The document lists three branches of the US government: the Presidency, the Congress, and the Judiciary. It then lists Norman as the author. The summary provides a high-level overview without analyzing or evaluating the content:
The document discusses the three branches of the US government - the Presidency, Congress, and Judiciary. It is authored by Norman.
The document lists three branches of the US government: the Presidency, the Congress, and the Judiciary. It then lists Norman as the author. The summary provides a high-level overview without analyzing or evaluating the content:
The document discusses the three branches of the US government - the Presidency, Congress, and Judiciary. It is authored by Norman.
The document discusses several topics related to civics and government:
- The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists centered around the scope of power of the central government. Federalism was a compromise between a unitary government and a confederacy.
- Gerrymandering allows the majority party to draw district boundaries to their advantage.
- The 1st Amendment protects individuals' right to freedom of conscience and free expression of religious beliefs through its free exercise clause.
The document provides examples of multiple choice questions about civics and government. It includes questions about checks and balances, political ideology, primaries, the roles of vice presidents, political action committees, income distribution, the Supreme Court, Congress, lobbying, presidential nominations, civil rights laws, and other topics. The response options provide details and definitions to contextualize the concepts being tested.
Individuals often form groups to promote their interests, which the Constitution protects through provisions like free speech and assembly. Interest groups influence policy through grassroots organizing, lobbying, and litigation. The government regulates interest groups through laws on disclosure, lobbying, and campaign finance. While elections imperfectly link citizens to government due to low turnout, other factors like age and education affect likelihood of voting, and interest groups provide alternative linkage.
The "wall of separation" doctrine refers to the division between church and state. Lobbyists try to influence legislators mainly through providing legislators with information on technical issues. Gerrymandering results in districts that favor one political party over another by drawing district lines to the advantage of the dominant party in power.
The document provides examples of multiple choice questions about civics and government. It includes questions about checks and balances, political ideology, primaries, the roles of vice presidents, political action committees, income distribution, the Supreme Court, Congress, lobbying, presidential nominations, civil rights laws, and other topics. The response options provide details and definitions to contextualize the concepts being tested.
Individuals often form groups to promote their interests, which the Constitution protects through provisions like free speech and assembly. Interest groups influence policy through grassroots organizing, lobbying, and litigation. The government regulates interest groups through laws on disclosure, lobbying, and campaign finance. While elections imperfectly link citizens to government due to low turnout, other factors like age and education affect likelihood of voting, and interest groups provide alternative linkage.
The "wall of separation" doctrine refers to the division between church and state. Lobbyists try to influence legislators mainly through providing legislators with information on technical issues. Gerrymandering results in districts that favor one political party over another by drawing district lines to the advantage of the dominant party in power.
The document lists three branches of the US government: the Presidency, the Congress, and the Judiciary. It then lists Norman as the author. The summary provides a high-level overview without analyzing or evaluating the content:
The document discusses the three branches of the US government - the Presidency, Congress, and Judiciary. It is authored by Norman.
The document discusses several topics related to civics and government:
- The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists centered around the scope of power of the central government. Federalism was a compromise between a unitary government and a confederacy.
- Gerrymandering allows the majority party to draw district boundaries to their advantage.
- The 1st Amendment protects individuals' right to freedom of conscience and free expression of religious beliefs through its free exercise clause.
The document provides examples of multiple choice questions about civics and government. It includes questions about checks and balances, political ideology, primaries, the roles of vice presidents, political action committees, income distribution, the Supreme Court, Congress, lobbying, presidential nominations, civil rights laws, and other topics. The response options provide details and definitions to contextualize the concepts being tested.
Individuals often form groups to promote their interests, which the Constitution protects through provisions like free speech and assembly. Interest groups influence policy through grassroots organizing, lobbying, and litigation. The government regulates interest groups through laws on disclosure, lobbying, and campaign finance. While elections imperfectly link citizens to government due to low turnout, other factors like age and education affect likelihood of voting, and interest groups provide alternative linkage.
The "wall of separation" doctrine refers to the division between church and state. Lobbyists try to influence legislators mainly through providing legislators with information on technical issues. Gerrymandering results in districts that favor one political party over another by drawing district lines to the advantage of the dominant party in power.
The document provides examples of multiple choice questions about civics and government. It includes questions about checks and balances, political ideology, primaries, the roles of vice presidents, political action committees, income distribution, the Supreme Court, Congress, lobbying, presidential nominations, civil rights laws, and other topics. The response options provide details and definitions to contextualize the concepts being tested.
Individuals often form groups to promote their interests, which the Constitution protects through provisions like free speech and assembly. Interest groups influence policy through grassroots organizing, lobbying, and litigation. The government regulates interest groups through laws on disclosure, lobbying, and campaign finance. While elections imperfectly link citizens to government due to low turnout, other factors like age and education affect likelihood of voting, and interest groups provide alternative linkage.
The "wall of separation" doctrine refers to the division between church and state. Lobbyists try to influence legislators mainly through providing legislators with information on technical issues. Gerrymandering results in districts that favor one political party over another by drawing district lines to the advantage of the dominant party in power.
The document discusses several topics related to civics and government:
- The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists centered around the scope of power of the central government. Federalism was a compromise between a unitary government and a confederacy.
- Gerrymandering allows the majority party to draw district boundaries to their advantage.
- The 1st Amendment protects individuals' right to freedom of conscience and free expression of religious beliefs through its free exercise clause.
The document contains multiple choice questions from past AP Government tests covering various topics in American government and politics. It tests knowledge of topics like:
- The process for amending the Constitution
- Checks and balances between the three branches of government
- Federalism and the division of power between national and state governments
- Key Supreme Court cases that established important principles
- The role and impact of political parties, interest groups, and elections
- Trends in voter turnout and participation over time
The document appears to be a practice exam for AP Government & Politics. It contains 16 multiple choice questions that cover various topics related to US government and politics, including:
- Types of federal grants (project grants are based on competitive applications for specific undertakings)
- Reasons for the success of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (it had a clear goal of increasing black voter registration and federal officials oversaw implementation)
- When presidents have the best chance of passing their programs (early in their first term when popularity is highest)
- Implications of the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court case (suspects must be informed of their rights or confessions cannot be used as evidence)
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This document provides information on various topics related to government and politics in the United States, including elections and voting processes, political parties, pressure groups, and racial and ethnic politics. It describes primary election systems used by different states, campaign fundraising and voter turnout in presidential elections, and factors that influence congressional voting. It also discusses the decline and attempted renewal of political parties, the roles of prominent pressure groups, Supreme Court rulings impacting racial issues, and debates around affirmative action.
The Legislative Branch creates laws through Congress, which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate has two senators per state who serve six-year terms, while the House has 435 members based on population who serve two-year terms. Members of Congress must be at least 25 years old for the House or 30 for the Senate, citizens for at least seven or nine years respectively, and inhabitants of their states. Their roles include legislating, representing constituents, and overseeing the executive branch through committees. They receive salaries around $174,000 along with various benefits and perks.
