket. The vice president helps determine presidential disability. The vice president may serve no more than two terms.

The vice president may serve no more than two terms.

All of the following serve as checks on the power of the federal courts EXCEPT: Federal judges can be impeached. Presidents, governors, and local executives can refrain from enforcing court rulings. Congress can pass a law clarifying "legislative intent." The voters can oust federal judges in national elections.

The voters can oust federal judges in national elections.

In the 1780s, proponents of the new Constitution cited Shays' Rebellion as an example in support of which of the following criticisms of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? The lack of a centralized judiciary made enforcement of national laws difficult. There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns. States with larger populations were underrepresented in Congress. The national government did not provide sufficient protection of individual rights.

There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns.

Which of the following is NOT true of the courts of appeals? Cases may be heard by multiple judges Judges try to correct errors in laws They are the highest courts of appeals Judges hear no new testimony

They are the highest courts of appeals

What does it mean if the court grants a petition for a writ of certiorari? They have decided to review a lower court's decision. They are throwing out the case. They have decided that the case is unconstitutional They have reached a unanimous decision

They have decided to review a lower court's decision.

Which of the following is true of most federal judges appointed by the president? They serve for life on good behavior unless removed by the president. They serve 4 lyf on good behavior unless impeached & convicted by Congres They serve as long as the appointing president stays in power. They serve ten-year terms.

They serve 4 lyf on good behavior unless impeached & convicted by Congres

Which of the following actions can Congress take if the Supreme Court finds a federal law unconstitutional? Try to amend the Constitution. Formally request the President to veto the Court's decision. Appeal the Court's decision to the District of Columbia's Court of Appeals. Remove certain members of the Court and replace them with new members.

Try to amend the Constitution.

An important difference between political parties and interest groups is that interest groups usually do NOT Try to influence the decisions of congressional committees Try to influence the president's proposal for legislation Contact agencies within the executive branch Try to place their members in public office

Try to place their members in public office

Which is the most democratic institution of government that represents the framers' commitment to a limited republic? U.S. House of Representatives The Electoral College U.S. Senate U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. House of Representatives

Which of the following is NOT one of Congress's constitutional powers over the judiciary? Authority to alter the Court's jurisdiction Impeach and remove federal judges Veto a Supreme Court decision Offer advice and consent on presidential appointments

Veto a Supreme Court decision

Politicians would most likely attempt to generate positive media stories in all of the following ways EXCEPT: changing positions on controversial issues championing a popular cause appearing in photographs with military veterans volunteering at a soup kitchen

changing positions on controversial issues

Impeachment of a president means that the president is tried by the Senate of a crime. convicted by Congress of a crime. charged by the House of Representatives of a crime.. convicted by the Supreme Court of a crime.

charged by the House of Representatives of a crime..

Which of the following terms means that people are gradually moving away from both parties? reevaluation realignment gerrymandering dealignment

dealignment

All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT recruiting candidates and campaign workers. giving cues to voters. providing continuity in the wake of changing issues and personalities. dictating policies.

dictating policies.

Executive agreements must be approved by the Supreme Court are nonbinding agreements require the approval of both houses of the Congress do not require Senate approval

do not require Senate approval

During the past three decades, all of the following groups have made up a part of the Republican party's coalition EXCEPT supporters of government vouchers to fund private schools religious conservatives environmentalists supporters of supply-side economics

environmentalists

In an open Republican primary only independents can vote every registered voter can vote only Republicans can vote only Republicans and Democrats can vote

every registered voter can vote

A state must honor the public acts and records of any other state under the commerce clause. elastic clause. full faith and credit clause. supremacy clause.

full faith and credit clause.

