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CLEP Political Science Us

Subjects : clep, political-science
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






3. 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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






15. Wrote the final version of the Constitution.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 30 minutes.






24. Term of Senate/House






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






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






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






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






29. % of House that get reelected






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






31. Who formalized the political science curriculum in the United States?






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






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






34. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






35. WWll - 1941






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






42. Most common job of Senators






43. 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






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






45. Not allowed.






46. 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.






47. 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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48. 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






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






50. 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