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45 Cards in this Set
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Which statement about today's national conventions is TRUE? |
The public is rarely surprised by announcements made at the conventions. |
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The States that receive the most attention during presidential campaigns are those with |
No party loyalty |
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Which scenario is possible under the current electoral college system? |
The Speaker of the House acts as President. |
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What is significant about the general response to the national popular vote plan? |
The idea is supported across party lines as well as by nonpartisan entities. |
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Super PACs can make the most impact on the campaigns of their preferred candidates by |
paying for advertising that focuses on a target issue. |
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One major reason a candidate might turn down the FEC subsidy is because candidates who receive subsidies |
cannot spend unlimited amounts of money on their campaigns |
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How have campaign finance laws changed over time? |
Limits have been placed on how much money can be given directly to candidates and political parties. |
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Nomination is the critical first step in the process of filling public offices because it is the naming of those |
seeking office. |
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The convention nominating system worked better in theory than in practice because it resulted in the selection of delegates |
Who represented Party bosses |
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The direct primary is the principle nominating method in the United States today because it gives the nominating function to |
Party members |
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Why is the process of nominating candidates considered to be the most important function political parties play in American government? |
o other group in our society has been able to identify and get candidates elected to office as successfully as do political parties |
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Political parties are sometimes referred to as "power brokers" because they |
are made up of very powerful people. |
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Washington parties, go! |
divide the nation |
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Which statement is TRUE concerning the two major parties? |
The two major parties have completely different viewpoints. |
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Maritime law |
Federal and States have concurrent jurisdiction - NJ state court |
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This excerpt from the text is the basis for which of the following traditions about the terms of federal judges? |
Judges in the constitutional courts are appointed for life and serve until they resign, retire, or die. |
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In the federal system, a district court has the power to |
exercise original jurisdiction over a federal case. |
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Identify the case over which the U.S. Supreme Court would exercise original jurisdiction. |
a State agency brings a lawsuit against an agency in another State |
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In the federal court system, the cases tried by the district courts |
make up the majority of federal cases brought to trial. |
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Which of the following cannot appeal cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals? |
Territorial Court |
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The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is |
a civilian tribunal that reviews verdicts rendered by military courts-martial |
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Which U.S. federal court does this excerpt from the text describe? |
Court of Appeals |
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The BEST way to understand the expressed powers of Congress is to |
read a description of the powers in the Constitution |
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The 2009 government bailout of automotive companies was an example of |
the implied powers of the Federal Government. |
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This photo shows the President speaking before a joint session of Congress. |
outlining policies in a State of the Union address. |
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Framer's thought the president should be a member of a political party and campaign for office |
False, Framers opposed parties |
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Framers thought that the people were most qualified to identify should run for president |
False, framers thought large people would not have enough knowlege of the candidates |
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All of the powers of the president are listed in the constitution |
Not really |
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FDR was the first president to use polls |
Yus |
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President's responsibilities listed in the constitution |
A. Command the army and Navy B. Lead executive branch of government D. Make treaties w/ consent of senate E. Propose laws G. Reject laws H. Nominate Judges |
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Whose job is it to: Lead in foreign policy? Fund armed forces? Regulating foreign Commerce? |
President Congress Congress |
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Polls show that American's want strong and active presidents |
True |
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Polls Show that Americans trust activist politicians |
False |
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Broad terms in the constitution allow for interpretation of powers for the president |
True |
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Most bills considered in congress are delveloped by the executive branch |
True |
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The powers of the executive branch have increased due to congress and judical's decisions |
True |
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Most bills designed by executive branch |
True |
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The powers of the president have been increased because laws often are general and the president has to develop more specific regulations to carry them out. |
True |
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The 22nd Amendment limits Terms |
True |
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Congress can reject legislative proposals made by the president |
True |
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War powers resolution requires president to consult with congress before commiting troops |
False. President was slick and found a way around it |
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The senate can refuse to confirm appointments the president proposes to federal courts |
False |
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The house of representatives can refuse to approve the president's proposed appointments to cabinet and other leading positions |
False- Power is delegated to senate |
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Congress can cut off funding for president's programs, including military action |
True |
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Once a spending bill has become law the president cannot refuse to spend money appropriated by congress without its approval |
True |