Why were Political Action Committees (PACs) created?

So labor unions and corporations could get around campaign finance laws

What is the best way for an interest group to achieve its goal?

Successfully lobby elected officials

Which of the following would be an example of a Laissez-Faire approach? Options: The president allows inflation to rise without interfering, The president steps in to stop the rise of inflation, The national government takes control of public education, The government provides additional funding for welfare programs

The president allows inflation to rise without interfering

Why do some believe that judicial review upsets the balance of power between the 3 branches?

It gives the Supreme Court too much power.

Which of the following would be an example of a democratic leadership style? Employees are given a chance to help make decisions for the business as a whole, The CEO of a company dictates a new start time for all employees, The Human Resources department sends each employee a personalized letter, Employees may not make suggestions to their supervisor

Employees are given a chance to help make decisions for the business as a whole

Which of the following would be an example of Congress checking the judicial branch? Options: The Supreme Court declaring Obamacare to be unconstitutional, The President naming a new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court, Congress overriding a presidential veto, The Senate voting to impeach a Supreme Court justice

The Senate voting to impeach a Supreme Court justice

Which activity of an interest group for teachers would have the most significant political impact? Options: Providing legal advice for members who feel their rights have been violated, Ensuring that continuing education is provided for all educators, Providing instructors with lesson plans that align with curriculum, Lobbying elected officials to enact new education laws that have a positive impact for teachers

Lobbying elected officials to enact new education laws that have a positive impact for teachers

Political philosophers of the Enlightenment era, such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu ...

Emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress

Which is a result of having a system dominated by two major political parties?

It is easier for one candidate to obtain a majority of the votes.

The Constitution's emphasis on republican government is best illustrated by ...

Setting up the process for an elected head of state

Which of the following is the best explanation of why a democratic system of government is similar to a team sport? Options: Rising above the competition is the key to success in both, Both depend heavily on participation, Both can succeed without strong leadership, Both are deeply concerned about the health and well-being of everyone involved

Both depend heavily on participation

Based on the quote from the War Powers Act of 1973, it was most likely issued in response to ...

The President's expansion of his role as Commander-In-Chief

Why are federal judges given lifetime tenure?

It allows them to stay away from political pressures and make tough/potentially unpopular decisions.

Which of the following best explains the difference between authoritarian and democratic governments?

In authoritarian governments, the leader or leaders (small group) have all the power.

Which of the following provides the best explanation of why the Lobbying Disclosure Act was passed? Options: To track the level of influence campaign contributions have on lawmakers, To improve relationships between lobbyists and elected officials, To make sure lobbyists have unrestricted access to members of Congress, To prevent politicians from associating with lobbyists

To track the level of influence campaign contributions have on lawmakers

Which of the following provides the best explanation for why there are laws against stealing? Options: To protect the property rights of the people, To put criminals behind bars, To promote the general welfare of society, To discourage people from engaging in criminal behavior

To protect the property rights of the people

The principle of Majority Rule vs. Minority Rights is best illustrated by which of the following statements? Options: The majority is able to infringe upon the rights of minorities, 30% of the population enjoys the same rights as the other 70%, Minority groups are guaranteed to control at least 35% of the seats in Congress, The majority can do whatever they want - as long as minority groups don't object

30% of the population enjoys the same rights as the other 70%

Congress makes the laws. The President enforces the laws. The judicial system interprets the laws. These statements provide a description for which of the following?

The process of government in the United States

Why do interest groups make campaign contributions to those running for seats in the US Congress?

They hope that person gets elected and will support legislation favorable to their cause down the road.

Which of these is an example of popular sovereignty? Options: Federal courts overrule laws passed by Congress., Some states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residents., Political parties choose presidential candidates at national conventions., Former colonial governments declared independence from British control.

Some states decided to prohibit slavery by a vote of residents.

Which view of presidential power led to the Twenty-Second Amendment? Options: The office of the president had too much power in the nineteenth century., Original checks and balances in the Constitution sufficiently limit the president’s power., Congress should have more power to check the president’s power., Term limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful.

Term limits are needed to keep any one president from growing too powerful.

Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy? Options: involvement in the United Nations, creation of the Social Security Administration, deployment of military troops to Iraq, implementation of the Voting Rights Act

creation of the Social Security Administration

The Articles of Confederation represented the: first attempt at self-government in the United States

first attempt at self-government in the United States

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic? Options: absence of a king or emperor, rule by elected representatives, right to speak in civic gatherings, equality for all adult male citizens

rule by elected representatives

Which part of the Connecticut (or Great) Compromise benefits states with smaller populations?

Each state has two representatives in the Senate.

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How does the census impact Congress and the Electoral College?

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It determines the # of seats given to each state in the HOR.

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The difficulty surrounding the amendment process has resulted in:

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Very few changes being made throughout history

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Which level of the federal court system has original jurisdiction in most cases? Options: US District Courts, US Courts of Appeal, US Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

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US District Courts

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Which Congressional check on the President is most rarely used? Options: Confirming Supreme Court Justices, Overriding presidential vetos, Confirming ambassadors, Impeachment

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Impeachment

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Why is it important for people to know who is paying lobbyists?

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It lets everyone know where the influence is coming from.

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What is the purpose of having laws surrounding the inspection of food products?

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To protect the health & safety of consumers

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Which document includes federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights? Options: Magna Carta, United States Constitution, Declaration of Independence, English Bill of Rights

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United States Constitution

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