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A representative democracy is the system of government that

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legally requires govt officials to vote for policies a majority of their people prefer

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The 15th amendment, ratified in 1870 mandated that

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no state could prevent the right to vote on account of race (gave AA men the right)

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What level of govt has the authority to declare war in the US

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national

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How did the GD affect the nature of federalism in the US?

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it brought a dramatic increase in the growth and power of the national govt over commerce

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Which type of grant provides the most control to state and local govt in the distribution of federal grants in aid?

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block

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The _ felt the Con should specially enumerate protected civil liberties

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ALEXANDER HAMILTON federalists

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What govt body is capable of impeaching a president?

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congress

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Senators were originally chosen by_, but are now chosen by _

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state leg, people

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What is the best explanation for the fact that Latinos have tended to favor the Demo party?

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They disagree with the R stance on immigration

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Which clause gives Congress the power to pass any law to help it carry out its expressed powers?

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necessary and proper clause

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Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be associated with

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the R party

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Since 1789, more then 11000 amendments have been formally offered in Congress. Of those only _ have been ratified by states

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27

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Studies show that more people are most likely to participate in politics when

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someone asks them to get involved

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Federalists favored which type of govt

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strong central govt

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What block of voters has recently been called the sleeping giant?

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Latinos

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A govt that is formally limited by laws and rules is called

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constitutional

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Under the great compromise, small states were given an advantage in the

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senate

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The full faith and credit clause

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requires that each states judicial decrees and contracts be honored by the other states

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It is important for Americans to have political knowledge so that they will

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be better able to understand various policy proposal and their implications on society

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Which of the following statements is true about political participation

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Africans Americans and latinos are less likely to participate than whites

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Government can best be defined as the

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institutions and procedures by which a territory and its people are ruled

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The 3/5ths compromise provided for what

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Under this compromise, five slaves would count as three free persons in apportioning seats in the House of Representatives.

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Which of the following best describes the goal of the emily list organization

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to raise money for demo women interested in running for office

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In order to be a good citizen, one must possess

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political knowledge

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How did the Articles of Confederation specify that its executive or presiding officer be selected?

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there was no executive leader or presiding officer specified in the Articles

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The US first written con was the

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the articles of the con

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A unitary system is

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a govt in which the national govt holds the ultimate authority

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Which of the following cases limited Congresses authority to regulate interstate commerce

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US v Lopez

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_ are the three core values in American politics

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liberty, equality and democracy

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What powers does the supreme court posses that is not expressly given to its by the con?

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judicial review

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Which of the following actions did the delegates at the first continental congress in 1774 take?

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they called for a total boycott of brisith goods

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The appointment by the president and approval by the senate of federal judges is an example of

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checks and balances

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When did African Americans truly gain voting rights in the United States without fear of reprisal?

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1965

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________ is the single most important factor in predicting whether an individual votes.

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education level

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The socioeconomic status model explains one's political participation by examining an individual's ________.

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level of education, income and occupational status

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On average, more women vote for ________ candidates and more men vote for ________ candidates.

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Demo, Rep

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Politics can be defined as

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the discussion over who gets what, when, and how.

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In what way did the comity clause seek to promote national unity

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it prevented the states from discriminating against someone from another state or giving special things to its own residents

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A system that distributes power between state and national govt is called

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federalism

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Which level of government has the authority to raise taxes in the United States?

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national and state

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Which of the following groups have had the highest levels of political participation?

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senior citizens

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Created a loose leauge between states

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AoC

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Made national power supreme

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Con

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provisions of great comp

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Created the bicameral legislature. The house would be based on the population of a state (the larger the population, the representatives the state would have). The senate, each state gets two senators. This was out of fear of less populated states that the more populated states would always control congress and the government. Originally, the senators were meant to represent the state's interest and were elected by the state's assembly, not the people.

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In order for a pol party to select a candidate to run in the general election it holds a

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primary election

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An iron triangle is made up of

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a legislative committee an interest group an a executive agency

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How can a presidents veto be overridden by congress?

