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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One of the Civil War amendments; guaranteed equal protection and due process.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






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






9. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






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






11. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






12. 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






13. 30 minutes.






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






15. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






17. A collection of essays expressing the political philosophy of the Founders and that were instrumental in bringing about the ratification of the Constitution.






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






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

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






21. 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.






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






23. WWll - 1941






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






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






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






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






29. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






30. % of House that get reelected






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






32. 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






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






34. Not allowed.






35. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






37. An inability to regulate interstate and foreign trade - lack of a chief executive and a national court system - and its rule that amendments must be approved by unanimous consent.






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






39. Term of Senate/House






40. 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.






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






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






43. No excessive bail and no cruel/unusual punishment.






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






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






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






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

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






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






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