This chapter discusses Congress, beginning with an overview of its basic facts and demographics. It describes how congressional districts are drawn and the electoral advantages incumbents enjoy. The chapter outlines the legislative process and how bills are introduced, referred to committees, amended, debated, and potentially passed and signed into law. It also reviews the leadership structure and types of committees in the House and Senate.
This document provides a PowerPoint presentation on civics and government topics including:
- The colors and meaning of the US flag
- The three branches of US government and their roles
- Key figures in US history like presidents and founding fathers
- Important government documents like the Constitution and amendments
- Holidays, citizenship topics, and other facts about the US system of government
It covers these topics through a series of slides with questions and short answers intended to teach basic civics knowledge in an engaging format.
This document provides an overview of the key concepts relating to the US Constitution, including its basic structure, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. It discusses how the Constitution has been adapted over time through both formal amendments and informal changes, such as new legislation, presidential practices, and judicial interpretations. Key court cases like Marbury v. Madison that have strengthened the role of the judicial branch are analyzed. The processes for proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution are also outlined.
This document summarizes key aspects of the U.S. election process. It discusses how elections are administered based on the Constitution, with the President and Vice President elected every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The past four presidents are listed as George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Voter turnout percentages from 2000 are provided. Finally, it describes the Electoral College system where electors cast ballots to elect the president, which allows someone to lose the national popular vote but win the election.
The President of the United States is elected every four years through a complex process outlined in the Constitution. Candidates must be at least 35 years old, a natural born US citizen, and have lived in the country for at least 14 years. Political parties choose their nominees through state primaries and caucuses. In the general election, voters select "electors" who then vote for President in the Electoral College. Whichever candidate wins the most popular votes in a state receives all of its electors. If no candidate receives a majority, the House of Representatives chooses the President.
This document is a chapter from the textbook Magruder's American Government titled "Voters and Voter Behavior". It is divided into 4 sections that discuss the history and expansion of voting rights in the United States, current voter qualifications, the impact of civil rights legislation and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and factors that influence voter behavior such as reasons for not voting, sociological influences, and psychological influences like party identification.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in U.S. government and politics, including political culture, parties, elections, branches of government, interest groups, and policies/documents. Some key topics covered include political socialization, voting demographics, media influence, political ideologies, primary elections, the electoral college system, congressional committees, executive powers, Supreme Court cases, and the federal bureaucracy.
Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. The Constitution established this structure to represent both large and small states. Congress's main function is to enact laws and oversee the executive branch. The House has 435 members with 2 year terms representing single districts, while the 100 Senators have 6 year staggered terms representing entire states. Congress has broad powers to tax, spend, regulate commerce, and declare war which it uses to carry out government functions and policies.
This document outlines key concepts about American federalism from a textbook. It discusses the definition of federalism and the advantages and disadvantages of the US federal system. It also differentiates the powers granted to national and state governments by the Constitution, and assesses the role of courts in defining this relationship. Additionally, it analyzes how the national budget impacts federalism and the relationship between levels of government. It evaluates current challenges around balancing national and state power and the future of federalism.
The document provides an overview of the structure and roles of the United States Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate. It details the composition and leadership positions of both chambers, as well as the key duties of Congress which include passing laws, representing constituents, and overseeing the federal government. Procedures like redistricting, filibusters, and the committee process are also summarized.
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- Prime ministerial power is affected by not being able to call an election when events favor their party and not being able to plan their agenda knowing the date of the next election.
- A codified constitution could more clearly define the powers of the prime minister and prevent a prime minister from defining their own role.
- Possible reforms to limit prime ministerial power include transferring some patronage powers to parliament, introducing fixed election terms, and making the prime minister more accountable to parliament.
This document outlines the presidency, including the constitutional foundations and roles of the president, controversies surrounding executive power, functions of the White House staff and executive branch offices, roles of the president, sources of conflict with Congress, and factors that influence judgments of presidents. It discusses the separation of powers, evolution of presidential power, and managing the modern presidency within the executive branch. The main roles of the president discussed are as chief executive, commander-in-chief, chief diplomat, administrator, and agenda setter through public persuasion.
The document provides an overview of Congress and its legislative powers and processes. It discusses how Congress is organized, the roles of the House and Senate, how bills become laws, and the influences on Congressional members, such as political parties, committees, interest groups, and constituents. It also summarizes Congress's expressed and implied powers, as well as the criticisms levied against the legislative branch.
The document discusses the structure and growth of the federal bureaucracy in the United States. It describes the various types of agencies that make up the executive branch, including cabinet departments, independent agencies, government corporations, and independent regulatory commissions. It also discusses the size, power, and behavior of the federal bureaucracy, and ways that both the president and Congress try to control federal agencies.
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General Mills held a summit in 2011 to discuss innovations at its New Jersey plant, where it employs over 6,000 local residents. The summit highlighted a new website that lets users design custom cereal boxes, a cereal utilizing New Jersey's state fruit of blueberries being sold at tourism stores, and a partnership with Nintendo using Pokémon characters that increased impulse buying.
The document discusses several topics related to civics and government:
- The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists centered around the scope of power of the central government. Federalism was a compromise between a unitary government and a confederacy.
- Gerrymandering allows the majority party to draw district boundaries to their advantage.
- The 1st Amendment protects individuals' right to freedom of conscience and free expression of religious beliefs through its free exercise clause.
The document contains multiple choice questions from past AP Government tests covering various topics in American government and politics. It tests knowledge of topics like:
- The process for amending the Constitution
- Checks and balances between the three branches of government
- Federalism and the division of power between national and state governments
- Key Supreme Court cases that established important principles
- The role and impact of political parties, interest groups, and elections
- Trends in voter turnout and participation over time
The document appears to be a practice exam for AP Government & Politics. It contains 16 multiple choice questions that cover various topics related to US government and politics, including:
- Types of federal grants (project grants are based on competitive applications for specific undertakings)
- Reasons for the success of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (it had a clear goal of increasing black voter registration and federal officials oversaw implementation)
- When presidents have the best chance of passing their programs (early in their first term when popularity is highest)
- Implications of the Miranda v. Arizona Supreme Court case (suspects must be informed of their rights or confessions cannot be used as evidence)
A2 Edexcel Government & Politics Unit 3 examples and case studiesitskit
This document provides information on various topics related to government and politics in the United States, including elections and voting processes, political parties, pressure groups, and racial and ethnic politics. It describes primary election systems used by different states, campaign fundraising and voter turnout in presidential elections, and factors that influence congressional voting. It also discusses the decline and attempted renewal of political parties, the roles of prominent pressure groups, Supreme Court rulings impacting racial issues, and debates around affirmative action.
