Question 1

The Democratic Coalition in the electorate includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  racial and ethnic minorities. 
B)  unionized workers. 
C)  workers in export-oriented businesses. 
D)  social conservatives. 
E)  working women. 
A)  racial and ethnic minorities. 
B)  unionized workers. 
C)  workers in export-oriented businesses. 
D)  social conservatives. 
E)  working women. D

Question 2

Every two years, ______________ of the House of Representatives and ______________ of the Senate are up for reelection.

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A)  one-third; all 
B)  all; one-third 
C)  all; two-thirds 
D)  half; half 
E)  all; half 
A)  one-third; all 
B)  all; one-third 
C)  all; two-thirds 
D)  half; half 
E)  all; half B

Question 3

Police powers refer to the

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A)  powers held by U.S. states to regulate public safety, health and welfare. 
B)  ability of the national government to enforce federal criminal codes within state boundaries. 
C)  ability for individuals to make "citizens' arrests." 
D)  ability of Congress to declare martial law. 
E)  power of the federal government over state militias. 
A)  powers held by U.S. states to regulate public safety, health and welfare. 
B)  ability of the national government to enforce federal criminal codes within state boundaries. 
C)  ability for individuals to make "citizens' arrests." 
D)  ability of Congress to declare martial law. 
E)  power of the federal government over state militias. A

Question 4

Which of the following about the New Deal is INCORRECT?

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A)  During the New Deal, the U.S. federal government established a national safety net including the Social Security program. 
B)  During the New Deal period, the U.S. Congress asserted its dominance over the presidency in the policy-making process. 
C)  During the New Deal, the size of the U.S. government expanded greatly. 
D)  While the New Deal introduced policies and programs that were significantly different from those  before the Great Depression, the new policies still reflected underlying American values. 
E)  Class-based politics were kept to a minimum during the New Deal era. 
A)  During the New Deal, the U.S. federal government established a national safety net including the Social Security program. 
B)  During the New Deal period, the U.S. Congress asserted its dominance over the presidency in the policy-making process. 
C)  During the New Deal, the size of the U.S. government expanded greatly. 
D)  While the New Deal introduced policies and programs that were significantly different from those  before the Great Depression, the new policies still reflected underlying American values. 
E)  Class-based politics were kept to a minimum during the New Deal era.

Question 5

Which of the following about the U.S. military is NOT true?

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A)  The president is commander-in-chief, but on a day-to-day basis U.S. forces serve under a non-political officer corps. 
B)  It has had to dedicate few of its resources to defending U.S. territory. 
C)  Many of its traditional responsibilities have been transferred to reserve units and to private contractors working for the Defense Department. 
D)  The costs of maintaining the U.S. military has significantly decreased due to the increased use of private contractors and reserve units, and the closure of military bases. 
E)  After World War II, the U.S. military has been given new responsibilities to support U.S. multilateral and regional defense agreements. 
A)  The president is commander-in-chief, but on a day-to-day basis U.S. forces serve under a non-political officer corps. 
B)  It has had to dedicate few of its resources to defending U.S. territory. 
C)  Many of its traditional responsibilities have been transferred to reserve units and to private contractors working for the Defense Department. 
D)  The costs of maintaining the U.S. military has significantly decreased due to the increased use of private contractors and reserve units, and the closure of military bases. 
E)  After World War II, the U.S. military has been given new responsibilities to support U.S. multilateral and regional defense agreements.

Question 6

Who votes and who does not in the United States? What are the implications of this for American democracy?

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In the United States, citizens who are 1

Question 7

The term iron triangle refers to the relationship between

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A)  the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. 
B)  interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies. 
C)  federal, state, and local governments. 
D)  the military, the president, and the State Department. 
E)  the federal government, the governments of its allies, and multinational institutions. 
A)  the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. 
B)  interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies. 
C)  federal, state, and local governments. 
D)  the military, the president, and the State Department. 
E)  the federal government, the governments of its allies, and multinational institutions.

Question 8

The Affordable Care Act is

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A)  an example of a distributive policy. 
B)  an example of a redistributive policy. 
C)  mainly redistributive but has some distributive elements. 
D)  mainly distributive but has some redistributive elements. 
E)  an example of a regulatory policy. 
A)  an example of a distributive policy. 
B)  an example of a redistributive policy. 
C)  mainly redistributive but has some distributive elements. 
D)  mainly distributive but has some redistributive elements. 
E)  an example of a regulatory policy.

Question 9

The U.S. Constitution has been amended ___ times since 1787.

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A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  21 
D)  28 
E)  27 
A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  21 
D)  28 
E)  27

Question 10

What aspects of the U.S. political system make it unlikely that there will be more than two (major) parties? Is this beneficial or harmful to American democracy? Offer specific evidence to substantiate your argument.

