provided strong powers to the state governments

established a legislature with equal state representation in the Senate and representation by state population in the House

limited the importation of slaves for twenty years

created a confederate system of government

All of the above

The national government, but subject to oversight by the federal courts

A special commission composed of national-government department heads and state governors

The states and the people

The political parties

Nobody possesses the remaining powers

two/one/three

one/two/three

three/one/two

two/three/one

Checks and Balances

Separation of Power

Federalism

Republican

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

The Oligarchy

Socialists

True

False

the House of Representatives

the House of Representatives and the Senate

the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the president

None of the above

10

3

20

5

separation of powers

checks and balances

fusion of powers

federalism

collect taxes

regulate commerce

declare war

All of the above

A & B only

James Madison

George Washington

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

thirty/six/twenty five/two

thirty/two/twenty five/six

thirty five/four/ twenty five/six

thirty/four/thirty five/two

True

False

a direct democracy

an indirect democracy

an indirect republic

a constitutional republic

encouraged widespread public interest in what was happening at the convention about their daily accomplishments

actively sought the input of foreign leaders.

met in secret to prevent opponents from organizing against their actions.

were very open to the press

Fundamental Law

Legitimate Government

Constitution

Democracy

Highlighted the weakness of foreign governments

Highlighted the weakness of the federal government

Highlighted the weakness of the English government

Highlighted the weakness of local governments

it met in 1787

it included representatives from all 13 states

it was called to only ratify the Articles of Confederation

it met is great secrecy

speech

press

petition

All of the above

A & B only

life

liberties

happiness

property

because they were inspired by the writings of John Locke, who advocated such an arrangement

as a return to an ancient form of government

because a division of sovereignty between a central government and regional governments is a basic principle of democracy

as a compromise between those who wanted a strong central government and those who wanted to retain strong state governments

federal

unitary

republican

confederal

federal government downsizing

national healthcare legislation

Bill Clinton

the Contract with America

criminalize some conduct before said conduct has been committe

dare examples of concurrent powers

are examples of a prohibited power

are key components to federalism

county board of commissions

federal congress

state assembly

governor

corporate monopolies

federalism

segregation

state circumvention of the Civil War Amendments

city council

the entire electorate

professional administrator

mayor

a minority are not term-limited

they traditionally call the state legislature into session

most have the line-item veto

the power of state governors arguably plateaued in the early twentieth century

Cutting domestic programs

categorical grants

block grants

Reducing income taxes

VIII

I

X

V

to preempt neighboring states from adopting it first

instead of a lottery

to offset budget surpluses

to match funds from federal programs

consolidated government

the commissioner-executive model

the sole-commissioner model

the commissioner-administrator model

layer cake

categorical grants

court packing

the New Deal

the holding in the Dred Scott v. Sanford case

the Civil War

the advent of the income tax

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

adversarial

local

collaborative

personal

steamboats

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Pennsylvania

Commerce clause

ratifying amendments to the US Constitution

borrowing money

regulating interstate commerce

making laws

federal

enumerated

implied

inherent

Georgia

Nebraska

New Hampshire

California

commerce

morality

education

health

John F. Kennedy

Lyndon B. Johnson

Richard M. Nixon

George W. Bush

classified charter

home rule charter

special charter

general charter

Stone Mountain Park

Rome

Underground Atlanta

Valdosta

creating a national bank

coining money

establishing post offices

maintaining a navy

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Reserved Powers Clause

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Interstate Rendition Provision in the Constitution

Federal government

State of Maryland

supporters of a national bank

James McCulloch

both upper-class and lower-class children are socialized to participate in public life

the acquiescence to the right of rich Americans to become richer has become a fundamental principle of American thought

political socialization as a process perpetuates privileges in the elite class

there exists in America a mythology of free movement between socioeconomic classes

indoctrination

reaffirmation

marginalization

confusion

the FCC "Fairness Doctrine" guards against media bias by requiring broadcasters to grant "equal time" to both political sides of the aisle

reporters show preference for popular candidates

evidence suggests that, often, reporters systematically undercut government officials

in recent decades, most leading reporters and editors tended to vote Democratic

peer groups virtually never succeed in mobilizing collective action in response to any issues

peer groups exercise substantial influence over most people in the process of political socialization

peers often influence each other politically when it comes to issues of broad national importance (e.g., the national debt, social security reform, etc.)

peer groups probably just reinforce the attitudes of family

political acquisition

political socialization

patriotism

political culture

the advent of 24-hour cable news channels has brought about more comprehensive coverage of political news

increased access to the media has strengthened the president's ability to persuade other policymakers in government to cooperate with him

a hallmark of radio and television news reporting has always been simplicity

electronic media provide fewer opportunities for being misunderstood than print media

"Thorpe's Maxim."

the "Edelman Effect."