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2/3 vote in both cambers

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A parties _ contains its philosophies,principles

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platform

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Respoibsilty for communicating the leaders wishes to members in Congress lies with _

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whip system

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A U.S. senator has a ________-year term.

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6

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A benefit that is sought by an interest group and that once achieved cannot be denied to nonmembers is called a ________.

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collective good

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A filibuster allows members of the senate to

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prevent a vote on a bill

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The primary responsibility for conducting public elections rests with ________.

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state and local govt

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Which of the following is regulated by the federal government?

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TV

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During the nineteenth century, party machines depended heavily on ________ in order to reward loyal party supporters.

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patronage

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Which of the following is NOT a function of interest groups?

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to get their members elected to political office

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In recent years, about ________ percent of U.S. House incumbents win re-election.

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95 /90

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The Congressional Research Service and the Government Accountability Office are examples of________.

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staff agencies

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Party activists who are elected to vote at a psrtys national convention are called

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delegates

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What is a referendum?

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it is the practice of voting directly for proposed laws

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National elections are held in the United States the first Tuesday of November ________ year(s).

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4

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If the winner of an election is whoever receives the most votes, regardless of the percentage of votes received, the candidates are running under a ________ system.

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plurality

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The media trend which targets specific populations and appeals to preexisting views is

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narrow casting

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What is the most common occupation among members of Congress before coming to Congress?

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lawyers

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The free-rider problem occurs because

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the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers.

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The idea of ________ representation identifies the best representative as the one who shares a similar racial, ethnic, religious, or occupational background with those he or she represents.

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sociological rep

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State and local party organizations do all of the following EXCEPT

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litigate against unfavorable policies

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Congressional leaders form ________ committees when they want to take up an issue that falls between the jurisdiction of existing committees, to highlight an issue, or to investigate a particular problem.

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select

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A ________ is a closed meeting of a political group's members who gather to determine strategy and select candidates.

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caucus

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Which of the following is the best definition of a constituent?

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It is a person who lives in the district represented by a member of the legislature.

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Throughout its history, American politics has been dominated by ________ major political party/parties.

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2

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The process of allocating congressional seats among the fifty states is called ________

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apportionment

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One way that AARP has been effective at overcoming the free-rider problem is by providing ________ benefits to its members.

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selective

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Which party has reserved slots at the national convention for elected super-delegates?

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democrats

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Public interest groups differ from other types of interest groups in that

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they claim to serve the common good

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When membership in an organization allows for a reduction in the price of museum tickets, it is called a ________.

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material benefit

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Since the 1930s, African Americans have identified as ________

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democrats

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A party activist is an individual who

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not only votes but also contributes time, energy, effort, and financial resources to party affairs.

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Which of the following is the best example of direct democracy in practice in the United States?

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referendum

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A runoff election is likely to occur when

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turnout in election is very low

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A(n) ________ does NOT coincide with a presidential election.

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midterm

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Which of the following groups is most likely to support the Republican Party?

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wealthy

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The best description of the ideal of pluralism is that

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interests should be free to compete with each other for governmental influence.

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A criticism of interest group pluralism is

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its class bias in favor of those with greater financial resources.

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Which of the following is NOT a resource congressional party leaders have at their disposal to secure the unity and cooperation of their members?

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constituency service

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According to ________ representation, a legislator should be viewed as a person who is hired to represent the interests of his or her constituents.

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agency

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Cloture is

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the process by which three-fifths of the Senate can end a filibuster.

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A senator or representative running for re-election is called the ________.

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incumbent

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Who has the most real power in the Senate?

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Maj leader

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Under the original Constitution, senators

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were appointed by state legislatures.

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Which of the following is NOT accomplished at a party's national convention?

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nomination of Senate and House candidates

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Which of the following does NOT typically affect an individual's decision to run for elected office?

