American Government Midterm The powers of the president include all of the following EXCEPT

In which state would one arguably have the best access to legislators? A. New Hampshire B. California C. Georgia D. Nebraska

A. New Hampshire

The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed to combat the evils of... A. corporate monopolies B. state circumvention of the Civil War Amendments C. segregation D. federalism

A. corporate monopolies

All of the following characterize the Virgina Plan EXCEPT A. it proposed a multi-person chief executive B. it proposed a bicameral legislature C. state legislatures would choose some members of the federal legislature D. it included a Supreme Court

A. it proposed a multi-person chief executive

All of the following are key features of "New Age Federalism" EXCEPT: A. national healthcare legislation B. the Contract with America C. federal government downsizing D. Bill Clinton

A. national healthcare legislation

"The process by which an individual acquires attitudes, beliefs, and values relating to the political system of which he is a member and to his own role as a citizen within that political system" is known as __________. A. political socialization B. political culture C. political acquisition D. patriotism

A. political socialization

In the most common form of city government, what functions as the executive branch? A. professional administrator B. city council C. the entire electorate D. mayor

A. professional administrator

What is the most important part of the equation R=PB-C+D? A. social satisfaction derived from voting B. the probability that an individual's vote will make a difference in the election C. expected utility from voting D. cost of voting

A. social satisfaction derived from voting

The "honeymoon period" describes... A. the first six to eight months of a presidential term B. the stage of political socialization when children view the president as a wise protector that ends when the child is old enough to perceive imperfections in the political process and participants C. the period that follows a presidential election victory that ends when the president actually takes office D. the era of the 1950s when relations between the media and the Executive branch were at their best

A. the first six to eight months of a presidential term

A televised segment of the nightly news reports on lavish spending by a few government personnel on a recent short trip. This is an example of __________. A. the media serving as a spotlight B. the media serving as a gatekeeper C. the media serving as agenda-setter D. the media serving as a vehicle

A. the media serving as a spotlight

All of the following are TRUE of state governors EXCEPT: A. the power of state governors arguably plateaued in the early twentieth century B. most have the line-item veto C. they traditionally call the state legislature into session D. a minority are not term-limited

A. the power of state governors arguably plateaued in the early twentieth century

Most states adopt legalized casino gambling... A. to preempt neighboring states from adopting it first B. to match funds from federal programs C. to offset budget surpluses D. instead of a lottery

A. to preempt neighboring states from adopting it first

Which among the following presidents arguably did the most to curb the power of the federal government? A. John F. Kennedy B. Richard M. Nixon C. Lyndon B. Johnson D. George W. Bush

B. Richard M. Nixon

__________ is a subtle but key instrument of political socialization." A. Academia B. Symbolism C. Childhood D. The media

B. Symbolism

All of the following arguably helped increase the power of the federal government during the nineteenth century EXCEPT: A. Sherman Anti-Trust Act B. the holding in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case C. the Civil War D. the advent of the income tax

B. the holding in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case

Given a proposal by the national legislature to amend the Articles of Confederation, the approval of how many of the state legislatures would be necessary to ratify the amendment? A. Nine out of 13 B. Eleven out of 13 C. All 13 D. No approval of the state legislatures was necessary

C. All 13

According to the notion of pluralism, in the American system of government, __________ exercise a tremendous amount of power and exert significant influence. A. individuals B. elected officials C. groups D. appointed officials

C. groups

The powers of the president include all of the following EXCEPT: A. he is commander-in-chief of the armed forces B. he nominates, with confirmation by the Senate, members of the judiciary C. he can declare war D. all of the above

C. he can declare war

All of the following characterize the New Jersey Plan EXCEPT A. it assumed that national government power would be derived from the states B. it proposed a unicameral legislature C. like the Articles of Confederation, it lacked an Executive branch D. it favored equal representation among the states

C. like the Articles of Confederation, it lacked an Executive branch

Which of the following are protected freedoms based on the first amendment? A. speech B. press C. petition D. All of the above E. A & B only

D. All of the above

__________ prevents any state from discriminating against visiting citizens from another state when it comes to basic constitutional rights. A. Full Faith and Credit Clause B. Reserved Powers Clause C. Interstate Rendition Provision in the Constitution D. Privileges and Immunities Clause

D. Privileges and Immunities Clause

What best describes the system of government of the United States? A. a direct democracy B. an indirect democracy C. an indirect republic D. a constitutional republic

D. a constitutional republic

Once the Senate votes to impeach the President, the House conducts a trial to determine whether to convict or acquit. True False

False

The group that favored the ratification of the Constitution was known as ____________. a) Federalists b) Socialists c) Anti-Federalists d) The Oligarchy

a) Federalists

Thomas Hobbes believed that people were self-interested actors who would take advantage of those weaker than them. This concept is known as living in the STATE OF ____________. a) State of Nature b) Positivist Human Nature c) Solitary Being d) Social Contract

a) State of Nature

Aristotle envisioned democracy as rule by the __________. A. Mob B. People C. Elites D. Senate

A. Mob

"Where you stand depends on where you sit" could be referred to as... A. the "Edelman Effect." B. "Mile's Law." C. "Thorpe's Maxim." D. the "Golden Rule."

