The two-step process of amending the Constitution, ultimately requires that Student Response 1.

2/3 of Congress proposes the amendment 2. 3/4 of all states ratify the amendment 3. 3/4 of Congress ratify the amendment 4. 2/3 of all states propose the amendment Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

2.
The Federalists and Anti-Federalists, were split on whether: Student Response 1. to ratify the Constitution 2. to elect a President 3. to go to war with England 4. to admit all 13 colonies into the Union Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

3.
"Soft money" refers to: Student Response A. money that has been devalued B. money contributed to a political party C. money that has not been placed Correct Answer

in a bank D. money made out of jello Score: 4/4

4.
Which political party was dominant from the Great Depression until the 1960s. Student Response 1. Republican 2. Democratic 3. Whig 4. Libertarian Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

5.
At the end of the Constitutional Convention, 39 of the 55 delegates signed the final document which meant that the Constitution was automatically ratified. Student Response True Score: 0/4 Correct Answer False

6.
Today, white southern voters remain strong supporters of the Democratic Party. Student Response True Correct Answer False

Score: 0/4

7.
The Constitutional Convention proposal that ultimately resolved the dispute over taxation was called: Student Response A. the New Jersey Plan B. the Madison Manuever C. the Commerce Compromise D. the Conneticut or Great Compromise Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

8.
Three important early documents concerning United States affairs (in chronological order) are: Student Response A. Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution B. Declaration of Independence, Magna Charta, Constitution C. Magna Charta, Constitution, Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Magna Charta Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

9.
James Madison is responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

10.
Both the House of Representatives and Senate currently: Student Response A. have a majority of Democrats B. are chosen by the President C. elected indirectly by state legislatures D. have a majority of Republicans Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

11.
Traditionally, the Republican Party has been identified with Student Response 1. higher taxes 2. greater efforts to solve socioeconomic problems 3. a belief in larger government 4. strong support for the military Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

12.
Southern states favored counting each slave. Student Response A. True B. False Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

13.
The term "incumbent" means Student Response A. a person seeking election B. a person seeking re-election C. a person who tries to persuade politicians through campaign contributions Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

14.
What is the strongest predictor of political participation? Student Response A. religion B. geographic location C. family prestige D. socioeconomic status Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

15.
Which amendment protects you from being tried twice for the same crime? Student Response A. 2nd B. 4th C. 5th D. 8th Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

16.
During the Cold War, US citizens who were also American Communist Party members were protected by the 1st Amendment. Student Response False Score: 4/4 Correct Answer False

17.
Government cannot prevent protests, but it can regulate them. Grounds for regulation include all of the following EXCEPT Student Response 1. content 2. excessive noise 3. pollution 4. traffic control Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

18.
Once the Constitutional Convention was completed, the drive for ratification in the states began. Those who favored ratification were known as Student Response 1. Federalists 2. Republicans 3. Democrats 4. Anti-Federalists Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

19.
Poll data is obtained Student Response 1. by guess work 2. by singling out a particular group 3. by a random sample 4. none of the above Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

20.
Illegal search and seizure is protected under which Amendment? Student Response A. 1st Correct Answer

B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th Score: 4/4

21.
Once the Constitutional Convention was completed, the drive for ratification in the states began. Those who opposed ratification were known as Student Response A. Democrats B. Anti-Federalists C. Republicans D. Federalists Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

22.
A lobbyist is Student Response 1. the main fundraiser of an interest group 2. a member of Congress who misses many important votes 3. a political party strategist 4. a person who works to influence members of Congress to pass legislation Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

23.
Senators used to chosen by ___________ but now are chosen by ________________. Student Response A. the President; state legislatures B. the House of Representatives; popular vote C. Popular vote; State Legislatures D. State Legislatures; Popular vote Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

24.
A person that believes that government should represent the majority of the peoples interest is known as Student Response 1. liberal 2. populist 3. libertarian 4. conservative Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

25.
Natural rights are based on the premise that Student Response 1. Individuals are due certain rights by virtue of being human, regardless of who is in power. 2. Certain individual rights exist Correct Answer

by virtue of the shared beliefs and traditions existing within a given political and social culture. 3. they can be changed over time 4. humans are the same as animals found in nature Score: 0/4

26.
There is no such thing as pure public opinion. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

27.
Which of the following might allow third parties a greater chance to elect a President? Student Response A. proportional elections B. the electoral college C. winner-take-all Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

28.
The Lemon Test used by the Supreme Court regarding religious freedom applies which of following questions:

Student Response 1. Is the laws purpose to further religion? 2. Is the laws primary effect to inhibit or advance religion? 3. Does the law create excessive entanglements between government and religion? 4. All of the above 5. None of the above Score: 4/4

Correct Answer

29.
The Constitution encourages the creation of groups. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

30.
The "winner take all" electoral system is practised in Student Response A. all states B. none of the states C. 30 states D. 48 states Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

