U.S. Government Final Exam review
Feudalism started around _____.
A.D. 700
Which of these men did NOT help write the Federalist Papers?
Aaron Burr
American law has codified discrimination in what ways? Select all that apply.
According to the Constitution, slaves were considered three-fifths of a person for white male voting privilege. The Fifteenth Amendment, while it allowed all men of any race the right to vote, denied all women the right to vote. In 1890 twenty states made laws that gave whites privileged status over every other ethnicity.
Desegregation meant _________.
African Americans could go through the front doors of a hotel
The left-wing protest party that was formed in 1919 was the _____.
American Communist Party
Amendment IX. "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This means _____.
Americans have rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.
controversial
An issue that may not be agreed upon by many different sides
_____ is system of government by privileged citizens or the upper class.
Aristocracy
is known as the father of political science.
Aristotle
______ is known as the father of political science, and ______ is considered to be the father of modern political science.
Aristotle, Machiavelli
The legislative system is given powers granted to it by the Constitution in .
Article I
The beginnings of democracy were seen in around 400 B.C.
Athens
The beginnings of democracy were seen in the Greek city-state of around 400 B.C.
Athens
The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the _____.
Bill of Rights
The passage of the Seventeenth Amendment established which of the following similarities between the House and Senate?
Both were elected by popular vote.
Which of the following is a key similarity between the LULAC and NAACP?
Both work to protect the civil rights of members.
Select D if the President listed was a Democrat and R if the president listed was a Republican. Bush Wilson Nixon Lincoln Kennedy
Bush: R Wilson: D Nixon: R Lincoln: R Kennedy: D
Choose the true statement.
Children were required to attend educational programs about Nazism.
Which of the following policies led to desegregation?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
To obtain political rights, plebeians formed their own assembly, called the _____.
Concilium Plebis
To obtain political rights, plebeians formed their own assembly, the
Concillum Plebus
Which of the following was the cause of the passage of the Blaine Amendments?
Congress was not thoroughly prohibiting states from funding religious schools.
The two major parties in Great Britain are the Labour and parties.
Conservative
A state may be able to work in a fairly wide-range of areas if it is NOT in conflict with the U.S. ________.
Constitution or acts of Congress
Marx wrote about his disagreement with the free enterprise system in _____.
Das Kapital
The Party is the oldest political party in the United States.
Democratic
Jimmy Carter
Democratic President
What are the major American political parties? Select all that apply.
Democrats Republicans
Identify the statements that are true. Select all that apply.
Discrimination is treating people unequally because of prejudice or partiality. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. An ethnic group is a group of people that share a common ancestry, nationality, or culture.
The key speaker at the 1963 rally in Washington who delivered the historic "I Have a Dream" speech was ________.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Select the two enemies that the ancient Romans did NOT battle.
Etrusians Flavians
These two organizations sponsored by the American Legion help young people learn how legislatures are organized and how bills are passed:
Girls State Boys State
Which of the following would be encountered in a fascist government? Select all that apply.
Going to synagogue or church is strictly regulated or even forbidden. Children attend a morning assembly at school to learn patriotic songs, slogans, and goals in support of the government. The government requires a small business owner to make all business and accounting books available for government scrutiny and use.
Greek culture and democracy _____.
Greek culture and democracy _____.
Which statement is true?
H.R. signifies a House bill and S. signifies a Senate bill
Two opinion research organizations mentioned in this unit are _____.
Harris Gallup
Martin Luther King, Jr. made a historical speech in 1963. Which describes the event? Select all that apply.
He challenged the imagination of his listeners by offering them hope in the language of "I Have a Dream". The passion was so intense that police had to violently disperse the marchers.
Which of the following are notable aspects of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply.
He lost every election until the Presidency. He was the first Republican Presidential nominee ever elected. He led the U.S. through the Civil War, embracing anti-slavery and resulting in a stronger federal government.
What are ways the president interacts with foreign countries? Select all that apply.
He meets with their ambassadors to work out trade agreements. He appoints a Secretary of State to institute policy and handle the majority of diplomatic relations. He travels to meet with leaders of countries that are on his foreign policy agenda. He declares war on them. He hosts other state leaders for dinners at the White House.
From your understanding, why was Nazism popular among Germans, especially in the beginning? Select all that apply.
High inflation and unemployment caused nationwide poverty and the democratic government seemed powerless to stop it. People were desperate for change and Hitler seemed like the best hope.
Members of the are elected on the basis of the state's population at the most recent U.S. census, but each state has an equal number of .
House Senators
The two houses of British Parliament are the ____ and the _____. Select the two that apply.
House of Commons House of Lords
In at least one hundred and fifty words, state your opinion on the relationship between the federal government and state's rights. Do you believe that powers are shared, or does one party have more power than the other?
I believe the federal government and state's rights may both have shared power. The relationship between these two parties are that they're actually governed under the United States constitution. The goal was to distribute the powers in order to keep a just government in the United States. This was meant in order to prevent from someone taking over and abusing their powers. So this was a way to keep order within the government and the leaders with power. The federal government and states right work together and cooperate on projects on cities for example by building roads and other necessities to be done to serve the citizens. If the federal government and state's rights did not work together, the system would slowly fail because this structure was meant to have equality within powers to help the citizen in the United States. Therefore I believe both parties have shared power and work together well to help better the live of the people.
Select the two offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office.
National Security Council Office of Policy Development
Select two of the offices underneath the jurisdiction of the executive office.
National Security Council Office of Policy Development
Mark the true statements. Select all that apply.
Nazism and fascism have some similarities. Hitler ruled as a dictator and encouraged the people to maintain a "pure race." In a fascist government, worker strikes are never allowed.
The father of modern political science is considered to be _____.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Which of the following gave women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
Thomas Aquinas wrote about the nature and role of government in ____.
On Kingship
Which statements are true concerning the Constitution? Select all that apply.
Rights not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. The first ten Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. The Tenth Amendment gives states certain freedoms and control.
How do Primary and General elections differ? Select all that apply.
Primary elections determine which will be the top pick within a party while General elections have both party's candidates on the ballot. In Primary elections you can generally only vote if you select a party affiliation. General elections are always held the on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons is usually Britain's
Prime Minister
The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons is usually Britain's _____.
Prime Minister
Select the third-parties from the list below. Select all that apply.
Prohibition New Party Greenback United We Stand
Which of the following is an example of changing attitudes about minorities or different people in a society?
Ramps, wider doors and elevators were installed in public buildings to allow for access for people confined to wheelchairs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republican President
Abraham Lincoln
Republican President during the Civil War
William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt both began as Republicans. Why did Roosevelt leave the Republican party?
Taft defeated Roosevelt in Republican primaries after Roosevelt had already served two terms as a Republican President.
How does print media differ from television in its reporting?
Television offers an immediacy through images that can have an immediate and more effective impact.
