The ultimate sex poopininator (govt final review)
In any given year, the United States provides approximately ________ in economic assistance to other countries.
$30 billion
The three-fifths compromise dealt primarily with what issue
A slave would count as three fifths of a person when determining population
Why have government subsidies as a control technique been favored by politicians
All of the above
The _____ is a strategy pursued by a superpower to prevent any change in the existing distribution of power among states even if this requires intervention into the internal affairs of another country to keep a ruler from being overtruned
Holy Alliance
What were the two primary ways the orientation of federal housing policy changed during the 1980s and 1990s?
Housing assistance for low income Americans shifted toward house vouchers, and high-rise public housing units were replaced with new mixed-income units.
The United States chose to fight a war in Korea because
Policy makers believed that if the US did not fight, it would embolden the Soviet Union to pursue and expansionist policy elsewhere
The Bush administration's so-called Global War on Terror and the War in Iraq were expressions of
Preventive War
The idea of ________ was at the heart of George W. Bush's 2005 plan for Social Security reform.
Private accounts
The 18th amendment was added to the Constitution to enable:
Prohibition
The International Monetary Fund
Provides loans and facilitates a short-term flow of money to countries in need.
A tax that takes a smaller share of the income of high-income tax payers is a:
Regressive tax
Which president is best known for his attempts to return power to the states?
Richard Nixon
1786 rebellion where disgruntled farmers in Massachusetts trying to prevent foreclosure on their farms?
Shays' Rebellion
The primary powers of Congress as our legislative branch of gov't are listed in which article of the Constitution?
Article 1
The primary powers of the Federal Judiciary, including the US Supreme Court, as our judicial branch of gov't are listed in which article of the Constitution?
Article 3
What part of the US Constitution provides that the citizen of 1 state is entitled to the same privileges and immunities of a citizen of another state?
Article 4
I run a Washington-based consulting firm. An interest group hires my firm to persuade Congress not to pass a particular bill. I use mailing lists to send members of congress thousands of letters showing an "outpouring of opposition to the bill" In many cases the individuals whose names were on the letters had no strong feelings or even no opinion about the bill. The process is called
Astroturf lobbying
The United States' decision to fight wars in Korea and Vietnam can be understood as part of its policy of
Deterrence
In the 2000 presidential race, George Bush won Missouri 50 percent to 47 percent. How many of Missouris eleven electoral votes did Bush get in 2000
Eleven
In the US _________ groups are likely to depend on demonstrations and other nontraditional strategies of influence
Environmental
all people should have = chances or opportunities for success in education, employment, and political participation
Equality of Opportunity
gov't should ensure ppl have success in education, employment, political participation and many other social spheres (ex: Social Security). This view is most often entitlement-minded.
Equality of Outcome
T/F: Before passage of 17 Amendment, US Senators were nominated by President and confirmed by States.
FALSE
American radio and television are regulated by the
FCC
The Executive Office of the President expanded most rapidly under which administration?
FDR
Which federal agency has primary responsibility to respond to natural disasters?
FEMA
A system of gov't in which political power and functions are divided among different layers of gov't, such as the national gov't and the states, is referred to as a(n) __________ system.
Federal
The principal responsibility for monetary policy rests with the:
Federal Reserve Board
Which institution has the formulation of the nations monetary policy as its primary mission
Federal Reserve Board
Decisions about taxing, spending, and borrowing at the national level are known as:
Fiscal policy
The Trans Pacific Partnerishp was a
Free trade agreement between the US and 11 Pacific Rim nations
Since World War II, ________ has brought together a wide range of nations for regular negotiations designed to reduce barriers to trade.
GATT
Which president established prevention as the centerpiece of his foreign policy?
George W. Bush
Which president made prevention the centerpiece of his foreign policy?
George W. Bush
________ warned Americans against too much involvement with foreign nations.
George Washington
Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the UN security council
Germany
Which of the following nations does NOT have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council?
Germany
1939 act to prohibit civil servants from taking activist roles in partisan campaigns; prohibited federal employees from making political contributions, working for a particular party, or campaigning for a particular candidate
Hatch Act
Which of the following is NOT a component of American foreign policy?