B. "Mile's Law."

The holding in McCulloch v. Maryland favored all but which of the following individuals or entities? A. Federal government B. James McCulloch C. supporters of a national bank D. State of Maryland

D. State of Maryland

Which of the following statements regarding the communications media as an agent of political socialization is TRUE? A. increased access to the media has strengthened the president's ability to persuade other policymakers in government to cooperate with him B. a hallmark of radio and television news reporting has always been simplicity C. the advent of 24-hour cable news channels has brought about more comprehensive coverage of political news D. electronic media provide fewer opportunities for being misunderstood than print media

B. a hallmark of radio and television news reporting has always been simplicity

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. there exists in America a mythology of free movement between socioeconomic classes B. both upper-class and lower-class children are socialized to participate in public life C. political socialization as a process perpetuates privileges in the elite class D. the acquiescence to the right of rich Americans to become richer has become a fundamental principle of American thought

B. both upper-class and lower-class children are socialized to participate in public life

All of the following are key features of "New Federalism" EXCEPT: A. block grants B. categorical grants C. Reducing income taxes D. Cutting domestic programs

B. categorical grants

The Great Compromise A. provided strong powers to the state governments B. established a legislature with equal state representation in the Senate and representation by state population in the House C. limited the importation of slaves for twenty years D. created a confederate system of government E. All of the above

B. established a legislature with equal state representation in the Senate and representation by state population in the House

The __________ powers relate to the Elastic Clause. A. federal B. implied C. inherent D. enumerated

B. implied

In terms of political socialization, __________ is fairly inevitable in schools. A. marginalization B. indoctrination C. reaffirmation D. confusion

B. indoctrination

All are true about the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT A. it met in 1787 B. it included representatives from all 13 states C. it was called to only ratify the Articles of Confederation D. it met is great secrecy

B. it included representatives from all 13 states

All of the following are associated with "Cooperative Federalism" EXCEPT: A. categorical grants B. layer cake C. the New Deal D. court packing

B. layer cake

Which response relates the stages of political socialization in childhood correctly? A. personalization, politicization, institutionalism, idealization B. politicization, personalization, idealization, institutionalism C. institutionalism, personalization, politicization, idealization D. idealization, institutionalism, personalization, politicization

B. politicization, personalization, idealization, institutionalism

The founders adopted a federal system A. because they were inspired by the writings of John Locke, who advocated such an arrangement B. as a return to an ancient form of government C. because a division of sovereignty between a central government and regional governments is a basic principle of democracy D. as a compromise between those who wanted a strong central government and those who wanted to retain strong state governments

D. as a compromise between those who wanted a strong central government and those who wanted to retain strong state governments

All of the following are examples of "enumerated powers" EXCEPT: A. maintaining a navy B. establishing post offices C. coining money D. creating a national bank

D. creating a national bank

The major agent of political socialization is the __________. A. friends B. church C. schools D. family

D. family

From which agent of political socialization would one most likely acquire the skillset to become an active participant in government? A. schools B. family C. peers D. interest groups

D. interest groups

Political socialization differs from other aspects of childhood socialization in that political socialization is often... A. less understood by young children. B. taught in schools. C. unlearned later in life. D. not deliberately taught.

D. not deliberately taught.

Individuals who cannot rationalize certain government behaviors may be experiencing which variety of political alienation? A. political powerlessness B. political normlessness C. political isolation D. political meaninglessness

D. political meaninglessness

Which of the following is NOT a power bestowed to the federal government? A. making laws B. borrowing money C. regulating interstate commerce D. ratifying amendments to the US Constitution

D. ratifying amendments to the US Constitution

All of the following statements about the news media and political attitudes are true EXCEPT: A. evidence suggests that, often, reporters systematically undercut government officials B. reporters show preference for popular candidates C. in recent decades, most leading reporters and editors tended to vote Democratic D. the FCC "Fairness Doctrine" guards against media bias by requiring broadcasters to grant "equal time" to both political sides of the aisle

D. the FCC "Fairness Doctrine" guards against media bias by requiring broadcasters to grant "equal time" to both political sides of the aisle

The governing document that sets forth a country's basic rules of government and politics is a ______________________. a) Democracy b) Fundamental Law c) Constitution d) Legitimate Government

c) Constitution