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CLEP Political Science Us

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1. 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






2. 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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3. Who formalized the political science curriculum in the United States?






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Most common job of Senators






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






23. # of Cases the Supreme Court receives and hears






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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.






28. Congress has this power - only used twice.






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






30. Affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls and disputes between the states.






31. % of House that get reelected






32. An inability to regulate interstate and foreign trade - lack of a chief executive and a national court system - and its rule that amendments must be approved by unanimous consent.






33. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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

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






37. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






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






40. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






42. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






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

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44. 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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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