WorksheetsAP Gov mega awesome review Units 1-5
Total questions: 500
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
Which of the following best describes how federal judges are selected?
A direct election by the people
By scoring highly on the Civil Service test (earning it via merit)
They are selected by other federal judges
They are appointed by the President
Which of the following best explains why the Supreme Court should be politically insulated?
To allow them to have an easy job
To ensure their safety
To allow them to interpret the Constitution without concern of the public's opinion
To make them eligible for re-election
In most scenarios, federal district courts have which two types of jurisdiction?
Original and appellate
Mandatory and discretionary
Original and mandatory
Discretionary and appellate
In most scenarios, the Supreme Court has which two types of jurisdiction?
Original and appellate
Mandatory and discretionary
Original and mandatory
Discretionary and appellate
Which of the following court cases allowed for the Supreme Court to rule things unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Lopez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which of the following court cases established the supremacy of the federal government over the states?
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Lopez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which of the following court cases established the federal government needs constitutional justification to make laws and protects the rights of states?
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Lopez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which of the following scenarios would likely lead to the most vetoes in a Presidential term?
A Republican President, Democratic majority Senate, and Democratic majority House
A Republican President, Senate, and House of Representatives
A Democratic President, Democratic majority House, and Republican majority Senate
Which of the following is a tool the minority party in the Senate can use to delay bills?
Filibuster
Cloture
Remand
None of the above
Of the options provided, which form of government gave the most power to the state governments?
The Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Of the following options, which group wanted to give more power to the federal government?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Which best describes the distribution of power advocated for by the Anti-Federalists?
More power to the federal government than under the Articles of Confederation, but less than what the Federalists hoped for
All power given to the state governments
All power given to the federal government
More power than the Federalists hoped for at the federal government, but not completely unitary government
Are federal judges elected?
No
Yes
Who determines the size of the Supreme Court?
Congress
The President
The Constitution
The people
Does the Supreme Court have any authority to enforce its rulings?
No
Yes
Why does Alexander Hamilton consider the judicial branch to be the weakest branch in Federalist 78?
Because it has no ability to enforce its decisions
Because they aren't elected
Because there are too many judges
None of the above
Which of the following list (in order) what is outlined in Articles I-III of the Constitution?
Legislative, executive, and judicial branches
Legislative, judicial, and executive branches
Judicial, executive, and legislative branches
Executive, judicial, and legislative branches
Which branch is intended to be least responsive to the public?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which of the following is true of the Supreme Court?
It has discretionary jurisdiction, meaning it can choose which cases it reviews
It has appellate jurisdiction, meaning it can choose which cases it reviews
It has mandatory jurisdiction, meaning it has to hear any case that appeals to it
A judicial ______ would interpret the Constitution based on their own views more often that previously determined cases.
Activist
Restraintist
Original intentist
The most likely outcome when a case is appealed to the Supreme Court is
that the appeal is not accepted
that the appeal is accepted and the original ruling is upheld
that the appeal is accepted and the original ruling is overturned
All of the scenarios provided are equally likely
Can the President fire a federal judge once they are selected?
Yes
No
Which of the following CANNOT be overturned by the Supreme Court?
A new piece of legislation
An executive order
A treaty with a foreign nation
A Constitutional amendment
Can a President veto parts of a bill?
No, the entire bill has to be vetoed
Yes
What is the purpose of the War Powers Resolution?
To re-establish the checks on the executive branch to create war
To ensure the legislative branch's approval is needed to carry out a war
To keep Presidential power in check
All of the above
Executive agreements and executive orders are used now more than ever. This is an indication that
Presidents try to avoid checks on their power whenever possible
Presidents are corrupt
The legislative branch refuses to help the President more often than in previous administrations
None of the above
In which policy field does Congress give the President the most decision-making power?
Domestic policy
Foreign policy
Military policy
Social issues
whether court decisions are translated into actual policy that will affect the behaviors of the people
statuatory construction
judicial activism
judicial implementation
supreme court
A veto of a bill brought about by the president's failure to sign it within ten days of the adjournment of Congress.
Filibuster
Gridlock
Pocket Veto
Rider
In Federalist #70, Hamilton argued for the importance of ______.
a strong singular executive
a strong plural executive
a weak singular executive
a weak plural executive
Federalist #70 talks repeatedly about the importance of ______ in the executive branch.
energy
juice
substance
caution
What are the requirements for Congress to be able to override a Presidential veto?
Majority vote of both houses
2/3 vote of either the House or Senate
2/3 vote of both houses
3/4 vote of both houses
Which of the following best describes the differences in the House and Senate?
The House is much more formal and structured
The Senate is much more formal and structured
Which house of Congress allows for unlimited debate?
Senate
House of Representatives
Which term is used to describe a government where a majority of Congressional representation is the opposite party of the President?
Divided government
Unitary government
Confederal government
Federal government
Which house of Congress is intended to be more reflective of the views of the public?
Senate
House of Representatives
Who is responsible for redrawing the district lines every ten years?
Congress
An independent subcommittee
Eldridge Gerry
State legislatures
Which of the following is the term used to describe redrawing district lines with the intention of giving an advantage or disadvantage to a specific group in a future election?
Gerrymandering
Merrygandering
Redistricting
Reapportionment
What is "the electorate"?
All of the possible voters in a society
All citizens in a society
All active voters in a society
All non-voters in a society
Brutus #1 represents the ideas of _______.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Brutus #I argues that the proposed Constitution will have a diminishing effect on __________.
the States
foreign policy
the federal judiciary
national tax policy
Brutus #I argues that eventually the new government proposed by the new Constitution would devolve into _________.
direct democracy
tyranny
chaos
Who can carry out concurrent powers?
Federal government
State governments
Both federal and state governments
No one
How did James Madison view the existence of “faction” in America?
He feared faction and felt that there was no way to control it.
He liked faction and wanted the strongest faction to dominate
He refused to acknowledge that any factions existed in the new nation.
He feared faction but thought its effects could be managed by the existence of many competing factions.
To James Madison, the size of the American nation should be
small, to allow lots of individual attention.
medium, because he believed in Aristotle’s “moderation in all things.”
large, so that many diverse groups could exist.
spherical, in order for the president to be in the center.
James Madison’s Federalist Paper #10 articulated the belief that the Constitution would:
lead to a tyranny of the majority
control the effects of factions
promote the growth of political parties
allow the states to maintain their preeminence
One of the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was -
proposing a new strategy to proceed with the abolition of slavery
creating a plan for representation of both large and small states
whether or not to remain neutral in the French Revolution
if Missouri should be allowed to join the country as a free state
Northern and Southern delegates vehemently argued on how slaves should be counted as population for representation purposes, the result of this debate was the -
Three-fifths compromise
Great Compromise
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Missouri Compromise
Which of these requires a 3/4ths vote in state legistlatures?
