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AP GoPo Final Exam

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This case was about federalism
a)
McCulloch V Maryland
b)
Baker v Carr
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Tinker v DesMoines
2.
this case was about the federal government opening up a bank and the state tried to tax them
a)
McCulloch V Maryland
b)
New York Times vs United States
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Citizens United vs FEC
e)
Wisconsin v Yoder
3.
in this case a student brought a gun to school and was charged with a federal crime. the law of a charged him with was later found unconstitutional
a)
United States V Lopez
b)
McCulloch V Maryland
c)
Citizens United vs FEC
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Boy Scouts v Dole
4.
the federal government claimed that according to the Commerce Clause they had the right to pass a law saying kids couldn't bring guns to school since we buy and sell guns across state lines
a)
us V Lopez
b)
Roe v Wade
c)
Marbury v Madison
d)
Obgerfells v Hodges
e)
Citizens United vs FEC
5.
you can be arrested and thrown in jail if you send out pamphlets comparing the military draft to slavery…. and if you sue in the Supreme Court... they will say you are free speech rights were not violated
a)
Schenck V us
b)
McCulloch V Maryland
c)
Citizens United vs FEC
d)
Marbury v Madison
e)
Miranda v Arizona
6.
this case created the clear and present danger Doctrine
a)
Schenck V us
b)
US v Lopez
c)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
d)
Tinker v DesMoines
e)
Miranda v Arizona
7.
the government cannot force religion upon you and make you say a prayer at school
a)
Engel vs. Vitale
b)
US v Lopez
c)
Marbury v Madison
d)
Lee v Weisman
e)
Tinker v DesMoines
8.
this was the first amendment freedom of religion Establishment Clause case
a)
Engel vs. Vitale
b)
Roe v Wade
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Lee v Weisman
9.
wearing black armbands with peace signs to protest the Vietnam War is an acceptable form of free speech freedom of expression at school and you are allowed to do this
a)
Tinker V Des Moines
b)
Citizens United vs FEC
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Marbury v Madison
e)
Brown v Board
10.
Because the schools were segregated that made them unequal and therefore unconstitutional in this court case
a)
Brown V board
b)
Baker v Carr
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Marbury v Madison
e)
Tinker v DesMoines
11.
A little girl in Kansas sued because she had to go to segregated schools and she wanted to go to the all white school…... Siwon
a)
Brown V board
b)
Roe v Wade
c)
Gideon V Wainwright
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Griswold v Connecticut
12.
this is a 14th Amendment equal protection Clause case
a)
Brown V board
b)
Citizens United vs FEC
c)
Gideon V Wainwright
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Engle v Vitale
13.
this guy went to prison for burglary charges he was convicted because he didn't have a lawyer
a)
Gideon V Wainwright
b)
US v Lopez
c)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
d)
Citizens United vs FEC
e)
Miranda v Arizona
14.
you have the right to an abortion in the first trimester
a)
Roe v Wade
b)
US v Lopez
c)
Citizens United vs FEC
d)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
e)
Griswold v Connecticut
15.
the right to privacy was given to the people in Griswold versus Connecticut the birth control case and further expanded in this case
a)
Roe v Wade
b)
Baker v Carr
c)
Marbury v Madison
d)
Gideon V Wainwright
e)
Engle v Vitale
16.
This is the one man one vote case
a)
Baker V Carr
b)
US v Lopez
c)
Shaw V Reno
d)
Gideon V Wainwright
e)
Marbury v Madison
17.
this case has to do with the number of Voters in each of the congressional districts that are drawn
a)
Baker V Carr
b)
Roe v Wade
c)
Marbury v Madison
d)
Shaw V Reno
e)
Californa v Bakke
18.
you can't force Amish kids to go to school and mess with electricity because it prevents them from freely exercising their religion
a)
Wisconsin vs Yoder
b)
McCulloch V Maryland
c)
Ny Times v US
d)
Chicago v Mcdonald
e)
Gideon v Wainwright
19.
An old guy in Chicago who had his apartment broken into 6 times applied to the city for a gun permit. he was denied like everybody else... but he sued in the Supreme Court said yes he did have the right to bear arms.
a)
McDonald V Chicago
b)
McCulloch V Maryland
c)
US v Lopez
d)
Roe v Wade
e)
Marbury v MAdison
20.
Pentagon Papers were stolen and then published against the United States wishes. the Supreme Court said this was legal
a)
New York time vs United States
b)
Tinker v DesMoines
c)
McCullough v Maryland
d)
Roe v Wade
e)
Marbury v MAdison
21.
this case unfairly drew the lines to a congressional district based on race. it was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
a)
Shaw V Reno
b)
Baker v Carr
c)
Brown v Board
d)
McCullough v Maryland
e)
Wisconsin v Yoder
22.
this said First Amendment rights also include finding the amount of money you want to in the way you wish in a political campaign…. although you cannot give it directly to the candidate
a)
Citizens United vs FEC
b)
New York Times vs United States
c)
Brown v Board
d)
Engle v Vitale
e)
Gideon v Wainwright
23.
this case created super Pacs
a)
Citizens United vs FEC
b)
New York Times vs United States
c)
Brown v Board
d)
Engle v Vitale
e)
Gideon v Wainwright
24.
THis case was about whether or not the judges could actually get threir appointments....the midnight judges thing...and if the supreme court had the power to decide.
a)
Marbury v Madison
b)
Tinker v DesMoines
c)
Shaw v Reno
d)
Citizens United v FEC
e)
Wisconsin v Yoder
25.

