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This was used by the Court to uphold the conviction of 11 American Communist Party leaders. Select one: A. Alien Registration Act B. Jones Act C. Communist Sedition Act D. Anti-Communist Act

A. Alien Registration Act

This section of the Constitution is responsive to the needs of a changing nation. Select one: A. Amendments B. Articles C. Supremacy Clause D. Preamble

A. Amendments

This court hears cases dealing with tariffs. Select one: A. Court of International Trade B. court of appeals C. legislative court D. territorial court

A. Court of International Trade

his allows student religious groups to meet in high schools receiving federal funds. Select one: A. Equal Access Act B. Engle v. Vitale C. establishment clause D. free exercise clause

A. Equal Access Act

To protect consumers, this was rewritten in 1996. Select one: A. Fair Credit Reporting Act B. Citizens Right to Privacy Act C. Sunshine Act D. Freedom of Information Act

A. Fair Credit Reporting Act

This act allows your parents to check your school records. Select one: A. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act B. Sunshine Act C. Civil Rights Act D. Freedom of Information Act

A. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

This man was a supporter of the nationalist position. Select one: A. Franklin D. Roosevelt B. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney C. George H. W. Bush D. Ronald Reagan

A. Franklin D. Roosevelt

This act requires federal agencies to provide citizens access to public records. Select one: A. Freedom of Information Act B. Civil Rights Act C. Security Classification Act D. Women's Equality Act

A. Freedom of Information Act

Although this country's economic growth slowed in the 1990s, it was the dominant economy of Asia. Select one: A. Japan B. Thailand C. China D. South Korea

A. Japan

"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country" was in this President's inaugural address. Select one: A. John F. Kennedy B. Abraham Lincoln C. Franklin D. Roosevelt D. Bill Clinton

A. John F. Kennedy

American colonies declared their independence based on Select one: A. John Locke's political writings. B. Aristotle's theory of the polis. C. consensus of the population. D. the Aztecs' divine right theory.

A. John Locke's political writings.

This is not a news-gathering organization that is a major source of foreign news. Select one: A. Neilsen Research B. Associated Press C. United Press International D. Reuters of Britain

A. Neilsen Research

Justices reach the Court through Select one: A. Presidential appointment. B. senatorial appointment. C. popular vote. D. Electoral College vote.

A. Presidential appointment.

The only state that did not send a delegate to the Constitutional Convention was Select one: A. Rhode Island. B. Pennsylvania. C. New York. D. Massachusetts.

A. Rhode Island.

The first legislature in America was the Select one: A. Virginia House of Burgesses. B. English House of Burgesses. C. Jamestown House of Burgesses. D. American Legislature.

A. Virginia House of Burgesses.

Sandra Day O'Connor received a strong endorsement from this justice and former classmate. Select one: A. William Rehnquist B. William Howard Taft C. Warren Burger D. Harry Blackmun

A. William Rehnquist

When one qualified individual loses out to another because of race, ethnicity, or gender, it may be because of Select one: A. affirmative action policies. B. the Civil Rights Act. C. the Washington ruling. D. the Nineteenth Amendment.

A. affirmative action policies.

This is not needed for democracy to prosper. Select one: A. an uneducated public B. free enterprise C. a civil society D. a social consensus

A. an uneducated public

The President's most important influence over the Court is the power to Select one: A. appoint justices with Senate consent. B. override a decision. C. demand judicial review. D. veto a ruling.

A. appoint justices with Senate consent.

At every level of China's government, officials referred to as this hold key posts. Select one: A. cadre B. faqih C. authoritarian diplomats D. shah

A. cadre

On this type of farm, the government owns the land and rents it to families. Select one: A. collective farms B. socialist farms C. capitalist farms D. state farms

A. collective farms

Under this economic system, the government owns all factors of production. Select one: A. communism B. capitalism C. free enterprise D. socialism

A. communism

Mexico was not considered a democracy because it lacked Select one: A. competing political parties. B. a police force. C. elections. D. a written constitution.

A. competing political parties.

Representatives are elected from Select one: A. congressional districts. B. Congress. C. presidential appointments. D. gerrymandering.

A. congressional districts.

This is a gathering of citizens, usually elected by popular vote, who meet to consider changing or replacing a constitution. Select one: A. constitutional convention B. constitutional commission C. grass roots organization D. popular initiative group

A. constitutional convention

In this type of legal case, the state brings charges against a citizen for violating the law. Select one: A. criminal case B. federal court case C. civil case D. judicial court case

A. criminal case

James Burns, a political historian, argues that checks and balances result in Select one: A. deadlock. B. equality for the people. C. desirable public policy. D. an efficient government.

A. deadlock.

Jurisdiction of the federal courts does not include cases involving Select one: A. divorce. B. maritime law. C. treaties with foreign nations. D. bankruptcy.

A. divorce.

In the eyes of the British, the American colonies existed for this reason. Select one: A. economic benefit for Britain B. soldiers for the British Crown C. souls for the Church of England D. passage to the Asian world

A. economic benefit for Britain

This term refers to a person living in the United States who is a citizen of a nation at war with the United States. Select one: A. enemy alien B. resident alien C. illegal alien D. non-resident alien

A. enemy alien

Because these social programs continue from one year to the next, they are called Select one: A. entitlements. B. closed rules. C. taxes. D. authorization bills.

A. entitlements.

This action between heads of state does not require Congressional approval. Select one: A. executive agreement B. ratifying treaties C. impeachment D. petitioning

A. executive agreement

This lessens the risk of one political party gaining a monopoly on political powers. Select one: A. federalism B. sunshine law C. bureaucracy D. sunset law

A. federalism

These cases illustrate how the Court can change its interpretation of the Constitution. Select one: A. flag salute cases B. federal lunch program cases C. access cases D. aid to parochial schools cases

A. flag salute cases

This kept many African Americans from voting even after the Fifteenth Amendment. Select one: A. grandfather clause B. suffrage C. Voting Rights Act D. John Jay clause

A. grandfather clause

This strongly influenced the vote for military action in the Persian Gulf in Congress. Select one: A. growing public support B. political party identification C. the lawmakers' consciences D. the needs of the nation

A. growing public support

The Declaration of Independence founded government on principles of Select one: A. human liberty and consent of the governed. B. strong central government. C. taxation without representation. D. arbitrary power.

A. human liberty and consent of the governed.

This is a set of basic beliefs about life, culture, government, and society. Select one: A. ideology B. public opinion C. cultural values D. political culture

A. ideology

This process extends the Bill of Rights to protect individuals from all levels of government. Select one: A. incorporation B. free exercise clause C. establishment clause D. naturalization

A. incorporation

These entities support candidates who favor their ideas, but they do not nominate candidates. Select one: A. interest groups B. public-interest groups C. nominating committees D. political parties

A. interest groups

The Lau v. Nichols case is an example of the Court Select one: A. interpreting the meaning of federal laws. B. giving an advisory opinion. C. using judicial review. D. using stare decisis.

A. interpreting the meaning of federal laws.

This is an important way for states to deal with regional problems. Select one: A. interstate compacts B. extradition laws C. civil laws D. enabling act

A. interstate compacts

This gives a Governor the power to turn down one section in a piece of legislation. Select one: A. item veto B. mandate C. regressive veto D. plurality

A. item veto

The authority to hear certain cases is called Select one: A. jurisdiction. B. the due process clause. C. the separate-but-equal doctrine. D. litigation.

A. jurisdiction.

Duties of the Supreme Court justices have developed from Select one: A. laws and through tradition. B. Presidential requests. C. the Constitution. D. congressional orders.

