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Article 1

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Legislative

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Article 2

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Executive

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Article 3

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Judicial

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Article 4

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States

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Article 5

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Amendments

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Article 6

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Supremacy

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Article 7

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Ratification

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The ability to create laws is vested in a unicameral congress, namely the senate

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False

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The ability to create laws is vested in a bicameral congress, namely the senate and House of Representatives

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Legislative

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The ability to oversee the implementation of laws vested in a President

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Legislative

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Members of this branch are elected by popular vote at the state level

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Legislative

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The head of this branch is determined by the Electoral College

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Executive

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Members of this branch are appointed by the president and require no congressional approval

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None

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Members of this branch are appointed by the president but requires congressional approval

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Judicial

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This branch oversees the printing of money

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Legislative

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Declares war

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Legislative

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Commander in chief

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Executive

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Described in Article 3

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Judicial

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Described in Article 1

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Legislative

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Described in Article 2

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Executive

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Power to collect taxes

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Legislative

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Granted power of Impeachment and Removal via Senate and House of Representatives respectively

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False

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Granted power of Impeachment and Removal via House of Representatives and Senate respectively

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Legislative

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Rules on constitutionality of laws as outlined in Article 3

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False

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Rules on constitutionality of laws as determined by precedent via Marbury v. Madison

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Judicial

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Representation based upon state population and a fixed number of two per state, Senate and House respectively

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False

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Term limit of two, determined by 22nd amendment after FDR's break with formality

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Executive

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Qualification include 35 years old, "natural born citizen", and 14 years a resident

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Executive

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Will hold office during "good behavior"

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Judicial

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Qualifications include 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, and 30 years old, 9 years Senate and House respectively

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None

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President Pro Tempore

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Legislative

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Supreme Court

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Judicial

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Cicero

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First described concept of "Natural Law"

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John Locke

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People are governed with consent, right to revolt

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Thomas Hobbes

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Wrote "Leviathan" and suggested need for strong government

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Rousseau

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Proponent of democracy and sovereignty of the people

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Adam Smith

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"The Invisible Hand", free market capitalism

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David Hume

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Proponent of Republicanism and "Rule of Law"

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Montesquieu

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Separation of powers, checks and balances

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Due process

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Protections and rights during criminal proceedings

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Swing state

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Extremely important in the electoral college system

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Egalitarian

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Socio-economic and political equality

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Oligarchy

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Rule by a group of elites

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James Madison

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Father of the Constitution, co-wrote the Bill of Rights

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Gouvernor Morris

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Worded the constitution and wrote the preamle

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Which of the following plans proposed a unicameral Congress

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New Jersey Plan

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Which of the following plans proposed a bicameral Congress with representation based on a state's population

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Virginia Plan

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Which of the following plans proposed 2, rather than 3 branches of government

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None

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Who among the following proposed the Great Compromise

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Roger Sherman

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Who among the following was a delegate from Virginia

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James Madison and George Mason

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Who among the following was a delegate from New York

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which of the following describes James Madison's stance on pure democracy

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Believes it to be a dangerous form of government

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Washington ran for two terms in office which resulted in

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A unanimous election both terms

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Of the 13 states

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11 of the 13 states voted in favor of Washington, Connecticut, and Rhode Island did not participate

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Upon accepting his election to president, Washington

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Instated the Inaugural Address

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Washington is referred to as the " American Cincinnatus" because

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Like Cincinnatus he was granted great military and political authority and relinquished power, returning to his farm

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Washington favored Federalist policies during his term in office but

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Had no party affiliation

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The two factions that shaped the debate over ratification at the Constitutional Convention were

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Federalists and Anti-Federalists

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Washington's first Secretary of State

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Thomas Jefferson

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Washington's first Secretary of War

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Henry Knox

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Washington's first Secretary of Treasury

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Alexander Hamilton

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Washington's first Attorney General

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Edmund Randolph

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Washington's first Chief Justice

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John Jay

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The two members of Washington's cabinet that could be called founders of our first political parties are

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Hamilton and Jefferson

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The Democratic-Republican party was established/headed by