Social Security
Most ppl pay this tax than any other federal tax:
Social Security tax
The Every Student Succeeds law enacted by Congress in 2015 returned control to school performance to _____ testing results by race and ethnicity
State governments but maintained the federal requirement that schools provide
type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates.
Super PAC
T/F: Legislators tend to be more responsive to interest groups than to the public.
TRUE
T/F: The ideal form of gov't for the founders was 1 that would be responsive to public pressure but slow to change to popular demands.
TRUE
T/F: The poll tax restricted the right of poor ppl to vote
TRUE
T/F: redistribution pits 1 class against another
TRUE
The North American Free Trade Agreement is an
Trade treaty between Mexico, Canada, and the US designed to lower and eliminate tariffs
Which statement best describes Russian and American goals in the Syrian civil war
While Russian forces entered the Syrian civil war to support the Assad Regime, the United States was attempting to Oust the Assad Regime
_______ is a system of government in which states retain sovereign authority except for the powers expressly delegated to the national governments
a confederation
I support the social and political status quo and I am suspicious of government regulation of business. However, I favor government involvement in social issues and believe the government should promote prayer in public school. I am most likely
a conservative
I support political and social change, government intervention in the economy and the expansion of federal social services. However i mistrust government involvement in personal issues such as telling my children when or how to pray. I am most likely
a liberal
What kind of role does the president have in legislative matters?
a modest role, with a veto that Congress can override with a 2/3 majority
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an example of ________.
a multilateral treaty
What is a free rider
a person who enjoys the benefits of an action or service without any effort on his or her part
Type of gov't where national gov't is weak?
confederacy
Which brand of government has the power to declare war
congress
What is not allowed according to the 8th amendment?
cruel punishments
In the US, informing suspects of their legal rights during an arrest procedure is required as a result of:
decision of the US Supreme Court
Which of the following is a traditional area of national government responsibility?
defense
key provision of 14th amendment?
defines citizenship
US foreign policy during the cold war is best described by which of the following
deterrence
_____ is defined as the development and maintenance of military strength as a means of discouraging attack
deterrence
the process of transferring more responsibilities of governing from the national level to the state level is known as
devolution
The representation of a government to other foreign governments is called ________.
diplomacy
____ is the representation of a government to other foreign governments
diplomacy
the interest rate the federal reserve system charges member banks is called the
discount rate
Most American presidents have been
domestic politicians who set out to make their place in history through achievements in domestiv policy
The belief that citizens can affect government is called political
efficacy
The term soft power refers to
efforts by one nation to influence the people and governments of other nations by persuasion rather than coercion.
doctrine of equality that ignores differences in social status, wealth, and privilege
egalitarianism
New politics groups use ____ to efficiently identify and mobilize their adherents
electronic communication
According to James Madison a good constitution
encourages multitudes of interests so that no single interest can ever tyrannize the others
The due process clause in the 5th amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th amendment were designed to:
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes
broadcasters must provide candidates running for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public
equal time rule
The freedom to use whatever talents and wealth one has to reach ones fullest potential is the definition of
equality of opportunity
In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court:
established the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional (judicial review)
The MOST significant education policy developed by the federal government in the nineteenth century was the
establishment of land-grant colleges.
what does article 2 explain?
executive
An agreement between the president and another country that has the force of a treaty but does not require the Senate's "advice and consent"
executive agreement
An agreement between the president and another country that has the force of a treaty but does not require the Senate's "advice and consent" is called a(n) ________.
executive agreement
Specific powers provided to the national government in the us constitution are called _____ powers
expressed
The powers explicitly granted to the national gov't by the US Constitution are usually referred to as:
expressed powers
Most American presidents have had
extensive experience in domestic policy but very little background in foreign policy before taking office.