The headquarters for both major American political parties are located in .
Washington D.C.
Which of the following is NOT true of television journalism?
We should form our opinions by listening to network commentators to get a well-rounded perspective.
An excellent examples of a fascist government is that of the Italy during
World War II
faction
a group that may not be in agreement with the general direction of the larger population
faction
a group that may not be in agreement with the general direction of the larger population.
governor
a leader of the empire who collected the taxes and sent the money back to Rome
chamber
a legislative meeting hall
Whig party
a party formed mainly to fight the Democratic party and Andrew Jackson
The Prohibition Party was founded for the purpose of preventing the manufacturer and sale of alcoholic beverages. The Prohibition Party is an example of .
a party that has only one goal
incumbent
a person who currently holds an office
Which of the following relates to the term habeas corpus?
a prisoner's rights
scandal
a public shame or disgrace brought about by illegal or unethical actions
petition
a request
The creation and maintenance of the local county hospital would be _____.
a responsibility of the State Government
Ben Franklin
a signer of the Constitution
The Sixth Amendment gives a citizen of the U.S. a right to
a speedy trial
Feudalism
a system of cooperation among peoples which was basically an exchange of land for protection.
purging
a thorough cleaning out; a purifying
Which statements about the Supreme Court are true? Select all that apply. a. A Supreme Court Justice holds office for life. b. A state law may be overturned by the Supreme Court. c. The Supreme Court can determine if the actions of the President are legal. d. The Supreme Court determines the Constitutionality of all laws passed by Congress. e. A Supreme Court ruling may never be overturned, even by itself.
a. A Supreme Court Justice holds office for life. b. A state law may be overturned by the Supreme Court. c. The Supreme Court can determine if the actions of the President are legal
Which of the following are the two houses of British Parliament?
a. House of Commons c. House of Lords
Mark the statement that is NOT true. a. Sparta's main strength was in its navy. b. Athens' main strength was in its navy. c. Solon established a law which prohibited enslaving d. people in debt.
a. Sparta's main strength was in its navy.
knights
able-bodied men who are hired by the vassal for the protection of the lord.
Nearly all states allow citizens who are NOT able to go to the polls due to business travel, to vote using which method?
absentee ballot
When a person votes in an election using a ballot obtained from his county election officer either in person beforehand or by mail it is called _____.
absentee voting
stereotyping
acting in a biased manner; using prejudicial thinking
floor action
activity concerning a bill which may include debates and compromise
Which of the following is the key similarity between most special interest groups?
advocacy on behalf of citizens
The Democrats fought almost bitterly at times over _____. banking policies slavery issues tariff rates all of the above
all of the above
One similarity between the United States Supreme Court and the British House of Lords is that they _____.
are both appointed for life.
testimonials
"All of these Hollywood stars say that you should Vote for Governor Tibet."
testimonials
"All of these Hollywood stars say that you should vote for Governor Tibet."
The committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate.
national
Which committee sends political leaders to certain states to campaign for their party's candidate?
national committee
a criticism of elections
national, state, and local elections come on the same day
nullify
negate, destroy
Check six boxes of the "opinion makers" that affect Americans.
newspapers movies magazines propaganda television radio
Select opinion makers that influence Americans.
newspapers television Internet magazines
Democracy came to Greece by means of which of the following? Select all that apply.
nobles kicking out corrupt monarchs oligarchs who ushered in the right to vote a statesman named Solon who made laws prohibited the enslavement of debtors
freedom to travel
not allowed under fascism
Eighth Amendment
not allowing excessive bail or punishment
The Eighth Amendment deals with
not allowing excessive bail or punishment
In absentee voting, a person marks the ballot and then swears before a that he is a registered and qualified voter. He then sends his ballot to the county .
notary public clerk
Federal courts have the right to laws that they feel are violating the Constitution.
nullify
39
number of delegates who signed the Constitution
435
number of representatives in House
100
number of senators in Senate
Of the following, which is the biggest drawback of the Internet to politicians?
over-exposure
Which of the following is an intangible way state government helps its citizens?
oversee business
How does the Supreme Court interact with the lower court? Select all that apply.
overturning decisions made by circuit court judges superseding all decisions made by every other court in the nation
public relation material
pamphlets, books and newspapers
public relations material
pamphlets, books and newspapers
Of the following, which is the biggest drawback of the use of social media when forming an opinion?
partisan dialogue
If a political party puts the party agenda above the needs of the people it is known as .
partisan politics
In the ______ method, the names of the parties appear at the tops of the columns, and the titles of the various offices are shown at the sides.
party column
In the the names of the parties appear at the tops of the columns, and the titles of the various offices are shown at the sides.
party column method
challenger
person who does not hold an office trying to unseat an incumbent
cabinet members
persons appointed to head the executive departments of the United States Government
The statement, "Governor Tyson is a family man that has lived and worked in our community for years," is an example of which type of propaganda?
plain folks
Which type of propaganda projects an image of being one of the common people?
plain folks
How can a citizen help benefit her/his society politically? Select all that apply.
playing an active role in local political events writing an editorial in the newspaper blogging on a political topic
A government that passes laws in order to protect the rights of its citizens is a(n) ____.
pluralism
Which type of government passes laws to protect the rights of its citizens?
pluralism
tyrants
power-hungry militants who grabbed absolute control by force
discrimination
practice that treats equal people unequally; denial of opportunities to compete for social and economic rewards
Ronald Reagan
praised for making the economy strong during the 80's
Precinct Captains _________.
prepare the party poll book, which lists the names of the voters in his precinct and to which party, if any, they belong
Designing a party platform involves _______. Select all that apply.
presenting a plank on taxes, welfare reform, and veterans issues and deciding how to vote on them presenting this plank to the party and getting people to vote on it
George Washington
presided over the Constitutional Convention
The Electoral College elects the _____.
president
The Electoral College makes the decision to elect which of the following?
president
Reagan
president during the 1980s
George Bush
president during the opening stages of the Persian Gulf War
The ____ is the presiding officer of the Senate whenever the vice president is NOT present.
president pro tempore
The U.S. Constitution addressed three diverse issues including ______. Select all that apply.
presidential elections extradition of a criminal back to a state for trial making laws
An elected leader in a parliamentary democracy is called a _____.
prime minister
plain folks
projecting an image of being one of the common people
plain folks
projecting the image of being one of the common people
The viewpoint of a group of individuals on an issue or problem is called _____.
public opinion
A contested election means that the losing candidate calls for a ________.
recount
If Mr. Smith takes a case all the way to the Supreme Court concerning his being unlawfully jailed, he is trying to see that a wrong be righted. The word for "correcting a wrong that was done" is
redress
integration
removal of legal and social barriers which impose separation of groups
Which of the following might a president do in order to improve trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba?
remove trade sanctions on Cuba
Which of the following state policies is most likely an attempt to maintain current immigration policies?
