American Politics and the U.S. Constitution C963

American Politics and the U.S. Constitution C963 Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution Ans- Social Contract How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? Ans- The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms. describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation Ans- It was an alliance of independent states under a limited central government. What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? Ans- The national government did not have the power to impose taxes What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the Constitution? Ans- Slave owners could reclaim their slaves in states where they had fled. Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention? Ans- The proportional representation of enslaved persons What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? AnsFederalists favored a strong central government while the Anti-Federalist favored strong state governments. What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10? Ans- The diverse interests of the people would prevent the development of powerful political parties. How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances? Ans- The branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch can restrict the others branches' powers. What is the goal of new federalism Ans- Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress? Ans- It is used to determine the number of House representatives for each state. Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees? Ans- They recommend how specific funds are allocated Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution? Ans- Originating congressional spending bills How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress? Ans- It determines the allocation of seats in the House of Representatives based on the equal proportions method. What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of government? Ans- The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court nominees Which presidential power can be directly restricted by Congress? Ans- Appointing cabinet members Which president was impeached by the House of Representatives? Ans- Andrew Johnson for firing his secretary of war What is the general purpose of the president making recess appointments? Ans- To fill cabinet vacancies while bypassing Senate approval What is true about the U.S. court system? Ans- It is a dual system with a federal court system and courts in each state. What describes the Supreme Court's use of the judicial principle of stare decisis? Ans- The Supreme Court's precedents are treated as established law. What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland? Ans- It established a loose constructionist view of the necessary and proper clause. Which type of power is a state's power to tax? Ans- A concurrent power What is an example of a state exercising its reserve power? Ans- Establishing laws to regulate businesses in the state What is an example of a state exercising a concurrent power? Ans- Issuing bonds to fund an infrastructure project Why is voter turnout in caucuses generally lower than voter turnout in primaries according to opponents of caucuses? Ans- Caucuses take more time for the voter than primaries. Which election-cycle event allows registered party members to participate in the selection of a congressional nominee? Ans- The closed primary Which election cycle event do delegates assemble at to select a presidential candidate? AnsWhat established the requirement that candidates disclose the source of campaign contributions? AnsFederal Election Campaign Act What is an effect of gerrymandering districts? AnsWhat is generally true of primary voters? Ans- They tend to be on more extreme ends of the political spectrum. What is a common relationship involving interest groups, congressional committees, or federal agencies? Ans- Interest groups provide campaign funds for committee members. Which policy would be most likely to be supported by a public interest group? Ans- Increased spending on infrastructure projects. What describes the difference between a political action committee (PAC) and a Super PAC? Ans- A PAC can give money directly to a candidate but a Super PAC cannot. Which type of interest group would lobby for increased accountability of congressional members? AnsA public interest group What are lobbyists attempting to influence when they submit amicus briefs? AnsWhich scenario describes a person making a decision based on prospective voting? Ans- An individual examines a candidate's voting record to predict how the candidate might respond to a future crisis. Which factor contributes to low political participation of young Americans in local elections? AnsWhich of these is an advantage incumbents have when competing for votes against political opponents? Ans