A. laws and through tradition.

This is the release of secret information by anonymous government officials. Select one: A. leak B. backgrounder C. news release D. news briefing

A. leak

The flow of legislative work in Congress is controlled by the Select one: A. majority party. B. Democratic Party. C. Republican Party. D. minority party.

A. majority party.

The main task of each house of Congress is to Select one: A. make laws. B. get reelected. C. write procedures. D. legislate the executive branch.

A. make laws.

This is a system of fixed, required terms of imprisonment for certain types of crimes. Select one: A. mandatory sentencing B. shock probation C. house arrest D. shock incarceration

A. mandatory sentencing

This economic system allows buyers and sellers to act in their individual interests. Select one: A. market B. mixed C. traditional D. command

A. market

Stereotypes can be created or discredited by Select one: A. mass media. B. peer groups. C. political socialization. D. public opinion.

A. mass media.

This allows citizens to take their cases to a higher court. Select one: A. nationalization B. sedition C. rationalization D. liberalization

A. nationalization

When government takes control of industry, it is called Select one: A. nationalization. B. economic sanctions. C. free enterprise. D. capitalism.

A. nationalization.

This legal process grants a person the rights and privileges of a citizen. Select one: A. naturalization B. expatriation C. jus soli D. jus sanguinis

A. naturalization

This is not a provision of a state constitution. Select one: A. override the U.S. Constitution B. regulate the raising and spending of money C. establish local government D. establish state agencies

A. override the U.S. Constitution

Schools operated by a church or religious group are called Select one: A. parochial schools. B. secular schools. C. state schools. D. public schools.

A. parochial schools.

This means that a prisoner serves the rest of his or her sentence in the community under the supervision of an officer. Select one: A. parole B. shock probation C. extradition D. house arrest

A. parole

Many procedures in Congress are organized around Select one: A. party affiliation. B. the majority leader. C. a quorum. D. constituents.

A. party affiliation.

This is not a way the Supreme Court determines policy. Select one: A. passing laws B. overruling or reversing its previous decisions C. using judicial review D. interpreting the meaning of laws

A. passing laws

This is a Constitutional obligation of the states to the national government. Select one: A. pay for all national elections B. collect federal taxes C. protect the national government D. form compacts among states

A. pay for all national elections

This is the purpose of the United Nations' Security Council. Select one: A. peacekeeping B. economic C. agriculture D. educational

A. peacekeeping

This action could allow the President to kill a bill during the last ten days Congress is in session by refusing to act on it. Select one: A. pocket veto B. private bill C. rider D. line-item veto

A. pocket veto

Passing laws to appropriate money for local federal projects is called Select one: A. pork-barrel legislation. B. casework duty. C. logrolling. D. federalism.

A. pork-barrel legislation.

This holds that First Amendment freedoms are more fundamental than other freedoms. Select one: A. preferred position doctrine B. establishment clause C. sedition laws D. bad tendency doctrine

A. preferred position doctrine

The leader in the majority party in the House of Commons becomes the Select one: A. prime minister. B. shah. C. dictator. D. president.

A. prime minister.

Government censorship of information before publication is called Select one: A. prior restraint. B. fairness doctrine. C. shield law. D. libel.

A. prior restraint.

A tax that varies with a person's ability to pay is called a/an Select one: A. progressive tax. B. regressive tax. C. sales tax. D. excise tax.

A. progressive tax.

Abraham Lincoln said that one of the important purposes of government is to Select one: A. provide essential services. B. control individual economic decisions. C. attack other states. D. control people.

A. provide essential services.

Ralph Nader's Public Citizen, Inc., is an example of a Select one: A. public-interest group. B. business-interest group. C. political-interest group. D. labor-interest group.

A. public-interest group.

This helps determine which mass media get the advertising dollars. Select one: A. ratings B. online service polls C. FCC D. wire services

A. ratings

This was South Africa's first step toward democracy. Select one: A. removing the legal structure of apartheid B. war C. economic growth D. lifting sanctions

A. removing the legal structure of apartheid

This is not a theory of the origin of the state. Select one: A. ruler's right theory B. social contract theory C. divine right theory D. evolutionary theory

A. ruler's right theory

This urges resistance to lawful authority or advocates the overthrow of the government. Select one: A. seditious speech B. slander C. defamatory speech D. libel

A. seditious speech

This has guided the selection of committee chairpersons. Select one: A. seniority system B. party elections C. majority leader's rule D. Presidential appointments

A. seniority system

In modern times, Congress has set this limit on state ratification of an amendment. Select one: A. seven years B. two years C. 30 days D. six months

A. seven years

Senators are elected for Select one: A. six-year terms. B. four-year terms. C. two-year terms. D. life.

A. six-year terms.

To create the needed new government, the Founders compromised on this issue. Select one: A. slavery B. the military draft C. the western territories D. taxes

A. slavery

Critics claim that this type of economic system hinders economic growth. Select one: A. socialist B. laissez-faire economy C. free market economy D. capitalist

A. socialist

The most common unit of local government, these are found in every state. Select one: A. special districts B. townships C. municipalities D. suburbs

A. special districts

This is not a reason the EOP has grown. Select one: A. spending taxes already collected B. coordination of agencies C. reorganization by a President D. complex problems facing the nation

A. spending taxes already collected

Unscientific attempts to measure public opinion are made through Select one: A. straw polls. B. random sampling. C. cluster samples. D. representative samples.

A. straw polls.

Densely settled territory adjacent to a city is called a/an Select one: A. suburb. B. special district. C. metropolitan township. D. urban area.

A. suburb.

In Gregg v. Georgia, the Court ruled that under adequate guidelines, this is acceptable. Select one: A. the death penalty B. double jeopardy C. search and seizure without a warrant D. self-incrimination

A. the death penalty

That no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property is part of Select one: A. the due process clause. B. appellate jurisdiction. C. litigation. D. original jurisdiction.

A. the due process clause.

Article II of the Constitution is important because it describes Select one: A. the executive branch. B. enumerated powers. C. the legislative branch. D. expressed powers.

A. the executive branch.

On issues that affect their constituents' daily lives, most members of Congress vote according to Select one: A. the needs of their districts. B. their consciences. C. religious beliefs. D. the needs of the nation.

A. the needs of their districts.

Iranian Muslim leaders opposed this leader. Select one: A. the shah B. the faqih C. the president D. the cadre

A. the shah

This power enables Congress to regulate working conditions across the nation. Select one: A. to regulate commerce B. to enforce civil rights laws C. to pass bankruptcy laws D. to initiate national defense protection

A. to regulate commerce

The Senate conducts most of its business through Select one: A. unanimous consent. B. a calendar of scheduled bills. C. strict rules and procedures. D. the majority leader's rule.

A. unanimous consent.

This type of organization employs reporters throughout the world to collect news stories for subscribers. Select one: A. wire service B. magazine chains C. supermarket tabloids D. newspaper chains

A. wire service

The fundamental reason the colonists revolted was because of government Select one: A. without representation. B. passing the Stamp Act. C. suppression of Locke's writings. D. oppression.

A. without representation.

This is payment for people unable to work as a result of a job-related injury or ill health. Select one: A. workers' compensation B. unemployment compensation C. mandatory compensation D. victim compensation

A. workers' compensation

The maximum time a President can serve is Select one: A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 4 years. D. 2 years.

B. 10 years.

By 1990, 85 percent of immigrants who came to the United States came from Select one: A. Cuba. B. Asia and Latin America. C. Europe. D. Russia.

