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1.Which of the following powers allows both the federal and state governments to
make policies involving taxation?
Concurrent powers
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Exclusive powers
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Implied powers
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Enumerated powers
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2.In which of the following ways could the president try to limit the impact of a
Supreme Court decision?
Instructing the Department of Justice to not enforce a provision of the decision
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Calling for the removal of the Supreme Court justices
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Passing legislation that overrides the Court’s opinion
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Changing the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
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3.According to the United States Constitution, all revenue bills must
be passed by a conference committee
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originate in the House of Representatives
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be passed by two-thirds of the Senate
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be reviewed by the Supreme Court
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4.Which of the following illustrates an economic policy most likely supported by
an ideologically liberal individual?
The Federal Reserve increasing interest rates
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Congress increasing the minimum wage
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A bill that would decrease funding for the food stamp program
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A state lowering income taxes to attract businesses
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5.Which of the following arguments best supports a claim that the electoral
college violates democratic principles?
The winner-take-all system encourages candidates to campaign in every state, which limits the attention each state will receive from the candidates.
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Electors are chosen by the voters in each state, which gives parties undue influence over candidates’ success.
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The electoral college lacks transparency because electors frequently switch their vote during the national convention.
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Smaller states are disproportionately advantaged by the two additional electoral votes granted to each state for its senators.
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6.Which of the following important functions of democracy would most likely be more
difficult without political parties?
Eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy
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Educating the public about upcoming elections
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Ensuring that only eligible voters can vote
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Reducing gridlock in Congress
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7.Which of the following is a consequence of candidate-centered campaigns?
The electoral success of third-party candidates sharply increases.
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Parties tighten their control over candidate fund-raising to ensure compliance with regulations.
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Candidates have less accountability for their positions because the importance of the party platform increases.
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Candidates’ ability to appeal to voters can outweigh the importance of experience and policy positions
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8.The legislative process at the national level of government reflects the intent of the
framers of the Constitution to create a legislature that would be
less powerful than the executive
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slow and deliberate in the law-making process
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able to involve as many citizens as possible in the law making process
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able to ensure that all citizens are equally represented
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9.Which of the following best illustrates the concept of iron triangles?
The long-term relationships between agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups in specific policy areas
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The tendency of interest groups to hire former legislators, lobbyists, and judges
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The inability of third-party candidates to garner public attention through media coverage
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The practice of congressional leaders diverting PAC funds meant for certain popular candidates to those in more competitive races
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10.Which of the following statements describes a difficulty presidents face in the policy
implementation process?
Members of the bureaucracy often lack the expertise to carry out the president’s preferred policies.
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Members of the president’s Cabinet can be removed at any time by Congress.
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Because of civil service laws, it is not easy for the president to remove professional bureaucrats when they disagree with the president’s agenda.
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Congress generally gives specific details about how the laws they pass will be executed by members of the professional bureaucracy.
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11.Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the
Fourth Amendment?
A suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney.
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A person is tried twice for the same crime
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A suspect’s cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.
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A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury.
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12.Which of the following policies is most likely to cause tension between the competing
values of individualism and equality of opportunity?
Expanding the national defense system
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Reducing environmental regulations
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Decreasing funding for space exploration
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Implementing affirmative action programs
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13.Which of the following scenarios would be considered an unconstitutional use of state
power?
A state passes a law that increases the pay of state legislators
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A state enacts a law prohibiting smoking in all public places.
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A state places a tax on furniture made overseas.
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A state raises the drinking age to 25 years of age.
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14.Bureaucratic rule-making is best defined as
guidelines issued by government agencies, which provide specific details about how a policy will be implemented
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legally binding decisions made by Congress to constrain regulatory agencies
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directions given by the president to the bureaucracy regarding how a specific policy will be applied
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review and supervision of departments and agencies conducted by congressional committees
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15.The president is most likely to use an executive order to make important policy when
Congress is dominated by the president’s party
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a compromise cannot be reached with Congress
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the Supreme Court is divided along ideological lines
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a negotiation with foreign heads of state reaches an impasse
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