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Thomas Jefferson

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The Federalist Party, which retained many values of the Constitutional Convention Federalist faction, was established/founded by

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Alexander Hamilton

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Washington's heads of the various departments created are collectively known as his

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Cabinet

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Favored ratifying Constitution "as is"

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Federalist

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Stressed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation

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Federalist

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Wanted to adopt a "Bill of Rights"

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Anti-Federalist

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Favored individual state sovereignty over a strong central government

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Anti-Federalist

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Believed executive power as vested in a president was too great

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Anti-Federalist

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Emphasized manufacturing and robust financial system

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Federalist

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Strict interpretation of the Constitution

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Democratic-republican

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Favored a national bank

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Federalist

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Favored protective tariffs

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Federalist

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Pro-French

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Democratic-Republican

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Served as Washington's VP

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John Adams

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The Federal Judiciary Act of 1789

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Created an independent federal court system with the S.C. and established the lower level courts

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Which of the following best describes Hamilton's plans to raise revenues for the Federal government

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Protective tariffs and excise tariffs

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Which of the following was among the desired benefits of the U.S. protective tariffs

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To encourage the growth of American Industry

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Which of the following best describes the reasons for creating a national bank under Hamilton's financial plan

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To strengthen central government, issuance of paper currency, create a safe place to store dp federal monies, to enable the issuance of loans

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Which of the following best describes strict construction

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Favored by Jefferson, and Madison; strict interpretation of the Constitution

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Which of the following best describes loose construction

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Favored by Hamilton and Adams

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Which of the following best describes the Battle of Fallen Timbers

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U.S. army defeats a confederation of native tribes in the Northwest Territory

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Which of the following best describes the effects of the Treaty of Greenville

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None of the above

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Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion

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Excise tax placed upon whiskey, PA farmers refuse to pay a tax and revolt, George Washington pardons the leaders of the rebellion; all of the abovr

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Which of the following best describes Washington's approach to Republican France and its war with other European nations

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Neutrality

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Which of the following best describes the 22nd amendment and its connection with Washington's presidency

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The 22nd amendment formalizes what Washington set as a precedent

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Which of the following best describes the importance of Washington's presidency

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Set important precedents and created a governmental reality of the Constitution, established the first 4 departments, set an example of civic virtue and avoided scandal; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Washington is one of only two Presidents to ever

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Ride into the field of battle as a Commander in Chief

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Which of the following best describes a political party

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A group of persons who seek control of government by winning elections

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Which among the following are considered the major parties in the U.S. political system

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Democratic and Republican

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What are components of a political party

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The party in the electorate and the party in government, the party organization

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The party in the electorate can be best described as

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Those voters that consistently vote for the party

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The party in government can be best described as

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Those candidates from a specific party that are elected to officers

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How do the major political parties moderate public policy and create stability

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By factoring out extremism in seeking the most voters, and by being election oriented

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Which of the following political parties are election oriented

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Republican

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Which are the following parties are issue oriented

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Libertarian and Green Party

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Which of the following best describes the placement of "Radicals" on the political spectrum

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None of the above; far left just beside liberal

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Which of the following best describes the placement of "Reactionaries" on the political spectrum

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Far right, just beyond the Republican party

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Which of the following best describes the placement of "Moderates" on the political spectrum

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Central

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Which of the following best describes the placement of "Republicans" on the political spectrum

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Slightly right, just beyond moderates

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Which of the following best describes the placement of "Democrats" on the political spectrum

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Slightly left, just beyond moderates

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Which among the following are considered the primary functions of political parties

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Acting as a watchdog, nominating candidates, governing, informing and activating

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Which of the following best describes how political parties act as watchdogs

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By criticizing the party in power and scrutinizing their actions, and by potentially exposing corruption in the opposing party

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Which of best describes partisanship

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Devotion to a specific political party

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Which of the following best describes the party in power

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The party with control of the executive office

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Which of the following would be considered advantages of a multi-party system

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Providing broader representation of the people, being more responsive to the will of the people, giving voters more choices at the polls; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Which of the following would be considered disadvantages of a multi-party system