B. Asia and Latin America.

This overruled the separate-but-equal doctrine. Select one: A. strikes B. Brown v. Board of Education C. sit-ins D. the Civil Rights Act

B. Brown v. Board of Education

The state with the largest number of immigrants is Select one: A. Florida. B. California. C. Texas. D. New York.

B. California.

This man was a supporter of the states' rights position. Select one: A. Richard Nixon B. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney C. David Levitt D. Franklin D. Roosevelt

B. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney

This was the foundation for Japan's relations with the Western world. Select one: A. technological development B. Cold War security alliance C. educational development D. economic development

B. Cold War security alliance

Decisions of the Supreme Court can only be overturned by the Court or by Select one: A. act of Congress. B. Constitutional amendment. C. judicial review. D. order of the president.

B. Constitutional amendment.

This is an example of an independent PAC. Select one: A. Realtors' Political Action Committee B. Council for a Livable World C. SunPAC D. Cattlemen's Action Legislative Fund

B. Council for a Livable World

This forbids cruel and unusual punishment. Select one: A. Fifth Amendment B. Eighth Amendment C. exclusionary rule D. double jeopardy

B. Eighth Amendment

The original 13 colonies were established and governed by Select one: A. France. B. England. C. West Africa. D. Germany.

B. England.

Thomas Jefferson believed this builds a wall of separation between church and state. Select one: A. Fourteenth Amendment B. First Amendment C. Pledge of Allegiance D. theory of evolution

B. First Amendment

This President was known for his fireside chats. Select one: A. Ronald Reagan B. Franklin D. Roosevelt C. Bill Clinton D. Abraham Lincoln

B. Franklin D. Roosevelt

This Senator drew condemnation for his smear tactics during investigations. Select one: A. Oliver North B. Joseph McCarthy C. Sam Ervin D. Richard Nixon

B. Joseph McCarthy

All of these assistants were part of President Clinton's inner circle except the Select one: A. press secretary. B. NSC adviser. C. chief of staff. D. White House council.

B. NSC adviser.

This service often is used as a state militia under the Governor's control. Select one: A. Air Force B. National Guard C. Marines D. Army

B. National Guard

Which of the following is the newest agency in the EOP? Select one: A. Office of Management and Budget B. Office of National Drug Control Policy C. National Security Council D. Council of Economic Advisers

B. Office of National Drug Control Policy

This President did not tolerate serious dissension among his staff. Select one: A. Lyndon Johnson B. Ronald Reagan C. Franklin D. Roosevelt D. John F. Kennedy

B. Ronald Reagan

This lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Select one: A. Fifteenth Amendment B. Twenty-sixth Amendment C. Nineteenth Amendment D. Voting Rights Act

B. Twenty-sixth Amendment

If the government has not paid a bill for goods or services, you may sue in this court. Select one: A. United States Tax Court B. U.S. Court of Federal Claims C. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces D. territorial court

B. U.S. Court of Federal Claims

This former President served as Chief Justice of the United States. Select one: A. Jimmy Carter B. William Howard Taft C. Ronald Reagan D. Lyndon Johnson

B. William Howard Taft

This is required for a legislative body to take official action. Select one: A. a censure B. a quorum C. a caucus D. a calendar

B. a quorum

To conduct wiretapping, eavesdropping, and electronic surveillances, you need Select one: A. the FBI. B. a warrant. C. willing participants. D. counsel.

B. a warrant.

This is considered commercial speech and is given less protection under the First Amendment. Select one: A. motion pictures B. advertising C. Web sites D. a radio or television program

B. advertising

One way the Founders provided for change in the Constitution was to describe how to Select one: A. provide judicial restraint. B. amend the Constitution. C. impeach presidents. D. ratify the Constitution.

B. amend the Constitution.

The process of calculating the value of the property to be taxed is called Select one: A. value-added tax. B. assessment. C. personal property process. D. real property process.

B. assessment.

This person supervises the legal activities of all state agencies. Select one: A. secretary of state B. attorney general C. Lieutenant Governor D. Governor

B. attorney general

Totalitarian dictatorship is a form of this type of government. Select one: A. oligarchy B. autocracy C. republic D. democracy

B. autocracy

Leadership in China rests on this, rather than on position. Select one: A. popularity B. background C. political party ties D. political savvy

B. background

Laws that classify people unreasonably are said to Select one: A. be fundamental rights. B. be discriminatory. C. be just classifications. D. have a rational basis.

B. be discriminatory.

A large grant of money to be used for a general purpose, such as public health, is a Select one: A. categorical-formula grant. B. block grant. C. mandate. D. bond.

B. block grant.

A contractual promise on the part of the borrower to repay a loan is a Select one: A. block grant. B. bond. C. mandate. D. lottery.

B. bond.

When candidates quote only those statistics that support their positions, it is called Select one: A. "plain folk" techniques. B. card stacking. C. slander. D. "getting on the bandwagon."

B. card stacking.

This system makes it likely that the President and Congress will always compete for power. Select one: A. national electorate B. checks and balances C. impoundment D. national budget

B. checks and balances

This mechanism forbids members to offer any amendments to a bill from the floor. Select one: A. Article I, Section 8 B. closed rule C. entitlement D. authorization bill

B. closed rule

Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 using this Constitutional authority. Select one: A. protection of states' citizens B. commerce power C. taxing power D. war powers

B. commerce power

Standing, select, joint, and conference are all types of congressional Select one: A. sessions. B. committees. C. hearings. D. agencies.

B. committees.

Karl Marx believed that under this economic system, one class would evolve. Select one: A. free market B. communism C. socialism D. capitalism

B. communism

The principle which states that each country should produce those goods it can make more efficiently and purchase those that other nations make more efficiently is called Select one: A. global interdependence. B. comparative advantage. C. trading blocs. D. international trade zone.

B. comparative advantage.

One or more justices who agree with the majority's conclusions about a case, but do so for different reasons, write a Select one: A. dissenting opinion. B. concurring opinion. C. majority opinion. D. unanimous opinion.

B. concurring opinion.

This committee is set up when the House and Senate have passed different versions of the same bill. Select one: A. joint committee B. conference committee C. select committee D. standing committee

B. conference committee

This is not a limit on the Court's power. Select one: A. lack of enforcement power B. congressional jurisdiction C. restriction of types of issues D. checks and balances

B. congressional jurisdiction

Nations that have democratic elections, political parties, and constitutional government are known as Select one: A. oligarchies. B. consolidated democracies. C. parliamentary governments. D. presidential governments.

B. consolidated democracies.

This is a group of experts appointed to study the state constitution and recommend changes. Select one: A. state initiative appointees B. constitutional commission C. constitutionalists D. constitutional convention

B. constitutional commission

This is not a shaper of public policy. Select one: A. interest groups B. cultural pluralism C. activists D. mass media

B. cultural pluralism

In which form of government do individuals have the most freedom? Select one: A. oligarchy B. democracy C. monarchy D. autocracy

B. democracy

The loss of citizenship through fraud or deception during the naturalization process is called Select one: A. jus sanguinis. B. denaturalization. C. expatriation. D. collective naturalization.

B. denaturalization.

The Twenty-fourth Amendment helped some low-income African Americans to vote by Select one: A. prohibiting government intervention. B. eliminating poll taxes. C. ratifying voting laws. D. a change of venue.

B. eliminating poll taxes.

Pacts between the President and heads of foreign governments are called Select one: A. reprieves. B. executive agreements. C. executive orders. D. pardons.