Political spending by corporations, associations, and labor unions is a form of protected speech under the 1st Amendment.

a)

United States v. Lopez

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Buckley v. Valeo

d)

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

26.

Check all that apply: These cases deal with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment

a)

Baker v. Carr

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Citizens United v. FEC

d)

Tinker v. Des Moines

27.
This document talks about natural rights and how government is suppose to ensure them
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Bill of Rights
28.
This document talks about popular sovereignty and how that people are the source of power of government and government should protect the people
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Bill of Rights
29.
In this government, the states had ALL the power… feds didn’t have much or any power at all
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Bill of Rights
30.
In this govt …they really only could pass laws…but not enforce them…which was a proble
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Brutus 1
31.
In this government…they had no taxing problem…couldn’t raise money for anything
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Brutus 1
32.
This government had some power behind it so we could get things done but also had elements of limited government to limit that power
a)
Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Brutus 1
33.
This government had separation of the three branches of government and divived its power among them
a)
Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Brutus 1
34.
This federalist paper was about factions
a)
Federalist 10
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
e)
Letter from Birmingham Jail
35.
Factions are gonna happen so we have to control them somehow - a republic might help
a)
Federalist 10
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
36.
People sometimes do bad things so if they do the other branches can check them
a)
Federalist 51
b)
Federalist 10
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
37.
People and government sometimes do bad things so if they do we should separate their powers and give some power to other branches so they can be checked
a)
Federalist 51
b)
Federalist 10
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
38.
Don’t ratify the constitution!
a)
Brutus 1
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
e)
Federalist 10
39.
Keep the power at the state and local levels….helps preserve democracy this way!
a)
Brutus 1
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
40.
If you give up power you wont get it back!
a)
Brutus 1
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 70
d)
Federalist 78
41.
Single guy in charge is the way to go….at least for the executive branch
a)
Federalist 70
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Federalist 10
d)
Federalist 78
42.
Supreme court needs to be appointed for life so they cant be fired…. And this will keep them away from political pressure from Congress and president to rule on stuff
a)
Federalist 78
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Brutus 1
d)
Federalist 10
43.
Demanding that states enact the principles of the 14th amendment and Declaration of Independence …especially in terms of equality
a)
Letter from Birmingham Jail
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Brutus 1
d)
Federalist 10
e)
Federalist 10
44.
Unjust laws are not really laws… so you don’t have to follow them…its really your duty as a good human… not to follow them
a)
Letter from Birmingham Jail
b)
Federalist 51
c)
Brutus 1
d)
Federalist 10
e)
Bill of Rights
45.

Definition: The people are the source of any and all governmental power.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Representative Government

46.

Definition: The authority is divided between a central government and its political units (states).

a)

Federalism

b)

Democracy

c)

Representative Government

d)

Consent of the Governed

47.
The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of
a)
a strong national government
b)
a unified system of taxes
c)
an independent judiciary
d)
state sovereignty
48.

In order to pass an amendment, it must pass by what percentage at the national level?

a)

3/4

b)

2/3

c)

3/5

d)

50% +1

e)

9/13

49.

In order to pass an amendment, it must pass by what percentage at the state level?

a)

3/4

b)

2/3

c)

3/5

d)

50% +1

e)