Ratifying a constitutional amendment
Ratifying a treaty
Cloture
Removing a president from office
I. Congress could not tax the states directly.
II. The executive branch of government exercised more power than Congress.
III. Congress was a unicameral body.
IV. States were represented in Congress proportionally according to population.
To choose the president through an indirect vote we use the
Commerce compromise
Great Compromise
Three-fifths Compromise
Electoral College
The ____________ clause gives federal law ultimate authority when there is a conflict between states and the national government.
elastic
supremacy
necessary and proper
full faith and credit
All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:
Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws.
A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.
Congress worked in committees without a chief executive.
Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.
Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States?
Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete in different policy areas.
Elite theories argue that social status is the major source of political power; pluralist theories argue that wealth is the major source.
Elite theories view government as efficient; pluralist theories view it as slow and wasteful.
Elite theories concentrate on the role of interest groups; pluralist theories emphasize the role of individuals.
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
Money given to states for special education programs
Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates
Money given to states unconditionally
Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation
The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?
The right of the people to rebel
The existence of slavery
The scope of power of the central government
The need to establish a standard currency
In a federal system of government, political power is primarily
vested in the regional governments
vested in the central government
divided between regional governments and local governments
divided between the central government and regional governments
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of
a federal mandate
horizontal federalism
dual federalism
state supremacy
The “Bill of Rights” is found in
The Declaration of Independence.
The Third Article of the Constitution
Amendments to the Constitution
Bills passed by Congress
Which of the following statements best describes government under the Article of Confederation?
The Confederation government established guidelines for setting new territories and admitting new states.
The Confederation government was hampered in its ability to levy taxes.
The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states.
States could not make treaties without Congress’s approval.
Giving state governments greater discretion in deciding how to achieve the specific goals of welfare reform is an example of
an unfunded mandate
implied powers
dual federalism
devolution
Cooperative federalism can best be described by which of the following statements?
Government must have cooperation from the people in order to make legislative decisions.
Different levels of government are involved in common policy areas.
The federal government must make regulations that can be applied across every state in the same way.
Business and government can work together to more effectively accomplish shared goals.
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to
prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government
reserve powers to the states
restrict the application of judicial review
allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest
Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?
The Bill of Rights
Separation of powers
Representation
Federalism
Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power of the national government?
The First Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The habeas corpus clause of the Constitution
The commerce clause of the Constitution
The outcome of a conflict between the Constitution and the states is determined by
the Great Compromise
the supremacy clause
Federalist #10
judicial review
Which of the following was stipulated in Article III of the Constitution?
creation of the Supreme Court
executive powers
powers of Congress
full faith and credit clause
Which of the following would least likely be favored by state governments?
unfunded mandates
categorical grants
block grants
revenue sharing
Which of the following statements is correct about the differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Neither group was willing to dissolve the union over the questions of counting slaves for purposes of representation.
The Federalists believed a Bill of Rights was essential whereas the Anti-Federalists did not.
The Federalists believed in national sovereignty whereas the Anti-Federalists believed in strong state governments.
he Federalists did not believe in the need for a presidential cabinet whereas the Anti-Federalists did.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?
A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen so they can receive federal highway grants
Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period
The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate
The election of the President by the Electoral College rather than by direct election
The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it
revealed the necessity of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
demonstrated the intensity of anti-ratification sentiment within the thirteen states
convinced the delegates attending the Constitutional Convention to accept the Connecticut Plan
indicated that a strong national government was needed to protect property and maintain order
States and localities have the most discretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from
categorical grants
matching grants
block grants
project grants
The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. This is an example of
enumerated powers
implied powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
“Dual Federalism” refers to the fact that
the Constitution provides two layers of government in the nation—the national and the state
There are two major forms of aid from the national government to the states—categorical and block grants
both the national and state governments can levy taxes on citizens
there is a distinct line between policies surrounding public education and private education in the states.
Both the national and states’ governments can establish court systems. This is an example of
reserved powers
a mandate
concurrent powers
full faith and credit clause
During the period just before adoption of the Constitution, an outbreak of violence known as _______________ may have made national leaders more receptive to political change.
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Concord and Lexington.
The Revolutionary War.
Shays’ Rebellion.
“In every free government, the people must give their assent to the laws by which they are governed. This is the true criterion between a free government and an arbitrary one. The former are ruled by the will of the whole, expressed in any manner they may agree upon; the latter by the will of one, or a few. If the people are to give their assent to the laws, by persons chosen and appointed by them, the manner of the choice and the number chosen, must be such, as to possess, be disposed, and consequently qualified to declare the sentiments of the people; for if they do not know, or are not disposed to speak the sentiments of the people, the people do not govern, but the sovereignty is in a few. Now, in a large extended country, it is impossible to have a representation, possessing the sentiments, and of integrity, to declare the minds of the people, without having it so numerous and unwieldy, as to be subject in great measure to the inconveniency of a democratic government….” --Brutus 1
Average citizens cannot be trusted to vote because of low levels of education.
The federal government should have greater authority than state legislatures.
Nations with extended territory cannot fairly represent their citizens in a republican form of government.
A small federal legislature is the best way to represent the will of the people in a large country.
The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule, including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent. Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to?
The authority to create a centralized military among the colonies
Natural rights such as life, liberty, and property
The incorporation of checks and balances among the branches of government
Concurrent powers allowing the colonies to draft their own laws
Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1?
A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states.
A small republic is more susceptible to corruption than a large republic.
A large republic would be preferable to a small one because more people could participate.
A small republic would pose more danger to individual liberty than a large republic.
Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?
A large republic makes it possible to abolish factions and concentrate all power at the national level.
A large republic allows the federal government to dominate the state governments through the necessary and proper clause.
A large republic is a direct democracy where the people have a direct vote in policy matters, which controls factions.
A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.
In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?
A large federal republic
A large unitary government
A small direct democracy
A law that prohibits factions
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the infographic above?
Once a proposed amendment passes the first round of approval, there are four ways it can be ratified.
Amendment proposals are more easily passed by Congress than by states.
Only a few amendments have been ratified by special conventions in at least three-fourths or 34 of the states.
Amending the Constitution is a relatively easy process.
Which concern of the framers does the method illustrated in the infographic address?
National security
Individual rights
Flexibility
Fair representation
The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints?
Political ideology consists of an individual's set of beliefs
Many Americans are not well informed and hold conflicting views about the role of government.
Americans become more conservative as they age.
American political culture consists of shared beliefs and customs
The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints?
It's hard to define "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness."
Politicians tend to be more focused on public opinion than policy.
The members of the Continental Congress were old and feeble.
Sometimes even wealthy and educated individuals don't know the best course of action.
According to the cartoon, the founding fathers wrote the Constitution to achieve what goal?
establish republican government
prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
balance liberty with the protection of social order
prevent the elite from holding too much power
Which inference is most clearly drawn from the graph?
