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Which statement about today's national conventions is TRUE?

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The public is rarely surprised by announcements made at the conventions.

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The States that receive the most attention during presidential campaigns are those with

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No party loyalty

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Which scenario is possible under the current electoral college system?

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The Speaker of the House acts as President.

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What is significant about the general response to the national popular vote plan?

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The idea is supported across party lines as well as by nonpartisan entities.

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Super PACs can make the most impact on the campaigns of their preferred candidates by

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paying for advertising that focuses on a target issue.

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One major reason a candidate might turn down the FEC subsidy is because candidates who receive subsidies

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cannot spend unlimited amounts of money on their campaigns

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How have campaign finance laws changed over time?

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Limits have been placed on how much money can be given directly to candidates and political parties.

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Nomination is the critical first step in the process of filling public offices because it is the naming of those

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seeking office.

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The convention nominating system worked better in theory than in practice because it resulted in the selection of delegates

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Who represented Party bosses

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The direct primary is the principle nominating method in the United States today because it gives the nominating function to

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Party members

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Why is the process of nominating candidates considered to be the most important function political parties play in American government?

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o other group in our society has been able to identify and get candidates elected to office as successfully as do political parties

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Political parties are sometimes referred to as "power brokers" because they

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are made up of very powerful people.

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Washington parties, go!

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divide the nation

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Which statement is TRUE concerning the two major parties?

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The two major parties have completely different viewpoints.

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Maritime law

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Federal and States have concurrent jurisdiction - NJ state court

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This excerpt from the text is the basis for which of the following traditions about the terms of federal judges?

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Judges in the constitutional courts are appointed for life and serve until they resign, retire, or die.

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In the federal system, a district court has the power to

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exercise original jurisdiction over a federal case.

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Identify the case over which the U.S. Supreme Court would exercise original jurisdiction.

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a State agency brings a lawsuit against an agency in another State

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In the federal court system, the cases tried by the district courts

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make up the majority of federal cases brought to trial.

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Which of the following cannot appeal cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals?

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Territorial Court

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The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is

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a civilian tribunal that reviews verdicts rendered by military courts-martial

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Which U.S. federal court does this excerpt from the text describe?

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Court of Appeals

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The BEST way to understand the expressed powers of Congress is to

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read a description of the powers in the Constitution

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The 2009 government bailout of automotive companies was an example of

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the implied powers of the Federal Government.

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This photo shows the President speaking before a joint session of Congress.

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outlining policies in a State of the Union address.

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Framer's thought the president should be a member of a political party and campaign for office

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False, Framers opposed parties

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Framers thought that the people were most qualified to identify should run for president

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False, framers thought large people would not have enough knowlege of the candidates

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All of the powers of the president are listed in the constitution

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Not really

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FDR was the first president to use polls

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Yus

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President's responsibilities listed in the constitution

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A. Command the army and Navy

B. Lead executive branch of government

D. Make treaties w/ consent of senate

E. Propose laws

G. Reject laws

H. Nominate Judges

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Whose job is it to:

Lead in foreign policy?

Fund armed forces?

Regulating foreign Commerce?

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President

Congress

Congress

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Polls show that American's want strong and active presidents

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True

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Polls Show that Americans trust activist politicians

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False

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Broad terms in the constitution allow for interpretation of powers for the president

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True

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Most bills considered in congress are delveloped by the executive branch

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True

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The powers of the executive branch have increased due to congress and judical's decisions

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True

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Most bills designed by executive branch

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True

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The powers of the president have been increased because laws often are general and the president has to develop more specific regulations to carry them out.

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True

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The 22nd Amendment limits Terms

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True

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Congress can reject legislative proposals made by the president

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True

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War powers resolution requires president to consult with congress before commiting troops

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False. President was slick and found a way around it

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The senate can refuse to confirm appointments the president proposes to federal courts

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False

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The house of representatives can refuse to approve the president's proposed appointments to cabinet and other leading positions

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False- Power is delegated to senate

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Congress can cut off funding for president's programs, including military action

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True

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Once a spending bill has become law the president cannot refuse to spend money appropriated by congress without its approval

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True