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49 Cards in this Set
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Logrolling is best described as...
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a trading of votes between members of Congress
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The 14th amendment's due process clause has been used to...
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overturn Barron v. Baltimore (imminent domain)
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Things that influenced the framers who drafted the constitution
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- John Locke
- the violence of Shay's rebellion - Trade disputes between states - lack of respect from foreign countries. |
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The supreme court may remand a case to a lower court to...
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retry the case excluding evidence that was deemed unconstitutional.
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In United States v. Lopez, the supreme court ruled that...
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Congress exceeded its power to regulate interstate commerce
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Greatest impact on a person's political beliefs
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political experience and observations
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how have both the republican and democratic national conventions changed since the 1960's?
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they have become less suspenseful since the presidential and vice presidential candidates are predetermined.
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interest group tactics that would be most successful in influencing public policy if the administration and Congress are both dominated by a party that opposes a group's policy agenda.
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Filing lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of certain policies.
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When people vote based on the question, "what have you done for me lately?" their actions are best described as...
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retrospective voting
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The main purpose of investigative journalism is to...
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Uncover scandals or corruption in the administration.
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Anti-war protesters refusing to sign up for the draft and citizens refusing to vote best reflect...
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civil disobedience
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since world war 2, why presidents have relied more heavily on negotiating executive agreements rather than treaties?
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executive agreements are less cumbersome to finalize than treaties
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According to the 12th amendment, if no candidate receives a majority in the electoral college then...
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the vice president will be chosen by the Senate
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Since the great depression, federalism has changed from...
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dual federalism to cooperative federalism
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The simple threat of the veto exemplifies the president's ability to what?
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persuade congress without using his formal powers
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The ability of one senator to prevent the president from appointing a judge to a federal district court is known as...
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senatorial courtesy
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The power of the purse is best reflected in what committee of the House of Representatives?
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Appropriations
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Mapp v Ohio
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applied the exclusionary rule to illegally obtained evidence.
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Class elitism in Congress is most evident when...
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the close personal relationships that many lobbyist have with representatives.
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reasons why minor parties rarely win federal elections
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- The electoral system uses single-member districts.
- Minor parties have extreme ideological views - The United States has a consensual political culture. - minor party supporters are dispersed throughout the country. |
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Iron triangles
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close relationships among certain interest groups, executive agencies, and congressional committees.
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relying on the states to implement federal policies best exemplifies...
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intergovernmentalism
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weakness of the judicial branch
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the courts rely on other branches of government to implement their rulings.
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Griswold v Connecticut
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Supreme Court decided that privacy is a fundamental liberty that states cannot violate.
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recently, what group has realigned from democratic to the republican party
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African American
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What is the fate of most bills introduced in Congress?
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They are killed in committees
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what impacts do interest groups have on election campaigns?
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- mobilizing their members to support candidates that will best serve their interest.
-publishing voter guides to inform their members whom to vote for in upcoming elections -organizing fundraisers on behalf of candidates -Encouraging members to contribute money to a candidate's campaign |
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A congressional representative from a district from the Midwest would most likely seek a seat in what committee?
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Agricultural
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The Big Mo
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momentum that a presidential candidate receives from winning state primaries and caucuses early in the nomination process.
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What best accounts for the gender gap that exists between Democrats and Republicans?
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Women tend to support social issues that are best reflected in the Democratic Party.
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In contrast to the Article of Confederation, the constitution...
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strengthened the economic powers of the national government.
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What is the best method used to determine public opinion?
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Polls that emphasize random sampling
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what impact does narrowcasting have on United States policies?
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It provides citizens with more choices to receive political information.
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How was representation in Congress of southern states resolved?
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Three-Fifths Compromise
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difference between elite and pluralist theory
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Pluralists believe interest groups, parties, and government institutions are the principle sources of power, whereas elitists argue power lies with corporations, banks, investment firms, and other private organizations.
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To conduct a reasonable search and seizure, government officials must do what first?
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establish probable cause
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what happens to voter turnout immediately following a groups enfranchisement?
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voter turnout percentage is low
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What are exit polls criticized of?
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influencing election results
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what is statutory construction?
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the judiciary's ability to interpret legislation.
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In response to the Korean War and the Vietnam War, what did Congress do?
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Passed the War Power Resolution.
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What is a pocket veto?
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The president's ability to kill a bill at the end of a legislative session by not signing it.
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In Gibbons v Ogden, the Supreme Court used the necessary and proper clause to expand Congress's ability to what?
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regulate interstate commerce
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The Federalist papers
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They were published to encourage the states to ratify the constitution through persuasive newspaper articles
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What did the Supreme Court rule in Lynch v Donnelly?
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Religious symbols were permitted to be displayed as long as other secular symbols were visible.
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How does the electoral college influences presidential campaign strategies?
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Candidates campaign more vigorously in battleground states.
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Why are states advancing their presidential caucuses and primaries?
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States want to have more influence in determining which presidential caucuses and primaries.
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Why does Congress pass sunset legislation?
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Congress wants to review how the bureaucracy has implemented a policy.
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The power of subpoena allows Congress to
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Order government officials to testify before a committee
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example of party dealignment
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split-ticket voting
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