More federal grant money goes to "Other" than to all specifically identified categories combined.
During the period 2000-2010, "Transportation" funding grew by a greater percentage than "Income security" funding.
The category receiving the largest federal funding has shifted over time from "Education, training, employment, and social services" in 1975 to "Health" in 2011.
The same amount of funding has been allocated to "community and regional development" each year since 1978.
In United States v. Morrison, the Supreme Court struck down the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, stating: "Gender-motivated crimes of violence are not, in any sense of the phrase, economic activity. While we need not adopt a categorical rule against aggregating the effects of any non economical activity in order to decide these cases, thus far in our Nation's history out cases have upheld Commerce Clause regulation of intrastate activity only where that activity is economic in nature."
Which of the following cases best serves as precedent for the decision in United States v. Morrison?
U.S. v. Lopez
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
None of these cases could serve as precedent.
The term “bicameralism” refers to the
establishment of two legislative chambers that have different structures and rules
members of the House of Representatives having two-year terms
president having veto power over both chambers of Congress
members of the House and Senate having to appease their mutual constituencies
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Congress and the Presidency?
Congress has greater control over Judicial Appointments
Congress has greater control over Budgetary Policy
Congress has greater control over the Bureaucracy
Congress has greater control over military leadership
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Presidency and Congress?
The President has greater control over Foreign Policy
The President has greater control over ratifying treaties
The President has greater control over Fiscal Policy
The President has greater control over Cabinet Appointments
Congress has...
Veto Power
Power of the Sword
Power of the Purse
Discretionary Authority
Which house of Congress is more formal, and has stricter rules over debate?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
A committee chair in the House of Representatives is always...
a member of the majority party in the chamber
the member with the longest service in the House
a trusted ally of the President
the member with the longest service on the committee
Which of the following statements about motions for cloture is true?
They are applied only to budget appropriation bills.
They are applied to bills that failed in the previous session of Congress.
They force a bill out of committee so that the full House can vote on it.
They are used by senators to end a filibuster and bring a bill to a vote.
The practice in Congress whereby Representative A promises to vote for Representative B’s legislation, provided that Representative B will support Representative A’s legislation, is referred to as...
personal casework and services
partisan discipline
logrolling
pork barrel legislation
Which of the following is a unique power held by members of the Senate?
Control of the veto
The ability to filibuster
Control of the appropriations process
The ability to impeach the president
Nominations to the Supreme Court must be approved by a...
simple majority vote in the Senate only
simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives only
two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate and a majority of the sitting justices on the Supreme Court
The power of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives rests on its authority to...
place a bill on the legislative calendar, limit time for debate and determine the type of amendments allowed
initiate all spending legislation and hold budget hearings
Choose the President if no candidate wins a majority in the electoral college
choose the chairs of other standing committees and issue rules for the selection of subcommittee chairs
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the trustee model of representation?
Congress passes a bill allocating money to clean up nuclear waste sites after a wave of large-scale peaceful protests.
The NAACP leadership sends representatives to Washington to lobby for changes to the Voting Rights Act.
A presidential candidate advocates using an executive order to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors.
A member of Congress votes to close a popular tax loophole based on the belief that the money would be better spent paying down the national debt.
Which of the following is generally true of the gerrymandering of congressional districts?
It results in more Democrats being elected to the House.
It guarantees that all minority parties will be equally represented.
It creates districts that favor one political party over another.
It illegally violates the principle of one-person, one-vote.
Which of the following describes the ruling in Shaw v. Reno (1993)?
The Voting Rights Act was ruled unconstitutional.
Racial gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional.
The poll tax was eliminated.
It was decided that congressional districts needed to be equal in size.
Executive agreements have been cited as evidence that
modern presidents often try to avoid legislative checks and balances on their authority
the executive branch has become too large and bureaucratic
presidents have less power in handling foreign policy than in handling domestic policy
interest groups have too much power in the contemporary governmental system
The primary function of the White House staff is to...
initiate policy
advise the president
represent the bureaucratic agencies
provide information to the Office of Management and Budget
In The Federalist 78, Alexander Hamilton states, “A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges, as a fundamental law. It therefore belongs to them to ascertain its meaning.” Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most relevant to this statement?
Baker v. Carr (1962)
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Shaw v. Reno (1993)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Supreme Court justices were given life terms subject to good behavior by the Framers of the Constitution in order to ensure that...
justices are free from direct political pressures
justices are encouraged to make politically popular decisions
cooperation between the judicial and legislative branches is assured
justices remain accountable to the public
Rules and regulations created by an agency such as the Federal Communications Commission are called...
constitutional law
common law
statutory law
administrative law
Congress has exerted the greats influence on the operation of a federal agency by doing which of the following?
Requiring the agency to participate in interagency task forces
Dismissing an agency head who disagrees with congressional priorities
Reviewing the annual budget appropriations for the agency
Passing “sunset” legislation that terminates programs after a certain period
Polling that takes place as voters leave the polling place is called a(n)
exit poll
straw poll
scientific poll
biased sample
A set of ideas and beliefs about how govt should operate and how much government should be involved in our daily lives is your ...
political ideology
political party
political spectrum
Two-party system
A voter who wants less government control over the economy as well as personal conduct of citizens is a ...
Pure conservative
Pure liberal
Libertarian
Populist
People who fall into this category support low taxes, limited govt involvement in regulating the economy and funding for a strong national defense.
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Which political party is more liberal?
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Which of the following is NOT one of the political socialization agents, which is instrumental in forming political beliefs?
the Media
School
Peer Groups
Hobbies
The key to a successful sample is to have a sample that
is exactly 5% of the population that is being polled
is polled only when it is ensured that they have enough time to answer the questions
is hand selected by the pollsters according to political views
accurately reflects the population
Someone who supports government spending on social programs would likely fall on the _________ side of the political spectrum.
Left
Right
Center
Top
Which political ideology is described below: favor freedoms of the individual, favor small government, favor states' rights, and favor religious freedoms?
Conservative
Liberal
Authoritarian
Libertarian
Children are most likely to adopt the party identification ...
of their parents
of the president
of their friends
endorsed by the media
The belief that ultimate power resides with the people is
checks and Balances
consent of the Governed
popular sovereignty
public opinion
The rate of error in a random sampling – usually +/- 3% for a sample of at least 1,500 individuals - is the ...
fractional failure
percentage error
sampling problems
margin of error
The fact that individuals have dynamic & changing values that transform as they grow older (which effects their voting habits) is known as ...
the generational effect
the life-cycle effect
America's federal judiciary is established in...
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Which branch of government has the authority to establish "inferior" federal courts?
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
State legislatures
The court that has the authority to hear a case first has
Appellate Jurisdiction
Primary Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Secondary Jurisdiction
Most of the cases SCOTUS hears come from
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
The US Constitution directly creates only the (a) Court.
