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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases.






2. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






3. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






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


5. Process that executive and independent agencies use to create - or promulgate - regulations.






6. Congress has this power - only used twice.






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






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






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






10. % of votes to override a presidential veto






11. % of House that get reelected






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






13. 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






14. Term of Senate/House






15. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






16. 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.






17. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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.






28. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






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


31. Reasserted the principle of congressional war power - required the president to inform Congress of any planned military campaign. 1973.






32. 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.






33. WWll - 1941






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






35. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






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






38. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.


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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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