requiring all immigrants to carry official documentation
inspectors and judges
responsible for the proper conduct of the election
Great Depression
result of the stock market panic of the late 1920's
Sixth Amendment
right to a speedy trial
Second Amendment
right to keep and bear arms
Select the items that match Aristotle's definitions of governments. Select all that apply.
rule by a few called an aristocracy rule by many called a polity rule by many called a democracy
News commentators _________. Select all that apply.
are known for presenting their own opinions on air function as "editors on air" often seem to be unbiased but by the stories they select to tell offer a very biased view
provision
arrangement or groundwork laid to get a program going.
compromise
art of coming to an agreement by mutual concession
Alexander Hamilton was among the most important of the Founding Fathers. Which of the following is he responsible for? Select all that apply.
as Secretary of the Treasury, starting a central federal bank and printing the first federal currency for the United States establishing our free-market economy that significantly encouraged manufacturing and trade master-minding and writing the majority of Federalist Papers, arguing for a strong Federal government set out in the Constitution serving as aide-de camp for General Washington during the Revolutionary war and henceforth maintained and promoted our country's honor
If the president doesn't want to deal with a bill and lets it sit for ten days while Congress is in session, the bill is ____.
automatically put into law
Of the following, which is the greatest benefit of using the Internet to gain information about a political issue?
availability of information
Select the two true statements. a. Libraries are the sole responsibility of the federal government. b. Making mass transportation available is one of the ways a local government can assist a citizen. c. Public utilities include amusement parks and county fairs. d. The state government is involved in licensing businesses.
b. Making mass transportation available is one of the ways a local government can assist a citizen. d. The state government is involved in licensing businesses.
Some local abuses of political power include _______. Select all that apply.
bailing out prisoners in exchange for voting a certain way in the polls voting on behalf of dead people functioning as political bosses who do favors or punish voters unless they vote a certain way giving out charity in exchange for votes
If a politician tells you that "everybody is joining his team," what type of propaganda is he using?
bandwagon
The Legislative Branch can ________. Select all that apply.
be elected to office over and over and over again create, alter or repeal laws assess and regulate taxes oversee the U.S. Government Printing Office and coin more money declare war on China
Republican Party
began as a series of anti-slavery political meetings held in the Midwest in 1854
accountable
being answerable to others
aristocratic
being of nobility or of a privileged upper-class
In which way is the freedom of speech and Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which made segregation illegal) similar?
both secure the freedoms of liberty
Which is a system of leaders who carry out the work of government?
bureaucracy
How does the executive branch interact with the other two branches?
by enforcing laws passed by Congress and deemed legal by the judiciary
How can you become a member of a political party?
by registering to vote with the party you wish to join
An autocracy gives the ruler the power to
control all branches of government
An issue that may not be agreed upon by many different sides is called ______.
controversial
Which of the following are members of the election board are selected by? Select all that apply.
county supervisors district election board
The two members of the election board are selected by:
county supervisors the district election board
Tax Court
court established by Congress
Three personal liberties restricted under fascism include _____.
cultural religion travel
Three personal liberties restricted under fascism include which of the following? Select all that apply.
cultural religion travel
Human thought and lifestyle within a certain time period or place is known as a
culture
A fascist government only works when a _____.
dictator comes to power and convinces the populace that only s/he will bring much needed safety or prestige to the country
Most one-party systems are associated with
dictatorships
When the president has traveled out of the country in order to strengthen the trading bonds with Japan, this is known as __________.
diplomatic relations
A is when one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate.
divided government
Ensuring means ensuring peacefulness or calmness.
domestic tranquility
The parties have to depend largely on for their campaign funding.
donations
A brief, "first-step" presentation of a work to be completed is called a .
draft
If you were successful in getting a law passed, you personally could be involved by: ______. Select all that apply.
drafting legislation and submitting it to your Congressional representative reviewing the bill once it's been drafted talking to other members of the House to encourage them to vote for it watching the debate from the gallery
The political viewpoint of a newspaper can be learned by reading the _____.
editorial page
The political viewpoint of a newspaper can be learned by reading the ________.
editorial page
News commentators might be called on the air.
editors
During the first three presidential elections the chose the president and the vice president.
electoral college
Governments are important because they _____.
enforce rules that control conduct within a population
Which is NOT a responsibility of the legislative branch?
ensuring one party controls the House and the other party controls the Senate
How often is the party platform written?
every four years
Pittsburgh
example of a city which was founded as a fort with safety in mind
Sam Houston
example of a leader who kept a government strong and active
Public opinions can never be any sounder than the on which they are based.
facts
The atrocity of killing all of Europe's Jews by the Nazi governments was known as the
final solution
"direct democracy"
first name given to the Greek democracy
Nazi
first word of the German title for the political National Socialist Workers' Party
The British parliamentary general election is held every years.
five
If you lived in Greece in about 300 B.C. you had a good chance of witnessing which of the following? Select all that apply.
five hundred Athenian men gathered together to make laws for their city-state a direct democracy in action a robust and unique political and social engagement and quality for its time
conscientious
following one's principles
A government's daily contributions to the population should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
food sustenance
sustenance
food and drink; necessary foods in order to stay alive
Which of the following was the most significant contribution made by John Adams to the U.S. Constitution?
formation of a bicameral legislature
United We Stand Party
formed by Ross Perot in 1992
Bull Moose Party
formed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912
"Search and seizure" restrictions are listed in the amendment.
fourth
loose construction
free interpretation of the Constitution, allowing the government all powers not denied it
New York City
grew due to the goals of increasing its international trade
ethnic
group of people that share a distinctive race, culture, heritage, or nationality
Constitution
guideline document in judicial review
U.S. Constitution
guideline document in judicial review
is the right to a speedy trial.
habeas corpus
Nazi government
had control of communications, military power, and social life
Nazi government
had control of communications, military power, and social life.
strict construction
limits the Federal government to powers the Constitution specifically delegated to it
nobles
lofty, financially well-to-do citizens who carried much power within the community
The ballot is a handicap because the voters cannot possibly learn enough about the candidates for all offices to vote intelligently.
long
One of the problems with our current electoral system is:
long ballots make it hard for voters to be well enough informed on candidates and issues to make good decisions
Which of the following could be considered a drawback of the Seventeenth Amendment?
loss of power for states
Sparta
main strength was its army
Athens
main strength was its navy
Jurisdiction means the power of .
making laws and enforcing them
The Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman will go to someone who comes from a state that satisfies which of the following? Select all that apply.
must be from a state whose electoral votes went to the Republican candidate in the preceding Presidential election must come from a state where a majority of its Congressional members are Republicans comes from a state that has a Republican governor
Choose the propaganda style that best fits the statement below. "My opponent, Governor Thomason has raised taxes, increased spending and lied to you, the American people."