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the individual's ability to meet the extensive list of educational requirements defined by local, state, and federal laws

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Rush Limbaugh and John Oliver are examples of

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infotaining

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Interest groups are concerned with the ________ of government, while political parties are concerned with the ________ of government.

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polices, personalle

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The last time congress declared war

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ww2

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What is an independent agency?

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an executive branch organziton that is created by congress and has broad powers to provide public service

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Which of the following is an independent agency?

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EPA

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________ are areas of personal freedom with which governments are constrained from interfering.

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civil liberties

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What is a grand jury?

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a jury that determines whether there is enough evidence to justify a trial

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The rights of disabled individuals to both access public businesses and not be discriminated against in employment are guaranteed by

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990`

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The right to remain silent is guaranteed by the ________ Amendment.

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5th

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Executive agreements differ from formal treaties in that they

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do not have to be approved by the Senate

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The term eminent domain describes the

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power of the government to take private property for public use.

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Which of the following is not a major role of bueracy

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passing laws

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Most cases reach the Supreme Court through ________.

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a writ of certiorari

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What is a government corporation?

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It is an agency that performs and charges for services usually provided by the private sector.

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The ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

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established the sep but equal rule

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The NAACP had the most success with ________ for combating racism.

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lawsuits

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The current prohibition on states to criminalize abortion is based on

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the right to privacy

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When a private individual brings a suit against a company for breaking a contract, this is an example of ________ law.

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civil

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The power of the Supreme Court to review state actions and leg comes from

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Marbury v. Madison

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Title IX of the 1972 Education Act has had its greatest effect on ________

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uni athletic programs

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The ________ is the head of a cabinet department.

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secretary

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A single lawsuit involving thousands of smokers suing a tobacco company would be a good example of _______

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class action suit

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Strict scrutiny is the level of judicial review that federal judges give to all cases that involve ________ classifications.

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racial

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The process by which the Supreme Court justices have expanded specific parts of the Bill of Rights to protect citizens against state and federal actions is called ________.

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selective incorporation

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________ is the primary mission of the State Department.

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diplomacy

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________ powers are specifically established by the language of the Constitution.

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expressed

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Which of the following best summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

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racially seg schools can never be equal

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The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth amendments are largely about

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protection for those accused of committing a crime

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What did the Thirteenth Amendment accomplish?

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it abolished slavery

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Which of the following is true about high school students in public schools?

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High school students have conditionally protected speech.

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The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution deals with ________.

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bear arms

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The Fourth Amendment protects against ________.

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unreasonable search and seizures

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Which area was NOT covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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school deseg

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After the president and vice president, which office is next in the line of succession?

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speaker of the house

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A person, agency, or interest group not directly a party to a case but with an interest in its outcome may file a(n) ________ brief.

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amicus curiae

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The goal of the War Powers Resolution was to

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limit the power of the pres in sending troops

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What is the primary constitutional task of the vice president, besides succeeding the president in case of death, resignation, or incapacitation?

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to cast tie breaking votes in senate

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The Eighth Amendment prohibits

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cruel or unusual punishment

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The rights to assembly and petition are guaranteed by the same amendment that guarantees ________.

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free speech

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The wall of separation between church and state is best found in what clause of the Constitution?

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the establishment clause

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The Seneca Falls Convention was significant because it

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marked the starting point of the modern women's movement.

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Before the Civil Service Act of 1883, how were government appointments handled?

answer

spoils systems

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What is the standard for determining guilt in criminal cases?

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beyond a resoabel doubt t

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If a man is arrested because his home was searched by police without a legal warrant, he could argue in court that he had been denied ________.

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due process of law

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Trial courts in the federal judicial system are called ________.

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district courts

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________ prevents people from being tried twice for the same crime.

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double jep

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When the president infers powers from the "rights, duties, and obligations" of the presidency, these are called ________ powers.

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inherent

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The written document in which attorneys explain why the court should rule in favor of their clients is called a(n) ________.

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brief

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Senatorial courtesy describes the practice of

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senators from a president's party approving of a judicial nominee from their home state.

