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| Which statement about the internet is false? |
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| The internet led to widespread online voting in the 2000 elections. |
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| In the charter colonies, most governmental matters were handled by |
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| The government set up by the Articles of Confederation has |
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| only a legislative branch, consisting of a unicameral Congress. |
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| The Federalist was written to |
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| win support for the Constitution in N.Y |
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| Much of the work of the Framers centered around the proposals that had been set out in |
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| Which of the following informal amendments was a result of party practices? |
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| The use of electoral college as a "rubber stamp" for the popular vote. |
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| Which of the following account for the ability of the constitution to endure for more than 200 years? |
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| Built-in provisions for accommodating change |
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| One criticism of the formal amendment process is that |
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| State legislatures, rather than convention delegates elected by the people, often ratify amendments. |
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| Which of the following amendments was ratified FIRST? |
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| The amendment guaranteeing freedom of speech. |
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| Sates must honor the legality of one anothers civil laws because of the |
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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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| Which of the following is an expressed power of the National Gov? |
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| Which of the following powers can the National Government legally exercise? |
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| Expressed, implied and inherent powers |
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| Which of the following is NOT among the obligations that the National Gov. has to the States? |
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| Recognition of State constitutions as the supreme law of the land. |
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| Which of the following is the basic characteristic of federalism? |
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| It divides power between a National Gov and State Gov. |
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| Funds given to a State by the National Gov. with special conditions attached are examples of |
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| is composed of parties with special interests. |
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| Which Statement does NOT describe one type of minor party? |
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| The members of a minor party tend to support the platform of a major party. |
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| Although United States political parties focus on winning elections, most political parties in other countries also |
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| have certain common principles they want adopted by government. |
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| Which Statement does NOT describe one type of minor party? |
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| The members of a minor party tend to support the platform of a major party. |
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| Over time, the ideas first developed by minor parties are often ________ by major parties. |
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| Which of the following in NOT one of the 3 main elements of the major parties in terms of the roles of their members? |
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| the party media consultants. |
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| Which factor does NOT add to the decentralization of both major parties? |
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| The president heads one of the major parties. |
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| Which of the following is a sign of weakened political parties? |
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| exists in nearly all dictatorships today |
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| Which act first established a federal commission to investigate claims of individual voter discrimination? |
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| In general,more of the electorate votes |
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| in general federal elections |
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| The nominating stage is important in the electoral process mostly because |
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| nominations set real limits to the choices voters can make in general elections. |
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| Which of the following is NOT legal under the current federal presidential campaign financing laws? |
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| A person or group can contribute unlimited funds to a political campaign. |
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| The smallest geographic unit for conducting an election is a |
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| On which ballot are candidates listed together under the title of the position they seek? |
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| The most expensive item in a typical campaign ballot is |
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| television advertisements |
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| The electoral system broke down in the election of 1800 because of the |
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| rise of political parties |
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