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






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






3. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






5. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






13. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






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

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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. WWll - 1941






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






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






33. % of votes to override a presidential veto






34. Number of Supreme Court Justices






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






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






37. Not allowed.






38. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






39. % of House that get reelected






40. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






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






42. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






50. 30 minutes.