Which group is the most influential agent of socialization in early childhood?
family
Which of the following agents of socialization provide most people with their initial orientation to politics
family
Which of the following best exemplifies the doctrine of preemption
federal criminalization of marijuana even when states or cities allow medicinal use
The division of powers and functions between the national government and state governments is the definition of
federalism
_________ is a system of government in which power is divided, by a constitution, between a central government and regional governments
federalism
Larger economic interest groups are less successful in influencing foreign policy than smaller groups because larger groups
find it difficult to maintain tight control of their many members to speak with a single voice
What rights and freedoms are specifically guaranteed by the 1st 10 amendments?
freedom of the press
What was the key to American security during the nineteenth century?
geographical isolation
Why was the electoral college designed?
give the states a role
According to the authors of the text by far the most common electoral strategy employed by interest groups is
giving money to political parties or to particular candidates
the formal institutions that rule a people
government
Someone who believes in laissez-faire economics would most likely favor
government protection of private property with few other government regulations
Laissez-faire capitalism has been limited by
government regulation
The _____ is the index of the total out put of goods and services produced in the economy
gross domestic product
Over the course of american history the federal government has _____ compared with state governments
grown stronger
Funding by a government or organization that is repetitive, rather than a one-time grant
hard money
Trust in government in the united states
has declined in the last fifty years
The foreign policy ideals that Americans have historically espoused assert that our foreign policies should
have a higher purpose than the pursuit of our own interests and use force only as a last resort
which provision allows cities a guarantee of noninterference in various local affairs by state governments
home rule
The set of underlying orientations, ideas and beliefs through which individuals come to understand and interpret politics is called
ideaology
The impression conveyed by polls that something is important to the public when it actually is not is known as the
illusion of saliency
Checks and balances power of legislature is to:
impeach
When did the Cold War begin?
in the 1940's, soon after World War II
The 2 most important factors in determining whether someone will vote are:
income and education
Which of the following variables is likely to affect the public opinion
income, race, gender, education all of the above
Over the past 25 years the number of interest groups has
increased enormously
In 2004 the gambling industry in Missouri wanted to change the Missouri Constitution to expand gambling. They organized a campaign through voter signature and put their proposal directly on the ballot for a vote of the people. This is called a(n)
initiative
Who shapes foreign policy? According to the authors, far and away the most important category of nonofficial foreign policy player is
interest groups
The FCCs fairness doctrine
is no longer in effect
During the 19th century US foreign policy was mainly one of
isolationism
The nineteenth-century policy of ________ was based on the geographic distance of the United States from other countries.
isolationism
Most influential lobby group focuses on:
issues affecting retired ppl or senior citizens
All of the following are elements of a nation-state EXCEPT that
it must be a member of the United Nations
During the 1990s, the importance of the IMF increased particularly through its efforts to
its efforts to reform communist countries and bring them more fully into global capitalist economy
The United States core political values are
liberty equality and democracy
Which is a key American value in our political culture
liberty, equality and democracy, all are american values
justices are appointed for:
life
Which of the following concepts best explains the underlying reason for the bill of rights
limited government
According to the text, what tactic did microsoft and walmart use to get favorable treatment from the government
lobbying
The majority of americans believe that government is run by a few big interests and that government officials don't care what people think. the term used to describe this would be
low efficacy
Part of the reason welfare programs became so unpopular was that
many Americans came to believe that welfare recipients did not want to work
The _____ is the interplay of opinions and views that takes place as competing forces attempt to persuade as many people as possible to accept a particular position on a particular event
marketplace of ideas
a procedure that requires applicants to show a financial need for assistance is the definition of
means testing
Under the original unamended constitution the only persons elected directly by the people was/were
members of the house of representatives
The original party system in the US pitted by the federalists supported by ____ against the jeffersonian republicans, supported by _____
merchants: agrarian interests
The policy of deterrence and containment pursued by the United States during the Cold War can be viewed as
midway between preventive war and appeasement
What was "outdoor relief" distributed by private charities?
money
Entitlements such as social security and medicare account for
more than half the federal budget
TX has divided its election cycles so that there's a separation b/w: (MAYBE ON EXAM)
national and local elections
Which agency oversees the foreign policy establishment, irons out the differences among the key players in foreign policy and integrates their members positions in order to help the president make his foreign policy
national security council
The process by which a relatively similar picture of events issues and problems is presented to the entire nation is referred to as
nationalization of the news
In the sphere of foreign policy, which of the following is NOT a constitutional power possessed by Congress?
negotiating treaties on behalf of the United States
The number of a states electoral votes is determined by the
number of members it has in both houses of congress
Government run by a few people is called
oligarchy
A psychological tie to a political party is the definition of
party identification
What was the major premise of the Declaration of Independence?
people have the right to revolt if government is destroying rights
The US definition of liberty refers to
personal and economic freedom
Which are organizations established by corporations, labor unions or interest groups to channel the contributions of their members into political campaigns ?
political action committees.
