Final Examination Part II

A  sports

B  local

C  network

D  national

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

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

C  He refused to run again afters serving two terms.

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

A  the power to override a presidential veto

B  the power to increase taxes on the wealthiest one percent

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

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

A  plurality voting

B  first-past-the-post

C  proportional representation

D  majoritarian voting

A  Whig Party

B  Green Party

C  Progressive Party

D  Dixiecrats

A  A fragmentation of interests has taken place.

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

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

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

A  owns many radio stations

B  owns all television news stations in a states

C  owns many businesses and media networks

D  owns many televisions and newspapers

A  less media coverage than House races

B  broad discussion of policy issues

C  less money than House races

D  narrow discussion of specific policy issues

A  civil and common courts

B  district and circuit courts

C  state and federal courts

D  state and local courts

A  WWI; images and maps

B  WWII; images and maps

C  Great Depression; charts and tables

D  Vietnam Way; charts and tables

A  state

B  precinct

C  national

D  county

A  concurring opinion

B  dissenting opinion

C  majority opinion

D  brief

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

B  they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college

C  they were worried about giving the legislature too much power

D  they feared the opportunities created for corruption

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

C  help lawmakers find work after they leave office

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

A  changes in party strategies

B  demographic shifts

C  third parties

D  changes in key issues

A  strongest

B  most political

C  most unnecessary

D  least dangerous

A  Contributions must be disclosed.

B  Certain activities are prohibited.

C  Lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.

D  all of the above.

A  covers presidential campaigns equally

B  brings in advertising revenue for the media corporation

C  decides which issues deserve public attention

D  reports on corruption in government

A  is given to it in the constitution

B  allows it to hear cases

C  enables it to declare acts of other branches unconstitutional

D  established the three-tiered court system

A  impeachment trials

B  unconstitutional presidential power grabbing

C  arguments over presidential policy

D  struggles for power between the president and Congress

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

B  three interest groups that have formed a coalition

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

D  fluid participation among interests

A  give fake news and sensationalize stories

B  unite the colonists and provide information about the British

C  attack colonial politicians

D  print party propoganda

A  empowering Congress

B  forcing agencies to hold public meetings

C  opening government records to citizen scrutiny

D  requiring annual evaluations by the president

A  party loyalty

B  merit

C  background

D  specialized education