9/13

50.
Sometimes the federal government bribed the state government with a big chunk of money that the state can use however they want to
a)
block grants
b)
categorical grants
c)
grants-in-aid
d)
Cary Grant
e)
Social Security
51.
sometimes the federal government bribes the state governments with a sum of money but must be used for a very specific purpose
a)
categorical grants
b)
block grants
c)
grants-in-aid
d)
Medical
e)
Social Security
52.
these are powers that the state and federal governments both hold simultaneously. the power to tax their citizens is one of these powers
a)
concurrent
b)
delegated powers
c)
writ of habeas corpus
d)
necessary and proper clause
53.
this compromise created two houses in the legislature. a bicameral legislature. 1 house would be based on proportion of population in the other house would be equal representation
a)
Connecticut (Great) Compromise
b)
Three-Fifths Compromise
c)
slave and Commerce Compromise
d)
Bill of Rights compromise
54.
these are the powers specifically given to the states by the federal government in the Constitution. voting qualifications is one of these powers.
a)
delegated powers
b)
concurrent powers
c)
separation of powers
d)
rule of law
55.
this means the slow returning of power to the states…. and the slowing down a power that the federal government has acquired over the years
a)
devolution
b)
rule of law
c)
habeas corpus
d)
bill of attainder
e)
concurrent powers
56.
these are the powers that are directly and expressly written down in the Constitution. you can make a list of these powers and put numbers next to them
a)
enumerated
b)
delegated
c)
concurrent
d)
democracy
e)
federalism
57.
this is the concept that the power in the country is divided between the national government and the state governments. the federal government is not all-powerful…. the state still have power and all of this is decided in advance… the Constitution helps make this division
a)
federalism
b)
judicial review
c)
separation of powers
d)
checks and balances
e)
rule of law
58.
this is where the federal government uses money such as categorical and block grants to bribe the states into following in their programs are doing their ideas. the federal government may give texts a billion dollars to participate in the No Child Left Behind program
a)
fiscal federalism
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
Establishment Clause
e)
Free Speech clause
59.
this means the people vote for a group of people who's in make the final decision on a secondary election. for example the Electoral College
a)
indirect democracy
b)
direct democracy
c)
separation of powers
d)
primary and caucus system of the United States presidential electoral system
60.
if laws are unable to be passed in Congress this occurs. usually it happens when the house the Senate in the presidency are not of the same parties
a)
gridlock
b)
checks and balances
c)
pocket veto
d)
Rules Committee
61.
these are the groups that connect the people with the government usually by providing the people with information about the government. the media, elections, political parties are examples
a)
linkage institutions
b)
three branches of government
c)
separation of powers
d)
standing committee
62.
these are the rights that everybody is given by God and by Nature… a government did not give us these rights and therefore cannot take them away… and if they do we should overthrow that government
a)
natural rights
b)
Establishment Clause
c)
separation powers
d)
Joint Committee
63.
This Clause gives the legislative branch the power to do whatever they feel is in the best interest of the country. sometimes it is called the elastic clause
a)
necessary and proper clause
b)
Establishment Clause
c)
Commerce clause
d)
free exercise clause
e)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
64.
this means people are active in democracy. the most common form would be voting but it could also mean protest, running for office, or otherwise getting involved in elections
a)
participatory democracy
b)
the Macarena
c)
the Whip and Nae Nae
d)
political party
e)
interest group
65.
this means that There are several groups and different ideologies that participate in democracy. kind of have two main groups... but we do have lots of different degrees of Republicans and Democrats which give us many different viewpoints
a)
pluralist democracy
b)
Direct democracy
c)
joint democracy
d)
fiscal democracy
e)
Bill to law process
66.
this concept means that the power of the government is derived from the people…. and therefore the people are the ones that should be taken care of
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
limited government
c)
rule of law
d)
bill of attainder
e)
zone of Rights
67.
This means that we elect people and then those people make the decisions for us…. we don't vote on everything directly
a)
republicanism
b)
direct democracy
c)
electoral college
68.
These are powers That are specifically saved and given to the states... so the federal government cannot infringe upon these rights
a)
reserved
b)
expressed
c)
enumerated
d)
deliberate
69.
this means that there are three distinct branches of government and each of those branches have specific powers that they and they alone have and can use
a)
separations of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
rule of law
d)
Limited
e)
standing committee
70.
this means that the people in the government make an agreement. the citizens will follow the rules and be good people and then return the government will take care of them and not be mean
a)
social contract
b)
fiscal federalism
c)
participatory democracy
d)
Elite democracy
71.
this means that the federal government is the top dog in instances we're a law directly conflicts between a state law and a federal law. it does not mean they always win... but most of the time
a)
supremacy clause
b)
elastic clause
c)
necessary and proper clause
d)
Commerce Clause
e)
Full Faith and Credit Clause
72.

Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?

a)

the House of Representatives

b)

any citizen of the United States

c)

the President

73.

Where does the impeachment trial take place?

a)

The White House

b)

The Senate

c)

The Supreme Court

74.

Which part of the legislative branch acts as the judge and jury?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

neither

d)

both

75.

What is the Leguslature made up of?

a)

The Senate and the Upper House

b)

The Senate and the House of Representatives

c)

The Senate and the Police

d)

The Senate and the judiciary

76.
Who controls the appropriation of money (Power of the Purse)?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
77.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
a)
To give Federalists more power in government
b)
To make sure one branch does not get too powerful
c)
To prevent the President from stopping Congress from acting
78.