"Mile's Law."

the "Golden Rule."

professionals are more likely to vote than tradesmen

Protestants are more likely to vote than Catholics

Republicans are more likely to vote than Democrats

individuals with strong partisanship are more likely to vote than independents

the political process

national identity

social justice

indoctrination

college graduates are more likely to vote than those without a high school diploma

journalists may seek acceptance as intellectuals and look to university faculty as a primary reference group

since more protestants than Catholics attend college, more protestants than Catholics adopt the political leanings of their professors

political socialization can occur in university just as much as it can occur in primary and secondary schools

peers

interest groups

family

schools

acceptance of Judeo-Christian worldview

belief in political equality

faith in free-enterprise

value of individual freedoms

the first six to eight months of a presidential term

the period that follows a presidential election victory that ends when the president actually takes office

the stage of political socialization when children view the president as a wise protector that ends when the child is old enough to perceive imperfections in the political process and participants

the era of the 1950s when relations between the media and the Executive branch were at their best

political normlessness

political powerlessness

political meaninglessness

political isolation

A sense of patriotism and support for the government

Heightened political acuity

A solid moral compass

Tolerance and civic engagement

reserved

passive

active

engaged

unlearned later in life.

not deliberately taught.

less understood by young children.

taught in schools.

the media serving as a spotlight

the media serving as a vehicle

the media serving as a gatekeeper

the media serving as agenda-setter

friends

church

family

schools

liberty

president

populist

democratic

primary principle.

acquisitional principle.

structuring principle.

none of the above.

Childhood

Academia

Symbolism

The media

one who is well-read about political topics

one who writes a letter to the editor of a local newspaper

one who occasionally votes in political elections

one who works for a political party

social satisfaction derived from voting

expected utility from voting

the probability that an individual's vote will make a difference in the election

cost of voting

politicization, personalization, idealization, institutionalism

personalization, politicization, institutionalism, idealization

idealization, institutionalism, personalization, politicization

institutionalism, personalization, politicization, idealization

Bi-partisan Campaign Reform Act

Citizens United Decision

Federal Election Campaign Act

Campaign Reform Decision

Harder

Less likley

Easier

None of the above

limits how political ads can use candidate names and faces

banned political parties from using soft money in state elections

was struck down by SCOTUS

increased the individual campaign contribution limit to $5000 annually

money

a charismatic spokesperson

legal challenges

organization

seek to run the government

are generally focused on many, broad policy issues

are the same as political parties

tend to focus on specific areas

was regulated by the Federal Election Campaign Acts of the 1790s

could fund ads with candidate images and names

limited contributions to $1000 per donor per candidate per election

used for campaigning activities

political parties seek to run the government

political parties are more highly organized

only political parties are involved in elections

political parties are organized in a hierarchy

Department of Interior, World Wildlife Federation, Greenpeace

Department of Commerce, Standing Committee on Commerce, Executive Office of the President

Department of Transportation, Teamsters, Congressional Highway Committee

standing Agricultural Committee, Department of Agriculture, AFL/CIO

435/218

535/235

538/270

659/335

political enforcers

insurance benevolent societies

schools

all of the above

Political Knowledge

Political Efficacy

Political Posturing

Information Literacy

True

False

substantial and long-term shift in party allegiance by individuals and groups, usually resulting in a change in policy direction or a new party system

period of time when party activists become less ideological

trend among voters to identify themselves as third-party members rather than as members of a major party

period of time when party members become more loyal to their political party

Common Man, Business and Commerce

Elites, Common Man

Raging Lunatics, Crazy People

Capitalism, Communism

SCOTUS struck down BCRA restrictions on usage of corporate money, finding that said restrictions violated the Fifth Amendment

it arose from an issue involving a film about Hilary Clinton

its main issue was whether or not the BCRA restrictions on corporations and unions use of their own funds in campaigning was unconstitutional

the case holding means that corporations can use their own money for practically any political activity

competitive states, especially large ones

coastal and border states because they are the so-called blue states

California, Texas, and New York because they are the biggest states

states where they have a comfortable lead in order to extend that lead

civil society

Political parties

Oligarchy

Democracy

intimidation and violence

poll taxes

literacy tests

grandfather clause

K Street

Z Street

M Street

T Street

congressional incumbents

conservative candidates regardless of whether they are incumbents or challengers

congressional challengers

liberal candidates regardless of whether they are incumbents or challengers

congressional challengers who run against party leaders of either party

Citizens United Decision

Bi-partisan Campaign Reform Act

Federal Election Campaign Act

Campaign Reform Decision

candidates took control of the nomination process away from the party organization

the media began playing a more important role

candidates took control of the general election process from the party organization

the voters became less important in the nomination process

the Democrats recaptured lost political power in 1896 by embracing industrialization

the 1828 alignment occurred as a result of expanded voting opportunities

alignments have occurred with surprising regularity

the Democrats recaptured power in the 1930s by advocating for extensive use of federal power

party in the electorate

party in government

party in law

party organization

accreditation

awareness

licensing

fining