name calling
The statement, "Senator Smith has bribed public officials, increased taxes and stolen from you, his constituents," is an example of which type of propaganda?
name calling
King John
ruled England in the 1200's
King John
ruled England in the early 1200's
Fourth Amendment
search and seizure
"Watchdog" group
sees to an election's honesty
segregation
separation from a main group to form a new group as a result of disunity
assembly
set the rules and maintained authority within the city-state
Concentration camps were _____.
set up for anyone who was in opposition to Hitler
Sinagua tribe
settlement that relocated due to lack of resources and sustenance
On the ballot only the names of the candidates for the highest office appears on the ballot.
short
experts
should measure public opinion
Which of the following can the president do without approval from Congress? Select all that apply.
sign treaties deploy troops
Which form of government shares goods and services equally, and the political power is distributed among the people?
socialist
Which of the following is a key difference between the NRA and NAACP?
special interests represented
The Populist Party of the 1890s was an example of a party formed chiefly to help a .
specific group of people
Phil Gramm
spent over nine million dollars in his Presidential bid in 1996
To vote a ticket requires a knowledge of the qualifications of every candidate.
split
The introduction of a third party in politics can _____.
split the vote of the leading party
The alternative to voting a straight ticket is to vote a .
split ticket
Andrew Jackson
started the Democratic Party
A dentist would apply for a license with the
state government
A dentist would apply for a license with the .
state government
The Tenth Amendment gives the rights not expressly delegated to the federal government to the:
states
Hitler ruled as a dictator and _____.
stirred the people to continue to be a "pure race"
In exchange for land, a knight agrees to be a sort of sub-vassal to a vassal. This agreement was known as _____.
subinfeudation
loyal opposition
takes a firm stand on the program of the administration and publicized its views
integration
the removal of legal and social barriers which impose separation of groups
What is incorporated in the term Habeas Corpus?
the right to a speedy trial
The Second Amendment gives the citizen _____.
the right to keep and bear arms
The late nineteenth-early twentieth century saw _____.
the rise and dominance of the Republican party
polity
the rule of many for the benefit of all
politics
the science and activity of governing and social leadership
It's a bad sign for your bill if .
the subcommittee lets it sit
referendum
the submitting of a proposed public measure for voting by the general public
in session
the time when Congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties
In the Roman republic _____.
the wealthy and landed gentry were appointed to the Senate for life and had the real power
When comparing the House of Representatives and the Senate, _____.
they both submit legislation, pass laws and offer amendments
Which of the following was NOT a role of the assemblies of the Greek City-States?
they decided all laws and settled disputes among citizens
Governments are important because _____.
they enforce rules that control conduct within a population
name calling
using broad accusations and negative attacks in order to bring down the reputation of an opponent
patriotism
using nationalistic terms to give the impression of being zealous for the country's welfare
testimonials
using well-known personalities in the hopes of identifying with some of their glamour
glittering generalities
using wide-spread universal terms that do not deal with the specific issues at hand
fascist government
usually controlled by a dictator
feudal aid
vassals would be ready to assist monetarily such as in giving ransom money in time of need
Which of the following is the most important step to take when gathering information online?
verify information
Bangladesh
voted in a parliamentary democracy in 1991, headed by a prime minister
Bangladesh
voted in a parliamentary democracy in 1991, headed by a prime minister.
If a committee does not act on a bill, it's the same as if they would have .
voted it down
open primary
voters may vote for the candidates of the party they desire
the Australian ballot
was introduced in the United States in 1888
Cleisthenes
wrote the proposal that opened up the voting rights to all free adult men in 508 B.C.
In order to be a part of the assembly of Athens, which of the following are true? Select all that apply.
you would be chosen by lottery you could only be a free man
colony
a group of people settled in a particular area who carry the same interests
standing army
a group of soldiers ready to do battle
Either the House or Senate can a bill.
introduce
In 1870 the Amendment gave all male citizens the right to vote.
15th
Which of the following quotes speak to the freedoms America identifies itself with? Select all that apply.
"And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free" "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." "Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal..."
plain folks
"Governor Tyson is a family man that has lived and worked in our community for years."
one reason given for not signing the Constitution
"too much power given to the federal government."
In the first month of the year , Hitler became the prime minister.
1933
Choose the answer that is a true statement.
A dominating nation with extensive territories and a powerful ruler such as Rome's is known as an empire.
Choose the true statement.
A dominating nation with extensive territories and a powerful ruler, such as Rome, is known as an empire
Mark the statement which is NOT true.
A fief is the troop of knights granted to the vassal.
If the President doesn't want to deal with a bill and lets it sit for days while Congress is in session, it automatically becomes law.
10
The Constitutional Amendment giving the states freedoms and control is Amendment number
10
The Romans' first code of law was established about _____.
450 B.C.
Nobles overthrew most of the city-state monarchs by
750 B.C.
How did Feudalism work? Select all that apply.
A Lord would be given land by the king in return for homage or a promise to serve the king when called upon. A knight would be given a fiefdom by a vassal and act a part of a standing army for the vassal. A vassal depended on the agricultural production of serfs to feed the whole system.
Select the statement(s) that are NOT true. A President may be able to ignore the Congressional override of his veto, even if they have enough votes. Discussing and even arguing over a legislation is called ordering a bill reported. Sponsoring the bill means you must pay the Senator.
A President may be able to ignore the Congressional override of his veto, even if they have enough votes. Discussing and even arguing over a legislation is called ordering a bill reported. Sponsoring the bill means you must pay the Senator.
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A Prime Minister is elected as party leader in a parliamentary democracy.
Which of the following statements is true?
A bill that doesn't progress "sits" in committee.
Which of the following describes the bill-making process? Select all that apply.
A committee reviews the bill and marks it up to make it more viable and to reflect interests of committee members. The chairman of a committee instructs her/his staff to prepare a written report on the bill describing its intent and effect. An idea for a law is drafted by someone interested in seeing a law made who then finds a Congressional sponsor to back it.
Given what you know about special-interest groups, create a special-interest group for your local community or school. In 150 words, describe your group. Who would your group serve? For what issues would your group advocate? Who would you advocate to?
A special- interest group for my local school would be to increase school funding. In order for students to have better and updated textbooks, class equipment, reading books, technology, and many other resources would make a difference. My special-interest group would serve the local schools around the valley in order to have better sources and school equipment. Also to provide students with a new facility that could fit more students without having to share building with other facilities. It would be a better way to keep the school organized all together around the valley. In order to make this difference I would need to get everyone together, students, teachers, parents, and others who would support the idea. Therefor the special-interest group would need to unite and and support the goal and try to influence others in order to make a change for the students education. I could speak to the local school board who could help have a better impact to succeed this goal.
Mark the two statements which are NOT true.
A vassal was given the rights to control the fief and to have ownership of it. A knight may serve a serf in exchange for horses.
