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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






9. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






10. % of House that get reelected






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






12. 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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Number of Supreme Court Justices






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






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






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






21. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






22. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.


23. Not allowed.






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






25. 1954 - stopped state from using race as a criterion of discrimination and gave national gov't the power to intervene.






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






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






28. A rule that gov't action toward religion is permissible if it is secular in purpose. Separation of law and religion.


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






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






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






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






33. A governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest.






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


35. 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.






36. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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






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






40. 30 minutes.






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






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. 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






50. 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