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CLEP Political Science Us

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Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






2. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






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






4. 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.






5. Term of Senate/House






6. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






7. 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.






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






9. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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






12. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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13. Congress because they're tied to the people.

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

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






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






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






18. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. % of votes to override a presidential veto






33. 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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. Civil liberties are rights that individuals have against government. Among our civil liberties are the right to free expression - the right to worship (or not) as we choose - and the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Only the






40. % of House that get reelected






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.