Mark the statement that is true.
Fascists usually gain power after a country's economic collapse.
Mark the true statement.
Fascists usually gain power after a country's economic collapse.
The believed in a loose construction of the Constitution.
Federalists
The believed that the Federal government should possess all powers NOT specifically denied to it.
Federalists
The believed that the Federal government should possess all powers not specifically denied to it.
Federalists
Which are NOT true? Select all that apply.
Feudalism is a system of cooperation among peoples which was basically an exchange of gold for protection. A vassal was given the rights to control the fief and to have ownership of it.
Which statement which is NOT true? A fief is the land granted to the vassal. Feudalism was an early form of democracy. Subinfeudation is a layering of responsibility.
Feudalism was an early form of democracy.
Which of the following policies led to the right of freed slaves to vote?
Fourteenth amendment
Who was praised for his efforts in the Persian Gulf War, but was criticized for his poor efforts in strengthening the nation's economy?
George H. Bush
Adolf Hitler saw political opportunity in Germany because ______. Select all that apply.
Germany, along with the world, was in a Depression. World War I had heaped unbearable levels of guilt and debt onto Germany. high inflation and rampant unemployment left people feeling hopeless.
Do you agree that congressional members should be elected by popular vote? Why or why not? Use an example from the lesson to support your opinion. Your answer should be at least one hundred and fifty words.
I think that the congressional members should be elected by popular vote. This has been a method used throughout the years for elections and it's is an effective and fair way to be elected. It is actually fair because they're elected by the people opinions as to who they'd want to win the election. The decision is based upon the people's preference and feelings, so it shows that the government is allowing the people take part in a fair decision. It would be unfair and unjust for the leaders in power to make their own decision based on their own opinions for who to pick for the congressional members. It is a way to keep a balance with power to make sure the decision is not biased or unjust. Therefore by having the people elect it's giving them a chance to speak their mind and choose who they think will benefit the United States.
An example of a dictator is
Idi Amin of Uganda
Which statement is true?
If a bill is approved by the committee and has survived a Senate vote, the bill will go to the House of Representatives.
Solon
In 594 B.C. he was chosen as an Athenian statesman with reformation powers
Which statements illustrate the difference between the Roman republic and the Greek democracy? Select all that apply.
In Rome, only men with money and property could vote. In Greece all free men were allowed to vote. In the Roman Senate, the most powerful part of the government, all senators were patricians.
What are the differences between the Roman republic and the Greek democracy? Select all that apply.
In Rome, only men with money and property could vote. In the Roman Senate, the most powerful part of the government, all senators were patricians.
Socialism offers which advantages to its citizens? Select all that apply.
It sees all members of society as equal. It makes most social services, like healthcare and guarantee of work available to all.
Which is false concerning the use of the voting machine?
It was invented in 1898.
One of the prime examples of a fascist government is that of during World War II.
Italy
The three writers of the Federalist Papers were _____, _____, and _____.
Jay Madison Hamilton
Read the following statement. FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE JEWS, AND I DID NOT SPEAK OUT BECAUSE I WAS NOT A JEW. THEN THEY CAME FOR THE COMMUNISTS, AND I DID NOT SPEAK OUT BECAUSE I WAS NOT A COMMUNIST. ...THEN THEY CAME FOR THE TRADE UNIONISTS, AND I DID NOT SPEAK OUT BECAUSE I WAS NOT A TRADE UNIONIST. THEN THEY CAME FOR ME AND THERE WAS NO ONE LEFT TO SPEAK FOR ME. Select answers that led up to the atrocity this statement speaks of. Select all that apply.
Jews are prohibited from all legal practices. Jewish students are banned from all non-Jewish German schools. The ship "Struma" leaves Romania for Palestine. "Struma," carrying 769 Jews is denied permission by British authorities to allow the passengers to disembark at the Haifa docks or anywhere else on the Israeli shore. The first gassing victims include 5,000 gypsies who were deemed unnecessary to society.
Which of the following are Democratic presidents? Select all that apply.
Kennedy Wilson Johnson
What are five essential requirements for creating a government?
Leadership is needed. Production and sustenance must be provided daily. Safety is a priority. Law and order should be maintained. The government should have a goal.
Which of the following are Republican presidents? Select all that apply.
Lincoln Bush Eisenhower
means that the subcommittee might make changes and add amendments before they recommend a bill to the full committee.
Marking up
Choose the statement that is NOT true.
Massive fascist propaganda campaigns sweep the country in order to promote freedom.
Which region of the country is a center of manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture?
Midwest
could be the slogan of fascist governments.
Might makes right
In at least one hundred and fifty words, compare and contrast the philosophies of constitutionalism and the divine right of kings. Which had the greatest impact on the formation of the U.S. Constitution?
One of the most valuable document in the United States that the citizens and all leaders in powers have to follow upon is the Constitution. It was formed in order to protect the citizens rights and assure them of their liberties that they have living in the United States. Constitutionalism was also made to protect the citizens rights and to have equality within society. However the divine rights of kings is a different structure of government that the United States never used, it's function is quite different compared to the constitutionalism. It is based more upon religious beliefs in which is why the term "divine" is inserted in the government structure title. Though the Divine right of King are in a way less considerate of their people. They give the Kings more power compared to the Constitution structure, and give them more freedom to do more with the King's' power. The King has more right to his power than to distribute the power within the citizens. This structure is more unjust compared to constitutionalism because constitutionalism is based more on the citizens rights and freedom. Therefore i believe that the Constitutionalism structure had a greater impact on the formation of the United States Constitution because the form created to protect citizens play a big roll which unlike the Divine rights of Kings.
How do state and national elections differ?
Only in state elections can you vote for city council members and judges.
Which statement is NOT true? Sponsor: A member of Congress who is willing to introduce and back the legislation. Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress. Discussing and even arguing over points of a matter is called debating.
Ordering a bill reported: A subcommittee reads its recommendation to both houses of Congress.
The Prime Minister and his cabinet are controlled by
Parliament
Why would a single-issue, anti-slavery platform be a catalyst to ushering in a new political party?
People in the north were less motivated by profits from slave labor and more interested in freedoms for all people.
Which of the following are third parties that formed in the U.S.? Select all that apply.
Populist Prohibition Libertarian
The Electoral College makes the decision of electing the of the United States.
President
Alien and Sedition Acts
President is given power to deport any alien he deems dangerous
executive
President is part of this branch
Which basic requirements are necessary to establish a government? Select all that apply.
Safety is a priority. Leadership is needed. Production and sustenance should be provided daily. The government should have a goal. Law and order should be maintained.
Select the four enemies that the ancient Romans battled against.
Samnites Celts Etruscans Carthaginians
Which of the following constitutional amendments provides for the principle that government should "provide for the common defense"?
Second Amendment: right to bear arms
Which of the following are true of the United States legislature? Select all that apply.