The Legislative Branch creates laws through Congress, which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate has two senators per state who serve six-year terms, while the House has 435 members based on population who serve two-year terms. Members of Congress must be at least 25 years old for the House or 30 for the Senate, citizens for at least seven or nine years respectively, and inhabitants of their states. Their roles include legislating, representing constituents, and overseeing the executive branch through committees. They receive salaries around $174,000 along with various benefits and perks.
This chapter discusses Congress, beginning with an overview of its basic facts and demographics. It describes how congressional districts are drawn and the electoral advantages incumbents enjoy. The chapter outlines the legislative process and how bills are introduced, referred to committees, amended, debated, and potentially passed and signed into law. It also reviews the leadership structure and types of committees in the House and Senate.
This document provides a PowerPoint presentation on civics and government topics including:
- The colors and meaning of the US flag
- The three branches of US government and their roles
- Key figures in US history like presidents and founding fathers
- Important government documents like the Constitution and amendments
- Holidays, citizenship topics, and other facts about the US system of government
It covers these topics through a series of slides with questions and short answers intended to teach basic civics knowledge in an engaging format.
This document provides an overview of the key concepts relating to the US Constitution, including its basic structure, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. It discusses how the Constitution has been adapted over time through both formal amendments and informal changes, such as new legislation, presidential practices, and judicial interpretations. Key court cases like Marbury v. Madison that have strengthened the role of the judicial branch are analyzed. The processes for proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution are also outlined.
This document summarizes key aspects of the U.S. election process. It discusses how elections are administered based on the Constitution, with the President and Vice President elected every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The past four presidents are listed as George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Voter turnout percentages from 2000 are provided. Finally, it describes the Electoral College system where electors cast ballots to elect the president, which allows someone to lose the national popular vote but win the election.
The President of the United States is elected every four years through a complex process outlined in the Constitution. Candidates must be at least 35 years old, a natural born US citizen, and have lived in the country for at least 14 years. Political parties choose their nominees through state primaries and caucuses. In the general election, voters select "electors" who then vote for President in the Electoral College. Whichever candidate wins the most popular votes in a state receives all of its electors. If no candidate receives a majority, the House of Representatives chooses the President.
This document is a chapter from the textbook Magruder's American Government titled "Voters and Voter Behavior". It is divided into 4 sections that discuss the history and expansion of voting rights in the United States, current voter qualifications, the impact of civil rights legislation and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and factors that influence voter behavior such as reasons for not voting, sociological influences, and psychological influences like party identification.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in U.S. government and politics, including political culture, parties, elections, branches of government, interest groups, and policies/documents. Some key topics covered include political socialization, voting demographics, media influence, political ideologies, primary elections, the electoral college system, congressional committees, executive powers, Supreme Court cases, and the federal bureaucracy.
Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate. The Constitution established this structure to represent both large and small states. Congress's main function is to enact laws and oversee the executive branch. The House has 435 members with 2 year terms representing single districts, while the 100 Senators have 6 year staggered terms representing entire states. Congress has broad powers to tax, spend, regulate commerce, and declare war which it uses to carry out government functions and policies.
This document outlines key concepts about American federalism from a textbook. It discusses the definition of federalism and the advantages and disadvantages of the US federal system. It also differentiates the powers granted to national and state governments by the Constitution, and assesses the role of courts in defining this relationship. Additionally, it analyzes how the national budget impacts federalism and the relationship between levels of government. It evaluates current challenges around balancing national and state power and the future of federalism.
The document provides an overview of the structure and roles of the United States Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and Senate. It details the composition and leadership positions of both chambers, as well as the key duties of Congress which include passing laws, representing constituents, and overseeing the federal government. Procedures like redistricting, filibusters, and the committee process are also summarized.
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- Prime ministerial power is affected by not being able to call an election when events favor their party and not being able to plan their agenda knowing the date of the next election.
- A codified constitution could more clearly define the powers of the prime minister and prevent a prime minister from defining their own role.
- Possible reforms to limit prime ministerial power include transferring some patronage powers to parliament, introducing fixed election terms, and making the prime minister more accountable to parliament.
This document outlines the presidency, including the constitutional foundations and roles of the president, controversies surrounding executive power, functions of the White House staff and executive branch offices, roles of the president, sources of conflict with Congress, and factors that influence judgments of presidents. It discusses the separation of powers, evolution of presidential power, and managing the modern presidency within the executive branch. The main roles of the president discussed are as chief executive, commander-in-chief, chief diplomat, administrator, and agenda setter through public persuasion.
The document provides an overview of Congress and its legislative powers and processes. It discusses how Congress is organized, the roles of the House and Senate, how bills become laws, and the influences on Congressional members, such as political parties, committees, interest groups, and constituents. It also summarizes Congress's expressed and implied powers, as well as the criticisms levied against the legislative branch.
The document discusses the structure and growth of the federal bureaucracy in the United States. It describes the various types of agencies that make up the executive branch, including cabinet departments, independent agencies, government corporations, and independent regulatory commissions. It also discusses the size, power, and behavior of the federal bureaucracy, and ways that both the president and Congress try to control federal agencies.
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General Mills held a summit in 2011 to discuss innovations at its New Jersey plant, where it employs over 6,000 local residents. The summit highlighted a new website that lets users design custom cereal boxes, a cereal utilizing New Jersey's state fruit of blueberries being sold at tourism stores, and a partnership with Nintendo using Pokémon characters that increased impulse buying.
This document provides an introduction to a study pack on enterprise development and entrepreneurship for bioscience students. It outlines the aims of improving students' understanding of entrepreneurship in bioscience and their ability to identify viable business ideas and bring them to market.
The document describes the learning outcomes for participants, which include understanding entrepreneurship and evaluating potential bioscience business ideas. It also outlines the teaching, learning, and assessment framework used in the study pack. This includes topics like idea generation, business planning, marketing strategy, and financial forecasting.
The study pack content includes teaching materials for 12 sessions, a business plan assignment, and additional resources. The sessions cover topics relevant to starting a bioscience business such as intellectual property,
TPS mengatur pengurusan stor kerajaan dalam 8 bab yang meliputi penerimaan, merekod stok, penyimpanan, pengeluaran, pemeriksaan, keselamatan, pelupusan dan kehilangan. Dokumen ini menjelaskan tanggungjawab pegawai stor dalam menguruskan setiap aspek pengurusan stor secara sistematik dan teratur.
The document discusses how to earn points on FRQ questions about the federal budget. It provides guidance on defining key terms like a balanced budget and federal entitlements. It also explains that entitlement programs, which Congress has little control over spending, are a major barrier to achieving a balanced federal budget and leads to large budget deficits. Large deficits can have consequences, such as increased national debt.