Which branch makes treaties with other countries?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

79.

Which branch confirms or oks an appointment of a judge?

a)

Executive (President)

b)

Legislative (Congress)

c)

Judicial (Supreme) Court

80.

The United States Constitution says that Congress has the power to coin money. This is an example of

a)

an enumerated power.

b)

an implied power.

c)

a reserved power.

d)

a concurrent power.

81.

The framers of the Constitution intended to establish

a)

a representative republic.

b)

a direct democracy.

c)

a socialist democracy.

d)

a parliamentary republic.

82.

According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction?

a)

Direct democracy

b)

The popular election of state judges

c)

A large republic

d)

The creation of a merit-based civil service

83.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are our natural rights?

a)

Equal protection under the law

b)

Freedom of religion, speech, and assembly

c)

Property

d)

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

84.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power of government come from?

a)

A higher power

b)

The people of the country

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Declaration of Independence

85.
In this role, the president may draft bills, issue signing statements, and veto bills from Congress.
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Party Chief
d)
Chief Legislator
86.
In this role, the president is the ceremonial figurehead of America.
a)
Chief of State
b)
Party Chief
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Commander-in-Chief
87.
An agreement between the president and the leader of another country is known as a/an
a)
treaty
b)
gentleman's agreement
c)
executive order
d)
executive agreement
88.
Congress tries to control the bureaucracy through…
a)
rewriting laws, controlling budgets and holding hearings 
b)
the use of executive orders and appointments
c)
the creation of iron triangles
d)
dismissing members of the President’s cabinet 
89.
Issue networks are…
a)
An informal and relatively open network of public officials, think tanks, political pundits and lobbyists who have a common interest in a given area and who are brought together by a proposed policy in that area
b)
the relatively new television stations that specialize in political coverage
c)
two or more agencies that share regulatory power when a policy or regulation affects more than one regulatory body
d)
the same as ʺiron trianglesʺ 
90.
The term bicameralism refers to the
a)
establishment of two legislative chambers that have different structures and rules
b)
members of the House of Representatives having two year terms
c)
presidents having veto power over both chambers of Congress
d)
members of the House and Senate having to appease their mutual constituencies
91.
The agenda setting function of the media refers to the power to 
a)
endorse specific candidates for political office
b)
favor the position of one interest group over another
c)
mobilize economic interests in favor of a particular candidate
d)
decide which issues are important enough to bring to public attention
92.
Which of the following is true of political action committees (PAC)?
a)
they make campaign contributions in hopes of gaining access to legislators
b)
they are a part of a political party
c)
they are allowed to contribute to only one candidate in any election
d)
they nominate candidates for president at national party conventions
93.
One party controls the White House and another party controls one or both houses of Congress. 
a)
Ad Hoc Structure
b)
Pyramid Structure
c)
Divided Government 
d)
Gridlock 
94.
The principle intermediary between the president and the public is
a)
congress.
b)
The Vice President.
c)
The Press Secretary.
d)
the Media.
95.
function of the White House Office
a)
protect political and policy interests of the president
b)
Supervse the cabinet secretaries and agencies
c)
prepare the budget and checks cost on policies
d)
oversee various intelligence agencies
96.
In order for someone to become a cabinet member, the President must ____ them and the Senate must ___ them.
a)
nominate, interview
b)
nominate, confirm
c)
appoint, accept
d)
appoint, train
97.
The President's personal staff of assistants is known as the ____.
a)
inner cabinet
b)
outer cabinet
c)
White House Office
d)
Executive Office of the President
98.
Separate subject-matter committees in each house of Congress that handle bills in different policy areas.
a)
Standing Committee
b)
Select Committe
c)
Joint Committee
d)
House Rules Committee
99.
An office mandated by the Constitution. Chosen in practice by the majority party, has both formal and informal powers, and is second in line to succeed to the presidency should that office become vacant.
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Majority Leader
c)
Whip
d)
President Pro Tempore
100.
These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president’s party because they support the president.
a)
Presidential Coattails
b)
Whips
c)
Command-and-Control Policy
d)
Executive Order
101.
Federal projects, grants, and contracts available to state and local governments, businesses, colleges, and other institutions in a congressional district.
a)
Pork Barrel
b)
Casework
c)
Revenue
d)
Regulation
102.
Those already holding office.
a)
Incumbents
b)
Presidential Coattails
c)
Whips
d)
Seniority System
103.
The committee in the House of Representatives that reviews most bills coming from a House committee before they go to the full House.
a)
House Rules Committee
b)
Senate Finance Committee
c)
House Ways and Means Committee
d)
Joint Committee
104.
Government programs providing benefits to qualified individuals regardless of need.
a)
Entitlements
b)
Tax Expenditures
c)
Tariff
d)
Regulations
105.