While the President has the power to appoint federal judges, who must approve them?
(a)
How is the Judicial Branch able to check the power of the other branches?
By refusing to seat members of Congress
By impeaching members of the other branches
By using Judicial Review
By Judicial Declaration
The Supreme Court expresses its official opinion through the ________ _______
Judicial Review
Majority Opinion
Concurring Opinion
Dissenting Opinion
Which type of judicial philosophy goes by what is directly written within the Constitution to help to decide the case?
Judicial Restraint
Judicial Activism
The majority opinion, issued by the Supreme Court as the final decision of a case, becomes the standard or guide that will be followed in deciding similar cases in the future. this standard or guide is known as a
Precedent
Stare Decisis
Brief
Decision
The judicial philosophy that advocates the courts' active role in policymaking is called
strict constructionist
loose constructionist
judicial activism
judicial restraint
"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. Those who apply the rule to particular cases, must of necessity expound and interpret that rule. If two laws conflict with each other, the courts must decide on the operation of each."
-Chief Justice John Marshall
Which of the following principles is most accurately reflected in the quote from John Marshall?
Republicanism
Judicial Review
Constitutionalism
Checks and Balances
What is the document that must be filed in order for SCOTUS to hear an appeal?
Writ of Breve
Writ of Mandamus
Writ of Habeus Corpus
Writ of Certiorari
What kind of opinion is written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion of the court?
Majority Opinion
Dissenting Opinion
Concurring Opinion
Minority Opinion
This position is currently held by Noel Francisco, he's the DOJ official who represents the federal government in front of the SCOTUS.
Soliciter General
Petitioner
Chief Justice
Secretary of Justice
A guiding principle in which justices rely on precedent; basically states that the ruling in the lower court is upheld.
Dissenting Opinion
Amicus brief
Stare decisis
Original Jurisdiction
Literally meaning "friend of the court", these are submitted to the SCOTUS by non-parties in a case that have a stake in the case. Some justices read them. Some don't.
Amicus Curiae
Writ of habeus corpus
Miranda rights
Appellate jurisdiction
After the President nominates a federal judge...
They must be approved by a ⅔ majority in the senate
They must be approved by a simple majority in the senate
They must be approved by 60 senators
...they must be approve by a simple majority in the house
Method of polling in which the wording of questions pushes respondents toward a particular answer or view?
Push polling
straw poll
scientific polling
public interest group
An unscientific attempt to measure public opinion?
Straw Poll
Push Poll
Random Sample
universe
A person can be politically socialized by?
following local and federal laws
reading new laws that are passed
talking with peers and family members
writing and conducting political polls
Polling that takes place as voters leave the polling place?
exit poll
straw poll
scientific poll
biased sample
The notion that the people must agree on who their rulers will be is referred as?
Sanctity of Property
Natural Rights
Consent of the Governement
Limited Government
Direct Democracy
The primary result of shays rebellion was?
To spread similar, unruly behavior to even larger and more effective group
To force states to pass "force acts" and print money
To calm the elite's fears about the economic climate
To serve as a factor motivating the American Revolution
To precipitate a review of the Arts of Confederation in Annapolis
(T or F) The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government to respond to issues of economical and national crisis.
True
False
According to James Madison, which of the following is the primary source of political conflict?
Different political ideologies
Different religious views
The distribution of Wealth
Self-interested human nature
The lack of education
(T or F) The delegates at the Philadelphia Convention believed that humans were primarily self-interested
True
False
The Connecticut Compromise did which of the following?
It guaranteed that slaves would count as three-fifths of a person in calculating a state's representation in Congress
It insured that states would continue to influence the national government through a federalist system
It created two houses of Congress with different bases for determining congressional determination
It established that a state's representation in Congress would be based solely on the state's population of free citizens
It ensured that citizens of larger states would have more power than citizens of smaller citizens
Which of the following economic powers are given to Congress in the U.S. Constitution?
The power to tax and borrow money
The power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce
The power to broadly protect property rights
The power to print and coin money
All of the Above
The US Constitution in its original form, prior to amendment
Dealt more thoroughly with economic issues than with issues of equality
Dealt more thoroughly with issues of equality than with economic issues
Emphasized both economic and equality issues to a large degree
Mentioned both economic and equality issues only in passing
Dealt with neither economic nor equality issues
(T or F) The Virginia plan called for each state to be equally represented in the new congress
True
False
The system of governance set up in the U.S. constitutional republic tends to
Favor the status quo and limit political change
Be relatively efficient in producing political results
Encourage direct democracy
Centralize Power
All of the above
(T or F) The Framers believed that, like the separation of powers and checks and balances, federalism would act as a check on the national government
True
False
The Bills of Rights was adopted primarily to
Allay fears that the Constitution would restrict freedom
Ensure that the Constitution had the support of the Federalists
Protect the states against the potential for abuses by the national government
Guarantee that Congress had sufficient authority to address national economic crises
Satisfy Madison's concerns about factions and to check their effects
(T or F) The Constitution went into affect once the delegates in Philadelphia had voted to approve the document
True
False
Which of the following means of amending the Constitution has never been used to date?
Proposal by two-thirds support in both houses of Congress
Ratification by three-fourths of state legislation
Ratification by three-fourths of state conventions
Proposal through a national convention called by Congress
Each of the above has been used at least once
(T or F) The Equal Rights Amendment is an example of a constitutional amendment that failed to be ratified
True
False
Which statement is correct?
Members of the eighteen-century upper class generally supported democracy
The Constitution has gradually been democratized over time
A republic is a form of democracy in which voters directly control the government
As the country has grown, elected officials are less close to those they represent
The Constitution encourages efficiency in policymaking
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
Congressional districting
Apportionment
Gerrymandering
Reapportionment
In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court upheld a student's right to wear an armband in protest. The wearing of the armband was protected as a form of which of the following?
Prior restraint
Symbolic speech
Redress of grievances
Peaceful public protest
Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?
The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press
The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest
The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government
The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional
When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that
the Court only incorporates a right in some cases but not all.
incorporation has happened on an amendment-by-amendment basis.
extension of rights may be withheld from some groups, such as students.
decisions from those cases do not set precedent for future cases.
McDonald v. Chicago (2010) is the most recent case to use selective incorporation. What right did it incorporate?
The right to privacy
The right to bear arms
The right to an attorney
The right o avoid self-incrimination
This case was based on the Establishment Clause
McDonald v. Chicago
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
This case was based on the Free Exercise Clause
McDonald v. Chicago
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
If one is arrested for a misdemeanor and cannot afford an attorney the suspect is entitled to a lawyer free of charge courtesy of what case?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
In which of these cases did the Supreme Court use the Right to Privacy to justify their decision?