Senators are elected for a six-year term. The leader of the House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House.
In the Roman republic _____.
Senators implemented the majority of laws
Which statement is NOT true?
Slavery was an established institution until the Twelfth Amendment was ratified on December 18, 1865.
Why is the role of an expert important?
Study and experience bring wisdom which is more valuable than opinion.
The _____ reviews laws and decides whether they are within the guidelines of the Constitution.
Supreme Court
Which government entity reviews laws and decides whether they are within the guidelines of the Constitution?
Supreme Court
Which of the following might be elements in a story about someone who became a Senator? Select all that apply.
Terry attended a political rally at her local grocery store parking lot. While still a junior in high school, Terry applied to be a page and an intern at the State legislation hoping one of the jobs would come through. Terry volunteered on a local campaign stuffing envelopes and dropping leaflets from house to house.
Mark the two true statements. Select all that apply.
The Axis powers were made up of a coalition of countries that opposed the Allied powers in World War II. Hitler's Nazi Party carried many traits of the fascist beliefs.
Which statements best describe third-party politics since 1860?
The Bull Moose party was formed by a former Republican President and Jane Adams. The House of Representatives has no separate place for a third party candidate to sit. A third party inevitably split the vote of the leading party.
Select all the statements that are true.
The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. There are twelve courts of appeal in the judiciary system. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life.
Select the statements that are true.
The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. There are twelve courts of appeal in the judiciary system. Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life.
Which of the following works were written by Karl Marx? Select all that apply.
The Communist Manifesto Das Kapital
Mark the four statements that are true.
The Democrats blamed the Republicans for the Stock Market crash of 1929. The Democrats won the Presidency in the 1990's but lost control of the Congress. The Democratic party is the oldest political party in the United States. The "Era of Good feelings" was a period from 1816-1824 where there was only one political party: the Democrat-Republicans.
Mark the statements that are true.
The Democrats blamed the Republicans for the Stock Market crash of 1929. The Democrats won the Presidency in the 90's but lost control of the Congress. The "Era of Good feelings" was a period from 1816-1824 where there was only one political party: the Democrat-Republicans.
city-states
The ancient power structures which were cities that were fortified into independent units of strength
Before the Constitution was even written, two parties emerged vying for a direction for America. Name them and their characteristics.
The Federalists wanted a strong centralized government, and the Anti-Federalist wanted to restrict the Federal government and give states more freedoms and legal control.
The rise of Nazism happened because of what factors? Select all that apply.
The German government could not keep up with the huge debt repayment imposed from World War I. Rampant unemployment demoralized many Germans and they needed to regain a national self-esteem. The prevailing political parties offered no hope and no solutions to the abysmal state of German identity. Because the allies blamed Germany for World War I, the Germans suffered a deep sense of national guilt and needed someone to instill a sense of national pride.
In at least 150 words, evaluate the pros and cons of the Internet and social media for those serving in government.
The Internet and social media has a huge impact for those serving in government. Some benefits might be that the internet could be a way for politicians to have more access to reach out to other citizens. For instance if a someone wanted to say something regarding the politician, the politician could see and reply to the person. So that way they can reach out to others faster. They could also promote themselves and organizations as well, with the help of their followers the word can spread and give the plition more credibility. On the other hand, the internet and social media could hurt a politician's reputation whether they are facts or rumours. People could also alter and edit pictures or videos and pass it as being true, in which would also harm the politician. Though sometimes there could be people who make a fake account based on someone else and spam the politician directly or others as well.
The Republican National Committee publishes a monthly digest of information for Republicans called .
The Republican
Which sentences are true? Select all that apply.
The Republican Party began as a series of anti-slavery political meetings held in the Midwest in 1854. During the election of 1824, Andrew Jackson won the most electoral votes, but not the majority needed to be elected President. The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to the powers the constitution delegated to it. Third parties play a highly important role in the strengthening the two major parties.
Which three options below describe legislative functions?
The Senate Foreign Relations committee is a standing committee that reviews all legislation affecting international relations in the Senate. Sub-committee hearings might hear testimony from the Surgeon General or the President of General Electric to help determine viability of a bill. A bill which has already passed through the whole process and been signed into law is repealed by a Congress with a different political agenda.
The Senate differs from the House of Representatives by __________. Select all that apply.
The Senate leader is the President pro tempore and House leader is the Speaker of the House. If both President and Vice President should die, the Speaker of the House becomes President. The Senate confirms cabinet secretaries, justices and ambassadors.
Which of the following is John Milton's work that speaks of the peoples' right to select and remove rulers?
The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates
Which work by Milton speaks of the peoples' right to select and remove rulers?
The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates
Which of the following acts and laws outlined the road towards equality? Select all that apply.
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery. In 1964 Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act outlawing public discrimination. The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Which of the following is a false statement?
The caucus assures absolute secrecy.
Mark the statement that is NOT true about the executive branch.
The executive branch interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them.
Which statement is NOT true?
The executive branch mainly interprets the federal laws and upholds or negates them.
Select the two statements that are true.
The federal power of the country is known as the central government. Ronald Reagan was praised for making the economy strong during the 80s
Why is a good understanding of political science more important in a representative democracy than in any other form of government? Select all that apply.
The more you can learn about the whole topic of politics the better you can make decisions for your community at the polls. There is a great need for well-informed leaders to serve in government at a state and local level. Because people will criticize you if you serve in any political office and you need to know what you believe to stand firm.
Which was NOT true about the Alien and Sedition Act?
The president could give asylum to any immigrant he wished.
In at least one hundred and fifty words, evaluate the effectiveness of the presidential election process in the United States.
The presidential elections process in the United States is a very effective and organized form. It has been used for years and it's just because it gives the citizens of the United States the power and the chance take action to choose between candidates to who should take charge. It's effective because it's not unjust or unfair because it's majority of votes who win the elections, rather than the people with power choose who should be the next man or women in charge. United States is lucky to have the chance to vote for whoever they think will do the best job as a president, because other countries have their next leader picked out until the current leader dies. Some families generation after generation are handed down the power of being leader which is unfair to do so. In which is why the presidential election process in the United States is highly effective to distribute the power to the citizens to make a big decision.
Which statement is true?
The system of cooperation known as feudalism ended around the 15th century.
Which of the following occur during elections? Select all that apply.
There are two Senators for each state and the number of Representatives for the House depend on a state's population. The electoral college is important because it elects the Speaker of the House. The electoral college is the number of Senators added to the number of Representatives for a total of 535. The California is the most powerful state in the electoral college.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Anti-Federalists?
They did not want a federal government that was toothless and would allow states too much power.
For which of the following reasons did Greece benefit from its city-states? Select all that apply.
They each developed their own military forces making Greece a military powerhouse. The rivalry between city-states meant more political interest among citizens. In their political engagement were the roots of democracy.
