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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. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






3. Term of Senate/House






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






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

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






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






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






9. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Not allowed.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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. Save Our State - 1994 - Prohibit illegal aliens from using health care - public education - and other social services in the U.S. State of California.






24. 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.






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






26. 30 minutes.






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






28. 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






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






30. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. Number of Supreme Court Justices






37. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






38. Most common job of Senators






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






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






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






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






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






44. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






45. 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






46. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






47. Congress has this power - only used twice.






48. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






50. 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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