B. executive agreements.

Spending requests for the general welfare of the United States generally come from the Select one: A. House of Representatives. B. executive branch. C. people. D. Senate.

B. executive branch.

The Secretary of Agriculture is usually from a Select one: A. large city. B. farm state. C. western state. D. southern state.

B. farm state.

The United States has exercised influence on developing nations in favor of Select one: A. communism. B. free markets and democracy. C. nationalization. D. socialism.

B. free markets and democracy.

These rights go to the heart of the United States system. Select one: A. rational basis law rights B. fundamental rights C. classification rights D. Jim Crow rights

B. fundamental rights

The Reed decision created a new standard for judging constitutionality in these types of discrimination cases. Select one: A. social status B. gender C. economic status D. race

B. gender

This is the institution through which the state maintains social order. Select one: A. sovereignty B. government C. politics D. republic

B. government

This type of party focuses on overall changes in society. Select one: A. single-issue party B. ideological party C. third party D. splinter party

B. ideological party

This is required for a municipal government. Select one: A. urban renewal B. incorporation C. state bonds D. special taxes

B. incorporation

The United States is an example of a/an Select one: A. unitary government. B. industrialized nation. C. confederacy. D. developing nation.

B. industrialized nation.

These are key ingredients for successful decision making. Select one: A. isolation and time alone B. information and realistic advice C. research and writing abilities D. ability to debate and to fight back

B. information and realistic advice

In order to persuade members of Congress, lobbyists provide legislators with Select one: A. meals and entertainment. B. information. C. gifts. D. campaign contributions.

B. information.

Revenue distributed by one level of government to another is called Select one: A. excise tax. B. intergovernmental revenue. C. a mandate. D. a bond.

B. intergovernmental revenue.

An assistant to a Supreme Court judge is a Select one: A. chief justice. B. law clerk. C. congressional page. D. justice.

B. law clerk.

The most important duty of the President may be to ensure that all Select one: A. citizens have homes. B. laws are "faithfully executed." C. military bases are in use. D. Congress members control spending.

B. laws are "faithfully executed."

This court helps Congress exercise its power. Select one: A. U.S. Court of Federal Claims B. legislative court C. Court of the District of Columbia D. United States Tax Court

B. legislative court

Most interest groups try to influence government through Select one: A. public support. B. lobbying. C. illegal contributions. D. paying higher taxes.

B. lobbying.

The United States has this type of economic system. Select one: A. socialist B. mixed-market economy C. democratic socialist D. command economy

B. mixed-market economy

Presidential candidates who have this political philosophy have the best chance of being elected. Select one: A. conservative B. moderate C. very conservative D. liberal

B. moderate

This group of representatives from the 50 state parties runs the political party between conventions. Select one: A. precincts B. national committee C. national convention D. wards

B. national committee

This is protection of a nation's borders and territories against invasion. Select one: A. global security B. national security C. bloc security D. international security

B. national security

This congressional power provides for the nation's growth. Select one: A. choosing a President B. naturalization C. waging war D. confirming a President

B. naturalization

States that have had significant industrial growth in recent years are called Select one: A. undeveloped nations. B. newly developed nations. C. developing nations. D. developed nations.

B. newly developed nations.

A government official makes an announcement during a Select one: A. media event. B. news briefing. C. news release. D. press conference.

B. news briefing.

This is a ready-made story government officials prepare for members of the press. Select one: A. news briefing B. news release C. spot advertising D. media event

B. news release

An official public meeting of a party to choose candidates for office is a Select one: A. caucus. B. nominating convention. C. nominating meeting. D. candidate convention.

B. nominating convention.

Gridlock between the President and Congress can occur because of Select one: A. federal government shutdowns. B. partisan political differences. C. overriding a presidential veto. D. cooperation between the two.

B. partisan political differences.

Giving favors to reward party loyalty is called Select one: A. precinct payments. B. patronage. C. ward payments. D. illegal favors.

B. patronage.

This is the party's statement of principles, beliefs, and positions on vital issues. Select one: A. plank B. platform C. caucus D. ticket

B. platform

The number by which the vote of a winning candidate exceeds that of his or her closest opponent is called a/an Select one: A. majority. B. plurality. C. initiative. D. minority.

B. plurality.

The relationship between federal and state governments is affected by Select one: A. Article I. B. policies of the President and Congress. C. interstate commerce. D. income tax levels.

B. policies of the President and Congress.

A major reason for the lengthy and detailed state constitutions has to do with Select one: A. constitutional conventions. B. politics. C. constitutional commissions. D. initiatives.

B. politics.

Since states began putting Presidential candidates on the ballot, electors have been chosen by Select one: A. the President. B. popular vote. C. political parties. D. the Electoral College.

B. popular vote.

In each precinct, each party has a volunteer who organizes party workers. This volunteer is called a Select one: A. ward captain. B. precinct captain. C. party county chairperson. D. committee captain.

B. precinct captain.

The French equivalent of prime minister is the Select one: A. secretary. B. premier. C. prime minister. D. president.

B. premier.

These are all tasks of the White House staff except Select one: A. enforcing the President's directives. B. preparing the national budget. C. gathering information. D. writing reports and memos.

B. preparing the national budget.

The United States and France have this type of government. Select one: A. assembly government B. presidential government C. oligarchy D. parliamentary government

B. presidential government

This involves the news media in questioning high-level officials. Select one: A. backgrounder B. press conference C. news briefing D. news release

B. press conference

The First Amendment protects the American press from this. Select one: A. slander B. prior restraint C. due process of law D. libel

B. prior restraint

The difference between the amount of money taken in and the amount needed to run a business is the Select one: A. loss. B. profit. C. factors of production. D. gross income.

B. profit.

This is a Constitutional obligation of the national government to the states. Select one: A. collect taxes B. protect states from invasion C. pay for all national elections D. form new states from existing states

B. protect states from invasion

Mass media and this item support the checks and balances that limit the power of the President. Select one: A. the War Powers Act B. public opinion C. public forums D. political party influence

B. public opinion

An organization that supplies such necessities as electricity, gas, or telephone service is called a Select one: A. corporate charter company. B. public utility. C. grass roots organization. D. public charter company.

B. public utility.

This is a technique in which everyone in the universe has an equal chance of being selected. Select one: A. cluster sample `biased sample B. random sampling C. representative sample

B. random sampling

This means that the Court will uphold a state law that is based on reasonably related classification. Select one: A. suspect classification B. rational basis test C. fundamental right D. classification law

B. rational basis test

PAC support for an incumbent often means Select one: A. greater influence on public policy. B. reelection. C. tax fraud investigation. D. defeat at election time.

B. reelection.

This is held to determine whether the people want incorporation. Select one: A. council election B. referendum C. mayor's meeting D. town meeting

B. referendum

A government in which people elect delegates to make laws is a/an Select one: A. oligarchic government. B. representative government. C. limited government. D. autocratic government.

B. representative government.

When local governments invest in new facilities to promote economic growth, it is called Select one: A. suburbanization. B. revitalization. C. gentrification. D. housing discrimination.

B. revitalization.

In Board of Education v. Allen, the Court upheld state programs to provide these to parochial schools. Select one: A. free lunches B. secular textbooks C. class periods for prayer D. school buses

B. secular textbooks

Dividing the powers of government as the colonial charters did is called Select one: A. limited government. B. separation of powers. C. legislative government. D. government of petitions.