After a national census has been taken, changes in population distribution cause the changing of congressional seats among the states. This effect is commonly called

a)

Congressional districting

b)

Apportionment

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Reapportionment

106.

A conservative is likely to support all of the following EXCEPT

a)

increased military spending

b)

tax cuts

c)

prayer in schools

d)

affirmative action

e)

restrictions on abortion

107.

Which of the following best describes supply-side economics?

a)

the theory that tax cuts should be offset by reductions in military spending

b)

the belief that private investment should be replaced with investment in government bonds

c)

the belief that the government should take an active role in stimulating demand

d)

the belief that the largest tax cuts should go the poorest Americans

e)

the belief that tax cuts and fewer regulations will stimulate the economy

108.

Most of the work that is done on bills in Congress in done ________________.

a)

on the floor

b)

in the other house

c)

in committees

d)

at the White House

109.
A federal project or grant that is made available in a congressional district or state 
a)
Casework
b)
Credit 
c)
Funding
d)
Pork Barrel
110.
Who has the most "real" power in the Senate?
a)
Speaker of the Senate
b)
Majority Leader
c)
Vice President
d)
President
111.
Helping a constituent get a social security check qualifies as ___.
a)
Casework
b)
Position Taking
c)
Agenda Setting
d)
Logrolling
112.

Political and social philosophy emphasizing the belief that the needs of each person are more important than the needs of the whole society or group.

a)

Individualism

b)

Socialism

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Equality of Outcome

113.

An economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control or government intervention.

a)

Individualism

b)

Socialism

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Equality of Outcome

114.

Giving people an equal chance to succeed.

a)

Individualism

b)

Socialism

c)

Equality of Opportunity

d)

Equality of Outcome

115.

Political ideology that generally supports the idea that the federal government should take a less active role in the nation's problems. Favors less intervention on economic issues and more intervention on social issues. Tends to value tradition.

a)

Populism

b)

Libertarian

c)

Conservative

d)

Liberal

116.

Political ideology that generally supports the idea that the federal government should take an active role in solving the nation's domestic problems. Tend to support government spending on social issues.

a)

Populism

b)

Libertarian

c)

Conservative

d)

Liberal

117.

Political ideology that falls between liberal and conservative and which may include some of both; usually thought of as tolerant of others' political opinions and not likely to hold extreme views on issues.

a)

3rd Parties

b)

Republican

c)

Democrat

d)

Moderate

118.

The process by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs.

a)

Gender Gap

b)

Demographics

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Political Ideology

119.

A more or less consistent set of beliefs about what policies government ought to pursue.

a)

Gender Gap

b)

Demographics

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Political Ideology

120.

Differences in political views between women and men.

a)

Gender Gap

b)

Demographics

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Political Ideology

121.

The belief the government must manage the economy by spending more money when in a recession and cutting spending when there is inflation.

a)

Keynesian Economics

b)

Supply-Side Economics

c)

Monetary Policy

d)

Fiscal Policy

122.

Economic theory that lower taxes and fewer regulations will stimulate the economy as businesses and individuals invest their money, thereby creating higher tax revenue.

a)

Keynesian Economics

b)

Supply-Side Economics

c)

Monetary Policy

d)

Fiscal Policy

123.

Managing the economy by the use of tax and spending laws.

a)

Keynesian Economics

b)

Supply-Side Economics

c)

Monetary Policy

d)

Fiscal Policy

124.

Managing the economy by altering the supply of money and interest rates.

a)

Keynesian Economics

b)

Supply-Side Economics

c)

Monetary Policy

d)

Fiscal Policy

125.

How people think or feel about particular things

a)

Poll

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Random Sample

126.

Spending category about which government planners can make choices, can be adjusted by the President and Congress in a given budget year.

a)

Entitlements

b)

Mandatory Spending

c)

Discretionary Spending

d)

Pork-Barrel Legislation

127.

A claim for government funds that cannot be abridged without violating the rights of the claimant; for example, social security benefits or payments on a contract.

a)

Entitlements

b)

Mandatory Spending

c)

Discretionary Spending

d)

Pork-Barrel Legislation

128.

Spending on certain programs that is mandated, or required, by existing law, can not be adjusted by the President and Congress in a given budget year.

a)

Entitlements

b)

Mandatory Spending

c)

Discretionary Spending

d)

Pork-Barrel Legislation

129.

Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return.

a)

Entitlements

b)

Mandatory Spending

c)

Discretionary Spending

d)

Pork-Barrel Legislation

130.

A choice that government makes in response to a political issue. A policy is a course of action taken with regard to some problem.

a)

Federal Reserve Board

b)

Iron Triangle

c)

Public Policy

d)

Policy Entrepreneurs

131.

