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CLEP Political Science Us

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1. 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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2. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






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






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






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






6. A slave that didn't have due process rights in a free state. 1857.






7. % of votes to override a presidential veto






8. Regulation issued by the president that has the effect and formal status of legislation.






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






10. Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases.






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






12. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






18. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






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






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






21. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






29. Not allowed.






30. 1954 - stopped state from using race as a criterion of discrimination and gave national gov't the power to intervene.






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. 30 minutes.






36. Most common job of Senators






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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