final pol sci
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The two-step process of amending the Constitution, ultimately requires that
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1.2/3 of Congress proposes the amendment
2.3/4 of all states ratify the amendment
3.3/4 of Congress ratify the amendment
4.2/3 of all states propose the amendment
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2.
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists, were split on whether:
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1. to ratify the Constitution 2. to elect a President 3. to go to war with England 4. to admit all 13 colonies into the
Union
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3.
"Soft money" refers to:
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A.money that has been devalued B.money contributed to a political
party
C.money that has not been placed in a bank
D.money made out of jello
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4.
Which political party was dominant from the Great Depression until the 1960s.
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1.Republican 2.Democratic 3.Whig 4.Libertarian
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5.
At the end of the Constitutional Convention, 39 of the 55 delegates signed the final document which meant that the Constitution was automatically ratified.
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True False
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6.
Today, white southern voters remain strong supporters of the Democratic Party.
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True False
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7.
The Constitutional Convention proposal that ultimately resolved the dispute over taxation was called:
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A. the New Jersey Plan B. the Madison Manuever C. the Commerce Compromise D. the Conneticut or Great
Compromise
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8.
Three important early documents concerning United States affairs (in chronological order) are:
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A.Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution
B.Declaration of Independence, Magna Charta, Constitution
C.Magna Charta, Constitution, Articles of Confederation
D.Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Magna Charta
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9.
James Madison is responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights
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True True
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10.
Both the House of Representatives and Senate currently:
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A.have a majority of Democrats B. are chosen by the President C. elected indirectly by state
legislatures
D.have a majority of Republicans
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11.
Traditionally, the Republican Party has been identified with
Student ResponseCorrect Answer
1.higher taxes 2.greater efforts to solve
socioeconomic problems3.a belief in larger government 4. strong support for the military
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12.
Southern states favored counting each slave.
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A.True B.False
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13.
The term "incumbent" means
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A.a person seeking election B. a person seeking re-election C. a person who tries to persuade
politicians through campaign contributions
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14.
What is the strongest predictor of political participation?
Student ResponseCorrect Answer
A.religion
B.geographic location C. family prestige
D. socioeconomic status
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15.
Which amendment protects you from being tried twice for the same crime?
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A.2nd B.4th C.5th D.8th
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16.
During the Cold War, US citizens who were also American Communist Party members were protected by the 1st Amendment.
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False False
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17.
Government cannot prevent protests, but it can regulate them. Grounds for regulation include all of the following EXCEPT
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1. content 2. excessive noise 3.pollution 4. traffic control
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18.
Once the Constitutional Convention was completed, the drive for ratification in the states began. Those who favored ratification were known as
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1.Federalists 2.Republicans 3.Democrats 4.Anti-Federalists
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19.
Poll data is obtained
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1.by guess work 2.by singling out a particular
group
3.by a random sample 4.none of the above
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20.
Illegal search and seizure is protected under which Amendment?
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A.1st B.2nd C.3rd
D.4th
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21.
Once the Constitutional Convention was completed, the drive for ratification in the states began. Those who opposed ratification were known as
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A.Democrats B.Anti-Federalists C.Republicans D.Federalists
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22.
A lobbyist is
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1. the main fundraiser of an
interest group2.a member of Congress who
misses many important votes
3. a political party strategist 4. a person who works to influence
members of Congress to pass legislation
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23.
Senators used to chosen by ___________ but now are chosen by ________________.
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A. the President; state legislatures B. the House of Representatives;
popular vote
C.Popular vote; State Legislatures D.State Legislatures; Popular vote
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24.
A person that believes that government should represent the majority of the people’s interest is known as
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1. liberal 2.populist 3. libertarian 4. conservative
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25.
Natural rights are based on the premise that
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1. Individuals are due certain rights by virtue of being human, regardless of who is in power.
2.Certain individual rights exist by virtue of the shared beliefs and traditions existing within a given political and social culture.
3. they can be changed over time 4.humans are the same as animals
found in nature
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26.
There is no such thing as “pure” public opinion.
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True True
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27.
Which of the following might allow third parties a greater chance to elect a President?
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A.proportional elections B. the electoral college
C.winner-take-all
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28.
The Lemon Test used by the Supreme Court regarding religious freedom applies which of following questions:
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1. Is the law’s purpose to further religion?
2. Is the law’s primary effect to inhibit or advance religion?
3.Does the law create excessive entanglements between government and religion?
4.All of the above 5.None of the above
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29.
The Constitution encourages the creation of groups.
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True True
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30.