An independent agency of the federal government established in 1913 to regulate the nation's banking, financial industry, and monetary policy.

a)

Federal Reserve Board

b)

Iron Triangle

c)

Public Policy

d)

Policy Entrepreneurs

132.

Federal program started under FDR in 1935, guaranteed retirement payments for enrolled workers beginning at age 65; includes the federal old age, survivors and disability program.

a)

Motor Voter Law

b)

Progressive Income Tax

c)

Public Policy

d)

Social Security

133.

Polls conducted as voters leave selected polling places on Election Day—helps media predict the outcomes of the race.

a)

Straw Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Tracking Poll

d)

Poll Tax

134.

Continuous surveys that enable a campaign or news organization to chart a candidate's daily rise or fall in support.

a)

Straw Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Tracking Poll

d)

Poll Tax

135.

An individual's identification with a party; whether they consider themselves a Democrat, Republican, or Independent.

a)

Sampling Error

b)

Partisanship

c)

Political Participation

d)

Voting-Eligible Population

136.

Laws requiring citizens to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote.

a)

Literacy Test

b)

Poll Tax

c)

Grandfather Clause

d)

White Primary

e)

Voter Identification Law

137.
The most important factor that influences gain our basic attitudes that shape our political opinions is
a)
the media
b)
church
c)
friends
d)
family
138.
Election in which voters elect officeholders.
a)
Primary Election
b)
Presidential Election
c)
General Election
d)
Midterm Election
139.
Donations made to political candidates, party committees, or groups which, by law, are limited and must be declared. 
a)
Soft Money
b)
Hard Money
c)
Illegal Money
d)
PAC Money
140.
A commission created by the 1974 amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to administer election reform laws. It consists of six commissioners appointed by president and confirmed by the Senate. Its duties include overseeing disclosure of campaign finance information and public funding of presidential elections, and enforcing contribution limits. 
a)
FCC
b)
FBI
c)
FEC
d)
BOE
141.

Redrawing district lines to favor or weaken a certain party is called...

a)

Bipartisanship

b)

Incumbency

c)

Lobbying

d)

Gerrymandering

142.
What is most common form of political participation ?
a)
voting
b)
protesting
c)
running for office
d)
debating
143.
What is a platform of a party?
a)
the total of their membership
b)
the total views / opinions of the party
c)
an individual issue of the party
d)
The stage on which a candidate stands when they announce that they are running for office.
144.
Which of the following citizens is most likely to vote?
a)
A 65 year old African American high school graduate
b)
A 25 year old hispanic with an associate's degree
c)
a 45 year old while college professor
d)
an 18 year old African-American just starting college
145.
Suffrage has been granted to many groups in the US in which of the following ways?
a)
By amendments to the Constitution
b)
By Presidential executive orders
c)
By a two-thirds vote in the House
d)
By rulings of the Supreme Court
146.
Voting for candidates of different parties on the same ballot
a)
Split ticket voting
b)
Party Voting
c)
Personal Following
147.

Supporting a party by voting for candidates from one political party for all public offices across the ballot

a)

Rational-Choice Voting

b)

Retrospective Voting

c)

Prospective Voting

d)

Party-Line Voting

148.

Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen's individual interest

a)

Rational-Choice Voting

b)

Retrospective Voting

c)

Prospective Voting

d)

Party-Line Voting

149.

Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen's individual interest

a)

Rational-Choice Voting

b)

Retrospective Voting

c)

Prospective Voting

d)

Party-Line Voting

150.

Voting to decide whether the party or candidate in power should be re-elected based on the recent past

a)

Rational-Choice Voting

b)

Retrospective Voting

c)

Prospective Voting

d)

Party-Line Voting

151.

Voting based on predictions of how a party or candidate will perform in the future

a)

Rational-Choice Voting

b)

Retrospective Voting

c)

Prospective Voting

d)

Party-Line Voting

152.

Invalidated the use of any test or device to deny the vote and authorized federal examiners to order the registration of blacks in states and counties where fewer than 50 percent of the voting-age population were registered or had voted in the last presidential election, also provided criminal penalties for interfering with the right to vote

a)

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002

b)

Baker v. Carr (1962)

c)

Shaw v. Reno (1993)

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

153.

Banned soft money contributions to national political parties from corporations and unions; independent expenditures by corporations, labor unions, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations are sharply restricted

a)

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002

b)

Baker v. Carr (1962)

c)

Shaw v. Reno (1993)

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

154.

The channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the government's policy agenda. In the United States, linkage institutions include elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media.

a)

Political Party

b)

Interest Group

c)

Political Action Committee

d)

Linkage Institutions

155.

A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations, fundraising organization that represents interest groups in the political process

a)

Political Party

b)

Interest Group

c)

Political Action Committee

d)

Linkage Institutions

156.

