Final Examination Part II

A  national

B  network

C  local

D  sports

A  He appointed the heads of various federal departments as his own advisors.

B  He worked with the Senate to draft treaties with foreign countries.

C  He submitted his neutrality proclamation to the Senate for approval.

D  He refused to run again afters serving two terms.

A  the power to increase taxes on the wealthiest one percent

B  the power to regulate the sale of tobacco in the states

C  the power to override a presidential veto

D  the power to put the president on trial for high crimes

A  proportional representation

B  first-past-the-post

C  majoritarian voting

D  plurality voting

A  Dixiecrats

B  Whig Party

C  Green Party

D  Progressive Party

A  A fragmentation of interests has taken place.

B  Many interests lobby both the national government and the states.

C  There is more professional lobbying and many interests lobby both the national government and the states.

D  There is more professional lobbying, many interests lobby both the national government and the states, and a fragmentation of interests has taken place.

A  owns many businesses and media networks

B  owns all television news stations in a states

C  owns many radio stations

D  owns many televisions and newspapers

A  narrow discussion of specific policy issues

B  broad discussion of policy issues

C  less money than House races

D  less media coverage than House races

A  state and local courts

B  district and circuit courts

C  state and federal courts

D  civil and common courts

A  Great Depression; charts and tables

B  WWII; images and maps

C  Vietnam Way; charts and tables

D  WWI; images and maps

A  national

B  state

C  precinct

D  county

A  majority opinion

B  dissenting opinion

C  brief

D  concurring opinion

A  constitutional power to veto legislation

B  ability to use technology to enhance the voice of the president

C  premier position to pressure through public appeal

D  authority to use force, especially military force

A  they feared the opportunities created for corruption

B  they worried about subjecting the commander-in-chief to public scrutiny

C  they were worried about giving the legislature too much power

D  they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college

A  prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationship by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office, help lawmakers find work after they leave office, and restrict lobbyists from running for political office

B  help lawmakers find work after they leave office

C  restrict lobbyists from running for political office and help lawmakers find work after they leave office

D  prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationship by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office

A  third parties

B  changes in key issues

C  changes in party strategies

D  demographic shifts

A  most unnecessary

B  least dangerous

C  strongest

D  most political

A  Certain activities are prohibited.

B  Contributions must be disclosed.

C  Lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.

D  all of the above.

A  covers presidential campaigns equally

B  decides which issues deserve public attention

C  reports on corruption in government

D  brings in advertising revenue for the media corporation

A  enables it to declare acts of other branches unconstitutional

B  is given to it in the constitution

C  established the three-tiered court system

D  allows it to hear cases

A  impeachment trials

B  arguments over presidential policy

C  struggles for power between the president and Congress

D  unconstitutional presidential power grabbing

A  a symbiotic relationship among Congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groupd

B  fluid participation among interests

C  three interest groups that have formed a coalition

D  a great deal of competition for access to decision-makers

A  print party propoganda

B  attack colonial politicians

C  give fake news and sensationalize stories

D  unite the colonists and provide information about the British

A  opening government records to citizen scrutiny

B  requiring annual evaluations by the president

C  forcing agencies to hold public meetings

D  empowering Congress

A  specialized education

B  merit

C  party loyalty

D  background