Quiz Review 9, Political Science - American Government And Politics

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The power of the courts to decide on the constitutionality of legislative enactments and of actions taken by the executive branch is known as _____

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In Ford v. Wainwright (1985), the Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment prohibits the execution of a prisoner who is

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The tax burden for several individuals is as follows:

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In some states, citizens can gather signatures to enable voters to accept or reject measures the legislature has passed. This is called a(n)

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Traditionally, citizen access to the media has been ______.

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The so-called elastic clause of Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution provides that Congress can "make all Laws which shall be ______.

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__________ Rebellion was a protest by farmers in Massachusetts to stop foreclosures by state courts

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Which of the following is an example of a broad-based foreign policy instrument?

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After Reconstruction, which of the following was used to prevent African Americans from having a meaningful impact on the outcome of elections?

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A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is called

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What is the name given to those who view the Constitution as a document that's literal meaning was intended to stand the test of time, rather than change with it?

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The Texas Omnibus Abortion Bill, which required abortions to be done in an ambulatory surgical center, was

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The difference between parliamentary systems of government and the system of government contained in the Constitution is

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According to some, the current income tax progressively penalizes all the behaviors that produce higher incomes—work, savings, investment, and initiative

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Whose job is it to convey the party's position to rank-and-file congresspersons, keep vote counts, pressure waverers, and report the views and complaints of the House to the party leadership?

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The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) is chaired by someone who has more power over the U.S. economy than does any other person—including the president. How was the Fed designed so that it is able to have such power?

An ideal response will:
1, Describe the chairmanship of the Federal Reserve and its power. The Fed controls federal monetary policy. Unlike the president, the Fed doesn't have to get congressional support for actions that are likely to impact the economy. Also, unlike Congress, the Fed deliberates in secret, making every public statement by its leader a potentially valuable clue as to how it might act.
2, Explain how the Fed was created by Congress to regulate banks' lending practices and thus the money supply, and the Fed is designed to be beyond the control of the president and Congress. Its Board of Governors is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The board is expected not to be swayed by partisan politics. Members of the Fed's Board of Governors are given 14-year terms meant to protect them from political pressures.

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The Internet was deliberately designed to __________

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__________ was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government

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The African American residents of a street were prohibited from entering the local park. In protest, a group of African American residents entered the park and refused to leave till the municipality agreed to their demands. This is an example of _____

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Which of the following statements about income inequality in the United States is most accurate?

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The existence of interest groups

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It is to the advantage of all organized groups to follow the "rules of the game," because the bargaining-compromise method is the most effective way to win changes

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Which Supreme Court case upheld Congress' authority to prohibit restaurant owners from denying food service on the basis of race

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Explain the significance of critical elections to realignments

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Which type of survey question is best suited to addressing concerns about errors in public opinion polling resulting from difficulty in measuring intensity?

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Which of the following entities is responsible for setting the discount rate which then influences interest rates in the United States?

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The collection of states in Eastern Europe during the Cold War that were sided with the Soviet Union was referred to as the

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Public opinion influences democracy

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Which forms of government allow direct democracy?

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When respondents indicate that they have received information about candidates from the New York Times or NPR but cannot answer basic questions about these media sources, as reported in the "Unresolved Debate:

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Which of the following was implemented in the Race to the Top Fund as a part of Obama's education agenda?

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In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court ruled that

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Justice Robert Jackson's concurring opinion in the case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co v. Sawyer had the effect of expanding __________ power

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If you wanted to speak with the head of the U.S. intelligence community, you would try to make an appointment with which of the following?

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Which of the following groups has the most representation in the Senate?

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Urban are more supportive of ________________ candidates.

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Regarding state political parties, which of the following is correct?

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Federal troops were required to do which of the following?

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Which of the following best describes the difference between privileges and rights?

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Which is the only third party in American history to become a major party?

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The Works Progress Administration was a major program of the New Deal; the Public Works Administration was a long-range program; and the Social Security Act was a major program.