An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy

a)

Political Party

b)

Interest Group

c)

Political Action Committee

d)

Linkage Institutions

157.

A group that seeks to elect candidates to public office

a)

Political Party

b)

Interest Group

c)

Political Action Committee

d)

Linkage Institutions

158.

Non-Presidential general elections (ex. Senate and House) that occur midway through a presidential term

a)

Mid-term Election

b)

Critical Election

c)

Electoral College

d)

Presidential Primaries

159.

The tendency of incumbents to do better than otherwise similar challengers, especially in congressional elections

a)

Frontloading

b)

Incumbency Advantage

c)

Free Rider Problem

d)

Grassroots

160.

Funds obtained by political parties that are spent on party activities, such as get-out-the-vote drives, but not on behalf of a specific candidate, unregulated money

a)

Hard Money

b)

Soft Money

c)

Independent Expenditure

d)

Campaign Finance

161.

Spending by political action committees, corporations, or labor unions that is done to help a party or candidate but is done independently of them.

a)

Hard Money

b)

Soft Money

c)

Independent Expenditure

d)

Campaign Finance

162.

A state that does not consistently vote either Democratic or Republican in presidential elections

a)

Red State

b)

Blue State

c)

Swing State

163.

The votes cast by citizens in an election

a)

Entrance Polls

b)

Exit Polls

c)

Popular Vote

d)

Free Rider Problem

164.

What is the purpose of a political party's platform?

a)

to tell Americans what to believe

b)

to outline and make clear their views on important issues

c)

to help candidates who don't understand the issues

d)

to make it easy for opposing parties to adopt their views

165.

What do lobbyists try to do?

a)

help Congress in writing legislation for the common good

b)

ensure the federal budget balances

c)

help the President to choose Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members

d)

influence the decisions made by government officials

166.

How do Political Action Committees (PACs) influence government?

a)

advising the President

b)

staffing Congressional offices

c)

financially supporting causes and campaigns

d)

sending written summaries of cases to the Supreme Court

167.

Citizens United case create super PACs...and unlimited amounts of money in campaigns.... We call this untraceable money....

a)

Dark Money

b)

Hard money

c)

Checking account

d)

federal budget

168.

Incumbent candidates are more likely to be re-elected.

a)

True

b)

False

169.

A state that sometimes votes republican and sometimes votes democrat....so presidential candiates really focus on these states...because they usually determine the elections...are called

a)

swing states

b)

incumbent states

c)

red states

d)

blue states

170.

Social programs that needy people get based on a set of qualifications....think food stamps and social security...

a)

Entitlements

b)

Drivers Licence

c)

Library card

171.

This type of spending is things the governmetn must pay for each year....think bills that you must pay each month... gov't has them too...like entitlement programs

a)

mandatory spending

b)

discretionary spending

172.

This type of spending by the government where they get to choose what they spend money on... maybe they created and campaigned on a new idea and finally got it passed... you pay your bills first and then get to do this kind of spending

a)

discretionary spending

b)

mandatory spending

173.

Americans love this concept... we are people and get to be who we are and stand for what we want...and nobody can take that away from us.....'MERICA!!!!

a)

Individualism

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Limited Gov't

d)

Party Politics...not the political kinds though

174.

A supreme court decision is a great way to get things changed... lobbyist know this... so if there is a court case about their issue coming up....they want to get involved... even though it might not be their court case... so that the Supreme Court hears their opinions... they may submit what kind of brief (legal argument)

a)

amicus curiae (friend of the court)

b)

happy meal

c)

campaign donation to supreme court justicies

175.

Civil liberties are best described as

a)

protections of specific citizens' rights from encroachment by the government.

b)

protections against discrimination by the government and private citizens

c)

protections for various forms of expression that are vital to American political life

d)

protections specifically designed to protect minorities in the nation.

176.

Dr. Martin Luther King's message in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was heavily insistent upon which of the following?

a)

Using the Women's Rights movement as a model for African Americans

b)

Why grandfather clauses and poll taxes should be illegal

c)

The importance of due process

d)

Civil disobedience as a means to achieve a goal

177.

The extension of marriage rights to same-sex couples was done under which of the following justifications?

a)

Those rights fall under the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.

b)

Denying those rights does not pass the intermediate scrutiny used for sex discrimination.

c)

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was interpreted to outlaw such discrimination.

d)

A person's choice in spouse was a private matter, protected by the 4th amendment.

178.

As part of the Women's Right Movement, Title IX attempted to take the concept of equal protection under the law and extend it to the realm of

a)

private employment.

b)

college admissions.

c)

abortion rights.

d)

educational programs.

179.

Invalidated the use of any test or device to deny the vote and authorized federal examiners to register voters in states that had disenfranchised blacks, allowed for Federal preclearance of Congressional districts.

a)

Civil Right Act of 1964

b)

Title IX

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

14th Amendment

180.