This document provides instructions for a student project to calculate the surface area of a geometric solid. Students must create a story involving surface area, include a photo or drawing of the solid, draw the solid with measurements, calculate its surface area using the correct formula, and present their work neatly. The project aims to help students understand surface area by applying it to an imaginative real-world context and showing all work. Suggestions include basing stories on pop culture and ensuring designs are solvable. Work will be graded on a rubric evaluating the story, images, drawing, calculation, and presentation.
Borang ini digunakan untuk memantau pengurusan aset alih kerajaan di sebuah agensi kerajaan. Ia menilai aspek-aspek seperti mesyuarat jawatankuasa pengurusan aset, pendaftaran dan penyimpanan aset, penyelenggaraan, pelupusan, dan laporan tahunan. Borang ini memberikan skor berdasarkan kepatuhan agensi terhadap prosedur pengurusan aset yang ditetapkan.
This document lists the names of 132 students along with their school, sport and residential status. All students listed are participating in various sports either at the archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, field hockey, football, netball, sepak takraw or archery level. All students have residential status.
The document summarizes the key concepts of Mobile IP, which allows devices to maintain the same IP address when connecting to different networks. Mobile IP uses two addresses - the home address that stays fixed, and a care-of address that changes based on the foreign network. A home agent forwards packets to the device's current care-of address, while the device's home address remains the same from the perspective of other devices. This allows seamless internet access for devices that roam across networks while maintaining persistent connectivity and identity.
Over time, Americans have had slightly differing views on personal responsibility for success or failure. In 1924 and 1977, approximately 47% of high school students agreed that it is entirely a person's own fault if they cannot succeed. The view that external factors like luck or upbringing influence success more than personal responsibility increased from 30% in 1924 to 40% in 1977. However, the majority of Americans have consistently believed that hard work leads to success and that people are primarily responsible for their own outcomes.
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1) Backers of a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution might consider the following strategy:
A. seeking support for such an amendment through approval by at least 34 state conventions, as almost occurred in the 1980s.
B. mounting a federal court case and seeking appeals to the Supreme Court.
C. pursuing approval of an amendment in the House and Senate, to then be sent to state legislatures.
D. collecting signatures to mount the proposal as a national referendum.
2) Which of the following presidents is credited with creation of the New Federalism?
A. Bill Clinton
B. George W. Bush
C. Ronald Reagan
D. Jimmy Carter
3) Which of the following issues were NOT a major concern of the Anti-Federalists concerning the Constitution?
A. The new powers granted to the national government
B. Ensuring that individual rights and liberties would be protected
C. Preserving the powers of the states
D. Ensuring that state criminal law would continue to be enforced by state courts
4) The primary motivation of the Framers, according to Charles Beard, was to:
A. protect their property rights through creation of a strong national government.
B. provide opportunities for political advancement for the Framers.
C. strengthen states’ rights in order to allow more effective resolution of property disputes.
D. create an egalitarian system of property distribution.
6) A shift toward cooperative federalism was evidenced by President Obama’s support of the stimulus bill that included temporary __________ funding for __________ functions such as education and public safety.
A. federal; federal
B. state; state
C. state; federal
D. federal; state
7) James Bryce believed that the Constitution was a fine example of:
A. mass democracy at work.
B. development of an oligarchical system of government.
C. an incrementally improved system not far removed from the Magna Carta.
D. a governing system that encouraged the proliferation of political parties.
9) Why was the division of power among the three branches of government an insufficient means to balance their powers?
A. The legislature, as the only initiator of laws, could dominate the other two branches.
B. Congress has more members than the other two branches.
C. Supreme Court judges are impeachable.
D. The president could become a dictator.
10) Which of the following is a true statement about the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
A. Both factions distrusted the power of state governments.
B. Federalists were pessimistic about human nature, and Anti-Federalists were more optimistic about human nature.
C. The Anti-Federalists preferred a nonelected judiciary and indirectly elected president.
D. Both factions did not fear foreign threats.
11) President Bush and Governor Blanco struggled to agree about how to respond to Hurricane Katrina due to:
A. political differences and perceptions of incompetence by both.
B. President Bush never having been in a hurricane before.
C. Governor Blanco being a woman.
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1. The document contains a 150 multiple choice question test on topics related to the US government, including Congress, the presidency, bureaucracy, and federal agencies.
2. Questions cover subjects such as the structure and powers of Congress, the constitutional requirements to be president, the growth and role of the federal bureaucracy, and oversight of government agencies.
3. The test examines the relationship between different branches of government and the roles of key federal departments, advisers, and officials.
This document provides a worksheet with questions for students to answer about voting, elections, and the US political system. It includes 14 multiple choice and short answer questions linking to various websites about topics like citizenship, the voting process, the electoral college, political parties, amendments related to voting rights, and how to use an electronic voting machine. The worksheet is intended to help students learn about US elections and obtain information for the 2012 election.
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31 What does the acronym PDC stand for? Provisional Defence Committee A B Private Defence Commission C People's Defence Committee D Popular Defence Committee 32. Authority is best understood as... a) something which is guaranteed to anyone who holds a bigh office of state. b) the strength to impose one's will. c) the possession of legitimate power. d) having a lot of admirers within the media. 33. The state is... a) the ruling party at any given time. b) the bureaucratic machine. c) a range of institutions which includes, among other things, the bureaucracy, judges, the police and the security services. d) an all-powerful network of individuals from similar social backgrounds, all of whom conspire to deprive ordinary people of their rights. 34. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The civil service comprises all servants of the state, i.e. the body of govemment officials who are employed in civil occupations that are neither political nor judicial. II. The civil service comprises all holders of political or judicial offices and who receive remuneration wholly and directly out of money voted by parliament. III. The civil service comprises all bureaucrats employed in public and private offices. IV. The civil service comprises all whos a) Only I above. b) I \& II above. c) I \& IV above. d) Only II above. 30. In Ghana, a civil servant is a person employed in the public sector by a government if montent as well as MDAs and local governments. A civil servant works for the central Wht regards to He the above statements, which of the following statement(s) is Service sortrect? 1. The Head of Civil Service is a civil servant II. The President of the Republic of Ghana is a civil servent. IV. The Head of Civil Service is not a civil servant. b) I \& II above. c) I \& IV above. d) Only IV above. 36. Promotion in Civil Services indicates ... a) such changes in the situation which indicate difficult work and more important responsibility. b) change in the place of work. c) transfer of work from field to Headquarters. d) always an increase in pay. 37. Which of the following alternative answers is most correet? a) In Ghana, to be a Civil Service employee, it is not required to have any educational and training background or pass any examination so long as one knows a prominent person in government. b) The Civil Sarvice in Ghana is an organized body of men and women with different educational and training backgrounds, various expertise and skills employed by a goverament to assist it in the governance of the country. c) In the Ghana Civil Service, promotion, remuneration and transfers are not dependent on perit but essentially on the favour of one's supervisor. d) None of the above. 38. Who is the newly-appointed head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)? a) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. b) Georgina Theodora Wood. c) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf d) Miriam Makeba 39.The current Managing Director (MD) and Chairperson of the Intemational Monetary Func (IMF) is.
