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PS-Final

Question	Answer
A student council is an example of	a represenative democracy
Who is the current U.S Speaker of the House?	John Boehner
The first continental congress met in 1774. Which actions did the delegattes at the congress takes?	They called for a total boybott of british goods
The majority of americans believe that "government is run by a few big interest" and that government officials "dont care what people thing" the term used to describe this would be?	Low efficancy
Realisically, the U.S did not become a full practicing democracy until	the 1960's
the formal institutions that rule a people are called its?	government
For amerians, the definition of liberity refers to?	a personal a economic freedom
waht led the british to raise taxes on the American colonist during the 1960's?	the french and indian war
Throughout U.S history, Americans have	been suspicious of strong government
Framers of the consistution stipulated that the number of represenitibes in the house of reps "shall not exceed on for ever thirty thousand" consistuents, but today the average member of congress represents approximately how many people?	650,000
The United States' first written constitution was	the articles of confederation and perpertual union
sovereignty refers to	ultimate governing authority
pluralism is a very importaant aspect of american government structure. its premise is	group politics; that the struggle among interest groups will lead to compromise and moderation
Since 1789, more than 11,000 amendments were formally offered in congress. Of these only _____ were finally ratified by the states	27
the bourgeoisie of western europe wanted to	promote political participation for the middle class
colonial protesters of the stamp act and the sugar act rallied around what famous political slogan?	"No taxation without representation"
Few of our founding fathers ideas were thoughts, but those based on theorists who contributed ideas from 1600-1800, concluding that people have individual rights. the two induded included in your textbook are?	Locke and Mills
A form of government whereby a few people control most of the governing decisions, is called	oligarchy
the U.S' core political values are	liberty, equality and democracy
In recent years, more and more americans are learning about government from	late-night comedians
under the articles of confederation, it was left to the _____ to execute the laws passed by congress	states
the Shay's rebellion was signifact in that it	demonstrated the weakness of government under the articles of confederation
the gambling industry in your state wants to change the state consitution to allow gambling. they organize a campain through voter signitures and put their proposal directly on the balot. this is called	ballot refrendum
how much do americans know about their government?	very little
according to Harold Lasswell, politics is	who gets what, when do they get it and how
which of the following is the primary responsibility of the federal government?	it is not to: est. zoning for commercail and residential purposes, police the cities, license doctors and lawyers
in a democracy, sovereignty is vested in	the people
the belief that citizens can affect government is called poltical	efficacy
political power is best described as	having influence over a governments leadership or policies
under the articles of confederation, the relationship between the states and the federal government can be best compaired to	the United Nations' relationship with memember states.
What describes americas growing population since is founding?	the number of elderly americans has grown and the number of children 18 and younger has declined
A system of government that recognizes no formal limits on its power is	totalilarin
What kind of government do we have?	republic
according to the textbook, why are knowledgable citizens more engaged in politcs?	because they understand how politics affect their lives
the american government system runs by the "rules of the game of politics" which follows three basic rule theories. what are they?	democracy, consitutionalism & capitalism
in class, we discussed "individualism" as a values in our politcal culture. what role does it play in our government system?	it limits our government through a deep belief that ever individual can achieve self-sufficiency
many of the conflicts in american politcs today revolve around	the proper scope of government
which of the follow is not a principle of our democracy?	complete freedom
which of the following would be an example of the "limits of ideals"	immigration laws that are discriminatory
Laissez-faire capitalism has been limited by	government regulation
A______is a system of government in which states retain soverign authority except for powers expressly delegated to a national government	confederacy
under the articles of confederation, the relationship between the states and the federatl government can be best compared to	the united nations relationshp with member states
the purpose of the first ten amendments was to	provide clear limitations on the powers of national government
what led the british to raise taxes on the american colonist durnin the 1760's	the french and indian wars
which of the following explains the ideas of the consitution and urges its ratification	federalist papers
finish chapter 2
the US consitution was ratified by	state conventions
your driver's license is valid in all 50 states as a result of	the full faith & credit clause
sovereignty refers to
the federal government's power to tax, regualate commerce among the states, and to declare war are all examples of _______ powers.	enumerated
warned americans specifically of the baneful effect of factions(political parties)	federalist papers #10
According to the chart shown in class, which level of government employs more workers?	local government
when the federal government sets environmental standards that ever stat must follow, it is an example of
Which type of grant provides more control to state and local governments in the distribution of federal grants-in-aid?	block
which of the following systems of government provide states with the most autonomy?	Confederation
Which of the following is the best example of a unitary system of government?	the federal government sets education policies for all schools
one specific power that is written in Article VI of the constitution states that national law prevails over state law this section is called:	the supremacy clause
which of the following has not been an important contractual topic between states?	state passport requirements
which is the best example of a concurrent power uder the feder constitution?	the power to regulate commercial activity
for what purpose did the founders create a federal system of government?