Engel v. Vitale
Schenck v. United States
McDonald v. Chicago
Roe v. Wade
The Constitution stated that the requirements for being president are all the following EXCEPT
having resided in the United States for at least 14 years
being at least 35 years old
being a natural-born citizen
being a member of a political party
The 22nd Amendment, passed in 1951
gave impeachment powers to Congress
provided for direct election of the president by the people
limited presidents to two terms of office
provided for the prez/VP candidates to run as a team
In order to pass articles of impeachment against a president, it takes
a two-thirds vote in the Senate
a majority vote in the House of Representatives
a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives
a majority vote in the Senate
In order to convict and remove an impeached president, it takes
a two-thirds vote in the Senate
a majority vote in the Senate
a majority vote in the House of Representatives
a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives
All of the following powers are granted to the President by the Constitution EXCEPT
granting pardons for federal offenses
ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed
forming new cabinet-level departments
receiving ambassadors
Which of the following can the president do without seeking the consent of Congress?
Ratify a treaty
Appoint members to the cabinet
Declare war
Deploy troops
Since the 1970s, presidents have made use of executive orders to an increasing rate because
are noncontroversial measures that can be easily implemented
avoid judicial review
are rarely defeated in Congress
do not need to be passed by Congress
Which of the following is likely to result when Congress refuses to act as a check on the power of the president?
The Supreme Court will intervene to check the power of the president.
The president will be able to push the limits of constitutional authority.
The people will vote in new members of Congress during the next election
Treaties, such as the Geneva Convention, will be treated as executive agree
Cabinet-level executive departments are created by
Congress
rarely held national referendums
the president
the Constitution
The head of each cabinet-level executive department is appointed by the president and
must be confirmed by a majority of the House
must be confirmed by a majority of the Senate
is not subject to House or Senate approval
must be confirmed by a majority of both the House and the Senate
A presidential veto
can be overturned by 2/3 vote of both House and Senate
can be overturned only by majority vote of the Supreme Court
can be overturned by a 2/3 vote of either House or Senate
cannot be overturned
What is one way the Congress can respond to the president’s power as commander-in-chief?
Refuse to allocate funds for military operations
Impeach the vice president
Reject presidential nominees to the Supreme Court
Override the president’s veto
Which of the following is NOT one of the president’s powers as the nation’s chief diplomat?
negotiating executive agreements which don't require Congress approval
declaring war against an adversary
mediating disputes between nations other than the U.S.
negotiating treaties with other nations
Executive agreements require
ratification by the House of Representatives
ratification by the Senate
ratification by both the House and the Senate
no ratification
Presidents are elected to serve a ____ year term and are limited to _____ terms.
2 / 2
4 / 2
6 / 2
4 / 4
If the President makes a suggestion for a law, signs a bill into law or vetoes a law, we say he is operating in his role as:
Chief of State/Chief Citizen
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive/Chief Administrator
Chief Legislator
In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for
a single executive who can respond quickly to crises
a president who has a good understanding of public policy
a president who is youthful and assertive
a president who has a good understanding of public policy
Which of the following is an example of how the innovation of social media can influence presidential behavior?
The president holds a press conference to discuss midterm election results.
The president outlines the administration's legislative agenda in the State of the Union Address.
The president announces the nomination of a cabinet secretary on the Internet.
Which of the following is a constitutional power that Congress has over foreign policy? (select all that apply)
Declaring war
Approving nominees for ambassadors
Serving as commander-in-chief
Ratifying treaties
Which of the following is a constitutional power that the president has over foreign policy? (select all that apply)
Deploying troops
Receiving ambassadors from foreign nations
Declaring war
Passing laws that increase military funding
How can we amend the Constitution?
Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature.
Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 3/4 of the state legislature
Step 1: Proposal by either 3/4 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature
Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 3/4 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature
What powers are granted exclusively to the executive branch in the 2nd Article?
Commander and chief of armed forces
Can negotiate treaties
Enforce laws
Can issue executive orders
Veto laws
What is participatory democracy?
Groups compete for power and form compromises
The government is in the hands of a few people who are powerful and trustworthy
Broad participation in the government by as many people as possible (everyone has a voice)
Which federal supreme court cases established the idea of Judicial Review?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Tinker v. DesMoines
Marbury v. Madison
Engel v. Vitale
U.S. v. Lopez
What is a republic/ republicanism?
A form of government where representatives elected by the people serve in the government
A form of government where everyone serves in the government no matter your status
A form of government where people form groups of likeminded people with similar interests and leaders from those groups serve in the government
The republican party
What is a "social contract"?
An unsigned agreement that the people of a nation agree upon that says that they are willing to give up some of their power in return of their gov. upholding their rights
A contract one must sign before officially becoming a citizen of the United States that agrees to not rebelling or messing up the social hierarchy
A contract that a member of government signs before taking their place of power or office that acknowledges that the power of the government is in the hands of the people.
An unsigned contract that every citizen agrees to that says that you will give up all your power to the national government
What does the 3rd Amendment State?
No federal law can abridge a citizens right to bear or own arms for their own protection
No federal law can be put in place to force soldiers to live on private grounds even in times of war
Slaves are now considered citizens of the United States and therefore now are entitled to natural rights and protection under the law
Citizens have the right to privacy and private property and it can not be searched by the federal government without a probable cause warrant approved by a judge. (Search and Seizure)
What are concurrent powers?
Powers that are exclusive to the federal government
Powers that are exclusive to the state government
Powers that are granted to only the state governments directly in the constitution
Powers that are shared between the federal and state government
What is the name of one of the biggest compromises in the Constitution that stated that congress would have two bodies: one based off of population and the other was equal representation for every state no matter size
The Virginia Plan
The Compromise of Congress
The New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
Which of the following do States Prefer because it allows them to have the most freedom in deciding where they want to spend the funds?
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
Unfunded Mandates
Which number amendment states that the President can only serve 2 terms of up to 4 years?
Amendment 17
Amendment 22
Amendment 6
Amendment 21
What was NOT a problem with America's first "constitution" the Articles of Confederation?
Gave too much power to the states; federal gov. was not powerful enough
Federal gov. couldn't tax (could only request the taxes)
Gave too much power to the federal gov.; states got too little power
There was no federal militia
What are the exclusive powers given to congress?
Federal taxation
Declare war
Pass bills into laws
Regulate interstate commerce
Make bills
What does the commerce clause state?
Congress has the right to regulate interstate commerce
Congress has the right to control taxes
The states have the right to regulate interstate commerce
The states have the right to control their own instate taxes
Which amendment stated that in the case that the president dies, is taken out of office, or resigns the Vice president will take his place?
19th amendment
5th amendment
27th amendment
25th amendment
Which of the following explains why any attempt to reduce Social Security benefits is difficult?
The Supreme Court has ruled that benefits are constitutionally required.
Interest groups concerned with Social Security are ineffective.
The global economy makes government insurance programs necessary.