B. separation of powers.

This protects reporters from revealing their sources. Select one: A. equal time doctrine B. shield laws C. prior restraint D. fairness doctrine

B. shield laws

The local school district is the most common example of this form of local government. Select one: A. municipal B. special district C. township D. county

B. special district

When party loyalists select the candidates of their party, they vote a Select one: A. propaganda. B. straight-party ticket. C. cross-pressured vote. D. landslide.

B. straight-party ticket.

Expression involving actions and symbols is Select one: A. slander. B. symbolic speech. C. pure speech. D. libel.

B. symbolic speech.

Congress passed the Communications Decency Act to deal with this. Select one: A. motion pictures B. the Internet C. advertising D. radio and television

B. the Internet

This is the fastest-growing form of mass media in recent years. Select one: A. newspapers B. the Internet C. radio D. television

B. the Internet

This case stands as a precedent that police may disperse a demonstration to keep the peace. Select one: A. Adderly v. Florida B. the Irving Feiner case C. Gregory v. Chicago D. DeJonge v. Oregon

B. the Irving Feiner case

Multinational corporations will continue to play a role in Select one: A. deciding international policy. B. the developing global economy. C. global education. D. national security.

B. the developing global economy.

This is the top religious-political leader in Iran. Select one: A. the priest B. the faqih C. the cadre D. the shah

B. the faqih

The filibuster is not as strong a weapon as it used to be because of Select one: A. cloture. B. the two-track procedural system. C. the Thurmond bill. D. the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

B. the two-track procedural system.

The Constitution requires states to settle their disputes without Select one: A. extradition. B. the use of force. C. civil lawsuits. D. enabling acts.

B. the use of force.

Minimum wages and health insurance were first proposed by Select one: A. the Republican Party. B. third parties. C. the Democratic Party. D. the Libertarian Party.

B. third parties.

Members of Congress can be arrested for this offense even when attending Congress. Select one: A. murder B. treason C. bribery D. tax evasion

B. treason

Congress may not suspend this court order which releases a person accused of a crime. Select one: A. ex post facto laws B. writ of habeas corpus C. bills of attainder D. revenue bills

B. writ of habeas corpus

In this part of the Constitution, the three branches of the government are named. Select one: A. Amendments B. Preamble C. Articles D. Supremacy Clause

C. Articles

This President "played talk radio like a piano." Select one: A. Harry Truman B. Ronald Reagan C. Bill Clinton D. Franklin D. Roosevelt

C. Bill Clinton

The oath of office at the Presidential inaugural ceremony is administered by the Select one: A. Vice President. B. outgoing President. C. Chief Justice of the United States. D. Speaker of the House.

C. Chief Justice of the United States.

The number of justices on the Court is set by Select one: A. the Electoral College. B. the President. C. Congress. D. popular vote.

C. Congress.

Under federal election laws, records of political contributions must be kept and reported to the Select one: A. Reform Party. B. McCain-Feingold Commission. C. Federal Election Commission. D. Political Action Committee.

C. Federal Election Commission.

This makes state citizenship an automatic result of national citizenship. Select one: A. naturalization B. jus sanguinis C. Fourteenth Amendment D. jus soli

C. Fourteenth Amendment

This President has been nominated seven times for a Nobel Peace Prize. Select one: A. George W. Bush B. Ronald Reagan C. Jimmy Carter D. John F. Kennedy

C. Jimmy Carter

In this part of the Constitution, the Founders listed six goals for American government. Select one: A. Amendments B. Supremacy Clause C. Preamble D. Articles

C. Preamble

This statement in the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government. Select one: A. Prologue B. Preface C. Preamble D. Prelude

C. Preamble

This President appointed four justices to the Court. Select one: A. Jimmy Carter B. Ronald Reagan C. Richard Nixon D. Bill Clinton

C. Richard Nixon

This caused many Americans to agree to a strong national government. Select one: A. the Annapolis Convention B. the Philadelphia convention C. Shays's Rebellion D. the Northwest Ordinance

C. Shays's Rebellion

If the offices of both the President and Vice President became vacant at the same time, the next in line for the Presidency is the Select one: A. majority leader of the Senate. B. majority leader of the House. C. Speaker of the House. D. president pro tempore of the Senate.

C. Speaker of the House.

This branch of government is the final authority on the Constitution. Select one: A. executive B. legislative C. Supreme Court D. Congress

C. Supreme Court

This was one of the most effective suffrage laws ever passed in this country. Select one: A. African American Suffrage Act B. grandfather clause C. Voting Rights Act D. poll tax

C. Voting Rights Act

Any party other than the Democratic or Republican party is called Select one: A. a party buster. B. the Independent party. C. a third party. D. the American party.

C. a third party.

This was not traditionally a source of power of the president of Mexico. Select one: A. appoints military officers B. commander in chief of the armed forces C. appointed to office D. leadership of the PRI

C. appointed to office

Which of these is not a method of senatorial voting? Select one: A. voice vote B. standing vote C. ballot D. roll call

C. ballot

This is a written statement setting forth the legal arguments. Select one: A. amicus curiae B. opinion C. brief D. per curiam opinion

C. brief

This is the range of frequencies over which electronic signals may be sent. Select one: A. satellite communications B. spectrum allocation C. broadcast spectrum D. telecommunications acts

C. broadcast spectrum

These have more First Amendment protection than broadcasters, but less than newspapers. Select one: A. advertisers B. radio programs C. cable operators D. motion picture producers

C. cable operators

This comprises the largest block of the Court's cases. Select one: A. federal legislation B. economic issues C. civil liberties D. due process of law

C. civil liberties

Through this process, a group of people become naturalized citizens. Select one: A. denaturalization B. exceptional naturalization C. collective naturalization D. expatriation

C. collective naturalization

Defining the extent and limits of government power and rights of citizens is the purpose of Select one: A. politics. B. a unitary system. C. constitutional law. D. a federal system.

C. constitutional law.

Shays's Rebellion was caused by this problem. Select one: A. the Northwest Ordinance B. control of passports C. economic depression D. government interference

C. economic depression

The bureaucracy that managed every detail of Soviet production bred Select one: A. economic freedom. B. labor unrest. C. economic stagnation. D. a state of equality.

C. economic stagnation.

This gives Congress the right to make all "necessary and proper" laws. Select one: A. expressed powers B. jurisdiction C. elastic clause D. judicial review

C. elastic clause

The chief obstacles to democracy in countries in Africa south of the Sahara are Select one: A. free elections. B. apartheid and classes. C. ethnic rivalries and economic inequality. D. divisions between political parties.

C. ethnic rivalries and economic inequality.

Giving up one's citizenship and living in another country is called Select one: A. jus soli. B. collective naturalization. C. expatriation. D. denaturalization.

C. expatriation.

Cases involving maritime law come under jurisdiction of the Select one: A. appellate courts. B. maritime courts. C. federal courts. D. state courts.

C. federal courts.

This was an argument of the Anti-Federalists. Select one: A. for the Ohio Plan B. against a Bill of Rights C. for a Bill of Rights D. against a strong national government

C. for a Bill of Rights

This was an argument of the Federalists. Select one: A. for a Bill of Rights B. for the Ohio Plan C. for a strong national government D. against a strong national government

C. for a strong national government

New people moving into a neighborhood and changing its character is Select one: A. urban growth. B. revitalization. C. gentrification. D. urban renewal.

C. gentrification.

The safety of the entire world is called Select one: A. peace security. B. national security. C. global security. D. international security.

C. global security.

In the Senate, the rules are designed to make sure that all senators Select one: A. follow their party's platform. B. introduce new bills every year. C. have freedom to express their ideas. D. obey strict procedures.