which clauses of the constitution involve the relationships among various states?	the full faith and credit clause and the privlages and immunities clause
which of the following is a stronger argument for increasing the power of the national government?	regulatory concerns
federalism was invented in	great britain in 1514
which of the following is most closely related to the concept of implied powers?	necessary and proper clause
what was the unique situation of America that forced the adoption of federalism in the new U.S consitiution?
which statement best describes the supreme courts trend in interpreting federalism since the mid-1990's?	the court has limited the power of the national government over the state governments
the substantive constraints found in the bill of rights	put limits on what government shall and shall not have the power to do
A law that declares an action to be illegal after it has been committed is a	ex post facto law
disapproval of unfunded mandates is most common among those who want	to reduce the power of the federal government
the process by which the supreme court has expanded specific parts of the bill of rights to protect citizns against states and federal actions is called	selective incorporation
full faith and credit clause of the consitution	requires states to normall honor each others public acts and legal decisions
what has been the main problem posed for the US stats by international trade agreements?
the use of personal information by websites like facebook and is advertisers raises questions about	the right to privacy
what is the main purpose behind the privileges and immunites clauses of article IV?	it prevents states from discrimination against nonresidents
civil liberties, through the bill of rights, are individal legal and consitutional protections that are located	in the first-ten amendments to the consitutions
the concept of selective incoporation	only some of the liberties in the bill of rights are applied to protections from the states
the first civil liberty selectively incorporated into the fourteenth amendment as a limitatio on state goverment power was for	a property protection
congressional grants paid for _____percent of the development of an interstate highway after World War II	90
Which of the following places restraints on how the governments is supposed to act?	both procedural liberties and due process of law
taking private property for public use is covered under the provision of	eminent domain
One argument for a strong federal government is its role is ensuring ______ across states	equality
why was the supreme court case United states V. Lopes important	it was the first time since the new deal that the supreme court limpited the power of congress outlined under the commer clause
Individual rights considered to be the most fundemental to maintaining a democratic society are contained in which amendment, and stated as which two freedoms?	1st, freedom of expression and freedom of religion
Which US supreme court ruling was the first to extend first amendment freedom of speech protections through the fourteenth amendment	Gitlow V New York, 1925
Which of the following rights in not found in the original, unamended consitutions	prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment
the privliges and immunties clause of article IV is also referred to as the	comity clause
which of the following describes consitutionally permitted relationships between the states?	no state shall enter into a contract or agreement with another state without the approval of congress
which of the following is the best example of a substantive civil liberty?	"congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion."
which 1937 supreme court case established the principle of selective incorporation?	palko v connecticut
during the era of dual federalism, what was the primary gaol of the federal government domestic policies?	to assist the development of commercial acvivity within and between the states
which us supreme court ruling was the first to extend fifth amendment protections through the 14th amendment?	Miranda V Arizona, 1966
Nations that adopt a federal arrangement tend to have	diverse ethnic or language groups
the bill of rights originally applied to ______	only the national government
wich clause of the consitution has been critical in allowing the growth of national powr?	the commerce clause
the absorption of certain provisions of the bill of rights by the 14th amendment so that these rights are protected from infringements by the state governments is called	selective incroporation
the form of federal assistance called____provides money to states governments with no strings attached	general revenue sharing
the procedural restraints round in the bill of rights	define how the government is supposed to act
protections of citizens from improper government actions is the definion of	civil liberties
the first 10 amendments to the us consitution are knon as the	bill of rights
__________ limit waht the government can DO, while ________ define HOW the governemtn can act	substantive liberties; procedural liberties
civil liberties primarily	protect people from government abuse of power
Gibbons v Ogen was important because	it established the supremecay of national governement in all matters affecting interstate commerce
who wrote the supreme court opinions in both McCulloch v Maryland and Gibbons V Odgen	John Marshal
what was the "Southern Manifesto	the refusal by southern congressmen in 1956 to obey supreme court decisions outlawing racial segrigation
in essence for more than 170 years the bill of righs	did not really affect more americans
what was the overall importance of the supreme court cases McCulloch v Maryland	the court interpreted the delegated powers of congress broadly, creating the potential for increased national powers
block grants are designed to	give the states considerable say in how the money should be spent
according to the text, which of the statements below best expresses why the general status of civil liberties can never be considered fixed and permanent?	liberty for some requries requires restraining the liberty of others
