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CLEP Political Science Us

Subjects : clep, political-science
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. No excessive bail and no cruel/unusual punishment.






2. No arrest w/o probable cause - no improper searches and seizures.






3. The chief presiding officer of the HoR. The speaker is the most important party and House leader - can influence lefislative agenda - fate of individual pieces of legislation - and members positions with the House.






4. Court found detainess held both at US and Guantanamo bay had the right to challenge their detention before a judge or other neutral decision maker.






5. WWll - 1941






6. First ten amendments to the US Constitution - ratified in 1971; ensure the rights and liberties to the people.






7. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






8. High-ranking military officers who represent the Navy - Army - Air Force and Marines. They assist the civilian leaders of the Department of Defense-advise the president on security matters.






9. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






10. 30 minutes.






11. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






12. The 1780s in the United States - maked by internal conflict. The economy deteriorated as individual states printed their own currencies - taxed the products of their neighbors - and ignored foreign trade agreements. Inflation soared - small farmers l






13. One of the Civil War amendments; guaranteed equal protection and due process.






14. (law) The right and power to interpret and apply the law.






15. A symbol of the inability of the government to under the Articles of Confederation to maintain order.

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16. A series of meetings to reform the Articles of Confederation convened in Philadelphia in 1787 in response to the economic and social disorder and the dangers of foreign intervention. The result was an entirely new plan of government - the Constitutio






17. % of House that get reelected






18. The continuous holding of the floor by a party to prevent action. Needs 3/5 to end.






19. Interstate Commerce Commission 1887. Created over railroad problems.






20. State no longer had the authority to make private sexual behavior a crime.






21. Gave an expansion of free speech. Money for candidates is a form of free speech by 1st amendment. Early 1970s.






22. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






23. The 1803 case in which Chief Justice John Marshall and his associates first asserted the right of the Supreme Court to determine the meaning of the U.S. Constitution. The decision established the Court's power of judicial review over acts of Congress






24. A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit.






25. A slave that didn't have due process rights in a free state. 1857.






26. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






27. Gave equal right to black people covering voting - employment - public accommodation - and educations.






28. Requires police to read the Miranda rights so they know they don't have to self incriminate.






29. A governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest.






30. Civil liberties are rights that individuals have against government. Among our civil liberties are the right to free expression - the right to worship (or not) as we choose - and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Only the






31. An adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case.






32. A survey of the origins and development of the political system in the United States from the colonial days to modern times with an emphasis on the Constitution - various political structures such as the legislative - executive - and judicial branche






33. Attended the Constitutional Convention and recorded the debate proceedings. Also contributed to the Federalist Papers.






34. Who formalized the political science curriculum in the United States?






35. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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36. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






37. Temp. committees whose members are appointed by SotH and officer of the Senate. They are charged with reaching compromise on legislation once it has been passed by the House. Determine what laws are passed.






38. What document was heavily influenced by Locke's philosophies?






39. The branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws.






40. Courts usurp authority and make law rather than interpret constitution (otherwise known as judicial activism).






41. President is obligated to make recommendations for Congress's consideration.






42. Term of Senate/House






43. Law should not punish speech unless there was a clear and present danger of producing harmful actions






44. The delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government).






45. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






46. Most common job of Senators






47. Persuade people - power within his branch - and going public.






48. % of votes to override a presidential veto






49. Ability of courts to exclude evidence obtained in violation of the 4th amendment.






50. A government agency that operates like a business corporation - created to secure greater freedom of action and flexibility for a particular program.