The terms "closed rule" and "open rule" refer to congressional provisions regarding floor debate and amendments, not public access, committee assignments, or lobbyists. A closed rule prohibits all amendments during floor debate, while an open rule places no restrictions on amendments.
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Answer (1) one of the following question:
1A. Presidential approval ratings fluctuate over the course of each presidential administration.
Identify two factors that decrease presidential approval ratings, and explain why each factor has that effect.
Identify two factors that increase presidential approval ratings, and explain why each factor has that effect.
2A. Citizens often choose to participate in the political process in ways other than voting.
Identify two forms of participation in the political process other than voting.
Explain two advantages of each form of participation you identified in (a).
Answer (1) one of the following question:
1B- Congressional reapportionment and redistricting are conducted every ten years. When redistricting is conducted, politicians often engage in gerrymandering.
Define congressional reapportionment and explain one reason why it is important to states.
Define congressional redistricting.
Explain two goals of politicians when they gerrymander during redistricting.
Describe two limits that the United States Supreme Court has placed on congressional redistricting
2B- In the United States Congress, the majority party exerts a substantial influence over lawmaking. However, even when one party has a numerical majority in each chamber of the United States Congress, there is no guarantee that legislation supported by that majority party will be passed by both chambers. Rules of each chamber independently influence the likelihood that legislation will pass in that chamber; legislation passed by one chamber is not always passed by the other.
Describe two advantages the majority party in the United States House of Representatives has in lawmaking, above and beyond the numerical advantage that the majority party enjoys in floor voting.
Describe two differences between House and Senate rules that may make it likely that legislation may pass in one chamber but not in the other.
Explain how the differences identified in (b) can lead to the passage of a bill in one chamber but not in the other.
Answer (1) one of the following question:
1C- The judicial branch is designed to be more independent of public opinion than are the legislative or the executive. Yet the US Supreme Court rarely deviates too far for too long from the prevalent public opinion.
Describe two ways in which the US Supreme Court is insulated from public opinion.
Explain how two factors work to keep the US Supreme Court from deviating too far from public opinion.
2C- Different interest groups will choose different techniques to achieve their objectives based on their resources, characteristics and goals.
Describe each of the following techniques and explain why an interest group would choose each technique.
Litigation
Campaign contributions
Grassroots lobbying/mass mobilization
Extra Credit question:
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The Legislative Branch consists of Congress, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 435 members who serve 2-year terms, while the Senate has 100 members who serve 6-year terms. Both bodies work together to create and pass federal laws, oversee the executive branch, and approve treaties and presidential appointments. The document provides details on the election process, qualifications, powers and responsibilities of members of Congress.
The Legislative Branch article summarizes key information about the US Congress including its structure and roles. It notes that Congress is bicameral consisting of the House of Representatives with 435 members serving 2-year terms and the Senate with 100 members serving 6-year terms. Some of Congress's main responsibilities are to make laws, oversee the executive branch, and approve treaties and presidential appointments. The document also reviews the election process and qualifications for representatives and senators.
This document provides a review for the Philippine Constitution and Philippine History sections of the NAPOLCOM entrance examination. It includes 30 multiple choice questions on the Philippine Constitution covering topics like the three branches of government, human rights provisions, and powers of the state. It also includes 27 multiple choice questions on Philippine History topics such as historical figures, independence movements, and important dates. The review is intended to help examinees prepare for the questions that may appear on the entrance exam for the Philippine National Police Commission.
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Lesson Introduction
The framers' distrust of human nature is nowhere better reflected than in their treatment of the issues represented by Federalism. It was the framers' goal to divide power—to make it so difficult to hold and exercise power that the government would only act when there was substantial support for its policies. In the preceding lesson, we learned how the framers provided for a system of separation of powers among the institutions of the national government: no single individual or body of individuals is to hold exclusive executive, legislative, or judicial power. The framers used Federalism as a second means of dividing political power.
Federalism refers to the division and sharing of constitutionally assigned or implied powers between the national and state governments. America's federal system, a mixture of states' rights and national supremacy, permits the states and municipalities control over a number of important programs—highways, education, the police, land regulations, etc. While the federal government possesses enormous power, it must persuade the states to govern in ways that will meet national political, economic, and social goals. The states may not always be so persuaded—witness the years of resistance to progressive civil rights legislation passed by Congress, or the desegregation rulings of the United States Supreme Court.
Before completing this lesson, ask yourself: In a country of our size, complexity, and diversity can any one level of government ever respond to the needs and demands of its citizens?
Assignment - Federalism and the Growth of Government
Directions:
Essay Questions. Answer the following questions thoroughly. These questions must be submitted for grading. Take your time and completely answer each one. Remember: Do not copy your answers from the textbook. Each answer should be one to two pages long.
1. For the past 200 years, there has been a continuing debate in the U.S. over what is a proper division of power between the state and national governments. One of the reasons for this is that the Constitution is not specific in assigning authority for all government functions. What specific division of power between state and national governments is made by the Constitution? Identify important policies, judicial decisions, and historical events (studied in this chapter) that affected the division of power between state and national governments and explain how they have affected it.
2. Federalism is only one type of arrangement of government power. Name two other systems that arrange government powers. How are these two systems different from federalism?
3. It is often argued that state governments are "closer to the people" than the federal government. What are some of the arguments (studied in this chapter) for suggesting that state governments are closer to the people than the federal government? What are some of the arguments suggesting that states are not ...
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2. 1. [*98%] Which of the following principles protects a citizen from imprisonment without trial?
a. representative government b. Separation of powers c. Due Process d. Checks and balances e. Popular sovereignty
2. [*57%] A first-term member of the House of Representatives from North Dakota who
wished to maximize opportunities for constituent service would be most likely to seek
placement on which of the following committees?
a. Judiciary b. Agriculture c. Rules d. Foreign Affairs e. Science and Technology
3. [*79%] In the last thirty years, the single most important variable in determining the
outcome of an election for a member of the House of Representatives has been
a. incumbency b. personal wealth c. previous political offices held in the district
d. membership in the political party of the President e. positions on key social issues
4. [*74%] The power of the Rules committee in the House of Representatives rests on its
authority to
a. choose the chairs of other standing committees and issue rules for the selection of subcommittee chairs
b. initiate all spending legislation and hold budget hearings
c. place a bill on the legislative calendar, limit time for debate, and determine the type of amendments allowed
d. determine the procedures by which nominations by the President will be approved by the House
e. choose the President if no candidate wins a majority in the electoral collage
5. [*86%] In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme court assumed the power to
a. decide whether internal congressional procedures are constitutional
b. advise Congress on the constitutionality of a proposed law
c. regulate slavery
d. decide on the constitutionality of a law or an executive action
e. approve executive agreements
* Percent who got the question right* Percent who got the question right
Judicial ReviewJudicial Review – the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
3. 6. [*59%] All of the following help to explain the President’s difficulty in controlling
cabinet-level agencies EXCEPT
a. Agencies often have political support from interest groups.
b. Agency staff often have information and technical expertise
that the President and presidential advisers lack.
c. The President can only fire appointees before they have been
confirmed by the Senate.
d. Civil servants who remain in their jobs through changes of
administration develop loyalties to their agencies.
e. Congress is a competitor for influence over the bureaucracy.
