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CLEP Political Science Us

Subjects : clep, political-science
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. No arrest w/o probable cause - no improper searches and seizures.






2. A rule that gov't action toward religion is permissible if it is secular in purpose. Separation of law and religion.

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3. A Revolutionary War veteran who led a rebellion of farmers against tax collectors and the banks that were siezing their property.






4. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






5. The effort to oversee or to supervise how the executive branch carries out legislation.






6. Makes gov't have heavy burden of proof to regulate & restrict speech.






7. Not allowed.






8. de jure - 'by law'. Legally enforced practices - such as school segregation in the South before the 1960s. De facto - 'by fact'. Practices that occur even when there is no legal enforcement - such as school segregation in much of the US today.






9. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






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






11. Delegate - member of Congress acts on the express preference of his constituents. Trustee - member is more loosely tied to constituents and makes the decisions she thinks best.






12. A claim by a victorious candidate that the electorate has given him or her special authority to carry out promises made during the campaign.






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

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14. Regulation issued by the president that has the effect and formal status of legislation.






15. Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their votes in return.






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






17. An effort by a gov't agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful in some other way; censorship.






18. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






20. Affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls and disputes between the states.






21. % of votes to override a presidential veto






22. 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.






23. Laws enacted by southern states following Reconstruction that discriminated against African American.






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






25. Federal employees are elected/hired based on merit.






26. Implemented following the successful revolt of the British colonies in North America against imperial rule - the articles served as the national government from 1781-1787.






27. WWll - 1941






28. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






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






30. An agreement - between president and other country that is like treaty but doesn't require Congress agreement.






31. 30 minutes.






32. An agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments.






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






34. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






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






36. Allows the right to a legal representation in all felony cases.






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






38. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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39. The civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.






40. % of House that get reelected






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






42. Congress has this power - only used twice.






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






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






45. 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






46. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






47. A practice in which banks refure to make loans to people living in certain geographic locations.






48. 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.






49. 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






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