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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A system in which the president submits the name of a candidate for judicial appointment to the senators from the candidate's state before formally submitting it for full senate approval.






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






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






4. 1954 - stopped state from using race as a criterion of discrimination and gave national gov't the power to intervene.






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






6. 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.






7. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. In 1920 the 19th was ratified to give women the right to vote.






14. 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.






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






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






17. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






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






19. A case brought by someone to help him or her and all others who are similarly situated.






20. Powers claimed by a president that are not expressed in the Constitution - but are inferred from it.


21. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






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






23. Legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person.






24. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






25. 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.






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






27. Most common job of Senators






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






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






30. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






31. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






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






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






35. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






36. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.


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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






41. A practice whereby agreements are made between legislators in voting for or against a bill; vote trading.






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






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






44. % of House that get reelected






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






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






47. % of votes to override a presidential veto






48. Constitutional powers that are assigned to one governmental agency but that are exercised by another agency with the express permission of the first.






49. 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.






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