_____ is the ability to influence government and politics
political efficacy
The processes through which underlying political beliefs and values are formed are collectively called
political socialization
You can infer from the 23rd amendment that:
ppl living in Washington DC weren't entitled to vote for President before the amendment was passed
In foreign policy, the Bush Doctrine refers to
preemptive war
The Constitution stipulates the Vice President to: (MAYBE ON EXAM)
preside over the Senate
The traditional American distrust of diplomacy has resulted in which situation?
presidents often use military or political leaders outside the State Department during a crisis
The policy of striking a nation that you fear might be contemplating hostile actions is called ________.
prevention
The policy of stiking a nation that might be contemplating hostile actions is called
preventive war
The federal government spends far more on
programs for the elderly than on programs for veterans and on unemployment insurance benefits
electoral system allocates seats on basis of percentage of votes
proportional representation
______ voting occurs when voting is based on the imagined future performance of a candidate
prospective
New Jersey Plan proposed at 1787 Constitutional Convention to:
protect rights of smaller states
The fact that the US remains silent in the face of human rights violations by a number countries illustrates that
protecting human rights is less important to American foreign policy than security concerns and economic interests.
The wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq are all examples of
protracted conflicts whose domestic political repercussions became serious liabilities for the Governments that initially decided to make use of military force.
The purpose of the first ten amendments was to
provide clear limitations on the powers of the national government
The International Monetary Fund
provides loans and facilitates a short flow of money to countries in need
______are goods that are provided by the government because they either are not supplied by the market or are not supplied in sufficient quantities
public goods
The term used to denote the beliefs that people have about issues events and personalities is
public opinion
______ are scientific instruments for measuring public opinion
public opinion polls
What is the error in the following poll question: "Do you think it was appropriate for president bush to lie to get is into war with Iraq"
push polling
The required # of members of a governing body who must be present so that official business can be conducted is called:
quorum
Which of the following is a task of the democratic and republican national committees
raising campaign funds
What method of policy making has become popular as a means of direct democracy
referendum
The goals of social policy
reflect changing views about which risks should be borne by the individual or shared by society
If citizens who earn less than 13,000 a year pay 10.9 percent of their state income in taxes and those with incomes over 229,000 pay 4.1 percent, this would be an example of
regressive tax policy
What kind of government do we have?
republic
In general, _____ stress the importance of economic freedom for maintaining a healthy economy, whereas _____ are often more willing to support economic regulation to attain social or environmental objectives
republicans; democrats
Voting for or against someone or a party on the basis of past performance is known as:
retrospective voting
The most important task of the Senate in foreign policy is
reviewing and approving treaties
Which person came up with the southern strategy in order to get white southerners to start voting republican
richard nixon
The FCC requires broadcasters to provide individuals the right to respond to personal attacks, which is known as the
right of rebuttal
The 1st amendment of the Constitution deals primarily with:
rights of self-expression
A ________ nation is one with unstable leadership, whose policies are driven by ideology rather than by economic or human costs and benefits.
rogue
According to the authors of the text, in regards to the media and foreign policy, the government has the difficult task of balancing
security and freedom
The three main goals of American foreign policy are
security, prosperity and the creation of a better world
under the great compromise small states were given an advantage in the
senate
Two primary goals of American foreign policy are
sequrity and prosperity
Which of the following is not important in determining the reliability of a poll
size of the population
the policy that determines who gets what from the gov't
social policy
a contribution to a political party that is not accounted as going to a particular candidate, thus avoiding various legal limitations
soft money
Political Action Committees are interested in:
soliciting and distributing campaign funds
system in which gov't employment was based on party loyalty and friendship
spoils/patronage system
Most of the education of the American people is provided by
state and local governments
Best example of the shadow welfare state?
