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| The essential rights of citizens should be based upon which of the following: |
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| A higher law ordained by God |
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| Governments instituted among men should derive their power from: |
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| When a government denies the unalienable rights of citizens, what should happen? |
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| The government should be abolished. |
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| In the Declaration of Independence great deal of time is spent discussing what? |
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| Specific violations of political liberty. |
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| It was generally agreed by both individuals and state constitutions political power should rest with whom? |
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| The Articles of Confederation showed a great weakness in that, among others, it had no power to do what? |
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| The Shey Rebellion created a fear that the following could happen: |
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| Collapse from internal dissension |
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| Among all the problems in writing a Constitution, paramount was? |
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| How to make a strong government that would not threaten liberty. |
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| The concept of a government consisting of three parts. |
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| Supporters of the New Jersey Plan were all in fear that? |
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| They would be out-voted by the large states. |
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| The Great Compromise provide for which of the following: |
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| The Senate would have two members from each state. |
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| In electing a President, it was determined he would be elected by which method? |
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| The Framers of the Constitution were determined the United States would be a pure democracy. Mark A for true, B for False. |
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| The concept that authority would be centralized in the national government. |
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| Which statement would be considered most true? |
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| Federalism agrees to shared power. |
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| George Washington, at the end of he Constitutional Convention did not think the Constitution would be a lasting document. |
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| The founders of he Constitution made provisions for political parties but did not call them by names we know today. |
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| In writing the Constitution, the founders specified the Supreme Court would have a total of nine justices. |
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| The framers of the Constitution expected which branch to be dominant? |
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| When ratified, he states were dominant but today the national government has assumed that role. |
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| This well known person did not think the Constitution would last more than 20 years: |
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| When the Constitution was ratified, which was most true? |
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| The States were dominant. |
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| Which statement would best explain he position of anti-federalist. |
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| Most of the power should be kept by the individual states. |
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| James Madison, speaking for the Federalist, maintained which of the following? |
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| Liberty was threatened more by public passions and popularly based factions. |
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| The original Constitution did not contain a Bill of Rights. Why so? |
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The Constitution had no power to infringe on specific freedoms.
Most states had their own Bill of Rights.
The Constitution did contain specific guarantees.
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| A Bill of Rights was added, (First ten amendments) because, primarily, of what reason? |
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| A Bill of Rights was added, (First ten amendments) because, primarily, of what reason? |
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| The posssibility of abolishing slavery was considered but not included in the Constitution. What was the reason? |
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| To end slavery would have been to end the Constitution. |
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| The framers of the Constitution were a mixed lot, as a result which statement would be most true? |
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| Framers acted out of a mixture of motives. |
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| Today, there exist an argument that the Constitution needs change. Which statement is the major argument? |
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| Some maintain the government is too weak, others think it too strong. |
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| Although the Constitution dates back to 1787, the success can be shown in the small number of amendments which number ? |
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| Now for the remaining questions you must turn to page 4A, The Constitution, located in the back of your text. However, any copy of the Constitution may be used. There are requirements regarding the qualifications of a U.S. Senator. One of these is age. How old must a Senator be? |
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| Bills for raising money must originate where? |
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| In the House of Representatives |
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| No person may become President before reaching what age? |
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| Which part of government has the power to make treaties? |
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| Where in the Constitution is the provision for an amendment? |
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| Where in the Constitution would you find that the government would not be allowed to establish a national religion? |
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| Although women were not originally granted the right to vote, this was changed in what part of the document? |
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| To be an incumbent would mean: |
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| Presently holding the office you are seeking. |
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| As Vice-President you are charged with which responsibility. |
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| Presiding officer of the Senate |
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| Which of the following is a true statement? |
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| May appoint federal judges. |
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| A person may be elected to the office of President for how many terms? |
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| The Legislative Branch may over-ride a veto by getting what approval of both House and Senate? |
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| The President is elected by the electoral college. Each state having one vote for each senator and representative. Regardless of size, each state has a minimum of how many votes? |
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| Which of the following is not considered a Cabinet member? |
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| A divided government exists when? |
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| A divided government exists when? |
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| The President has certain powers he can exercise without the approval of the Senate. Which of the following does he not have? |
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| Having been a U.S. citizen for 30 years a person born in Canada may be elected President. |
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| Let us assume the election ends in a tie. In that case how would the new President be selected? |