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The Bill of Rights was written because

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the Antifederalists demanded it as the price of ratification of the Constitution

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Under normal rules of oral argument, each lawyer has ________ to present his or her case before the Supreme Court.

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30 mins

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In what type of law is the government always the plaintiff?

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criminal law

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At what level of scrutiny do federal judges review cases involving gender discrimination?

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intermediate

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The right to legal counsel in a criminal proceeding is guaranteed by the ________ Amendment.

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6th

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The requirement of standing means that parties in a case must

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have a concrete injury or interest at stake

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Which of the following is NOT an expressed power of the president under Article II of the U.S. Constitution?

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to declare war

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The ________ asserted that the president could send American troops into action abroad only in the event of a declaration of war or other statutory authorization by Congress, or if American troops were attacked or directly endangered.

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war powers reso 1973

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Which of the following is the best description of an iron triangle?

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the stable relationship between a bureaucratic agency, a clientele group, and a legislative committee

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The party that brings a complaint in court is called the ________, and the one against whom the complaint is brought is called the ________.

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plaintiff; defendant

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In the early 1800s, the system of nominating presidential candidates that left the candidates beholden to their parties' leaders in Congress was called ________.

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king caucus

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Prior cases whose principles are used by judges to decide current cases are called ________.

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precedents

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The ________ of the First Amendment protect(s) an individual's right to believe and practice whatever religion he or she chooses.

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free exercise clause

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Legally enforced segregation in public schools is a form of ________ discrimination.

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de jure

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The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees

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AA the right to vote

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How are ambassadors chosen?

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They are selected by the president, often as patronage for large campaign donations.

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The concept of oversight refers to the effort made by

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Congress to make executive agencies accountable for their actions.

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During the 19th cen, the federal govt received most of its revenue from

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tariffs

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If citizens who earn less than $13,000 a year pay 10.9 percent of their income in taxes, and those with incomes over $229,000 pay 4.1 percent, this would be an example of

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a regressive tax policy

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In general, _____ stress the importance of economic freedom for maintaining a healthy economy, whereas ____ are often more willing to support economic regulation to attain social or environmental objectives.

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Rep, Dem

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President Reagan used presidential oversight and the OMB to extensively

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reduce federal agency regulation

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The first decade of the 1900s marked the mainstream birth of the idea that the government should

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protect consumers from harmful business practices

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The interest rate that member banks of the Federal Reserve System charge each other is known as the

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federal funds rate

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The most powerful actors in influencing economic policy today are

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business organizations

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When leaving office, President Eisenhower warned the nation to beware of the powerful connection between the federal government and

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defense contractors

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When the Federal Reserve changes the federal funds rate, it is engaging in _____ policy.

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monetary

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Which event first prompted Americans to expect an active role for the federal government in the economy?

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the GD of 1930s

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Which of the following actions would a Keynesian economist most likely argue for in trying to help an economy out of a recession?

answer

running budget deficits

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Congress approved a $700-billion emergency bailout of financial institutions in October of 2008. This bailout is known as the

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Trouble asset relief program

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Which of the following budget items would be considered an "uncontrollable"?

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medicare

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Government grants of cash or other valuable commodities are known as

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subsidies

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Which of the following would be considered government provision of a public good?

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the development of an interstate highway system

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In 2009 the EPA began to set standards so that it could, for the first time ever, regulate

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green house gas emmison

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Who was confirmed as chairperson of the Federal Reserve Board in 2005 and then renominated by President Obama in 2009?

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Ben Bernake

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In the past few decades, discretionary spending as a percentage of the budget has declined significantly. This means that the government is

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less able to use fiscal policy to counteract fluctuations in the business cycle.

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____ policy is the name given to the government's taxing and spending powers.

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fiscal

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The ____ is the market value of the goods and services produced in the economy (minus income from foreign investments).

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GDP

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During the 1990s the main public housing program, called HOPE VI, allowed local public housing authorities to

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replace its old public housing with new mixed income units

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Liberals tend to believe that economic success is

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not equally available to all Americans.

