Final Examination Part II

A  national

B  network

C  local

D  sports

A  He refused to run again afters serving two terms.

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

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

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

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  proportional representation

C  first-past-the-post

D  majoritarian voting

A  Progressive Party

B  Green Party

C  Whig Party

D  Dixiecrats

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

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  A fragmentation of interests has taken place.

A  owns many radio stations

B  owns all television news stations in a states

C  owns many televisions and newspapers

D  owns many businesses and media networks

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  state and local courts

C  state and federal courts

D  district and circuit courts

A  Great Depression; charts and tables

B  Vietnam Way; charts and tables

C  WWI; images and maps

D  WWII; images and maps

A  precinct

B  state

C  national

D  county

A  majority opinion

B  concurring opinion

C  brief

D  dissenting opinion

A  constitutional power to veto legislation

B  premier position to pressure through public appeal

C  authority to use force, especially military force

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

A  they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college

B  they feared the opportunities created for corruption

C  they were worried about giving the legislature too much power

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

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

C  help lawmakers find work after they leave office

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

A  demographic shifts

B  changes in party strategies

C  changes in key issues

D  third parties

A  most unnecessary

B  strongest

C  least dangerous

D  most political

A  Certain activities are prohibited.

B  Lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.

C  Contributions must be disclosed.

D  all of the above.

A  reports on corruption in government

B  brings in advertising revenue for the media corporation

C  decides which issues deserve public attention

D  covers presidential campaigns equally

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  impeachment trials

B  struggles for power between the president and Congress

C  unconstitutional presidential power grabbing

D  arguments over presidential policy

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

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

C  three interest groups that have formed a coalition

D  fluid participation among interests

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  forcing agencies to hold public meetings

B  empowering Congress

C  opening government records to citizen scrutiny

D  requiring annual evaluations by the president

A  party loyalty

B  merit

C  background

D  specialized education