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CLEP Political Science Us

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. What document was heavily influenced by Locke's philosophies?






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






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

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






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. de jure - 'by law'. Legally enforced practices - such as school segregation in the South before the 1960s. De facto - 'by fact'. Practices that occur even when there is no legal enforcement - such as school segregation in much of the US today.






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






15. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.

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16. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






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






18. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






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






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






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






28. Term of Senate/House






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






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






32. A practice in which banks refure to make loans to people living in certain geographic locations.






33. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






45. % of House that get reelected






46. 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






47. Not allowed.






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






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






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