tax breaks
What is the shadow welfare state
tax breaks—credits, deductions, and preferential tax rates that subsidize social welfare
Except in rare occasions, boundaries for congressional and state legislative districts in the United States are redrawn by the states every ___ years
ten
A policy of deterrence is likely to fail against terrorist groups because
terrorist groups are nonstate actors who may believe that their lack of a fixed geographic location prevents their targets from retaliating militarily
A policy of deterrence may fail against terrorist groups because
terrorist groups are nonstate actors who may believe that their lack of a fixed geographic location prevents their targets from retaliating militarily
The amendment process for the Constitution is explained in Article 5 and it sets up:
the 2 stage process of proposal and ratification
Which of the following is NOT descriptive of the United Nations?
the United States never contributes to the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts
For the first 150 years of American history, Congress's role in foreign policy was limited because
the United States role in world affairs was very limited
Which war was officially declared by Congress?
the War of 1812
In 2005, which of the following set off a new set of power struggles in Washington, D.C., over control of the intelligence community?
the apportionment of a national 'intelligence czar'
The united states first written constitution was
the articles of confederation and perpetual union
Monetary policy seeks to influence the economy through
the availability of credit and money
Which new governmental initiative was created in the aftermath of 9/11 to coordinate intelligence coming from multiple source
the director of national intelligence
What was the Marshall Plan?
the economic recovery package of aid from the United States to western Europe after World War II
The Monroe doctrine refers to
the idea that foreign powers should not meddle in the Western Hemisphere
What mechanism is currently used by many states to allow public opinion to directly control policy
the initiative and referendum
Which of the following statements about foreign policy is most accurate?
the institutional powers of the presidency give presidents an advatage over political forces based in Congress when determing American foreign policy
Proponents of the "living constitution" argue that
the judiciary is the institution best qualified to adjust the constitutions principles to new problems and times
In Federalist Paper No. 10, it's argued that the problem of faction may be resolved through:
the large size of the Republic
What was the primary goal of American foreign policy in the nineteenth century
the maintenance of security based on geographic isolationism
Which of the following best represents a unitary system of government
the national gov selects the textbooks and curriculum for all schools
which of the following statements best captures the meaning of the concept of devolution of authority
the national government grants the states more authority over a range of policies
Which of the following statement best captures the meaning of the concept regulated federalism
the national government sets standards of conduct or requires the states to set standards that meet national guidelines
Implied powers or the necessary and proper clause allows
the national government to interpret its delegated powers expansively
In a democracy sovereignty is vested in
the people
In a crisis, which of the following has the greatest foreign policy influence?
the president
Which of the following is the most important actor in the foreign policy establishment?
the president
Which of the following reasons best explains the short lives of third parties
their causes are usually eliminated by the ability of the major parties to absorb their programs and to draw their supporters into the mainstream
the first continental congress met in 1774. which of the following actions did the delegates at the congress take?
they called for a total boycott of british goods
What do the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments all have in common?
they each give voting rights to a group that didn't previously have them
Why did the framers of the constitution limit the power of the federal government
they were suspicious of centralized power
What is the main job of the director of national intelligence?
to collate and coordinate intelligence coming in from multiple sources and to report this information to the president
What is the chief task of the National Security Council?
to coordinate the differences among the executives key foreign policy makers
What is the purpose of the tenth amendment?
to limit the powers of the central government by establishing reserved powers for states and individuals
Poll taxes were outlawed by the 24th amendment:
to prevent discrimination against certain voters
The goal of the Marshall Plan?
to stop communism
A system of government that recognizes no formal limits on its power is
totalitarian
The North American Free Trade Agreement is a(n)
trade treaty between Mexico, Canada, and the United States to lower and eliminate tariffs
The 5th amendment states that a person can't be:
tried twice for the same crime; forced to give evidence against him/herself; deprived of life, liberty, and property w/out due process of law
An amendment to the us constitution may be proposed in which of the following ways.