a public policy program that is jointly funded, jointly adminstered, and jointly determined by both state and national government (like marble cake is and example of	cooperative federalism
the bill of rights protections were exteded by the 14th amendment to include	actions of the state and local governments
which of the following statements best reflects the nature of the bill of rights?	the rights guarenteed by the bill of rights have varied over time, according to decisions by supreme court
when the national governmetn appopriates money to the states but simutaneously demands the authority to dectate its distrubution, this money is identified as	a grant-in-aid
which of the following statements best summarizes the supreme courts decisions regarding the establishment clause?	the court has been strict in striking down school prayer but permissive in allowing the public display of religious symbols
miranda v arizona was important because it produced rules that must be used	by the police before questioning an arrested criminal suspect
since 1973, the right to an abortion has been	upheld but narrowed in scope
about what did justice polter confess, "I know it when i see it"	Porography
The case of Gideon V. Wainwrite est. the right	to consel in felony cases
which of the following rights had an issue that was just selectevly incoporated in 2010, more than 40 years after the previously most recent?	right to bear arms
the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eight amendments are largely about	protections for those accused of commiting a crime
the words "under god" were added to the pledge of allegiance	in the midst of the cold war, as a response to the "godless communism" of the soviet union
which consitutional amendment protects the individual from double jeopardy?	fifth
the 1976 decision Buckly v. valeo, the supreme court artculated the priciple that	spending by or on behalf of a candidate for office is protected speech
which of the following types of speech recieves the greatest level of first amendment protection	political speech that stops short of inciting violence
the supreme court has created tests to aid in the determination of violations to civil liberties. one test was used in schenk v US by oliver wendell holmes to determine that there are times the government can limit speech, after citing "even the first ame	the clear and present danger test
why was the supreme court case new york times v sullivan significant	the court ruled that a newspaper had to print false and malicious material deliberatly in order to be guilty of liberl
griswold v. conneticu and roe v wade have been extremely important in the development of	a constitutional right to privacy
the right against ______ prevents persons from beings tried twice for the same crime	double jeopardy
why was the result of the 2004 cas that argued the phrase "under god" in the pledge of aallegiance violated the first amendment?	the supreme court did not rule on the issue dismissing the case on a technical matter
name one issue protected within the 8th amendment	no cruel and unusual punishment
what was the sedition act?	a series of laws passed in the 1970s that made it a crim to say or publish anything that would defame the government of the US
in texas v Johnson, the supreme court ruled that	flag burning is protected symbolic speech
"due process of law" in the united states is generally defined by the	fourth, fifth, sixth, and eigth amendments
the _____ rule forbids the introduction in trial of any piece of evidence obtained illegally	exclusionary
the wall of seperation between church and state is best found in what clause of the consisution	the establishment clause
the due process clause of the fifth amendment is best described as	a procedural civil liberty
in lawerence v texas, the supreme court ruled that	laws criminalizing gay sexual behavior are a violation of the right to privacy
what principle did the supreme court establish in 2002, concerning the use of tax-supported vouchers for religious schools?	parents had a choice between secular and religious schools
the first and most famous test for determinig when the government could intervene to suppress political speech was called the	clear and present danger test
which constitutional amendment protects the individual through probable cause and search warrant?	4th
what is not a good example of speech plus?	assassinating a political leader
freedom of religion is provided through two seperate phrases, including:	free exercise and establishment clause
which rights do not fall under constitutional arguments in favor of the right to privacy	right to use pornography
the supreme court case near v minnesota est. the principle that	only under the most extrodernary circumstances should the government prevent the publication of newspapers and magizines
written words that are known to be false and harmful to a persons reputation are example of	libel
the rights to assebly and petition are guaranteed by the same amendment guaranteeing your righ to	free speech
the 4th amendment protects against	unreasonable searches and seizures
the right to legal counsel in a criminal proceeding is guarenteed by the	6th amendment
one issues of freedom of the press was adressed by the supreem court in new york times v US with regards to barring pring of potentially damaging material.	prior restraint
when the government blocks the publication of material it does not want released, this is known as	prior restraint
the term eminent domin describes	the power of the government to take private property for public use
what were the alien and sedation acts?	lasw passed in the 1790s that made it a crime to say or publish anything that would defame the government of the united states
why did the supreme court rule that the religious freedom restoration act was unconstitutional?	the court argued that only the judicaiary can interpert the scope of the bill of rights
the lemon test involves what part of the consitution	establishment clause
the exclusionary rule states that	evidence obtained illegally is inadmissable in court
spoken words that are known to be false and harmful to a persons reputaion are an example of	slander

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