31.
The FCC is the government regulatory body that ? Student Response A. oversees the stock exchange B. oversees the media C. oversees Congressional behavior D. regulates the creation of foreign treaties Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

32.
The 14th amendment contains Student Response A. the clauses "equal protection" and "due process" which protect individuals from states making unfair laws? B. the clause known as "double jeopardy" C. "cruel and unusual punishment" D. the establishment clause, protecting freedom of religion Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

33.
In Buckley v. Valeo the Supreme Court ruled that

Student Response A. Direct contributions to candidates remain limited but doubled the amount B. "Soft" money contributions be banned C. Issue ads should be restricted D. Soft money contributions remain unlimited Score: 4/4

Correct Answer

34.
For 150 years after the Bill of Rights was ratified, the Supreme Court did NOT actively protect many 1st Amendment rights. Student Response False Score: 0/4 Correct Answer True

35.
Liberals are generally seen on the _________ of the political spectrum, while conservatives are on the ___________. Student Response A. right; left B. left; right C. top; bottom D. bottom; top Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

36.
Before 1957, the Supreme Court found pornography illegal if the most sensitive person finds it offensive. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

37.
The number of electoral college votes each state is allowed: Student Response A. is equal for each state B. is equal to the number in the state government C. is equal to the number of Representatives and Senators per state D. is determined by each state's legislature Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

38.
In politics, grassroots refers to a movement begun by Congress. Student Response False Score: 4/4 Correct Answer False

39.
In a opinion poll, a small margin of error indicates a high probability of accuracy. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

40.
All of the following strongly influence voter turnout except

Student Response 1. voter registration requirements. 2. the competitiveness of the election. 3. issue ads. 4. foreign governments. Score: 0/4

Correct Answer

41.
Candidates almost never try to use the media to help win elections because doing so would make them seem manipulative. Student Response True Correct Answer False

Score: 0/4

42.
Social movements seek to transform the American political system while interest groups are often narrowly defined and issue-oriented. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

43.
Power can defined as Student Response A. one entity persuading another entity to do something B. control over elections C. control over politicans D. abusive behavior by one entity towards another Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

44.
The establishment clause is found in which Amendment? Student Response A. 1st B. 2nd C. 4th Correct Answer

D. 5th Score: 4/4

45.
The Supreme Court has banned schoolsponsored prayer and the teaching of creationism. Student Response False Score: 0/4 Correct Answer True

46.
The Anti-Federalists demanded a series of amendments to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and state power. They are known as Student Response 1. the libertarian amendments 2. system of checks and balances 3. the Anti-Federalist amendments 4. the Bill of Rights Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

47.
Which Supreme Court case justified "separate but equal" education? Student Response A. Gideon v. Wainwright Correct Answer

B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Schenck v. US Score: 4/4

48.
Federal law does not permit interest groups to donate money directly to political candidates. Therefore, many interest groups form political action committees to support candidates. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

49.
The Framers of the Constitution envisioned that the United States system of government to be Student Response 1. communist 2. a direct democracy 3. a republic 4. a representative democracy Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

50.
Why do people join groups? Correct Answer

Student Response

1. Belief in the mission and ideology of the organization 2. Group solidarity or social activities 3. Material gain or promotional products 4. All of the above 5. None of the above Score: 4/4

51.
The modern belief/perspective which places great emphasis on the free market system (economy) and on individual moral choice is the _________ perspective: Student Response A. conservative B. libertarian C. populist D. liberal Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

52.
Regarding religious curriculum in the public schools, the Court has Correct Answer

Student Response 1. banned the teaching of evolution 2. banned the teaching of creationism. 3. allowed the teaching of

creationism. 4. has yet to make a decision on either the creationism or evolution. Score: 4/4

53.
In general, people with high incomes, good educations, and high-status jobs are more likely to vote than those with low incomes, poor educations, and low status jobs. Student Response A. True B. False Score: 4/4 Correct Answer

54.
Since the ratification of the 1st Amendment, speech could be restricted only if it incited imminent violence. Student Response True Score: 0/4 Correct Answer False

55.
The doctrine through which the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights limit not only the federal government but also the states is known as:

Student Response 1. pluarlism 2. democracy 3. incumbency 4. incorporation Score: 4/4

Correct Answer

56.
In U.S. history, all of the following have been barriers to voting at one time or another except Student Response 1. ownership of property 2. religion 3. race 4. gender Score: 0/4 Correct Answer

57.
The words slave and slavery do not appear in the Constitution. Student Response True Score: 4/4 Correct Answer True

58.
The _____________ is the the major assertion of the power of the central government over the state governments

Student Response 1. representative democratic system 2. direct democractic system 3. Supremacy Clause 4. 3/5th Compromise Score: 4/4

Correct Answer

59.
The rebellion in which disgruntled farmers marched on Massachusetts because they could not repay their debts is called Student Response A. Farmer's Revolt B. Bacon's Rebellion C. Shay's Rebellion D. Patrick Henry's cry for liberty Score: 4/4 Correct Answer