two thirds vote in both houses of congress
Regulations or new conditions for receiving grants that impose costs on state and local governments for which they are not reimbursed by the national government is the definition of
unfunded mandates
________ spending for k-12 education comes from ________
vast majority of; state and local governments, while the federal government contributes a relatively small amount
If groups looking to legalize marijuana for recreational use failed to change the federal governments policy toward the drug and, as a result, began lobbying state legislature where legalization was popular, it would be and example of
venue shopping
How much do americans know about their government?
very little
The power of judicial review
was assumed by the supreme court
The right to privacy:
was explained in Roe v. Wade
According to Harold Lasswell, politics is
who gets what, when do they get it and how
The _____ was established to finance long term capital whereas the ____ was set up to provide for the short term flow of money
world bank; international monetary fund
The United States withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol because it
would be too harmful to America's national economic interests
The US Public Health Service was founded in
1798
The UN has ________ member states
192
Currently, the United Nations has ________ member states.
193
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed in ________.
1948
the era of new federalism began in the
1970s
The final collapse of the Soviet Union occurred in
1991
Amendment: suffrage for all female citizens
19th
You can choose which, if any, organized religion you wish to join according to which amendment?
1st
Approximately how many interest groups are there in the US?
20,000
When was the last year when the US gov ran a budget surplus
2001
The only amendment passed and ratified that repealed a prior amendment?
21st
A person may be elected to no more than 2 terms in a row as President according to which amendment?
22nd
Amendment: anti-poll tax
24th
In 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned from office. Which amendment explains what action had to be taken after that?
25th
Amendment: 18 year olds can vote
26th
Amendment: 18 years older may vote
26th
Amendment: any vote by Congress isn't in effect until the next session of Congress
27th
The Madison amendment that prohibited Congress from raising own salaries?
27th amendment
A gun enthusiast can keep his/her collection of weapons in his/her home according to which amendment?
2nd
Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, every child in grades ______ had to be tested yearly for proficiency in _______.
3 through 8; math and reading
full faith and credit clause found in which article?
4
You can't be forced to submit to unreasonable searches and seizures of your property according to which amendment?
4th
tax-exempt nonprofit organization
501 organization
The logic behind the sharing of powers and the essence of checks and balances is explained in Federalist Paper No.:
51
The UN Security Council has ________ permanent members and ________ elected members.
5; 10
The UN Security Council has _________ permanent members and _________ elected members.
5; 10
If arrested for a felony (major crime), you can't be held indefinitely in jail w/out going to trial. You have a right to a speedy and public trial according to which amendment?
6th
A judge can't sentence to death a person convicted of tax evasion according to which amendment?
8th
Allies of the United States paid for ________ percent of the cost of the Persian Gulf War.
90
Which treaty was designed to lower tariff among the US, Canada and Mexico
NAFTA
Who contributes most to the Republican Party?
NRA
With respect to the four types of roles nation states play in foreign affairs when the US ousted Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, Saddam Hussein and the military rulers of HAiti we were playing the ____ role.
Napoleonic
What was the earliest policy?
Northwest Ordinance
Executive ______ have the force of treaties but do not require prior approval by the senate
agreements
The old adage "politics stops at the water's edge" means that
all Americans will suffer if we fail to work together to protect our nations political, economic, and security interests in the wider world
How does the middle class benefit from social policies
all of the above
14th amendment?
all of the above (I don't remember the answer choices)
Deregulation of the mortgage industry in 1999 helped produce the housing crisis of 2007 and 2008 by
allowing many new mortgage companies form, offering "predatory" loans that people could not afford to repay
Which of the following differentiates an interest group from a political party
an interest group seeks to influence government on a narrow range of issues whereas a part attempts to win elections
Dispute arbitration occurs when
an international disagreement is referred to a neutral third party for resolution
Joe walks into his voting station and the election judge asks him which party's ballot he would like to vote on today. Joe is in
and open primary state
Who was the founder of the democratic party
andrew Jackson
Polling is used in a political campaign to
assess the electorates' needs, hopes, fears, and past behaviors, craft campaign strategies, develop themes for the campaign, all of the above
President george w bush created a new doctrine in which he states that the US can
attack another country even though they have not attacked us
Above all, a public opinion sample must
be representative
The government provides public goods such as roads
because individuals could not afford to build them privately
Why was the 9th amendment added to the Constitution?