There are many voters who support Social Security.
Government cannot predict the number of new retirees each year.
A state government places security cameras facing a popular site of protest in a public square in front of its statehouse. This scenario illustrates
how political attitudes quickly shift in the United States
the balance of promoting stability and ensuring civil liberties
the free-rider problem of organizing a civil rights protests
the impact of globalization on individual political attitudes
Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to
assess recognition of the candidate’s name
measure voters’ support for the candidate’s issues
bring the opposition’s opinions into alignment with those of the candidate
fine-tune policy stands
identify key issues among the voters
When a child’s parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely
identify with the opposing party
identify with the parents’ party
have a low sense of political efficacy
become an independent rather than a party identifier
Children are most likely to adopt the party identification
of their parents
of the president
of their friends
endorsed by the media
Which of the following is NOT a core value of United States political culture?
Legal equality
Political equality
Economic equality
Freedom of religion
Which of the following best explains the data in the line graph?
Between 2012 and 2018, the economy did not grow enough to make economic issues a top priority.
Voters care more about jobs than the budget deficit because there has been an increase in unemployment between 2010 and 2018.
The economy is likely the most important issue because it is a broader category that is more open to individual interpretation than both jobs and the budget deficit.
Complex issues such as the budget deficit receive little attention in the media even though citizens care deeply about them.
Which of the following statements is supported by data in the graph?
The higher the income, the more likely that the person will support smaller government.
Liberals are less likely than conservatives to support bigger government.
A decrease in income is likely to increase the possibility that a person will obtain a college degree.
Women are more likely than men to be in favor of smaller government and fewer government services.
Which of the following statements is consistent with data shown in the bar graph?
Men are more likely than women to believe that there should be an increase in government spending to provide social services for the elderly.
Conservatives are more likely than liberals to believe that spending on public transportation should be increased to connect citizens to employment opportunities.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe that there should be fewer regulations on businesses to promote economic growth and increase wages.
Those with higher incomes are more likely than those with lower incomes to believe that education spending should be a federal responsibility to guarantee that each citizen has an equal chance at success.
Using both of the maps, which of the following best explains the role that ideology has played in the shaping of corporate tax rates?
The maps indicate that there is no correlation between corporate tax rates and a state’s ideology.
The maps indicate that states that have high corporate tax rates are more likely to enact liberal policies.
The maps indicate that states with high corporate tax rates are more likely to hold libertarian positions.
The maps indicate that states with high corporate tax rates do not have an ideological preference.
Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true?
In 1972, about 30% of people surveyed reported attending church monthly or less.
In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never.
In 1972, most people surveyed reported attending church yearly.
In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church yearly than reported attending weekly.
It is NOT part of America's core values
Free enterprise
Individualism
Patriotism
Rule of law
White protestant male farmer on the South
Reinforcing cleavages
Cross-cutting cleavages
Political ideology
Party identification
Group that DOES NOT tend to vote on democrats
Jews
Women
Catholics
Protestants
Regions of the US in the Soth/Southwest that have been growing in population and have attracted retirees
Sun belt
Rust belt
Bible belt
Economic belt
Measures inflation
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Change in Product and Inflation (CPI)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Is NOT a kind of poll
Tracking poll
Benchmark poll
Pre-election poll
Entrance poll
Most Americans identify themselves as
Liberals
Conservatives
Libertarians
Independents
Is NOT a means tested entitlement program
Social Security Income
Medicaid
Medicare
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Women tend to vote for
Democrats
Republicans
Younger people tend to vote for
Democrats
Republicans
Wealthier people tend to vote for
Democrats
Republicans
A libertarian would agree with
Cutting all taxes
Increasing taxes on the rich
Decreasing taxes
Widely shared beliefs, values and norms about how citizens should relate with government
Political socialization
Political culture
Political ideology
Party identification
Rich = pay more taxes
Poor = pay less taxes
(percentage)
Flat taxes
Proportional taxes
Regressive taxes
Progressive taxes
Defined as the ups and downs of the economy
Business cycle
Political socialization
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Done by Executive and Legislative branches
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Consumer Price Index
Federal Reserve
The goal of this group is to win elections and hold political office
Interest Group
Political Ideology
Political Party
Political Action Committee
This occurs when a group of people who used to vote for one party now vote for another
Critical Election
Political Machine
Closed Primary
Party Realignment
An election that demonstrates a sharp change in who people vote for; often leading to a party realignment
critical election
national election
primary election
congressional election
This is the first step in the process to win the presidency
General Election
National Convention
Electoral College
Primary Election
This is a representative at the national convention that is not tied to a particular state; is often a powerful figure in the political party
delegate
superdelegate
vice president
presidential nominee
This is the idea that whoever wins the MOST votes in an election (even if it's not a majority), wins that position
run-off election
pluralist voting
winner-take-all
reapportionment
This often leads to gridlock in government
party polarization
Electoral College
Judicial Review
Necessary & Proper Clause
What is the idea that candidates who win an election are bound to carry out their campaign promises?
Presidential Coattails
Caucuses
Critical Elections
Mandate Theory of Elections
This is a type of primary election where you do not have to be registered to a particular party to vote for a primary candidate
Closed Primary
Open Primary
Super Tuesday Primary
Iowa Caucus
During this stage of the presidential election, there is one candidate from each major party fighting to win the votes of voters.
Primary Election
National Convention
General Election
Inauguration
You determine the number of votes your state gets for this by combining the total number of your House Representatives + Senators.
National Convention Delegates
Caucus
National Convention Superdelegates
Electoral College
This process occurs every 10 years after the census to determine how many representatives each state will have in the House of Reps.
Gerrymandering
Reapportionment
Midterm Elections
Party Realignment
This is the election that occurs 2 years after a president was elected; it is often used as a measuring stick to gauge how the public views the work of the current adminstration
General Election
Midterm Election
Nomination Election
Primary Election
The purpose of this organize is to regulate campaign finance
PAC
BCRA
FCC
FEC
This type of organization can raise & spend unlimited $$ to support a campaign, as long as they don't directly coordinate with the campaign.