Beginning about 1890, approximately twenty states enacted segregation laws. What effect did they have? Select all that apply.
They enforced compulsory segregation of people along racial lines so African Americans couldn't swim in the same swimming pools as whites. People of Native American descent were denied a public education and in many cases forced to attend boarding schools to wipe out any trace of Native American heritage. It resulted in the "separate but equal" policy that was eventually ruled unconstitutional.
Select all the statements which are true.
To vote a split ticket requires a knowledge of the qualifications of every candidate. An independent is a voter with no party affiliation. One way to cut down on the number of elections would be to lengthen the term of office for elected officials. The whole House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are elected every two years. The president and vice president are elected once every four years.
What happened in 1890 concerning civil rights?
Twenty states passed laws that enacted segregation laws.
Choose the statement that best describes multi-party political systems.
Two or more parties often have to join together to form a coalition government.
Mark the statement that is NOT true. Tyrants were power-hungry militants who grabbed absolute control by popular vote. Nobles were lofty, financially well-to-do citizens who carried much power within the community. Solon established a law which prohibited enslaving people in debt.
Tyrants were power-hungry militants who grabbed absolute control by popular vote.
Two civic-minded reasons to get involved in politics are _____.
You can learn about how government works first-hand and be able to make informed decisions at the polls. Our society needs trained leaders to serve in government and private institutions.
Select the statements that are true concerning your voting rights and responsibilities..
You must be 18 years of age. You must vote in your designated precinct If there are not automated voting machines, there will be a ballot box to receive your ballot. Your name and address will be verified at a registration table.
summons
a call to appear in court.
homage
a ceremony where men become vassals in a lord's manor.
When the Constitutional Convention laid out the framework for the executive branch, they wanted ________.
a chief executive who would be a diplomat among world leaders
Whenever one house of Congress significantly alters a bill, _____.
a conference committee is formed to reconcile the different versions of the bill
Federalist Papers
a defense of the brand-new Constitution of the United States in a series of articles, written in 1787-1788.
Which of the following are true of the Federalist Papers? Select all that apply.
a defense of the newly written Constitution written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
aristocracy
a few working for the good of the people
oligarchy
a few working for their own benefit
According to Aristotle, a polity is _____.
a good government run by the people
loose construction
allowing the federal government all powers not denied it within the Constitution
When you read information on the Internet, you must _________.
always have a response to what you read
term
an assigned period of time for an elected official
economic unrest
an uneasiness due to the lack of stability in the financial market
If you were charged with and convicted for a federal crime such as transporting drugs across state lines, but knew you were innocent, what would be steps available to you to clear your name? Select all that apply.
appeal to the federal circuit court to clear your name appeal to the Supreme Court if the circuit court upholds your conviction
Which of the following powers does the president share with Congress?
appointment of Supreme Court justices
The role of election officials includes which of the following? Select all that apply.
approving ballots for voters to use monitoring polls to ensure everything is legal reporting back to party officials with any issue or discrepancy they may have found at the polls
One similarity between the United States Supreme Court and the British House of Lords is that they both _____.
are appointed for life
As Chief Executive, a president must do which of the following? Select all that apply.
attend cerermonial events like the Commemoration of D-Day in France oversee fifteen administrative divisions like the Department of Revenue oversee law enforcement such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation
As a high school student, you can get involved in politics by: _________. Select all that apply.
attending school board meetings, as well as town or city hall meetings joining your friends on the web, commenting about political situations volunteering your time at both Republican and Democratic events to learn about party platforms to make an informed decision
In a totalitarian government, ______.
authorities maintain total control over the lives of the people
One person has complete control over all branches of government is an example of a(n) _____.
autocracy
There was some consideration to make George Washington the king of America. This would have made him a(n)
autocrat
Choose the answer that is NOT correct. A totalitarian government is characterized by _____. a. suppressing the freedoms of the individual b. having government control over the media c. allowing private business and free speech
c. allowing private business and free speech
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
calling for a recount
An example of a fascist social reform is _____.
calling for the removal of people of different racial backgrounds
The legislative branch
can create, alter, or repeal laws.
pressure group
carry on efforts to shape public opinion in order for government policies to be altered
In some forms of government, the head of state is called the _____.
chancellor
election officers
chosen by the election board
nominated
chosen, appointed
Rome
civilization that fell due to what many believe was due to a lack of goals
Three Congressional powers include
coining money overriding a presidential veto making laws
Race consciousness became a strong issue in Europe as a result of ________.
colonial expansion
China has a government.
communist
Which of the following is made possible by the expression of different points of view in government?
compromise
In any minor change by one house of Congress, the next usual step is for the legislation to go back to the first house for _____.
concurrence
Inspectors and judges are responsible for the proper of the election.
conduct
What is NOT the function of political parties?
conducting a census
Whenever the other house of Congress significantly alters a bill, a(n) committee must be formed to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.
conference
Republicans are noted for their ______. Select all that apply.
conservative stance on most social issues highly popular successful presidential candidate Ronald Reagan famous first president, Abraham Lincoln
Choose the statement that is NOT true about Friedrich Engels. a. Engels came from a well-to-do family. b. Engels' writings were followed by the Communist Party. c. Engels edited Karl Marx's Das Kapital. d. Engels once personally tutored Karl Marx.
d. Engels once personally tutored Karl Marx.
democracy
dangerous mob self rule
The Supreme Court's main concern is _____.
deciding whether the case before them is within the guidelines of the Constitution
Judicial review works in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.
deciding whether the immigration law of Wisconsin has violated the Constitution holding the government to a code of conduct
Which of the following are methods for getting your name on the primary ballot of a party? Select all that apply.
declaration of candidacy declaration of candidacy plus paying a fee petition
campaign debt
deficit incurred due to the expenses of a political effort
Which of the following is true of Feudalism? Select all that apply.
depended on serfs to work the land left knights to manage their fiefdom properly meant kings allowed some of his direct authority to be delegated to others ensured vassals to pay homage to the king
concentration camps
detainment centers for many of Hitler's "undesirable" citizens
public opinion polls
determine the popularity of the individual as well as government policies
A has complete control of the affairs of a country, and is unrestrained by law.
dictator
A(n) has complete control of the laws, rules, and affairs of a country.
dictator
Which of the following are guaranteed by the First Amendment? Select all that apply.
freedom of the press freedom of speech freedom of religion the right of the people to peaceably assemble the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
Which of the following are guarantees of the First Amendment? Select all that apply.
freedom of the press freedom of speech freedom of religion the right of the people to peaceably assemble the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
Constitutional Convention
gathering for the purpose of creating a Constitution to lay down the laws for running the U.S.
