POLS1101 Midterm 1(Final)100% Correct Graded A+

Many interest groups face the _______ when recruiting members who can gain the benefits of their activities whether or not they join. free rider problem who gets what, when, and how politics Those who beleive that gov't power should be strictly limited in all areas of life. Libertarian Which of the following is not of the checks and balances congress can use in relation to the executive branch Power to veto acts of the president The congressional abilities specifically listed in Article 1 sec. 8 Enumerated powers The preisidents cabinet is composed of the... apointees heading each major department in exec branch The difference b/w civil rights and liberties is Civil rights include govt action to secure rights of citizens while civil liberties involve individual freedoms that limit the power of govt Which type of poll would ask- would you be less likely to vote for xyz if you were made aware fo their history of cocaine abuse? push Poular sovereignty is the basic principle of Democracy A violation of civil law tort What is the purpose of the 10th ammendment? To limit the powers of the central govt by est. reserved powers for states and individuals Astroturf lobbying refers to indirect lobbying efforts that manipulate public sentiment The Great compromise Est legislature with equal state rep in the senate and rep by state pop. in the house The 3 core values of american political culture are... democracy, freedom, and equality To ammend the constitution requires a blank vote by congress and appproval by blank of the states... 2/3 and 3/4 In Federalist 84 Hamilton argued against BOR bc he Thougth that to list the powers that govt did not have ; implied that it had all other powers The supreme court has ruled that public figures have less protection from the press than other members of the public When deciding whether or not to run for a seat in congress, strategic politicians ask all except Will this seat lead to the presidency? The powers of the supreme court listed in the constitution Are not clearly spelled out Among the pre legislative powers are all except line item veto Party that gets most votes is usually the one that best appeals to moderate voters The importance of political culture is that it Reduces conflict in society James Madison thought that average citizens were not likely to put the community's interest above their individual interests In drafting the constitution, the founders took more from the Virginia Plan than from the New Jersey Plan The ultimate purpose of depoliticizing govt bureaucracies is to create Neutral competence Bills of Attainder Laws under which specific persons per group are detained and sentenced without a trial Metting and greeting foreign dignitaries is example of which presidential role? head of state