C. have freedom to express their ideas.

These meetings are sessions at which a committee listens to testimony. Select one: A. pigeonholing B. first reading C. hearings D. public bill

C. hearings

In 1996 and 2000, Russia took steps toward achieving democratic government by Select one: A. ending war with the Soviet Union. B. asking the U.S. for aid. C. holding elections. D. writing a constitution.

C. holding elections.

Congressional committees may punish people who refuse to testify by Select one: A. giving them immunity. B. issuing a subpoena. C. holding them in contempt. D. arresting them for perjury.

C. holding them in contempt.

This is at the heart of the United States political system. Select one: A. freedom of religion B. freedom of the press C. human rights D. executive privilege

C. human rights

Paved streets and sidewalks, pipes, bridges, tunnels, and public buildings make up a city's Select one: A. urban renewal. B. urban growth. C. infrastructure. D. revitalization.

C. infrastructure.

The Secretaries of State, Defense, Treasury, and the Attorney General are known as the Select one: A. kitchen cabinet. B. direct cabinet. C. inner cabinet. D. brain trust.

C. inner cabinet.

In 1974, Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act in an effort to increase Select one: A. federal spending. B. impoundment. C. its role in planning the budget. D. the budget.

C. its role in planning the budget.

Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is administering the law. Select one: A. immunity B. subpoena C. legislative oversight D. perjury

C. legislative oversight

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed these as a way of keeping African Americans from voting. Select one: A. videotapes at polls B. citizenship test C. literacy tests D. property tax

C. literacy tests

This person's main job is to steer the party's bills through the Senate. Select one: A. Vice President B. Speaker of the House C. majority leader D. minority leader

C. majority leader

This moves more people, produces less pollution, and consumes less fuel than cars. Select one: A. urban renewal B. airplanes C. mass transit D. gentrification

C. mass transit

This is not a factor that characterizes the nature of public opinion. Select one: A. significant numbers B. communication C. media D. diversity

C. media

Most Americans believe themselves to be Select one: A. liberal. B. conservatives. C. moderates. D. reactionary.

C. moderates.

The opposite of competition, this exists when an industry includes only one seller. Select one: A. oligopoly B. entrepreneurship C. monopoly D. command economy market

C. monopoly

Because of his failure to understand this, Herbert Hoover lost the Presidential election. Select one: A. leadership qualities B. his cabinet C. moods and fears of the people D. cost of the election

C. moods and fears of the people

This is a town, borough, city, or urban district with a charter. Select one: A. county B. township C. municipality D. special district

C. municipality

One reason incumbents are reelected is that they have Select one: A. Republican support. B. Constitutional Convention debates. C. name recognition with voters. D. parliamentary procedure.

C. name recognition with voters.

The McCain-Feingold bill was intended to eliminate soft money in federal campaigns and Select one: A. allow unlimited PAC spending. B. add to campaign contributions. C. outlaw solicitation on federal property. D. disallow campaign contributions.

C. outlaw solicitation on federal property.

Federalism contributes to economic and political differences among the states because it Select one: A. includes the sunshine law. B. regulates states' governments. C. permits each state freedom. D. includes the sunset law.

C. permits each state freedom.

This is an organization designed to support political candidates with campaign contributions. Select one: A. Common Cause B. Citizens' Coalition C. political action committee D. Federal Election Commission

C. political action committee

This is not a constituency that requires the loyalty of Cabinet members. Select one: A. members of Congress B. career officials in their departments C. political parties D. special-interest groups

C. political parties

You are taking part in this when you ask people to vote for school levies. Select one: A. a confederacy B. constitutional law C. politics D. constitutional interpretations

C. politics

This is an election in which party members select people to run in the general election. Select one: A. petition B. national convention election C. primary election D. general convention election

C. primary election

This item can give a President real leverage in influencing Congress. Select one: A. ability to debate B. political party affiliation C. public support D. financial backing

C. public support

This item is an example of Presidential judicial power. Select one: A. appoint city judges B. pardon non-federal criminals C. reduce a person's jail sentence D. pardon people convicted of state crimes

C. reduce a person's jail sentence

How did the Twenty-first Amendment affect the Eighteenth Amendment? Select one: A. ratified it B. supported it C. repealed it D. changed its venue

C. repealed it

A small group of people typical of the universe is called a Select one: A. straw poll. B. biased sample. C. representative sample. D. mass media.

C. representative sample.

Submitting a judicial candidate's name to the home state before a senatorial hearing is called Select one: A. state court courtesy. B. judicial courtesy. C. senatorial-courtesy system. D. judicial circuit.

C. senatorial-courtesy system.

These give reporters protection against being forced to disclose confidential information. Select one: A. sequester laws B. gag orders C. shield laws D. prior restraint laws

C. shield laws

Under this economic system, the government owns some factors of production. Select one: A. naturalization B. communism C. socialism D. capitalism

C. socialism

This is controversial because of how it is raised and how it is spent. Select one: A. laundered money B. easy money C. soft money D. hard money

C. soft money

This term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries. Select one: A. consensus B. social contract C. sovereignty D. democracy

C. sovereignty

These are brief, frequent, positive descriptions of a candidate. Select one: A. backgrounders B. media events C. spot advertisements D. press conferences

C. spot advertisements

This power is denied to the national government by the Constitution. Select one: A. coin money B. make treaties C. tax exports D. protect states from invasion

C. tax exports

The national government gets most of the money it needs from Select one: A. the House Ways and Means Committee. B. appropriations. C. taxes. D. entitlements.

C. taxes.

This put an end to the Soviet Union. Select one: A. a government coup B. Russia's revolt C. the Commonwealth of Independent States D. perestroika

C. the Commonwealth of Independent States

This document suggested that the legislative branch have a House of Representatives and a Senate. Select one: A. the Three-Fifths Compromise B. the Virginia Plan C. the Connecticut Compromise D. the New Jersey Plan

C. the Connecticut Compromise

This is not a method for proposing a state amendment. Select one: A. popular initiative B. constitutional commission's initiative C. the Governor's initiative D. state legislatures' initiative

C. the Governor's initiative

Ronald Reagan used this issue as an effective tactic against Jimmy Carter. Select one: A. Social Security B. intelligence C. the economy D. crime

C. the economy

Electoral reforms introduced by President Ernesto Zedillo set the stage for Select one: A. bureaucratic corruption. B. a PAN majority in Congress. C. the election of Vicente Fox. D. continued dominance of the PRI.

C. the election of Vicente Fox.

The purpose of a national convention is to select a Select one: A. caucus. B. nominating committee. C. ticket. D. boss.

C. ticket.

According to the Articles of Confederation, Congress had this power. Select one: A. to regulate trade B. to levy and collect taxes C. to enter into treaties D. to enforce the national courts

C. to enter into treaties

Habit and custom dictate the rules for all economic activity in this system. Select one: A. market B. mixed economy C. traditional D. command

C. traditional

This is a factor in the growing gap between rich and poor areas. Select one: A. quotas B. tariffs C. uneven population growth D. military dictators

C. uneven population growth

Interest group leaders strengthen the political power of the groups by Select one: A. collecting taxes. B. charging dues. C. unifying the members. D. holding rallies.

