AMGO CLEP QUIZ THREE

Which of the following is the BEST description of prior restraint?

• The power of the executive branch to censor to preserve national security

• The assumption that defendants are proven innocent until guilty

• The legal inability to imprision citizens prior to probable cause

• The legal inability of the government to forbid free expression before the fact

Which of the following is NOT an example of direct lobbying?

• Providing information to legislators

• Holding mass demonstrations

• Helping draft legislation

• Testifying before Congress

Which of the following illustrates the concept of a free rider?

• Enjoying tax-funded roads without paying taxes

• Passing legislation to support an interest group

• Attaching an unrelated amendment to a bill

• Electing a candidate with interest group funds

Which of the following statements about interest groups is true?

• Citizens' groups are contrasted with ideological groups

• There are more citizens' groups than other interest groups

• Economic groups typically promote a public good to gain members

• Economic groups enjoy many competitive advantages over citizens' groups

Which of the following typically happens at the national convention of a political party?

• Selection of candidates for state offices

• Formulation of the party's platform

• Election of the national chairperson

• Voting to select key candidates' positions

Which is BEST description of a primary purpose of political parties?

• Enunciating political policies

• Establishing ties with interest groups

• Raising funds for political purposes

• Attracting widespread support

What BEST explains the rise of the Democratic Party over Republican Party during the 1930s?

• The Democratic Party opposed additional civil rights for minorities

• The Republican Party favored Prohibition, which was unpopular

• President Hoover was ineffective in addressing Great Depression suffering

• Voter turnout was low as people struggled with other issues

Which of the following was a main component of the Democratic Party (associated with Andrew Jackson) in the 1820s?

• A focus on wealthy Americans

• Federal spending on infrastructure

• Expanded government programs

• Racism toward African Americans

A main difference between a political party and an interest group is that

• interest groups have little influence on legislation

• political parties seek formal control of government operations

• interest groups are free to use the media to promote candidates

• political parties want to advance an agenda

What is the tradition of senatorial courtesy?

• Requiring 3/4 majority vote in the Senate to confirm appointments to appeals courts

• Seeking the advice of the Senate Judiciary Committee about nominations to the Supreme Court

• Allowing senators to formally appoint judges to federal district courts

• Consulting a state senator of senators about nominations to federal district courts in the senator's (or senators') state