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One of the main triggers of the global recession in 2007 was a crisis in which sector of the American economy?

answer

housing

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Social Security has helped to dramatically reduce the poverty rate among

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the elderly

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Social security is a ____ program

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contributory

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The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) expanded the federal role in education by

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offering additional need-based grants allocated to students by universities

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The Reagan administration's policies signaled a new focus for what federal education policy?

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the pursuit of higher standards

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The poverty rate among the elderly reached _____ by 2012.

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9%

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What did President Obama's 2010 bipartisan debt reduction commission recommend for reforms to Social Security?

answer

increase the age for future benefits

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What is the primary source of cash assistance for the nonworking poor?

answer

TANF

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What major event in American history led to the creation of the foundations of our modern welfare state?

answer

GD

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According to the authors of the textbook, when we study social policies from a group perspective, we can see that the elderly and the middle class receive the ____ benefits from the government's social policies and that children and the working poor receive the ____ benefits.

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most, fewest

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Which of the following is true of the Medicaid program?

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Medicaid has become the de facto program for financing nursing home residents when they have exhausted their savings.

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Funds to pay for the growth in social programs like Social Security and Medicaid has come disproportionately from

answer

pay roll taxes

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Which program provides a modest wage supplement for the working poor

answer

EITC

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Non-cash goods and services that would otherwise have to be paid for in cash by the beneficiary is the definition of

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in kind benefits

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which program required that children in grades 3 through 8 be tested yearly for proficiency in math and reading?

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no child left behind

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President George W. Bush was an exception to modern presidents in that he came to office recommending

answer

significant SS reforms

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Why did many Democrats oppose a 2003 reform to Medicare that added a prescription drug benefit

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They feared that it would allow private health plans to intrude.

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Social Security redistributes wealth from

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young workers to elderly retirees.

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In 1998 NATO took its first steps toward expansion by accepting former members of

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the warsaw pact

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NATO involved primarily which countries

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Canada, the United States, and Western Europe

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The Dep of _ was created in wakes gf 911

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homeland security

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The strategy of opposing Soviet expansion with military forces, economic assistance, and political influence was known as

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containment

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What foreign policy tool did the United States resort to in order to resolve a long-standing dispute with Italy over American property confiscated by the Italian government more than 40 years ago?

answer

arbitration

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What was the primary stated justification for the U.S. military action in Iraq?

answer

Iraq was perceived to be a threat, and the United States needed to take preemptive military action eliminate this threat.

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Which group within the White House is responsible for overseeing and coordinating foreign policy?

answer

National security council

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Which of the following American military conflicts involved a formal Congressional declaration of war?

answer

the war of 1812

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Which of the following was part of President Obama's foreign policies or foreign policy actions?

answer

working through NATO to bring an end to the Libyan dictatorship

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Which treaty was designed to lower tariffs among the United States, Canada, and Mexico?

answer

NAFTA

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Which two rivals have been in a struggle for bureaucratic control of the U.S. intelligence community since 1949?

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CIA and Dep of D

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Executive ___________ have the force of treaties but do not require the "advice and consent" of the Senate in the form of a two-thirds majority approval.

answer

agreements

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Which global organization pushes to lower trade barriers?

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WTO

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In a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June 2014, President Obama said that American military policy under his administration would be based on

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collective action and restraint

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_____ agreements or treaties involve the United States and several other countries.

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multilateral

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President George W. Bush pursued a new policy in which he stated that the United States can

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attack another country even though they have not attacked us.

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_____ means to try remain uninvolved in the affairs of other nations and to avoid global entanglements.

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isolationism

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The Senate has which special power in foreign relations?

answer

the ability to ratify treaties

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______ are a form of economic stick or punishment used to coerce other governments into complying with one's wishes.

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sanctions

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The term "Cold War" refers to the

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period of struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union between the late 1940s and the late 1980s.

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