PAC
Interest Group
SuperPAC
FEC
This court case established the idea that spending money is equivalent to free speech, therefore allowing unlimited spending by SuperPACs
Lopez v US
McCullough v Maryland
Engel v Vitale
Citizens United v FEC
This is a type of interest group that is fighting for an issue that benefits everyone in society, not just its members
Economic Interest Group
Public Interest Group
Private Interest Group
Dark Money Group
This theory of interest groups believes that there are too many interest groups asking the gov to do things, that nothing ends up getting done
Pluralist
Elite
Hyperpluralist
Issue Network
This group of political players is comprised of an Interest Group, Congressional Committee, and a Bureaucratic Agency
Iron Triangle
Issue Network
Congressional Committee
Political Party
This is a person advocating for the interests of their interest group to members of government that can help them achieve their goals
Representative
Senator
Lobbyist
President
One way an interest group might influence the political process is by writing one of these to express support for a particular interest in a court case.
newspaper article
political advertisement
litigation
amicus curiae brief
This is the idea that interest groups use their money and expertise to influence the outcome of an election
Litigation
electioneering
amicus curiae brief
primary election
The media can help set the political agenda by the way in which is ____ an issue
prior restraint
electioneers
frames
legally challenges
When a media source acts as a ____, they are conducting investigative journalism
press secretary
political party
interest group
watchdog
Because TV news often presents a news story in 60 second (or less) segments, politicians often pare their speeches down so that media can grab _____ easier.
right of rebuttal
equal time rule
sound bites
media events
When an interest groups achieves a goal that benefits everyone in society, not just its members, this is called a:
collective good
free rider problem
single-issue problem
potential problem
Which of these is not typically an advantage of incumbents
Getting SuperPAC $
Name Recognition
Mail info for free
Press coverage of congressional actions
Which article established (started) the Judicial Branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
A court's authority to hear a case for the first time is called ______.
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
First Jurisdiction
Primary Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review. What is Judicial Review?
when the Supreme Court enforces the laws of the Legislative Branch
when the Supreme Court decides if a law or executive action is constitutional or not
when the Supreme Court vetoes a Bill from Congress
when the Supreme Court creates a new law
Supreme Court nominees are confirmed by...
House of Representatives
President
Senate
Chief Justice
If a Supreme Court justice agrees with the decision of the court, but did not agree with the reasoning of how they came to that conclusion, the justice may write a ____.
Plurality Opinion
Majority Opinion
Dissenting Opinion
Concurring opinion
Justices who believe that the court should act as an instrument of public policy are said to have which judicial philosophy?
Judicial Activism
Judicial Restraint
Conservative
Liberal
This principle means "let the decision stand"
Writ of Certiorari
Precedent
Amicus curiae
Stare decisis
This document, written by Alexander Hamilton, makes the argument that justices should have lifetime appointments and have the power of judicial review.
Federalist 10
Federalist 51
Federalist 70
Federalist 78
“energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government."
Federalist 51
Federalist 10
Federalist 70
Federalist 78
In Federalist #70, which of the following best summarizes Alexander Hamilton's argument?
The executive branch is too powerful under the Articles of Confederation.
The executive branch should be the most powerful branch of government.
The executive branch is designed to handle emergencies and immediate crises.
The executive branch would function best with a single person in charge.
What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?
habeas corpus
pardon
censure
impeachment
If Congress adjourns during the ten days the president has to consider a bill passed by both houses of Congress, but which the president has not yet signed, what is the result?
Line-item veto
Legislative veto
Executive veto
Pocket veto
What is the minimum age to become a House of Representative Member?
No prerequisite
25
30
35
Which chamber of the federal legislature is considered to be closer and more responsive to the American citizens?
Senate
House of Representatives
State Assembly
State Senate
Cloture is a process designed to accomplish...
bringing a bill out of committee
the ending a filibuster
Gerrymandering
select committee chairmen
All revenue bills must originate where?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Office of the President
The Congressional Budget Office
Which of the following is NOT a model used by members of Congress in the execution of their responsibilities.
Politico
Delegate
Logroller
Trustee
A conference committee is comprised of...
Senators only
House representatives only
Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives
Subcommittees in the House of Representatives
Which of the following is NOT a major difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate
Members of the House are elected every two years and the Senate every 6 years.
Senators must be 30 years old and Representatives must be 25
The Senate passes appropriation legislation and the HoR confirms Presidential appointments.
The Senate was originally chosen by State Legislatures while the HoR was originally chosen by the people.
Which of the following is NOT one of the broad categories of roles/powers Congress has.
Budgeting
Campaigning
Oversight of Government
Lawmaking
What is Madison's solution to the problem he identifies in Fed #51 - "The legislative Authority necessarily predominates."
Bicameralism
Strong Executive
Increased State Power
Monarchy
the dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government
individualism
political culture
political socialization
political ideology
the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decision they make
individualism
political culture
political socialization
political ideology
Economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the economic transaction among citizens and businesses
free enterprise
supply side economics
monetary policy
Keynesian economics
principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law
rule of law
individualism
political culture
political hierarchy
the experiences and factors that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, and behaviors.
political ideology
individualism
political culture
political socialization
an individual's coherent set of beliefs about government and politics
political ideology
individualism
political culture
political socialization
What is the purpose of a political party's platform?
to tell Americans what to believe
to outline and make clear their views on important issues
to help candidates who don't understand the issues
to make it easy for opposing parties to adopt their views
What is a strategy an interest group might use to influence an election's outcome (results)?
pay candidates to quit running
conduct public opinion polls
run TV and newspaper ads
hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators
The Save the Turtles Political Action Committee (PAC) can only support one candidate. The chart below shows four candidates' positions on important issues. Which candidate would the PAC choose to support, based upon this information?
Don McDude
Bernie McSanders
Mitchie O'Connell
Hilaria McLinton
What do lobbyists try to do?
help Congress in writing legislation for the common good
ensure the federal budget balances
help the President to choose Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members
influence the decisions made by government officials
Which is NOT a way that the media affects government?
monitor elected officials to ensure responsible behavior
influence voters' criteria for evaluating candidates
encourage voters to share their beliefs and views
shape legislation (laws) by influencing Congressional voting
How do Political Action Committees (PACs) influence government?
advising the President
staffing Congressional offices
financially supporting causes and campaigns
sending written summaries of cases to the Supreme Court
What do the following groups have in common? M.A.D.D., A.A.R.P., W.W.F., N.R.A., P.E.T.A.?
They're all government agencies seeking to influence Congress.
They're all nonprofit groups seeking funding for their causes.
They're all political third parties seeking election of supportive candidates.
They're all interest groups seeking to draw attention to and lobby for their causes.
Why is the same event sometimes reported differently by different news networks?
Newspapers and networks hold certain political beliefs (biases) that are shown in their reporting.
Newspapers and networks don't get enough information to report events accurately.
Some newspapers and networks just want to trick the public into believing things that aren't true.
Political parties pay newspapers and news networks to make them look good, leading to false reporting.
What would be the most accurate source to find information about candidates' views during an election?
a private interest group's website
a record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation
a TV commercial sponsored by a political party
a newspaper editorial
Carlos is 21 years old. He goes to college in the evenings, works at a nursing home for senior citizens during the day, and is happy to return to his rented apartment home at night. Based on the candidates' positions on the chart, which one is Carlos most likely to vote for?
Candidate A
Candidate B
Candidate C
Candidate D
"The impeachment of Trump doesn't matter to me because he's the Republican candidate, and I always vote Republican" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"I'm going to vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary because I think he has the best plan to help me with my student loan debt" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"Nancy Pelosi's leadership in the House has been awful, I will vote Republican because of it" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"I'm voting for Joe Biden because he gives me hope that we will be able to unify our country and begin to get things done across party lines" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
Voting rights have __________ over time.