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| By the House of Representatives |
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| When cabinet secretaries report directly to the President. |
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| Would the candidate need to have majority of the popular vote to win the election? |
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| The President may remove some people from office, which one can the President not remove? |
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| Member of the Supreme Court |
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| To win the presidential election a person must obtain which? |
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| At least 270 electoral college votes. |
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| An important right of a president is to take advantage of a "Bully pulpit"-- |
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| The statement that "a presidents popularity is high following their election but tends to weaken in time" would be-- |
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| When a president fails to sign a bill within ten days before Congress adjourns: |
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| The president has the power to "line-out" certain parts of a bill. |
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| The concept of Executive Privilege does not mean the President has unqualified privilege of immunity. |
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| The perfect job to hold if one wishes to be president is the office of Vice-President. |
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| A "lame duck" would imply a person falls into what position? |
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| A "lame duck" would imply a person falls into what position? |
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| Should an election for the Executive office end in a tie. It would be determined by: |
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| Should an assassin kill both the president and vice-president, the Executive office would be filled by? |
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| The problem or dealing with a disabled president (unable to perform) is answered where? |
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| The twenty-fifth amendment |
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| Contrary to common belief the President is not all powerful. The President does have some specific powers and some shared be with Senate, some with? |
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| In order to be persuasive a President must first and foremost have the cooperation of? |
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| Fellow politicians and leaders |
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| The United States once had as President a man not elected as President or Vice President. Who was this President? |
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| The legislative body is divided into two parts, House and Senate. Therefore it is? |
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| A filibuster, only in the Senate, would be described as: |
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| Talking indefinitely to prevent a bill from coming to a vote |
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| Today being a member of Congress has become what? |
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| A representative district has a history of close elections, it is known as: |
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| Members of Congress would vote on a bill based upon? |
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Organizational view
A representational view
Attitudinal view
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| When members vote based upon cues provided by their colleagues, it is called what? |
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| A polarized Congress would indicate what? |
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| Members are sharply divided by political ideology. |
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| A party leader who is responsible for making sure members vote in a manner the party wishes: |
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| A good measure of party strength would be? |
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| Having their members vote alike. |
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| A bill must pass both Chambers of Congress before going to the President. To clear Congress and move to the President, which must be true. |
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| The bill must pass both chambers with the same language. |
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| A "pocket veto" occurs when Congress adjourns before the President has---how many working days to take action. |
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| The minimum number of Congressional members required before business is conducted is? |
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| A bill which has benefits to constitituents is called-- |
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| Which of the following was the attitude of the Framers of the Constitution? |
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| Representatives should mediate, not mirror, public views. |
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| Now you must examine Article One of the Constitution to complete the assignment. No person shall be a Senator until obtaining what age? |
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| Before it becomes law, every bill must? |
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| Be presented to the President. |
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| To make laws necessary and proper for the execution of the powers granted by the Constitution is a right defined in which section of Article One? |
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| In order to be a Representative, a person must have been a citizen of the United States for how long? |
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| Regardless of population, each state is guareented how many Representatives? |
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| Regardless of size each state is allowed how many Senators? |
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| In Article One, Congress is granted powers solely theirs, however there is also language which forbids a state from having certain powers. In which section does the Constitution place restrictions on states? |
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| The Constitution requires the Supreme Court to have a number of Justices. How many Justices, according to the Constitution, are on the Supreme Court? |
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| The right of the Supreme Court to rule a law as unconstitutional is called? |
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| A court established by Congress in order to perform a specialized purpose-- |
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| The concept of Judicial Restraint would indicate what? |
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| A judge should confine himself to applying rules clearly stated in the Constitution. |
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| Which of these statements would be considered as true? |
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| The Founders of the Constiitution did not expect the Court to play a large role in public policy. |
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| Again, which statement is true? |
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| The Supreme Court can review the decisions of a state court if it involves a federal law. |
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| Under the dual sovereignty doctrine a person may be? |
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| May be tried in both State and Federal court. |
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| As a citizen and tax payer you automatically have the right to challenge a law before the Supreme Court. |
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| Which of the following would serve as a way of checking the power of the judiciary? |
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Alter the kinds of appointments
By impeachment
Passing an amendment
All of these |
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| It means "let the decision stand" or that the case should be in accordance with prior decisions. |
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| Rules defining relationships among private citizens: |
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| A litmus test is to identify? |
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| A document that sets forth the facts and gives arguments. |
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| This Supreme Court Chief Justice established the right of Judicial Review. |