Banned discrimination in public accommodations, prohibited discrimination in any federally assisted program, outlawed discrimination in most employment.

a)

Civil Right Act of 1964

b)

Title IX

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

14th Amendment

181.

Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed due process of law and equal protection of the laws.

a)

Civil Right Act of 1964

b)

Title IX

c)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

d)

14th Amendment

182.

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

183.

Amendment to the Constitution that guaranteed women the right to vote.

a)

13th Amendment

b)

15th Amendment

c)

19th Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

e)

26th Amendment

184.

14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination.

a)

Due Process Clause

b)

Equal Protection Clause

c)

Persons Clause (Citizenship Clause)

d)

Establishment Clause

e)

Free Exercise Clause

185.

Part of the 14th amendment stating that no state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

a)

Due Process Clause

b)

Equal Protection Clause

c)

Persons Clause (Citizenship Clause)

d)

Establishment Clause

e)

Free Exercise Clause

186.

Rights - chiefly, the rights to be free of government interference - accorded to an individual by the Constitution (free speech, free press, and so on), rights included in the Bill of Rights

a)

Civil Rights

b)

Civil Liberties

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Carroll Doctrine

e)

Miranda Rights

187.

Improperly gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial

a)

Prior Restraint

b)

Infringement

c)

Clear and Present Danger

d)

Exclusionary Rule

188.

These are all examples of a violation of your Civil Rights EXCEPT:

a)

you are asked to pay a tax when you go to vote at the polling station

b)

you are paid a lower wage because of your ethnic background

c)

you are kicked out of a shopping mall for yelling “fire.”

d)

you are kicked out of a movie theater because the owner is racist

189.
The 10 Amendments known as the Bill of Rights were originally intended as restrictions against
a)
already existing states
b)
any new states that would enter the Union
c)
the New National Govt
d)
both the National Govt and State Govt
190.
The positive acts of a government to protect a group of people and help prevent discrimination is known as...
a)
Civil Rights
b)
Civil Liberties
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Amendments
191.
The individual freedoms and rights that belong to all peoples that ensure protections from the overreach of the government is known as
a)
Civil Rights
b)
Civil Liberties
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Amendments
192.
The process of applying the Bill of Rights from the federal government down to the states is known as what?
a)
Incorporation
b)
Amendment Process
c)
Federalism
d)
Supremacy Clause
e)
Judicial Review
193.
The amendment that is most crucual for ensuring out rights at the state level is which number?
a)
14
b)
1
c)
9
d)
10
e)
2
194.
Burning a flag or wearing an armband can best be described as what?
a)
symbolic speech
b)
free speech
c)
libel
d)
judicial review
e)
establishment clause
195.
The establishment clause can best be described as
a)
the government can not force religion onto it citizens in any way
b)
you may practice you religion however you wish without government interference....as long as its not illegal
c)
the federal government is supreme over state governments
d)
if commerece is involved between two states then the federal government is in charge
196.
The free exercise clause can best be described as
a)
you may practice you religion however you wish without government interference....as long as its not illegal
b)
the government can not force religion onto it citizens in any way
c)
the federal government is supreme over state governments
d)
if commerece is involved between two states then the federal government is in charge
197.
The Wall of seperation refers to the
a)
seperation between the government and religion
b)
the rights of individuals between the rights of groups
c)
the unfair treatment of minorities throughout the history of the US
d)
the gender gap between men and women
198.
The letter from Birmingham Jail was written to whom?
a)
a group a white pastors that published a letter condeming MLK and his actions
b)
the people of Birmingham
c)
the US House of Reps and Congress
d)
Supreme Court
199.
Which of the following was an argument used by the Supreme Court in upholding federal statutes outlawing segregation in public accommodations?
a)
Such segregation violated the Tenth Amendment's reservation of power to state governments, and Congress therefore had the authority to outlaw it.
b)
Such segregation affected interstate commerce, and Congress therefore had the authority to outlaw it.
c)
Such segregation was wrong in principle, and Congress had moral authority to outlaw it even though the statutes lacked a strict constitutional basis
d)
Such segregation violated the First Amendment's protection of the right to free assembly, and Congress therefore had the authority to outlaw it.
200.
Civil rights activists, such as those who campaign for gay and lesbian equal rights and those who advocated for racial equality in the 1950s and 1960s, often find the most effective way to secure those rights is
a)
through mass demonstrations to raise awareness of their cause
b)

through lobbying of individual members of Congress for support on legislation
c)
through litigation in the courts to gain legal protections against discrimination
d)
by launching educational campaigns to increase the level of public support for their cause
e)
by persuading presidents to issue executive orders that prevent discrimination within the federal workforce

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