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CLEP Political Science Us

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases.






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






3. 1965 - state forbid the use of contraceptive between married couples. Supreme court overturned the decision.






4. % of votes to override a presidential veto






5. 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






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. One of the authors of the Federalist papers.






17. President of the body at the Constitutional Convention.






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






19. Number of Supreme Court Justices






20. 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.






21. Most common job of Senators






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






23. Address banking problems and Americas Central Bank.






24. 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.






25. Not allowed.






26. Writer of the Declaration of Independence.






27. 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






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






29. The power to appoint high-ranking officials.


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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






37. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






38. Attended the Constitutional Convention and recorded the debate proceedings. Also contributed to the Federalist Papers.






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. WWll - 1941






46. 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.






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






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






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






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