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| This President attempted to change the make-up of the Supreme Court. |
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| The right of Judicial Review means what? |
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| The right to rule a law unconstitutional. |
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| Which Court accepts cases based upon possible error in a previous case? |
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| A per curiam opinion means--- |
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| This case provided Congress with broad powers in exercising what they can do. |
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| When one or more justices disagree with the majority view? |
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| A document that sets forth the facts and gives arguments. |
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| The media consists of television, radio, magazines, newspapers and the internet. Young people got most of their campaign news from: |
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| A web log or blog is most likely to contain information that--- |
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| Is often one sided and may not be accurate. |
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| In most cases a reporter or commentator will be influenced by personal belief. Most views are: |
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| If a newspaper publishes a controversial article, they are required to give someone a right to reply. |
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| How much of a listening audience do radio talk shows enjoy? |
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| The public should understand a commentator may use, what is termed "loaded language" that is to say: |
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| Uses words that imply without a serious argument. |
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| Newspapers tend to e more critical or negative if the President is? |
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| The first U.S. President to cultivate the use of the press: |
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| If a newspaper endorses a candidate it will, in most cases: |
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| Give more positive stories to their candidate |
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| Studies show that television commentaries have little or no affect on a President's popularity. |
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| A commonly used term by the media is "gaffes"-- it means: |
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| A misspoken word or misstated idea |
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| Would it be true or false that today the private life of a candidate is more likely to become public? |
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| When the media becomes suspicious of officials and eager to reveal unflattering stories, it would be known as: |
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| A "Trial Ballon" would be which of the following? |
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| The internet is considered the ultimate free market in political news because no one can regulate it. |
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| Would a person considered a political elite be highly active in politics? |
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| Although not always true, in most cases a democrat would tend to be: |
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| A consistent set of beliefs would be which of the following? |
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| Most Americans hold either Liberal or conservative views: |
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| Would Hispanics tend to favor a large or small government? |
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| Would you agree that a person might have his political views influenced by where he lives? |
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| The text maintains a black person would question fighting for our country. |
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| Moral issues are less likely to divide rich and poor than economics. |
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| In recent elections women were more likely to favor Democratic candidates? |
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| A process by which backgrounds influence a person's political views? |
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| Would it be correct to say an elite person usually knows more about politics? |
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| A public opinion poll will always reflect how the government should act on key issues. |
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| James Madison's view was that public interest is not always what people demand from government. |
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| A person's vote is generally not influenced by religion. |
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| The State of Washington, like all states, has two U.S. Senators. One of them is? |
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| The new Secretary of Defense is: |
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| The Secretary of Defense is: |
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| The Tri-Cities is represented in the House of Representatives by this U.S.Congressman: |
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| As his Secretary of State, the President selected: |
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| Because the Democratic Party is in control, the majority leader of the Senate is: |
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| The Governor of the State of Washington is: |
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| The confirmed head of the Department of Homeland Security: |
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| Eric Holder was confirmed to head which department? |
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| President Obama's appointed Secretary of Treasury is: |
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| President Obama's Secretary of Treasury is: |
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| Which is a Supreme Court Justice? |
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| This person appears to be emerging as a leader in the GOP.He is a Senator from Florida. |
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| This person is presently the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. |
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| A second woman appointed by President Obama to the Supreme Court: |
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| Which political figure is not directly associated with Washington State? |
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| This is the person who acts as the spokesperson for the President and White House: |
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| Federalism may best be defined as? |
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| A political system in which power is shared. |
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| Federalism indicates a political system in which there are local governments. |
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| Terms that States must meet like it or not. |
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| Sovereignty implies legal and political independency. |
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| A person is more likely to participate in a political activity, if there is a chance of success. |
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| A Federal republic derives its powers from? |
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| A Federal republic derives its powers from? |
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| In our Constitution which of the following is guaranteed to each state? |
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| A republican form of government. |
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| The doctrine that a state can rule void a Federal law is known as: |
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| The Constitution may be amended to give states unequal representation based on size. |
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| A referendum enables voters in a state the right to reject a measure passed by the legislature. |
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| Would it be true to say that a state can do anything not prohibited by the Constitution or preempted by Federal policy? |
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| When voters place a legislative measure on the ballot---it is called? |
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| The purpose of intergovernmental lobby: |