7. [*71%] The activities of the Fed Board have the most direct influence on
a. bank interest rates b. government spending
c. oil prices d. troop-strength levels of the armed services
e. availability of scarce minerals
8. [*73%] Which of the following statements most accurately compares elections in
the U.S. with those in most other Western democracies?
a. U.S. citizens have fewer opportunities to vote in elections.
b. Political parties exert a stronger influence over voting in the U.S.
c. There are fewer obstacles to voting in the U.S.
d. There are more political parties in the U.S.
e. The voter turnout rate in the U.S. is usually lower.
4. 9. [*88%] Which of the following activities of U.S. labor unions is recognized by law?
a. Engaging in strikes
b. Denying the public access to a business
c. Refusing a subpoena to appear before Congress
d. Disobeying a court injunctions to return to work
e. Requiring members to make political contributions
10. [*90%] Which of the following best describes the relationship between
socioeconomic status and participation in politics?
a. The lower one’s socioeconomic status, the more likely it is that
one will run for public office.
b. The higher one’s socioeconomic status, the greater the probability
of active involvement in the political process.
c. Adults who are unemployed have a greater personal interest in
policy & tend to participate more actively in politics than do employed adults.
d. People in the lower middle class are the most likely to participate in politics.
e. There is no relationship between socioeconomic status and political participation.
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5. 11. [*90%] According to the info in the table above, which of the following statements is correct?
a. Students who identify themselves as independents are most likely to have parents who are Republicans.
b. Of the three groups of parents, the Democrats are the most likely to pass on their party identification to their children.
c. Students identified with the Democratic party are more likely to have parents who are Republicans than parents who are independents.
d. The children of Republicans are less likely to identify as independents than are the children of Democrats.
e. Parents who are independents are the least likely to have children who share their party identification.
12. [*70%] Suppose that in 1980 “strong” Democrats who shared Ronald Reagan’s views on taxation
and Republican women who opposed their party’s plank on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
both
turned out to vote at unexpectedly low rates.
These findings would provide evidence for which of the following hypotheses?
a. Anything that produces cross pressure reduces turnout.
b. Strong party identification promotes participation.
c. “Rational” voters need a sense of civic duty to motivate them to vote.
d. Those who express satisfaction with candidate choices are less likely to vote.
e. Those who are party activists are not likely to vote.
13. [*64%] Which were LEAST likely to have been part of the New Deal electoral coalition?
a. Blue-collar workers b. Racial minorities c. Southerners d. Northern business leaders e. Farm laborers
Student Party Identification By Parent Party Identification
6. 14. [*80%] The federal Constitution guarantees all of the following rights to a person arrested
and charged with a serious crime EXCEPT the right to
a. remain silent b. be represented by a lawyer c. negotiate a plea bargain
d. demand a writ of habeas corpus e. receive a speedy and public trial
15. [*82%] “The Constitution limits the size of the District of Columbia to _____.” [Alabama Literacy[Alabama Literacy
Test,1936Test,1936] The question above & the literacy test from which it came were most likely designed to
a. determine the literacy of potential voters c. assess the general population’s understanding of the
Constitution
b. prevent Black people from exercising their right to vote d. promote opposition to statehood for the District of Columbia
e. stop people from moving to the District of Columbia
Questions 16-17 refer to the following excerpt from a U.S. Supreme court decision.
We are unanimously of opinion, that the law passed by the legislature of Maryland, imposing a tax on
the Bank of the U.S., is unconstitutional and void… This is a tax on the operation of an instrument
employed by the government of the Union to carry its powers into execution. Such a tax must be
unconstitutional…
16. [*51%] This decision of the Supreme Court upheld the principle that
a. the federal government and the state governments are equal
b. Congress has only those powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution
c. Congress has the power to make laws to carry out the constitutional duties
d. taxation without representation is unconstitutional
e. the federal government alone may levy taxes
17. [*85%] Which of the following resulted from this Supreme Court decision?
a. The power of national government was strengthened.
b. The power of the Supreme Court was weakened.
c. The power of state governments to tax individual citizens was clearly limited.
d. Congress was given the power to coin money.
e. Congress alone was given the power to charter banks.
18. [*80%] The details of legislation are usually worked out in which of the following settings?
a. A party caucus b. The majority leader’s office c. The floor of the House d. Legislative hearings e. A subcommittee
7. 19. [*80%] Which of the following is responsible for the preparation of executive
pending proposals submitted to Congress?
a. Treasury Department b. Council of Economic Advisors c. Federal Trade Commission
d. Department of Commerce e. Office of Management and Budget
20. [*71%] In U.S. v. Nixon the Supreme Court ruled that
a. the judicial branch should not intervene in political disputes between the President and Congress
b. presidential power is not automatically extended during times of national emergency
c. Presidents must account to the Court for the way in which they implement policy
d. there is no constitutional guarantee of unqualified executive privilege
e. the President does not have the power of an item veto over congressional legislation
21. [*64%] “Pork barrel” legislation helps the reelection chances of a member of Congress
because such legislation
a. gives the member of Congress national standing and coverage on national television news
b. helps earn the member of Congress a reputation for service to his or her district
c. attracts campaign contributions from ideological political action committees (PAC’s)
d. prevents other candidates from claiming that the member of Congress is too liberal for his or her district
e. requires the member of Congress to travel extensively
22. [*53%] Which of the following statements reflects a pluralist theory of American politics?
a. American politics is dominated by a small elite.
b. Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government.
c. Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups.
d. American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas.
e. The American political area is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliations outside the family
23. [*75%] All of the following are formal or informal sources of presidential power EXCEPT:
a. presidential authority to raise revenue
b. presidential access to the media
c. precedents set during previous administrations
d. public support
e. the Constitution
Presidential power is not above the law. It cannot protect evidence that may be used in a criminal trial.
Pluralist view – belief that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy.Pluralist view – belief that competition among all affected interests shapes public policy.