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Potentially causing parties to form coalitions

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How has the U.S. two-party system contributed to stability in U.S. government

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By factoring out extremism, and promoting moderation do you to the election oriented approach of the major parties; by extending the life of the U.S. Constitution due to moderation

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According to your lecture what has been the average lifespan of Constitution since 1789

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17 years

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Which of the following best describes the distinction between the two types of one party systems

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Systems where only one party exists and systems were only one party ever realistically has a chance of winning

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Which of the following provides the best example of a one party system

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Stalinist Russia

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Which of the following best describes why a two party system has continued to dominate in the U.S.

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Historical Basis; force of tradition and ideological consensus in the U.S.; the U.S. Electoral System which utilizes single-member districts; all of the above

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Which of the following are considered among the Era of political parties

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The Era of Democrats and the Era of Divided Government

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Which of the following best describes the Era of Republicans

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Ushered in by Andrew Jackson; defined by the Great Depression; marked by the creation of various agencies and the expansion of infrastructure; NONE OF THE ABOVE

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Which of the following best describes the Era of Democrats

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Ushered in by Jefferson, although the party was identified by the moniker Democratic-Republicans; inclusive of Andrew Jackson's presidency, which represented a marked a change in policy from earlier Democratic administrations; the creation of the opposition, Whig Party; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Which of the following best describes the Era of Divided Government

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Marked by a "back and forth" of the two major parties control of government

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Which of the following best describes the Return of Democrats

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Associated with FDR and his New Deal politics

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Which of the following best describes the spoils system

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Introduced by Andrew Jackson and it awards the positions in government to those who support the party in power

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Which of the following best describes an Ideological Party

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A party focused on a specific set of ideals

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Which of the following best describes an Economic Protest Party

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Reacting against the party in power during times of economic hardship

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Which of the following is an example of an Ideological Party

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The Libertarian Party

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Which of the following is an example of an Economic Protest Party

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The Greenback Party and The Rent is too Damn High Party

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Which of the following is an example of a Splinter Party

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The Bull Moose Party

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Which of the following is an example of a Single Issue Party

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The Green Party

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Which of the following best describes the role of minor parties

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Spoiler, Critic, Innovator

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Which of the following best describes the term "incumbent"

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The candidate in office or the candidate that won the previous election

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Which of the following best describes the U.S. Constitution and political parties

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It makes no mention of them

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Which of the following best describes the Framers stance on political parties

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Disliked them

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Which of the following are ways in which a candidate is nominated

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Self announcement, caucus, convention, direct primary, petition

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Which among the following best describes the process by which a major party might nominate its candidate

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Announcement, primaries, national convention

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Which among the following are effects of the nomination process

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Limiting voter choice on the ballot; names candidates who will run for office; decentralizes political parties; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Which among the following is a primary function of political parties in relation to the election process

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To nominate candidates to run for office

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Self-announcement is a nomination method commonly used by which of the following

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Independent candidates

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Who among the following is an example of a self-announced candidate

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George Wallace; Eugene McCarthy; Ross Perot; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Which of the following parties first used a convention as a method of nomination

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Anti-Masons

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Which of the following can be said of primaries

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An inter-party election that results in the nomination of a candidate; used by every state in some form; closely regulated in most states; ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Which of the following best describes a closed primary

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Voters must be registered with the relevant party to vote

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Which of the following best describes an open primary

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Outside party "raiding" is a concern and seen as s disadvantage of this approach

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Which of the following could be considered a disadvantage of a closed primary

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Exclusion of independent voters

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Plurality

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The greatest number of votes

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Which of the following best describes a blanket primary

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Voters do not have to be affiliated with the relevant party

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Simple majority

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Over 50% of the votes

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Absolute majority

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Over 50% of the vote and a participation threshold is achieved

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Absentee ballots have historically had an impact favoring which of the following

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Conservative camdidates

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The FEC was established by

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The FECA of 1974

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Soft money can be defined as

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Money spent in a candidates behalf such as on advertising

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