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| Obtain more money with fewer restrictions. |
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| Federal school-desegregation plans are a prime example of: |
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| The effort to pass to the states many Federal functions: |
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| Which would not be a key difference between countries politically speaking? |
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| Would the position that most Americans think political equality is more important than being equal economically be true? |
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| Moral and intellectual characteristics are also known as: |
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| From the terms below, select the one which would represent the most unifying political bond. |
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| Most Americans believe in equality of opportunity, but not equality of results. |
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| Polls tend to show most Americans dislike preferential hiring or quotas that deal with social inequallity. |
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| Which of the following countries is the lowest in voter participation? |
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| Most Americans would take the position that the government should guarantee a standard of living. |
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| A belief that personal freedom and solving social problems are more important than religion. |
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| Both liberals and conservatives have used religion to promote political change. |
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| The concept of political parties was the result of a political feud involving four men. Which one was not involved? |
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| The political culture war is created primarily over? |
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| People's belief about morality |
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| Competing rights would mean one person's right might be in conflict with what another person felt was their right. |
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| The law of due process would indicate which of the following? |
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| Protects life, liberty and property. |
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| The Fourteenth Amendment assures the people? |
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| All people have equality under the law. |
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| The clear and present danger test would be in regards to: |
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| The First Amendment to the Constitution would deal with what issue? |
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| When asked for a definition of hard-core pornography, what Justice simply said, "I know it when I see it"-- |
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| Limiting pornography by establishing ordinances restricting the areas it can be sold is not constitutional. |
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| "Freedom of speech". As a student does the school have any control over your speech? |
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| Which of the following would be most closely associated with the courts' giving preference to members of one church over members of another? |
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| The Court has struck down prayer in public schools but has upheld prayer in the House and Senate. |
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| The Court cases Engel v Vitale and Santa Fe v Doe are both issues dealing with: |
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| Evidence gathered in violation of the Constitution is: |
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| If you are arrested, the police not the court decide what is to be searched. |
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| The Court decision which provides the requirements for police interrogation: |
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| This law eliminates the statute of limitation or terrorist crimes: |
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| Which term would best define Civil Rights? |
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| Right to be treated without unreasonable differences. |
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| Which Constitutional Amendment is generally considered the "Civil Rights" amdndment? |
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| The concept of Separate but Equal was affirmed in what major court decision? |
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| This "Separate but Equal" doctrine was over-turned by the Supreme Court in which case? |
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| Brown vs Board of Education |
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| The use of bussing students through court order to deny dejure segregation. |
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| If a person disobeys what they consider an unjust law and accept their punishment is it civil disobedience? |
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| The high point in civil rights legislation took place in what year? |
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| A key provision in civil rights was to outlaw sex discrimination in education. It was passed in: |
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| Barring women from jobs by orbitrary height and weight is: |
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| Which of the following would not be a legal decision? |
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| A school paying a male coach more than a female coach. |
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| Sexual harassment is an area where there is little federal law. |
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| Affirmative Action was intended to provide equal opportunity but not equality of results. |
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| Aliens in the United States are rather successful in becoming U.S. citizens. What percent? |
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| One key element used by the courts to determine cases dealing with homosexual issues: |
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| Still under great debate, this landmark case ruled a state could not pass laws against abortion: |
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| Which of the following countries tried to have less voters tied to a political party or ticket? |
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| Political parties have become somewhat weaker today due in great part to: |
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| In recent years political authority has become? |
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| In the United States a political party plays an important role in the lives of citizens: |
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| Most of the "founding fathers" considered the concept of a political party: |
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| By design, the first poitical party was created to support what political figure? |
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| If a person were to be called a "Mugwump" it would imply that person: |
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| An initiative is a procedure which allows what to take place? |
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| Citizens vote directly on legislation |
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| When a new issue cuts across parties and replaces old issues the result: |
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| When a ballot list candidates under the name of the office they are seeking? |
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| Which of the following would be the most accurate statement? |
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| A national committee is made up of delegates from each state. |
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| Within the Democratic Party, the "superdelegate" which are party leaders and officials, control what part of the nominating vote? |
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| A political machine would be a party organization that did what? |
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| Used money to get government favors. |
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| The "Political machine" would have as a direct opposite: |
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| The plurality system, winner take all, in the electoral college system is used in all states except? |
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