because the Framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they weren't stated specifically
According to your textbook, why are knowledgable citizens more engaged in politics
because the understand how politics affects their lives
Which type of grant provides more control to state and local governments in the distribution of federal grants in aid
block
Foreign aid is an economic ________; sanctions are an economic ________.
carrot; stick
The National Security Council includes all the following actors EXCEPT the
chairperson of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Which of the following played an important role in caring for the poor during the nineteenth century?
churches and religious organizations
Officially, TX has a:
closed primary
The abrupt end of the ___ unleashed another dynamic factor, the globalization of markets; one could call it the globalization of capitalism
cold war
Peoples underlying beliefs and ideologies
color the perceptions so that they often may make automatic judgements on particular issues
The United States withdrew from the 1997 ________.
Kyoto Protocol
The Cold War began in the
Late 1940s soon after WWII
According to the authors, which of the following depend on the existence of strong competitive political parties
Liberty, equality and democracy. All of the above
Father of Constitution?
Madison
In McCulloch v. Maryland:
Marshall established a flexible construction of the Constitution
A personnel system in which public employees are selected for gov't jobs through competitive examinations and systematically evaluated after being hired is known as:
Merit system
The New Jersey Plan represented a structure of Congress of:
1 house with states having = representation
A man is arrested. (1) The police hold him for several days before telling him the charge against him. (2) He calls an attorney who makes plans for the trial. (3) At the trial, various witnesses are called to testify against the man. (4) However, his attorney is not allowed to ask questions of the witnesses. (5) A judge finds him guilty of the crime. Which stages in the above situation seem to be violations of the man's 6th amendment rights?
1, 4, 5
A state decides to start its own lottery according to which amendment?
10th
Amendment: suffrage for all male citizens
14th
Which powerful interest group represents the interest of older americans
AARP
President _________ vowed "to end welfare as we know it."
Bill Clinton
Adopted in 1791, the Anti-Federalists demanded a series of amendments to protect liberties also known as the:
Bill of Rights
Which of the following would have been a violation of the Monroe Docterine in the nineteenth century?
Britain sending military forces to Canada and Cuba in an attempt to overthrow those countries' existing regimes.
General Motors is an example of a(n) ______ interest group, the AFL-CIO is an example of a(n) ______ interest group, and the American Bar Association is an example of a(n) ______ interest groups
Business:Labor:Professional association
Deterrance assumes the ____________ of the US response and the _________ of an adversary.
Certainty; rationality
American diplomacy with North Korea has often been difficulty because Noth Korea's major backer and trading partner _________, will not cooperate with any effort by the US to undermine the North Korean regime
China
Why has Congress become a major foreign policy maker since World War II?
Congress is regularly called upon to approve financing of foreign policies
The federal gov'ts largest source of funds is from:
Individual Income taxes
In 2013, it was revealed that the National Security Agency's PRISM program was
Intercepting, examining, and storing the email, social network posts, internet searches, and local telephone calls of Americans
_____ means to try to cut off contacts with the outside, to be a self sufficient fortress
Isolationism
_____ wrote that "liberty is to faction as wire is to fire" and that interests should be permitted to regulate themselves by competing with one another
James Madison
Which ethnic group has the reputation of having the greatest influence on American foreign policy?
Jewish Americans
The theories of which economist was used to help justify the increase in government spending during the New Deal
John Maynard Keynes
The Kyoto Protocol was a(n)
agreement setting limits on emissions of greenhouse gases from industrial countries.
The most serious threat of a nuclear holocaust during the Cold War was probably during:
The Cuban Missile Crisis
During the Cold War, 1 of the policies preventing the USSR from expanding its influence was known as:
The Marshall Plan
The first time Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty had to be invoked was in response to
The September 11, 2001 attack on the US
The United States spends
about one-third of the world's total military expenditures
The United States spends
about one-third of the world's total military expenditures.
response to global warming?
absent response
process of forming and shaping list of issues addressed by gov't
agenda setting
Article 6 of Constitution outlines what important principle in American gov't?
supremacy of national gov't (supremacy clause)