Political Action Committees (PACs) were formed to allow unions and corporations to funnel unlimited amounts of money to candidates of their choice run their own members for political office sit down together to work out their differences funnel limited amounts of money to candidates of their choice

funnel unlimited amounts of money to candidates of their choice

What is the correct term for an organizational department of the government that has been created by the Congress but is still not located within the jurisdiction of one of the cabinet departments? government agency independent agency congressional agency legislative agency

independent agency

Iron triangles have weakened, and some have been replaced by groups of people in interest groups, on congressional staffs, in universities, from the media , and in other interested organizations who debate policies. These are known as policy entrepreneurs issue networks policy allies PACs

issue networks

Once a policy decision has been made, such as by passing legislation or issuing an executive order, the bureaucracy is responsible for judging its merits its implementation its deregulation funding it

its implementation

The idea that judges ought to freely strike down laws that are inconsistent with their understanding of the Constitution judicial activism original intent judicial restraint stare decisis

judicial activism

Patronage is a hiring and promotion system based on knowing the right people the merit principle the Pendleton Act civil service exams

knowing the right people

Which political ideology is most associated with a limited role of government in personal and economic affairs? liberal moderate conservative libertarian

libertarian

The goal of the Federal Election Campaign Act was to enforce party discipline. make delegate selection easier. limit the impact of the media. make campaigns more fair and transparent.

make campaigns more fair and transparent.

Primary elections are held to narrow down the field of candidates within a political party allow state legislatures the opportunity to determine political districts increase participation of third-party candidates expand the field of candidates with a political party

narrow down the field of candidates within a political party

The events at which the parties formally nominate their candidates for the presidency are national conventions. closed primaries. national committees. open primaries.

national conventions.

Which of the following has led to ticket splitting in recent elections? patronage system closed primaries partisan dealignment party realignment

partisan dealignment

Which of the following describes the electorate's change toward the era of Democratic governance that followed the Great Depression in the 1930s? party dealignment party realignment plurality split-ticket voting

party realignment

Many Americans do not associate with either major political party and instead claim to "vote for the ___________ and not the ___________." party; person person; party challenger; incumbent underdog; front runner

person; party

In order to win the election for the presidency, a candidate must receive a unanimous vote from the Electoral College receive a majority of the popular vote receive a majority of the votes in the Electoral College receive a plurality of the popular vote

receive a majority of the votes in the Electoral College

The difference between an appellate court and a district court is that an appellate court conducts trials by jury reviews previous court decisions has original jurisdiction hears civil cases but not criminal cases

reviews previous court decisions

The government can use all of the following tools to encourage positive stories and constrain negative stories written by journalists EXCEPT "spinning" a story by attacking a politician's critics closing the "leaks" given to particular reporters refusing to give important background information revoking the licenses of stations that give unfavorable coverage

revoking the licenses of stations that give unfavorable coverage

A private organization that attempts to get government officials to respond to its philosophy and way of thinking on particular issues is called a political power group pressure group political pressure group special interest group

special interest group

Which of the following best defines the term "judicial activism"? The efforts of judges to lobby Congress for funds the tendency of judges 2 interpret the Constitution according to their own view The attempts by judges to influence election outcomes The demands on judges to hear large numbers of cases

tendency of judges 2 interpret the Constitution according to their own view

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review permits the Court to overrule all of the following EXCEPT state legislation lower-court decisions acts of Congress the Bill of Rights

the Bill of Rights

Political "spin" means the whirlwind trips that candidates must make during a campaign newspaper editorials taking a stand on an issue the attempts of handlers to present a favorable account of events a candidate's flip-flopping of their opinions

the attempts of handlers to present a favorable account of events

Which of the following determines the party platform? the presidential candidate the state party the party bosses the national convention

the national convention

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power of the president? the president creating cabinet-level departments of the executive branch the president signing or vetoing legislation the president serving as commander of the military the president invoking the practice of executive privilege

the president invoking the practice of executive privilege

In 1998 the Supreme Court ruled in Clinton v. City of New York that the Clinton impeachment vote was unconstitutional campaign fundraisers are unconstitutional the pocket veto was unconstitutional the president's use of the line-item veto was unconstitutional

the president's use of the line-item veto was unconstitutional

How many presidents of the United States have been impeached? three two none one

three

Courts of original jurisdiction are most often known as Appellate courts courts of appeals trial courts legislative courts

trial courts