The "winner take all" electoral system is practised in
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A.all states B.none of the states C.30 states D.48 states
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31.
The FCC is the government regulatory body that ?
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A.oversees the stock exchange B.oversees the media C.oversees Congressional
behavior
D. regulates the creation of foreign treaties
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32.
The 14th amendment contains
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A. the clauses "equal protection" and "due process" which protect individuals from states making unfair laws?
B. the clause known as "double jeopardy"
C. "cruel and unusual
punishment"D. the establishment clause,
protecting freedom of religion
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33.
In Buckley v. Valeo the Supreme Court ruled that
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A.Direct contributions to candidates remain limited but doubled the amount
B. "Soft" money contributions be banned
C. Issue ads should be restricted D.Soft money contributions
remain unlimited
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34.
For 150 years after the Bill of Rights was ratified, the Supreme Court did NOT actively protect many 1st Amendment rights.
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False True
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35.
Liberals are generally seen on the _________ of
the political spectrum, while conservatives are on the ___________.
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A. right; left B. left; right C. top; bottom D.bottom; top
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36.
Before 1957, the Supreme Court found pornography illegal if the most sensitive person finds it offensive.
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True True
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37.
The number of electoral college votes each state is allowed:
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A. is equal for each state B. is equal to the number in the
state government
C. is equal to the number of Representatives and Senators per state
D. is determined by each state's legislature
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38.
In politics, grassroots refers to a movement begunby Congress.
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False False
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39.
In a opinion poll, a small margin of error indicates a high probability of accuracy.
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True True
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40.
All of the following strongly influence voter turnout except
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1.voter registration requirements. 2. the competitiveness of the
election.
3. issue ads.
4. foreign governments.
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41.
Candidates almost never try to use the media to help win elections because doing so would make them seem manipulative.
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True False
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42.
Social movements seek to transform the American political system while interest groups are often narrowly defined and issue-oriented.
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True True
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43.
Power can defined as
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A.one entity persuading another entity to do something
B.control over elections C. control over politicans D.abusive behavior by one entity
towards another
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44.
The establishment clause is found in which Amendment?
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A.1st B.2nd C.4th D.5th
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45.
The Supreme Court has banned school-sponsored prayer and the teaching of creationism.
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False True
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46.
The Anti-Federalists demanded a series of amendments to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and state power. They are known as
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Answer1. the libertarian amendments 2. system of checks and balances 3. the Anti-Federalist amendments 4. the Bill of Rights
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47.
Which Supreme Court case justified "separate but equal" education?
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A.Gideon v. Wainwright B.Brown v. Board of Education C.Plessy v. Ferguson D.Schenck v. US
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48.
Federal law does not permit interest groups to donate money directly to political candidates. Therefore, many interest groups form political action committees to support candidates.
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True True
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49.
The Framers of the Constitution envisioned that the United States system of government to be
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1.communist 2. a direct democracy 3. a republic 4. a representative democracy
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50.
Why do people join groups?
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1.Belief in the mission and ideology of the organization
2.Group solidarity or social activities
3.Material gain or promotional products
4.All of the above 5.None of the above
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51.
The modern belief/perspective which places great emphasis on the free market system (economy) and on individual moral choice is the _________ perspective:
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A.conservative B. libertarian
C.populist D. liberal
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52.
Regarding religious curriculum in the public schools, the Court has
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1.banned the teaching of evolution
2.banned the teaching of creationism.
3. allowed the teaching of creationism.
4.has yet to make a decision on either the creationism or evolution.
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53.
In general, people with high incomes, good educations, and high-status jobs are more likely to vote than those with low incomes, poor educations, and low status jobs.
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A.True B.False
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54.
Since the ratification of the 1st Amendment, speech could be restricted only if it incited imminent violence.
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True False
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55.
The doctrine through which the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the protections guaranteed by the Bill ofRights limit not only the federal government but also the states is known as:
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1.pluarlism 2.democracy 3. incumbency 4. incorporation
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56.
In U.S. history, all of the following have been barriers to voting at one time or another except
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1.ownership of property 2. religion 3. race
4.gender
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57.
The words “slave” and “slavery” do not appear in the Constitution.
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True True
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58.
The _____________ is the the major assertion of the power of the central government over the state governments
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1. representative democratic system
2.direct democractic system 3.Supremacy Clause 4.3/5th Compromise
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59.
The rebellion in which disgruntled farmers marched on Massachusetts because they could not repay their debts is called
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AnswerA.Farmer's Revolt B.Bacon's Rebellion C.Shay's Rebellion D.Patrick Henry's cry for liberty
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