Constitutional Convention
gathering for the purpose of creating a Constitution which laid down the laws for running the U.S.
avoid bad propaganda
get information from a number of different sources
Article III of the Constitution
gives power to the judicial system of courts
What was the main point of the Fourteenth Amendment?
giving citizenship to the slaves
bandwagon
giving the impression that everyone is involved so that the listener would feel the "danger" of missing out
bandwagon
giving the impression that everyone is involved, if you're not, you're missing out
Choose the propaganda style that best fits the statement below. "In the interest of all America and even the world, I will lower all taxes, increase jobs, and make the quality of life two times better than it has ever been in this state."
glittering generalities
Thomas Aquinas was a medieval philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the need for which of the following? Select all that apply.
government to be morally responsible to divine laws government to help people live rightly
Aristotle's theory of a person's "function" said that _____.
great personal fulfillment is achieved when a person is given the freedom to pursue his dreams
In which of the following ways is the Constitution a "working" document?
it can be amended
Which of the following illustrate the law making assembly of ancient Greece? Select all that apply.
had its origins in the work of an elected official Solon in 594 BC was, as a direct democracy one man one vote, the precursor to the American governmental system didn't allow women and slaves to participate in any way
The Prohibition Party is an example of a party that .
has only one goal
If you were running for governor in the Democratic Party in your hometown, it would be MOST advantageous for you to do which of the following?
have a short ballot at the polls
A pluralistic society guards against one group taking over by ______.
having the constant mix of diverse groups enter into politics
president
head of Armed Forces
A time when the good and bad aspects of a bill are discussed is a _____.
hearing
What are the three ways for a Republican state chairman to become a member of his party's national committee?
if most members in the Congress from his states are Republican if his state has a Republican governor if his state cast electoral votes in the last election for the Republican candidate
The assembly called for a "bill of rights" that would list U.S. citizens' _____.
immunities and freedoms
Which of the following was a direct effect of the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment?
improved representation of the people
carried
in a national election, a candidate won the vote in a particular state
statutory construction
interprets the meaning of laws and administrative rules and regulations
Radio and television media perform a public service in the field of political education by ______.
interviewing people who are in the news
Which of the following are distinctive features of the Australian ballot? Select all that apply.
it is a secret ballot names of all candidates appear on a single ballot it is prepared by the state or county at public expense it is distributed at polling places by election officials
The Supreme Court evaluation of the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or state legislatures is known as _____.
judicial review
The government has the right to restrict the number of people who visit the White House. This is an example of a government exercising its
jurisdiction
The more we about a subject the higher the value of our .
know opinion
monarchy
leader works for the good of the people
tyranny
leader works his own benefit
tribunes
leaders within the Concilium Plebis
tribunes
leaders within the Concillum Plebus
Congressional powers include which of the following? Select all that apply.
making new money requiring the Department of the Treasury to give a full accounting of their departmental actions declaring war on any country they choose deciding which airplanes the Airforce will fly
States' compliance with the Native American Reservation treaties drawn up by the federal government for the Native American Nations is:
mandatory
patricians
members of Rome's richest and most important families
Milton's involvement with the politics of the 1600s did much to promote radical reform against the ____.
monarchy
The character of being in agreement with the standards of right conduct is called
morality
William Randolph Hearst is a good example of a newspaper owner who used his newspaper for _____.
more than just reporting the news
Which are true of a presidential democracy? Select all that apply.
most often has three branches of government allows the President to veto legislation passed by the legislature allows for the public to elect the president places a high value on checks and balances
Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the different states on the basis of their population at the
most recent U.S. Census
Which of the following describes the spread of feudalism? Select all that apply.
moved from Europe into the rest of the world brought an interdependency among different classes of society made it possible for knights to gain property
The U.S. Constitution was utterly unique in its time because _______. Select all that apply.
of the element of checks and balances there were two legislative houses with elected representatives in both houses of the idea that the President was an elected leader of a separate branch of government
In the _____ method, the titles of the offices appear across the ballot, then the candidates of both parties for each office are placed below the titles.
office-bloc arrangement
A small group of aristocratic-type men in leadership is known as a(n)
oligarchy
tyranny
one leader works for his own benefit
monarchy
one leader works for the good of the people
citizen assembly
one of two houses of the Roman republic, which consisted of regular middle-class male citizens of Rome
citizen assembly
one of two houses of the early Roman republic which consisted of regular middle-class male citizens of Rome
Americans insist on the concept of government.
one-man-one-vote
Four powerful pillars of democracy include _____, _____, _____, and _____.
opportunity for education equality under the law voting rights citizens' freedom
The strange thing about Engels' writings is that although they spoke of the uprising of the common worker, his writings were used by some of the most governments in this century.
oppressive
In the early days of America's democracy, voting was done .
orally
In the early days of our democracy, voting was done .
orally
News reporting on television follows an official policy that says _____.
that a media outlet must present all sides of a controversial political issue
In the short form ballot, some negative consequences may be _______.
that it would curtail our right to select the candidate of our choice
Which document was completed in 1787?
the Constitution
Select the ways in which a bill may die. Select all that apply.
the Rules Committee or Senate Desk never assigns it an HR or S number a committee simply doesn't address it once it come to the committee the bill the Senate passes is too different from the one the House passes and they cannot reconcile it into a comprehensive bill that satisfies both chambers
card-stacking
the candidate recalls all the good things done, omitting facts that would justify his defeat
direct democracies
the form of government for the city-states of ancient Greece and the Rome republic
direct democracies
the form of voting for the city-states of ancient Greece and the Rome republic
chancellor
the head of state in some forms of government
The first elections were voted on orally. Why might have the country moved away from this method of voting? Select all that apply.
the lack of secrecy peer pressure to vote a certain way the candidates knew who voted for them
At the core, Nazism was _____.
the opposite of Communism and socialism because they taught all people were equal
The Anti-Federalists would limit the Federal government strictly to ________.
the powers the Constitution delegated to it
The Anti-Federalist would limit the Federal government strictly to _____.
the powers the constitution delegated to it
The Democratic split was so severe during the 1860 elections that _____.
they ran two candidates for the presidency
purging
thorough cleaning out; a purifying
office bloc arrangement
titles of offices appear across the ballot, candidates of both parties for office are placed below the titles
Which describes the role of a vassal?
to function as liege-lord to knights
decimate
to reduce the amount in blocks or sizeable amounts
concede
to yield or surrender; admit or acknowledge
problems with the Articles of Confederation
trading with each other, printing state currency
-party systems are most common in the English-speaking countries of the world.
two
The Congress can override a presidential veto with a majority vote.
two-thirds
override
two-thirds majority vote needed
Officials in the House of Representatives serve terms.
two-year
The fasces symbol, a bundle of elm or birch rods are bound together by straps with the blade of an axe protruding from the bundle, symbolizes _____.
unity and strength
debate team
use facts in their presentation
short ballot
used to elect the President, Vice President, and members of Congress
short ballot
used to elect the President, Vice-President, and members of Congress
