Final Examination Part II

A  network

B  national

C  local

D  sports

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 increase taxes on the wealthiest one percent

B  the power to override a presidential veto

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  majoritarian voting

B  proportional representation

C  plurality voting

D  first-past-the-post

A  Whig Party

B  Green Party

C  Dixiecrats

D  Progressive Party

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

B  A fragmentation of interests has taken place.

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

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

A  owns many businesses and media networks

B  owns all television news stations in a states

C  owns many televisions and newspapers

D  owns many radio stations

A  less money than House races

B  broad discussion of policy issues

C  less media coverage than House races

D  narrow discussion of specific policy issues

A  state and federal courts

B  civil and common courts

C  district and circuit courts

D  state and local courts

A  WWI; images and maps

B  WWII; images and maps

C  Vietnam Way; charts and tables

D  Great Depression; charts and tables

A  precinct

B  national

C  state

D  county

A  dissenting opinion

B  concurring opinion

C  brief

D  majority opinion

A  premier position to pressure through public appeal

B  authority to use force, especially military force

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

D  constitutional power to veto legislation

A  they were worried about giving the legislature too much power

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

C  they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college

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  help lawmakers find work after they leave office

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

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

A  changes in key issues

B  third parties

C  changes in party strategies

D  demographic shifts

A  most unnecessary

B  strongest

C  least dangerous

D  most political

A  Contributions must be disclosed.

B  Lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.

C  Certain activities are prohibited.

D  all of the above.

A  brings in advertising revenue for the media corporation

B  covers presidential campaigns equally

C  reports on corruption in government

D  decides which issues deserve public attention

A  established the three-tiered court system

B  is given to it in the constitution

C  allows it to hear cases

D  enables it to declare acts of other branches unconstitutional

A  arguments over presidential policy

B  unconstitutional presidential power grabbing

C  impeachment trials

D  struggles for power between the president and Congress

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

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

C  three interest groups that have formed a coalition

D  fluid participation among interests

A  attack colonial politicians

B  unite the colonists and provide information about the British

C  give fake news and sensationalize stories

D  print party propoganda

A  opening government records to citizen scrutiny

B  requiring annual evaluations by the president

C  empowering Congress

D  forcing agencies to hold public meetings

A  merit

B  background

C  specialized education

D  party loyalty