Political Science - American Government And Politics. Helping Quiz 8

1

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the president in his or her role as party leader?

2

The party candidates for the presidency are selected at the:

3

Which is the only program that covers nursing home care?

4

The Great Compromise sought to address which heavily debated issue at the 1787 Constitutional Convention?

5

Which of the following represents a nation-state and is NOT an example of a multiethnic country?

6

In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton argued that the judiciary was the least dangerous branch of government. Many people would argue that Hamilton was incorrect and that today’s courts wield an enormous amount of power. Why did Hamilton feel as he did, and what led to the courts’ increase in power? What have been the implications of this increase in power? Do you think Hamilton would have a problem with the role the courts play today? Why or why not?

7

When does the general election begin?

8

popular acceptance of the right and power of government or other entity to exercise authority

9

The "Sullivan Rule" has made it easier for the media to

10

Which of the following news channels is seen as most believable by the American public?

11

If lower-income citizens sued a state government over a voting registration law that required them to present a driver's license or pay for an alternative state identification card in order to vote, the Supreme Court would most likely decide the case on the basis of the

12

Which of the following is a behavior of public interest law firms?

13

The income tax was instituted by __________

14

The journalist whose 1968 reporting from Vietnam was blamed by President Johnson for a decline in American public support for participation in that conflict was ______.

15

Santaro High, a local high school, reserves 20 percent of its seats for students belonging to minority groups. The parents of some white students believe that the adoption of this policy is unfair. In this scenario, it is evident that the high school has adopted a _____

16

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

17

Which of the following has been held by the Supreme Court to violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?

18

The responsibility of the national government to promote the general welfare was never mentioned in the Constitution

19

One disadvantage of a strong bureaucracy culture is that it

20

All parts of today's government are becoming more

21

The Supreme Court has gained increased power by

22

Anarchy exists when?

23

Which of the following illustrates Dahl's concept of enlightened understanding?

24

A long tradition of research in political science has shown that on most issues, the majority of constituents are ______.

25

Keeping records of deeds, mortgages, births, and marriages is the function of ________

26

A person with which education level is most likely to vote?

27

In general, voter turnout is higher among those who are

28

__________ is deciding who gets what, when, and how

29

Which of the following rights does the First Amendment guarantee?

30

In 1987, the Senate refused to confirm the nomination of __________ to the Supreme Court

31

If a bill passed by Congress remains with the President for more than ten days without him signing it, and Congress

32

Republicans' 1994 Contract with America prevented Congress from passing costly federal programs without a debate about how to __________ them

33

Since 1980, state legislatures have commonly increased the length of their sessions, significantly raised legislative pay, provided better staff support, and added legislative information systems

34

A closed primary is a system of conducting primary elections in which only citizens registered as members of a particular political party may participate in that party's primary

35

What international lending institution was created after WWII to promote currency stability and help rebuild Europe?

36

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

37

Asian Americans are more conservative on __________ issues than most other Americans

38

The Line Item Veto Actallowed presidents to __________

39

Which is an example of a tradeoff common to members of the United States Congress?

40

After seceding, Southern states adhered strongly to the

41

The growth of both interest groups and the scope of government over the past several decades represents

42

In a random sample of 1,000 high school students, 29 percent indicated that they had read the Declaration of Independence at least once, with a sampling error of 4 percent. Which of the following statements is true?

43

Which of the following would happen if a referendum were to take place in the United States?

44

The only two states that are exceptions to the unit rule are

45

When the U.S. Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week, the department is creating a(n) __________

46

In which way was Arizona Senate Bill 1070 a reflection of immigration federalism?

47

Local party organizations

48

Which of the following was a measure that Congress took to place some limits on presidential power?

49

The sharp decline in the stock market in the early 2000s increased the likelihood that Social Security will be privatized

50

Which of the following is aspending provision inserted into legislation that benefits only a small number of people?

51

How do minor parties facilitate democracy in the United States?

52

What is the free rider problem? Describe two ways that an interest group can overcome this problem

53

Regions of the United States with above-average population growth from 2000 to 2010 were __________

54

Define yellow journalism and explain its impact.

55

If a state legislature draws an awkwardly shaped district in order to help a particular candidate win election, the legislature could be accused of which of the following?

56

The influence of interest groups on roll-call voting decisions by members of Congress is ______.

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