C. unifying the members.

Sales tax is this type of tax because it represents a higher percentage of the income of lower-income earners. Select one: A. regressive tax B. proportional tax C. progressive tax D. federal grant tax

Correct

Sam and Geeta Dardick changed government policy in the passage of this bill. Select one: A. judicial review act B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. federal bureaucracy bill D. Americans with Disabilities Act

D. Americans with Disabilities Act

This person assigns the writing of opinions to the justices. Select one: A. President B. swing voter C. chief law clerk D. Chief Justice of the United States

D. Chief Justice of the United States

This proposed amendment caused questions when states revoked their ratification. Select one: A. Civil Rights Amendment B. Prohibition Amendment C. Eighteenth Amendment D. Equal Rights Amendment

D. Equal Rights Amendment

Under this man, Cuba became a Communist dictatorship. Select one: A. Saddam Hussein B. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini C. Mao Zedong D. Fidel Castro

D. Fidel Castro

The first woman nominated by a major party for high office was Select one: A. Madeleine Albright. B. Margaret Chase Smith. C. Susan B. Anthony. D. Geraldine Ferraro.

D. Geraldine Ferraro.

This is an example of a subcommittee. Select one: A. Veterans' Affairs B. Ways and Means C. National Security D. Human Resources

D. Human Resources

This law provided a way for illegal immigrants to become permanent residents. Select one: A. Immigration Reform Act of 1965 B. Immigration Act of 1990 C. National Origins Quotas Act D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

The first president of the Second Continental Congress was Select one: A. Thomas Jefferson. B. Thomas Paine. C. Richard Henry Lee. D. John Hancock.

D. John Hancock.

Public opinion over the Vietnam War helped prevent this President from running for reelection. Select one: A. John F. Kennedy B. Richard Nixon C. Ronald Reagan D. Lyndon Johnson

D. Lyndon Johnson

The celebrated decision in this case gave the Supreme Court judicial review. Select one: A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Slaughterhouse Case C. McCulloch v. Maryland D. Marbury v. Madison

D. Marbury v. Madison

This judicial review of state laws and actions changed law enforcement across the nation. Select one: A. Marbury v. Madison B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Train v. City of New York D. Miranda v. Arizona

D. Miranda v. Arizona

This Executive Office of the President prepares the national budget every year. Select one: A. EOP B. Council of Economic Advisers C. NSC D. OMB

D. OMB

Charles I signed this document, which stopped collection of taxes without Parliament's consent. Select one: A. English Bill of Rights B. Mayflower Compact C. Magna Carta D. Petition of Right

D. Petition of Right

This is the only court in which one state may sue another. Select one: A. federal court B. nonparticipating state court C. state court D. Supreme Court

D. Supreme Court

This was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court. Select one: A. Sandra Day O'Connor B. Ronald Reagan C. Lyndon Johnson D. Thurgood Marshall

D. Thurgood Marshall

This organization was formed to help local politicians keep in touch with national lawmakers. Select one: A. Bureaucracy Bound B. America's governors C. The Senate Committee D. United States Conference of Mayors

D. United States Conference of Mayors

When several parties combine forces to obtain a majority, they form Select one: A. proportional representation. B. a third-party government. C. a theocracy. D. a coalition government.

D. a coalition government.

The Fourteenth Amendment was important to Clarence Gideon because it gave him Select one: A. a lower bail. B. a chance to argue in front of the Court. C. freedom of speech. D. a court-appointed lawyer.

D. a court-appointed lawyer.

Federal grants and contracts are awarded by Select one: A. Congress. B. congressional districts. C. the President. D. agencies of the executive branch.

D. agencies of the executive branch.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the plan for the central government did not include Select one: A. one vote per state. B. a unicameral Congress. C. one delegate from each state. D. an executive branch.

D. an executive branch.

The vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the Court Select one: A. because of jurisdiction. B. because of Presidential requests. C. from congressional hearings. D. as appeals from lower court decisions.

D. as appeals from lower court decisions.

Before both houses of Congress pass it and the President signs it, a proposed law is a Select one: A. filibuster. B. quorum. C. rule. D. bill.

D. bill.

This is one way the government controls press coverage about national security issues. Select one: A. through governmental review of stories B. through the use of prior restraint C. through FCC regulations D. by classifying information as secret

D. by classifying information as secret

This person is responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a national campaign. Select one: A. the president B. the vice president C. party chairperson D. campaign manager

D. campaign manager

This is asked for when a defendant cannot receive an impartial trial in the original location. Select one: A. due process of law B. eminent domain C. prior restraint D. change of venue

D. change of venue

Laws relating to disputes among two or more individuals or between individuals and the government are called Select one: A. criminal laws. B. interstate laws. C. compact laws. D. civil laws.

D. civil laws.

The EU is a Select one: A. military aggression pact. B. national security alliance. C. global security pact. D. common trading market.

D. common trading market.

When both the state court and the federal court have jurisdiction, it is called Select one: A. the separate-but-equal doctrine. B. appellate jurisdiction. C. judicial review. D. concurrent jurisdiction.

D. concurrent jurisdiction.

This item requires the action of both houses, but no law is needed. Select one: A. resolution B. joint resolution C. private bill D. concurrent resolution

D. concurrent resolution

This is needed before the Department of Defense can spend money. Select one: A. a popular vote B. an entitlement C. a special tax D. congressional approval

D. congressional approval

These voters are caught between conflicting issues. Select one: A. strong party voters B. independent voters C. young voters D. cross-pressured voters

D. cross-pressured voters

This principle means a person may not be tried twice for the same crime. Select one: A. self-incrimination B. jus sanguinis C. exclusionary rule D. double jeopardy

D. double jeopardy

The students who began Food from the 'Hood are examples of Select one: A. a traditional economy. B. a command economy. C. free trade movements. D. entrepreneurs.

D. entrepreneurs.

This rule holds that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a federal court. Select one: A. self-counsel rule B. double jeopardy rule C. self-incrimination rule D. exclusionary rule

D. exclusionary rule

Criminals fleeing to another state to escape justice will be subject to Select one: A. the enabling act. B. interstate compacts. C. civil lawsuits. D. extradition.

D. extradition.

Inefficiency on state-run Soviet farms was widespread because Select one: A. the soil was bad. B. perestroika made farming difficult. C. of severe droughts. D. farmers had little incentive to work hard.

D. farmers had little incentive to work hard.

This is not a way lawmakers provide services for their constituents. Select one: A. pork-barrel legislation B. keeping federal projects C. federal grants and contracts D. fixing speeding tickets

D. fixing speeding tickets

According to the Articles of Confederation, this was the main purpose of Congress. Select one: A. unifying the executive branch B. interrupting laws C. enforcing laws D. foreign affairs and defense

D. foreign affairs and defense

These groups may be seeking military aid, economic aid, or favorable trade agreements. Select one: A. business-interest groups B. military lobbies C. public-interest groups D. foreign-interest groups

D. foreign-interest groups

Adam Smith provided a philosophy for this type of economic system. Select one: A. mixed-market B. socialist C. communist D. free market

D. free market

Without this basic freedom, there would be no political parties. Select one: A. freedom to libel B. freedom of religion C. freedom of the press D. freedom of assembly

D. freedom of assembly

Gitlow v. New York nationalized the Fourteenth Amendment over this issue. Select one: A. freedom of the press B. right to bear arms C. freedom of religion D. freedom of speech

D. freedom of speech

Redistricting power was abused by creating congressional districts of unequal power and by Select one: A. bicameral legislature. B. census. C. censure. D. gerrymandering.

D. gerrymandering.

Holocaust survivors in Skokie, Illinois, illustrated a free speech and assembly problem called the Select one: A. freedom of assembly veto. B. public veto law. C. parade permit law. D. heckler's veto.