Increased
Decreased
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
13th
14th
15th
17th
Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
20th Amendment
23rd Amendment
Based on the original wording of the Constitution, who elected Senators?
the people in the State
the state legislature
the Electoral College
the governor of the State
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
23rd
18th
21st
19th
Which Amendment abolished poll taxes?
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
Which of the following was NOT banned by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Motor voter laws
Grandfather Clauses
Literacy Tests
Poll taxes
Which Amendment gave 18-20 year olds the right to vote?
23rd
26th
27th
25th
What did the Motor Voter Act do?
It requires you to renew your driver's license in order to vote.
It requires states to transport you to the polls on election day.
It requires states to let you register to vote when you apply for or renew your driver's license.
It requires you to have a state ID to vote.
What conclusion can be drawn from analyzing the chart?
The majority of Americans take get involved in the political process through donating money to a campaign.
Volunteering for a political campaign is the way that most baby boomers participate in politics.
Attendance at political rallies has increased in the last decade.
Casting a vote is the primary way that most Americans participate in government.
According to historical data, which age group has been known to have the highest voter turnout?
18-24
25-44
45+
Which of the following can be contributing factors to low voter turnout in the United States?
Lack of information, Experience, Residential Mobility and Income
Elections held on random days of the week
Taxes imposed by the king
All of the above
A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.
Third Parties
Bias
Society
Government
A Political Party that is not one of the two major parties in the country; a minor party
Two-Party System
Socialist Party
Political System
Third Party
A Political System consisting primarily of two major political parties, more or less equal in strength.
Two-Party System
Socialist Party
Political System
Third Party
A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need.
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
A political party that believes in individual freedom and believes the only purpose of government is to protect this freedom.
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help.
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
A written statement of the goals of a political party.
Candidate
Government
Party Platform
Society
An organization that tries to get political power by electing members to public office so that their political ideas can become laws or policies
Political System
Government
Party Platform
Political Party
What is the primary goal of political parties?
to create a national platform
to get their candidates elected
to collect campaign contributions
to attract members who agree on issues
Which of these is the most common form of individual involvement with a political party?
attending a party rally or meeting
making a financial contribution to the party
registering to vote as a member of the party
working on the campaign of a party candidate
The American tendency toward ________ encourages the two major parties to build broad coalitions.
big government
idealism
radicalism
moderation
an organized effort to influence the policy process by persuading public officials to favor or oppose action on a specific issue
Interest group
lobbying
platform
Political action committee
All of the people entitled to vote in a given election
pluralism
Primary election
electorate
Political party
an organization that seeks to achieve power by electing its members to public office
political action committees
political parties
pluralism
lobbying
any organized group whose members share a common goal and try to promote their interests by influencing government policymaking and decision making
Interest group
platform
Political action committee
lobbying
a political party’s statement of principles and objectives
Interest group
caucus
platform
ideology
an electoral system that awards offices to the highest vote-getters without ensuring representation for voters in the minority; under this system, a slim majority of voters can control 100 percent of elected offices
caucus
electorate
proportional representation
winner-take-all system
an organization that raises and distributes funds to candidates running for office
Political party
Interest group
platform
political action committees (PACs)
a political system in which two parties dominate the electoral process and control the government
public agenda
political action committees
two-party system
pluralism
an election in which voters determine their party’s nominee for an elective office
primary election
open primary
midterm election
general election
a public official seeking reelection to the position he or she currently occupies
party base
self-announcement
incumbent
swing voter
an election in which voters choose among candidates from different parties to fill an elective office
caucus
primary election
general election
winner-take-all system
Example = Democrats & Republicans
Example = NRA or MADD
Think $$$
What is the purpose of a political party's platform?
to tell Americans what to believe
to outline and make clear their views on important issues
to help candidates who don't understand the issues
to make it easy for opposing parties to adopt their views
What is a strategy an interest group might use to influence an election's outcome (results)?
pay candidates to quit running
conduct public opinion polls
run TV and newspaper ads
hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators
The Save the Turtles Political Action Committee (PAC) can only support one candidate. The chart below shows four candidates' positions on important issues. Which candidate would the PAC choose to support, based upon this information?
Don McDude
Bernie McSanders
Mitchie O'Connell
Hilaria McLinton
What do lobbyists try to do?
help Congress in writing legislation for the common good
ensure the federal budget balances
help the President to choose Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members
influence the decisions made by government officials
How do Political Action Committees (PACs) influence government?
advising the President
staffing Congressional offices
financially supporting causes and campaigns
sending written summaries of cases to the Supreme Court
What do the following groups have in common? MADD, AARP, NAACP, NRA, NOW?
They're all government agencies seeking to influence Congress.
They're all nonprofit groups seeking funding for their causes.
They're all political third parties seeking election of supportive candidates.
They're all interest groups seeking to draw attention to and lobby for their causes.
Why are the same events sometimes reported differently by different news networks?
Newspapers and networks hold certain political beliefs (biases) that are shown in their reporting.
Newspapers and networks don't get enough information to report events accurately.
Some newspapers and networks just want to trick the public into believing things that aren't true.
Political parties pay newspapers and news networks to make them look good, leading to false reporting.
What would be the most accurate source to find information about candidates' views during an election?
a private interest group's website
a record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation
a TV commercial sponsored by a political party
a newspaper editorial
"The impeachment of Trump doesn't matter to me because he's the Republican candidate, and I always vote Republican" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"I'm going to vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary because I think he has the best plan to help me with my student loan debt" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"Nancy Pelosi's leadership in the House has been awful, I will vote Republican because of it" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
"I'm voting for Joe Biden because he gives me hope that we will be able to unify our country and begin to get things done across party lines" would be an example of:
Retrospective voting
Prospective voting
Party-line voting
Rational choice
Voting rights have __________ over time.
Increased
Decreased
Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
13th
14th
15th
17th
Which Amendment led to the direct election of Senators?
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
20th Amendment
23rd Amendment
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
23rd
18th
21st
19th
What did the Motor Voter Act do?
It requires you to renew your driver's license in order to vote.
It requires states to transport you to the polls on election day.
It requires states to let you register to vote when you apply for or renew your driver's license.
It requires you to have a state ID to vote.
According to historical data, which age group has been known to have the highest voter turnout?
18-24
25-44
45+
Which of the following can be contributing factors to low voter turnout in the United States?
Lack of information, Experience, Residential Mobility and Income
Elections held on random days of the week
Poll Taxes
All of the above
A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need.
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
A political party that believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that individuals can take care of themselves without government help.
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
A public official seeking reelection to the position he or she currently occupies
party base
self-announcement
incumbent
swing voter
