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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






2. Congress has this power - only used twice.






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






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






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






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






8. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 30 minutes.






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






17. 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






18. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






19. State no longer had the authority to make private sexual behavior a crime.






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






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






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

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






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






32. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






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






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






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






37. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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

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






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