D. heckler's veto.

To a witness, this means that he or she is free from the threat of prosecution. Select one: A. subpoena B. perjury C. contempt D. immunity

D. immunity

This is a formal accusation of misconduct against a public official. Select one: A. ex post facto B. appropriation C. writ of habeas corpus D. impeachment

D. impeachment

The President's refusal to allow a federal department to spend money Congress has appropriated is called Select one: A. executive order. B. reprieve. C. pardon. D. impoundment.

D. impoundment.

Voters who support neither the Republican nor Democratic parties are called Select one: A. patrons. B. precinct voters. C. ward voters. D. independents.

D. independents.

Government control of immigration is an example of Select one: A. delegated powers. B. expressed powers. C. implied powers. D. inherent powers.

D. inherent powers.

The creation of world stability as a result of the interaction of many nations is called Select one: A. trading blocs. B. national security. C. global security. D. international security.

D. international security.

This mechanism is used to propose constitutional amendments. Select one: A. concurrent resolution B. private bill C. resolution D. joint resolution

D. joint resolution

This congressional oversight power was found unconstitutional. Select one: A. 1946 Employment Act B. GAO monitoring C. appropriations of funds D. legislative veto

D. legislative veto

The power to reject part of a bill is called Select one: A. override. B. executive order. C. reprieve. D. line-item veto.

D. line-item veto.

The amount of money the owner may expect to receive when a property is sold is the Select one: A. taxed assessment. B. personal property value. C. expenditure. D. market value.

D. market value.

One way to address urban problems is to reorganize into a Select one: A. township. B. more rural region. C. series of suburbs. D. metropolitan government.

D. metropolitan government.

The Court ruled that liberty of expression by these means is guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth amendments. Select one: A. electronic messages B. radio and television stations C. infomercials D. motion pictures

D. motion pictures

As in a dictatorship, these governments usually suppress political opposition. Select one: A. constitutional monarchy B. democracies C. republics D. oligarchies

D. oligarchies

Supporting the President and the party during an election may lead to Select one: A. a pardon. B. impoundment. C. a reprieve. D. patronage.

D. patronage.

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and the rights of Select one: A. states. B. the federal government. C. legislators. D. persons accused of crimes.

D. persons accused of crimes.

Unless there is a labor dispute, the Court has upheld laws that prohibit Select one: A. assembly on public property. B. protection for marchers. C. assembly on private property. D. picketing near a public school.

D. picketing near a public school.

Individual parts of the platform are called Select one: A. tickets. B. petitions. C. conventions. D. planks.

D. planks.

Economic growth does not depend on Select one: A. economic freedom. B. stable markets. C. investment capital. D. presidential elections.

D. presidential elections.

The government is legally committed to spending for uncontrollables because of Select one: A. the closed rule. B. taxes. C. the authorization bill. D. previous legislation.

D. previous legislation.

This uses information in a way that supports a predetermined objective. Select one: A. television B. patriotism C. image D. propaganda

D. propaganda

The colonists remained loyal to Britain in exchange for some self-rule and Select one: A. low taxes. B. money for traded goods. C. protection from the Native Americans. D. protection from the French.

D. protection from the French.

This includes the ideas and attitudes that a significant number of Americans hold about government and political issues. Select one: A. political culture B. peer groups C. mass media D. public opinion

D. public opinion

The course of action a government takes in response to an issue or problem is called Select one: A. interstate policy. B. bureaucracy. C. federalism. D. public policy.

D. public policy.

The verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience is Select one: A. symbolic speech. B. libel. C. slander. D. pure speech.

D. pure speech.

Land and buildings are called Select one: A. market value property. B. personal property. C. assessment property. D. real property.

D. real property.

The United States has this form of government. Select one: A. monarchy B. direct democracy C. constitutional republic D. representative democracy

D. representative democracy

Immigrants are these until they become naturalized citizens. Select one: A. non-resident aliens B. refugees C. illegal aliens D. resident aliens

D. resident aliens

This was designed to show young offenders how terrible prison life could be. Select one: A. shock incarceration B. house arrest C. parole D. shock probation

D. shock probation

Nearly all elected officials in the United States are selected by Select one: A. coalitions. B. third party elections. C. proportional representation. D. single-member districts.

D. single-member districts.

In this type of economy, the government owns the basic means of production. Select one: A. laissez-faire B. free market C. capitalist D. socialist

D. socialist

One of the first responsibilities of the president is to Select one: A. give a State of the Union speech. B. reorganize Congress. C. meet with other heads of state. D. staff the executive branch.

D. staff the executive branch.

This item represents one of the greatest sources of power for a President. Select one: A. military support B. support of foreign countries C. political party affiliation D. strong popular support

D. strong popular support

The Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier case gives school officials authority to regulate Select one: A. student conduct. B. religious meetings at school. C. student dress. D. student speech.

D. student speech.

This law prohibits public officials from holding meetings not open to the public. Select one: A. sunset law B. moonlight law C. law of bureaucracy D. sunshine law

D. sunshine law

This makes the acts and treaties of the United States paramount to those of the states. Select one: A. concurrent powers B. elastic clause C. necessary and proper clause D. supremacy clause

D. supremacy clause

This classification is made on the basis of race or national origin. Select one: A. classification law B. rational basis C. Jim Crow classification D. suspect classification

D. suspect classification

This guarantees that government cannot abuse the rights of individuals. Select one: A. the jury system B. free exercise clause C. picketing D. the Bill of Rights

D. the Bill of Rights

George Washington was elected first President by Select one: A. political parties. B. popular vote. C. Congress. D. the Electoral College.

D. the Electoral College.

In modern-day elections, the President and Vice President are elected by Select one: A. popular vote. B. political parties. C. Congress. D. the Electoral College.

D. the Electoral College.

All bills Congress passes require this before they become law. Select one: A. a Presidential veto B. Supreme Court approval C. congressional override D. the President's signature

D. the President's signature

The role of the cabinet in policymaking is dependent on Select one: A. their abilities. B. their political party. C. Congress. D. the President.

D. the President.

This provision gave Congress the right to tax incomes. Select one: A. the Preamble of the Constitution B. the Bill of Rights C. a presidential order D. the Sixteenth Amendment

D. the Sixteenth Amendment

Many business and labor interest groups are concerned with issues regarding Select one: A. the banking industry. B. education. C. housing. D. the economy.

D. the economy.

The watchdog of the party in power is Select one: A. a third party. B. the Democratic Party. C. the Republican Party. D. the party out of power.

D. the party out of power.

Ratified in 1964, the Twenty-fourth Amendment outlawed this in national elections. Select one: A. women's suffrage B. literacy tests C. African American suffrage D. the poll tax

D. the poll tax

These serve as the centerpieces of town government in New England. Select one: A. county boards B. special districts C. urban meetings D. town meetings

D. town meetings

The only method of amending the Constitution that has been used to date is by Select one: A. petition. B. judicial activism. C. national convention. D. two-thirds vote of each house.

D. two-thirds vote of each house.

In conducting scientific polls, the group of people to be studied is called the Select one: A. straw poll sample. B. cluster sample. C. world. D. universe.

D. universe.

The President can check Congress by this power. Select one: A. judicial review B. separation of power enactment C. override D. veto

D. veto

These assistants make sure that legislators are present for key votes. Select one: A. filibusters B. majority leaders C. minority leaders D. whips

D. whips

This is an order from the Court to send up the records on a case for review. Select one: A. appeal B. amicus curiae C. per curiam D. writ of certiorari

D. writ of certiorari

This plan provides the rules for government. Select one: A. confederacy B. Preamble C. politics D. constitution

This plan provides the rules for government. Select one: A. confederacy B. Preamble C. politics D. constitution