8. 24. [*61%] An advantage that bureaucrats in federal government have over the President in the
policymaking process is that bureaucrats
a. control the budgetary process
b. have an independence from the President that is guaranteed by the Constitution
c. find it easier to marshall public support than does the President
d. usually have a continuity of service in the executive branch that the President lacks
e. have better access to the media than does the president
25. [*57%] Which of the following is the best predictor of the Department of Education’s annual
budget?
a. The preferences of the Chair of the senate Finance Commerce Committee
b. The budget recommendations of the National Education Association
c. The rate of increase of teachers’ salaries
d. The number of children entering kindergarten
e. The size of the previous year’s budget
26. [*53%] Which of the following groups would be LEAST likely to maintain a national lobbying
organization in Washington, D.C.?
a. Environmentalists b. Public housing tenants c. Nurses d. Automobile manufacturers e. Automobile assembly-line workers
27. [*67%] Which of the following would result from the direct election of presidential candidates?
a. A National primary would be established.
b. Party nominating conventions would be abolished.
c. Each vote would count equally in determining which candidate won the election.
d. The electoral college would become more influential in the electoral process.
e. Third-party candidates would have less chance of winning the election.
28. [*54%] Since 1960 the presidential election process has been affected by an increase in all of
the following EXCEPT the
a. Proportion of independents in the electorate b. influence of political consultants
c. number of primaries d. turnout of voters e. role of television
9. 29. [*70%] Between 1964 and 1984, which of the following would have been most likely to vote
for the Democratic presidential candidate?
a. A Cuban-American business executive from Miami
b. A Black teacher from Los Angeles
c. A White doctor from Atlanta
d. A Polish-American truck driver from Phoenix
e. A Methodist farmer from Iowa
30. [*88%] The card on the right was issued as a consequence
of which of the following Supreme Court decisions?
a. Gitlow v. New York
b. Munn v. Illinois
c. Regents of University of California v. Bakke
d. Gideon v. Wainwright
e. Miranda v. Arizona
31. [*69%] “Voting is partly a matter of habit: the more frequently a person has
voted in the past, the more likely she or he is to vote in the current election.”
All of the following support the observation above EXCEPT:
a. Immediately after the 26th
Amendment in 1971 gave 18-21 year olds the vote, the proportion of eligible voters who actually voted declined.
b. Immediately after the 19th
Amendment in 1920 gave women the vote, the proportion of eligible voters who actually voted declined.
c. Immediately after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 the participation rate of Black voters in the South was lower than
that of White voters in the south.
d. Unmarried persons over the age of 65 are less likely to vote than are married persons in that age group.
e. Newly naturalized citizens may need special inducements to vote.
32. [*70%] All of the following statements reflect positions the Supreme Court has taken with
regard to the right of free speech EXCEPT:
a. A restriction on the right of free speech should always be viewed with skepticism.
b. There are no acceptable governmental restrictions on free speech.
c. Government has an obligation to try to ensure citizens the right to be heard.
d. The right to free speech is a fundamental natural right.
e. The First Amendment protects free speech from incursions of both the federal and state governments
10. 33. [*66%] In the Constitution as originally ratified in 1788, the provisions regarding which of
the following most closely approximate popular, majoritarian democracy?
a. Election of members of the House of Representatives
b. Election of members of the Senate
c. election of the President
d. Ratification of treaties
e. confirmation of presidential appointments
34. [*60%] Most of the bills introduced in the House and the Senate are then
a. passed by one chamber but not the other
b. passed by one chamber but not the other
c. referred to committee but never sent to the full Congress
d. voted down during the amendment stage of the floor debate
e. killed in the Rules Committee
35. [*79%] Which of the following best defines the term “judicial activism”?
a. The demands on judges to hear large numbers of cases
b. The efforts of judges to lobby Congress for funds
c. The attempts by judges to influence election outcomes
d. The unwillingness of judges to remove themselves from cases in which they have a personal interest
e. The tendency of judges to interpret the Constitution according to their own views
36. [*63%] A President may persuade reluctant Congressmen to vote for a particular bill by
a. having members who oppose the bill transferred to unpopular committees
b. denying campaign funds to members who oppose the bill
c. threatening to deny renomination to members who oppose the bill
d. threatening to item veto part of a different bill that enjoys bipartisan support in Congress
e. making a direct appeal to the public through the mass media
37. [*55%] In general, independent regulatory commissions are created primarily for the purpose of
a. supporting and helping cabinet-level departments
b. proposing policy alternatives during periods of crisis
c. regulating the activities of other bureaucratic agencies to ensjur that they act in a fair and objective manner
d. regulating certain industries to protect the public interest
e. increasing the President’s patronage powers
11. 38. [*45%] The President’s veto power is accurately described by which of the following statements?
I. A President sometimes threatens to veto a bill that is under discussion in order to influence congressional decision-making.
II. A President typically vetoes about a third of the bills passed by Congress
III. Congress is usually unable to override a President’s veto
a. I only b. III only c. I and III only d. II and III only e. I, II, and III
39. [*51%] The subject of the cartoon [right] that is no longer a part of
the American political system is the
a. role of state legislatures in electing U.S. senators
b. role of money in influencing the outcome of an election
c. election of millionaires to the Senate
d. high cost of running for the Senate
e. role of special interests in campaigns for state legislatures
40. [*42%] Which of the following has decreased in Congress over the past twenty years?
a. The chances of members’ reelection
b. the influence of committee chairs
c. The power of subcommittees
d. The total number of congressional staff employees
e. The cost of congressional elections
41. [*56%] Invocation of the War Powers Act of 1973 would be most important in determining
which of the following?
a. The nature of the commitment of U.S. Marines to a peace-keeping role in Lebanon
b. The amount of financial aid to the Contras of Nicaragua
c. The timing of naval maneuvers off the coast of Libya
d. The appointment of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
e. The legality of extraditing foreign agents responsible for acts of terrorism against U.S. citizens abroad
42. [*66%] American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the
following EXCEPT:
a. the rule of law b. limited government c. individual liberty d. equality of opportunity e. economic equality
12. 43. [*53%] All of the following are commonly used by interest groups to influence the political
process EXCEPT:
a. Lobbying b. contributing money to candidates c. nominating candidates
d. filing lawsuits e. appealing to public opinion
Questions 44-45 are based on the following except from a major Supreme Curt decision.
Such considerations apply with added force to children in grade and high schools. To separate them from
others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their
status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone…
…We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate
educational facilities are inherently inequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs … are, by reason of segregation
complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the 14th
Amendment.
44. [*79%] The doctrine of “separate but equal” referred to above had previously been upheld
by which of the following Supreme Court decisions?
a. Dred Scott v. Stanford, 1857 b. Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896 c. Engel v. Vitale, 1962
d. Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company v. Sawyer, 1952
e. Swann v. Charlotte-Meckleburg County Board of Education, 1971
45. [*66%] The Supreme Court decision quoted above did which of the following?
a. Brought a rapid end to school segregation in the South.
b. Prohibited segregation in hotels and restaurants.
c. Required desegregation of teaching staff.
d. Initially affected only schools where segregation was mandated by law.
e. Affected segregation in the North rather than in the South.
