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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 13th - abolished slavery. 14th - guaranteed equal protection and due process. 15th - guarenteed voting rights for African American men.






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






11. 1978 supreme court decision holding that a state university could not admit less qualified individuals solely because of their race.






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






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






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






15. Not allowed.






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






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 1954 - stopped state from using race as a criterion of discrimination and gave national gov't the power to intervene.






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






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






24. A system in which the president submits the name of a candidate for judicial appointment to the senators from the candidate's state before formally submitting it for full senate approval.






25. 1896 - required segregation of the reaces on trolleys and other public carriers. Louisiana.






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






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






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






29. 30 minutes.






30. 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






31. % of House that get reelected






32. 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.






33. Number of Supreme Court Justices






34. 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






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






36. Powers claimed by a president that are not expressed in the Constitution - but are inferred from it.

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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. WWll - 1941






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






46. % of votes to override a presidential veto






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






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






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






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

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