According to the Constitutional principle of “separation of powers,” which branch is responsible for drafting laws in the American government?
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According to the Student Study Guide, which of the following is defined as “the legitimate use of force to control human behavior within specified geographic boundaries”?
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Complete the following statement. All of the following principles are protected under the Bill of Rights, EXCEPT:
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Fill in the blank. The phrase, “We the people,” in the preamble of the Constitution illustrates the Constitutional principle of ___________________.
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In order to strike a balance between states’ rights and federal authority, the government outlined which of the following under the Constitution?
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James Madison’s “Federalist 10” articulated the belief of the founding fathers that the Constitution would do which of the following?
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The concept of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” in Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, can be traced back to whose writings?
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The founding fathers would argue for which of the following?
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The Great Compromise appeased states with a large population, like Virginia, and states with a small population, like New Jersey, by doing which of the following?
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The presence of interest groups is a fundamental aspect of which type of democracy?
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The Reagan Administration and “devolution” in the 1980s and 1990s is best associated with which type of federalism?
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Throughout history, the purpose of government has been to do which of the following?
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What was the underlying political philosophy of the Articles of Confederation?
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Which of the following best defines political equality?
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Which of the following best defines political ideology?
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Which of the following expresses the general sentiments of Anti-federalists regarding the Constitution?
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Which of the following is a clear example of the Constitutional principle of “checks and balances”?
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Which of the following political ideologies would support limited government action, unless to protect life, liberty, and property?
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Which of the following states one way that the United States Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation?
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All of the following are true statements regarding campaign finance in the United States EXCEPT:
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All of the following are ways in which new media has impacted the relationship between communication and politics EXCEPT:
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All of the following have been social movements in the United States EXCEPT:
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All of the following represent a true statement about voting behavior in the United States EXCEPT:
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. Political scientists refer to the “process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs, values, and attitudes” as political ________________.
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. Political ______ refers to individuals’ perceptions about whether or not they can influence the political process.
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. ___________ refers to America’s acceptance and celebration of its cultural diversity and heritage.
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Criticisms of the presidential election process include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Fill in the blank. In a “scientific” poll, the portion of the population selected to participate in a survey is called a ________________.
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Interest groups play a role in the American political system in all of the following ways, EXCEPT:
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Political parties serve all of the following functions in the American political system today EXCEPT:
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Which of the following accurately describes what most scholars agree on as the greatest impact that the mass media has on American politics?
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Which of the following allows voters to directly approve or disapprove a legislative proposal?
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Which of the following best defines public opinion?
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Which of the following is a true statement about the history of political parties in the United States?
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Which of the following is considered to be an important agent of political socialization?
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Which of the following is NOT a major change that has occurred to the party system since FDR’s New Deal era?
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Which of the following would be classified as a mode of political participation in the United States?
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a core value of American political culture?
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Which statement best describes how the media generally impacts public opinion in the United States?
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According to the Constitution, the structure of the federal court system is to be defined by which of the following?
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After both chambers of Congress pass the same version of a bill, the president may take all of the following actions EXCEPT:
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As compared to the House of Representatives, the Senate:
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. When one political party controls Congress and a different party controls the White House, there exists _________________.
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Fill in the blank. The committee in the House with the most influence in setting the agenda for debate on the floor is the _________________.
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Fill in the blank. The courts generally practice ______________, or a general bias for precedents or existing decisions.
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Historically, which of the following is true of the president’s approval rating?
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In general, which of the following captures the policy of most recent presidents in regards to the bureaucracy?
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Redistricting (redrawing) of congressional district lines occurs:
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The existence of an iron triangle relationship results in which of the following?
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What is the main purpose of congressional oversight committees?
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Which of the following cases set the precedent of judicial review?
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Which of the following is a false statement about the United States Senate?
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Which of the following is a true statement about how the judicial nomination process has changed during the end of the 20th century?
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Which of the following is a true statement about the Supreme Court? I. The Supreme Court determines its own docket, based on the “rule of four.” II. The Constitution states that the Supreme Court must have nine justices. III. The vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court are cases of original jurisdiction. IV. On average, the Supreme Court hears less then one hundred cases per year.
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding the media and the Supreme Court?
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Which of the following is considered a delegated constitutional power of the president?
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Which of the following is false about bureaucratic reform in the United States?
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Which of the following is NOT a formal or informal source of presidential power?
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Which of the following is NOT a power granted to Congress in the Constitution?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement stated in the Constitution for being president?
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Which of the following presides over the House of Representatives?
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Which of the following statements below is true of the legislative process?
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Which of the following statements is true about the presidents’ cabinet?
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Which of the following states a major difference between House and Senate procedural operations?
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. ____________ refers to the power of government to take private property for public use.
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Fill in the blank. The defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment in 1982 had a devastating impact on the civil rights efforts of ________________.
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In the First Amendment, which clause creates “a wall of separation between church and state”?
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The 14th Amendment does all of the following EXCEPT:
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The Brown v. Board of Education decision (1954) did which of the following?
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The inability of the government to censor a work before it is published is known as:
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The “Lemon Test” is used to do which of the following?
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What is the Bill of Rights?
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Which of the following best explains the underlying goal of Affirmative Action?
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Which of the following is NOT a freedom protected under the First Amendment?
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Which of the following principles made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States?
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Which of the following represents a true statement about the difference between de facto and de jure segregation?
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Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the doctrine of “clear and present danger” when limiting freedom of expression?
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Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to privacy?
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Which of the following was a major impact of the Bakke (1978) decision?
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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of legislation that has promoted an increase in civil rights?
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Appropriations Committees do which of the following?
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. The type of economic system utilized in the United States is ______.
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. The President relies on the ______ to establish the budgets of federal agencies.
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Fill in the blank. An agreement between the president and a leader of a foreign country that does not have to be ratified by the Senate is known as a(n) _________________.
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Fill in the blank. The most radical reforms to the welfare system in the United States occurred during the presidency of ________________.
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Fill in the blank. The United States’ policy to stop the spread of communism was known as
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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is an example of what type of public policy?
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What area of the budget has shown the greatest increase in spending over the past 20 years?
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What is the largest entitlement program in the United States?
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Which of the following economic theories would advocate for a minimal role of government in economic affairs?
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Which of the following governmental entities is responsible for regulating and maintaining the U.S. financial system to attain economic stability and promote growth?
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Which of the following is a significant presidential foreign policy shift taken after September 11, 2001?
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Which of the following is a social insurance program that provides economic assistance to individuals who are unemployed, disabled, or elderly?
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Which of the following occurs first in the development of public policy?
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Which of the following plays a role in policy formation?
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Which of the following statements is true of the origins of the modern American welfare state?
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Which of the following would be an example of regulatory policy?
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a key player in creating American foreign policy?
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a social welfare program?
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Which statement is true about the War Powers Resolution?
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