On June 7, 1892, Plessy, bought a first-class ticket on the East Louisiana Railroad and sat in theOn June 7, 1892, Plessy, bought a first-class ticket on the East Louisiana Railroad and sat in the
"whites- only“ passenger car. Whenpassenger car. When thethe conductor came to collect his ticket, Plessy told him that heconductor came to collect his ticket, Plessy told him that he
was 7/8 white and that he refused to sit in thewas 7/8 white and that he refused to sit in the "blacks-only" car.car.
13. 46. [*64%] Which of the following best defines the constitutional interpretation of federalism?
a. The federal government and the states ach have separate and mutually exclusive roles and responsibilities
neither controls the other.
b. The states have some powers reserved to them which they may exercise if the Supreme Court permits.
c. The federal government and the states have separate but overlapping powers, where these powers conflict
the federal government prevails.
d. The states may only exercise those powers delegated to them by Congress.
e. The federal government may exercise only those powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
47. [*58%] All of the following issues were decided at the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT:
a. representation in the legislature
b. voting qualifications of the electorate
c. congressional power to override a presidential veto
e. qualifications for members of the House and Senate
48. [*71%] The usefulness to the President of having cabinet members
as political advisers is undermined by the fact that
a. the President has little latitude in choosing cabinet members
b. cabinet members have no political support independent of the President
c. cabinet members are usually drawn from Congress and retain loyalties to Congress
d. the loyalties of cabinet members are often divided between loyalty to the President and loyalty to their
own executive departments
e. the cabinet operates as a collective unit and individual members have no access to the President.
Obama Cabinet
14. 49. [*18%] Assume a two-member Republican majority in the U.S. Senate and a Democratic
presidential administration. Which of the senators listed on the chart above would fill a vacancy
for chair of the Foreign Relations Committee under the normal working of the seniority system?
a. Senator A b. Senator B c. Senator C d. Senator D e. Senator E
50. [*41%] Cabinet departments differ from independent regulatory agencies in which of
the following ways?
a. The President can use an executive order to create a cabinet department but not to create
an independent regulatory agency.
b. The President can dismiss cabinet officers, but not commissioners of independent regulatory
agencies.
c. The President seeks appointees who reflect administration views in making cabinet
appointments but not in making appointments to independent regulatory agencies.
d. Through the appropriations process, Congress can exert control over the cabinet departments but not over
independent regulatory agencies.
e. The courts can overrule regulations issued by cabinet departments, but not those issued by
independent regulatory agencies.
Five Members Of The Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Years of Continuous Service
Senator Party Total Years in Senate on Foreign Relations___
A Republican 10 10
B Republican 14 8
C Democrat 16 16
D Democrat 20 14
E Independent 22 18
15. 51. [*65%] Which of the following techniques would a corporate lobbyist be likely to use to
influence political outcomes in Congress?
I. Organizing a demonstration in Washington just before a key house vote
II. Ensuring that the corporation’s political action committee (PAC) makes donations to the campaigns of
members of key committees
III. Meeting informally with Senate aides over lunch or cocktails
IV. Bringing influential constituents to Washington to discuss important policy matters with their representatives
a. II only b. I and II only c. III and IV only d. I, III, and IV only e. II, III, and IV only.
52. [*68%] Congress has exerted the greatest influence on the operation of a federal agency by
doing which of the following?
a. Requiring the agency to participate in interagency task forces
b. Dismissing an agency head who disagrees with congressional priorities
c. Reviewing the annual budget appropriations for the agency
d. Passing “sunset” legislation that terminates programs after a certain period
e. Asking the Supreme Court for advisory opinions on agency regulations
53. [*42%] Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Supreme court
and public opinion?
a. The Court assesses public opinion on a controversial issue and then tries to follow it.
b. Court prestige is so high that its decisions become public opinions
c. The existence of a public consensus on an issue limits the extent to which the Court will render decisions
.contrary to that consensus.
d. Public opinion has no bearing on the effective implementation of the Court’s decisions.
e. There is no relationship between public opinion and the Court’s decisions.
16. 54. [*64%] Which of the following is an accurate statement about political participation in the
U.S. today?
a. A majority of Americans campaign for a candidate in each presidential election.
b. Over 75% of Americans vote in presidential elections.
c. People who participate in the political process are usually angry at government.
d. Similar proportions of eligible men and women vote in presidential elections.
e. People in their thirties or forties are less likely to be active in politics than are those aged 18 to 21.
55. [*53%] During the past twenty-five years, all of the following changes in public opinion
and political behavior have occurred in the U.S. EXCEPT:
a. a decline in party competition in the South
b. a decline in the level of trust in government
c. a drop in voter turnout
d. an increase in ticket-splitting
e. an erosion of party loyalties, especially among young people
56. [*66%] The amendments to the Constitution that were ratified during Reconstruction
were primarily designed to
a. protect the rights of women against infringement by the federal government
b. protect the rights of Black citizens against infringement by state governments
c. ensure equal economic opportunity for Black citizens
d. facilitate the rebuilding of the Southern economy
e. limit the power the President had gained during the Civil War
17. 57. [*49%] Which of the following statements best describes the Supreme Court’s actions with
respect to disputes between Congress and the President?
a. The Court has steadily favored the expansion of presidential power at the expense of Congress.
b. The Court has refused to allow Congress to subpoena officials from the executive branch.
c. The Court generally has tried to avoid deciding conflicts between Congress and the President.
d. The Court has supported congressional limits on the President’s powers as commander-in-chief..
e. The Court has supported congressional use of the legislative veto as a means of controlling the President.
58. [*51%] Which of the following statements about political action committees (PAC’s) is true?
a. PAC’s may give unlimited contributions to the election campaigns of individual candidates.
b. PAC spending has not kept pace with inflation.
c. PAC activity is limited to direct contributions to candidates.
d. Social issue groups are the source of most PAC dollars.
e. PAC spending makes up a higher % of congressional campaign funds than of presidential campaign funds.
59. [*48%] Which of the following Supreme Court cases involved the principle of “one person,
one vote”?
a. Baker v. Carr b. Roe v. Wade c. Mapp v. Ohio d. Korematsu v. U.S. e. Gideon v. Wainwright
60. [*64%] Debate of a bill in the House of Representatives under a “closed rule” means that
a. the bill can only be amended by section
b. debate on the bill will consist of five-minute speeches, pro and con
c. only senior members are allowed to participate
d. amendments to the bill cannot be offered
e. the bill must be approved by two-thirds of the House
The court ruled that every citizen's vote should carry equal weight, regardless of the voter's place of residence.The court ruled that every citizen's vote should carry equal weight, regardless of the voter's place of residence.