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CLEP American Government

Subjects : clep, civics
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The expression of attitudes about government and politics.






2. ________________ of the Constitution governs the relationships of the states.






3. A legislature with only one house.






4. _______________ indicates a citizens' faith and trust in government and their own belief that they can understand and influence political affairs






5. Constitutionally empowered to appoint judges - ambassadors - and other high officials - Constitutionally empowered to make treaties with foreign countries.






6. Judicial Check on Legislative Branch. Not specifically outlined in the Constitution - but established in the case of Marbury v. Madison through the application of the Supremacy Clause in Article VI.






7. This group of voters historically supported Republicans - a party founded on an anti-slavery platform. During the 1930's they began supporting the New Deal policies of the Democratic party.






8. Guaranteed women the right to vote.






9. Washington v. Chrisman (1982) established the _________________ - allowing police officers to seize evidence without a warrant if the evidence is in obvious sight.






10. The binding decisions that the government makes whether in the form of laws -regulations - or judicial decisions






11. The view advocated by Supreme Court Justices Hugo Black and William O. Douglas that there are provisions of the Bill of Rights that cannot be diluted by judicial decisions.






12. Presidential management model in which corporate CEO tactics are used employing committees - task forces - and special advisors. Successfully utilized by Clinton and G W Bush.






13. Age Requirement for House of Representatives.






14. According to the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 - federal trials must commence within _______ days of arrest with the exception of delay for mental health testing of the defendant and illness of the defendant or key witness.






15. Also known as the Indiana ballot - lists the candidates of each party in a row or column - beside or under the party emblem. In most cases - the voter can make one mark at the top of the column - or pull one lever - and thus vote for all the party's






16. The head of a national political party






17. Finding that enough evidence exists to warrant a criminal trial.






18. Number of Senators elected at large per state -






19. A compulsory national insurance program - financed by taxes on employers and employees. The insurance falls into four categories: old-age and survivors insurance - disability insurance - Medicare - and unemployment insurance.






20. Today the South is is a two-party battleground - in which the ______________ often have the upper hand






21. An economic system in which the factors of production are owned by the publicand operate for the welfare of all.






22. Serious crimes - such as murder - arson - or rape.






23. 1963 ruling prohibiting prayer in public schools.






24. Compromise between the large states and small states that established the bicameral Legislature consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives. Also included 3/5 compromise on the status of slaves in representation.






25. In this case - a gay man from Georgia charged with committing sodomy in his own home with a consenting adult. The court ruled that the Constitution does not explicitly grant the right for homosexuals to practice their lifestyle and that laws against






26. Eisenhower's philosophy of being liberal in all things human and being conservative with all things fiscal. Appealed to both Republicans and Democrats.






27. Things government decides to do - example: taxation - crime control - national defense - education - etc.






28. Federal laws limit the amount of ___________ that can be donated directly to campaign coffers.






29. German sociologist theorized that the engine of government needs bureaucracies to provide expertise in a way that short-term elected or appointed official cannot.






30. Which two British Acts - passed in 1764 - caused American colonists for the first time to organize protests against the injustices of British rule - and sparked the rallying cry 'no taxation without representation'?






31. Practice by which voters of one party crossing over and voting in the primary of another party - effectively allowing a party to help choose its opposition's candidate.






32. A method of polling - considered less reliable than a random sample - in which interviewers are instructed to question members of a particular group in proportion to their percentage in the population as a whole.






33. The practice that allows senators to delay or even kill floor action on legislation - a nomination - or other matters by asking their party leaders not to schedule them.






34. Impact elections by siphoning off votes from major parties spoiling a party's chance in a close race.






35. To an extent - the press and the government have a relationship that is _______________ and mutually dependent.






36. The ruling in this case provided that the government must prove a threat to national security in order to impose prior restraint.






37. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the 1964 Civil Rights Act does not prohibit private affirmative action programs?






38. In WV State BOE v Barnette (1943) - the Supreme Court ruled that compelling citizens to salute the flag violates the principles of a free society - upholding which 1st Amendment rights?






39. The Democrats control over politics during the 20th century ended with this President's unpopular handling of the Vietnam War.






40. In 1992 - the television networks agreed not to release these until a majority of polling places had closed in each state






41. Electoral college system and other campaign practices make it exceedingly difficult for even popular ______________ candidates to successfully run for the presidency.






42. _____________ is responsible for monetary policy.






43. Under this governing document - national government lacked authority to set up tariffs - regulate commerce - levy taxes - control international relations - establish common currency






44. A system in which the national government sets requirements that are then implemented by state and local governments.






45. Defamation by oral utterance rather than by writing - pictures






46. The issuance of this document by a judge requires probably cause and must be worded so as to allow for the search and seizure of specific evidence.






47. Leader of the House of Representatives - elected by the majority party. 2nd in line of succession for the Presidency.






48. Courts of original jurisdiction in federal crimes - civil suits under federal law - civil suits between citizens of different states where the amount in question exceeds $50 -000 - bankruptcy proceedings - cases involving some federal administrative






49. Most house committees are limited to _____ subcommittees.






50. While the voting rights act of 1965 did direct the Attorney General to investigate the constitutionality of poll taxes and prohibit literacy tests - it did not expressly prohibit _____________.







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