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There are several aspects of the U.S. po

Question 11

The courts have become more powerful because of all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  the expansion of federal regulatory powers. 
B)  the fact that groups, as well as individuals, can challenge laws. 
C)  the courts gaining some enforcement abilities by maintaining longer jurisdiction over cases. 
D)  the courts providing a venue for groups and individuals whose interests were neglected by other democratic institutions but who could claim constitutional civil rights protection. 
E)  the rise of the security state following the September 11, 2001, attacks. 
A)  the expansion of federal regulatory powers. 
B)  the fact that groups, as well as individuals, can challenge laws. 
C)  the courts gaining some enforcement abilities by maintaining longer jurisdiction over cases. 
D)  the courts providing a venue for groups and individuals whose interests were neglected by other democratic institutions but who could claim constitutional civil rights protection. 
E)  the rise of the security state following the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Question 12

The U.S. dollar has historically served as the major international reserve currency. This means that

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A)  the United States lends other countries large sums of money. 
B)  most international economic transactions take place in U.S. dollars. 
C)  other countries and investors keep their savings in U.S. dollars. 
D)  dollars are accepted in more countries worldwide. 
E)  the United States controls major international economic institutions like the IMF and World Bank. 
A)  the United States lends other countries large sums of money. 
B)  most international economic transactions take place in U.S. dollars. 
C)  other countries and investors keep their savings in U.S. dollars. 
D)  dollars are accepted in more countries worldwide. 
E)  the United States controls major international economic institutions like the IMF and World Bank.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the role of the United States in the global economy is NOT true?

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A)  Since the end of World War II, the United States has played a central role in the international political economy by dominating multinational bodies like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. 
B)  The dominant position of the United States has been challenged by the rise of the European Union. 
C)  The U.S. dollar has been challenged as the world's dominant trading currency by the euro. 
D)  There have been increased calls domestically for the United States to isolate itself from the regulation of the world economy in part because of the impacts of globalization on the United States' economy. 
E)  The separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and the local constituencies of members of Congress, ensures continuing resistance to the U.S.'s international role. 
A)  Since the end of World War II, the United States has played a central role in the international political economy by dominating multinational bodies like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. 
B)  The dominant position of the United States has been challenged by the rise of the European Union. 
C)  The U.S. dollar has been challenged as the world's dominant trading currency by the euro. 
D)  There have been increased calls domestically for the United States to isolate itself from the regulation of the world economy in part because of the impacts of globalization on the United States' economy. 
E)  The separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and the local constituencies of members of Congress, ensures continuing resistance to the U.S.'s international role.

Question 14

Since 1968, one party has controlled the presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate only __ times.

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A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  4 
E)  9 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  4 
E)  9

Question 15

The United States has promoted economic growth by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  building roads and canals. 
B)  providing grants to universities and other private actors to incubate new industries. 
C)  encouraging large-scale immigration. 
D)  spurring exports. 
E)  regulating the production of particular goods. 
A)  building roads and canals. 
B)  providing grants to universities and other private actors to incubate new industries. 
C)  encouraging large-scale immigration. 
D)  spurring exports. 
E)  regulating the production of particular goods.

Question 16

The writers of the Constitution purposefully established a federal government organized on the principle of separation of powers and thus established a system of checks and balances. Explain what powers each branch has and how each has used these to check the powers of the others. What impact does this have upon the policy-making process, both domestic and foreign? Support your answer with specific examples.

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The writers of the Constitution establis

Question 17

Coming after the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment

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A)  specifically prohibited the ability of states to nullify federal laws. 
B)  made it possible for states to secede without approval of the Congress. 
C)  extended citizenship to all persons born in the United States. 
D)  placed all voting laws and regulations under the control of Congress. 
E)  abolished slavery. 
A)  specifically prohibited the ability of states to nullify federal laws. 
B)  made it possible for states to secede without approval of the Congress. 
C)  extended citizenship to all persons born in the United States. 
D)  placed all voting laws and regulations under the control of Congress. 
E)  abolished slavery.

Question 18

The primary religious divide in contemporary America is between

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A)  those who feel religion provides guidance for political action and those who do not. 
B)  Christians and non-Christians. 
C)  Catholics and Protestants. 
D)  those who identify with a religion and those who do not. 
E)  those who feel that we should adopt a national religion and those who do not. 
A)  those who feel religion provides guidance for political action and those who do not. 
B)  Christians and non-Christians. 
C)  Catholics and Protestants. 
D)  those who identify with a religion and those who do not. 
E)  those who feel that we should adopt a national religion and those who do not.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the membership of the U.S. Congress is NOT true?

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A)  Most members of Congress are highly educated, with law being the most common profession. 
B)  About 35% of both the House of Representatives and the Senate are women. 
C)  The Senate is usually less racially diverse than the House of Representatives. 
D)  Historically, members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate have tended to be white male Protestants. 
E)  Membership in both the Senate and the House of Representatives has been more diverse than the people holding the presidency. 
A)  Most members of Congress are highly educated, with law being the most common profession. 
B)  About 35% of both the House of Representatives and the Senate are women. 
C)  The Senate is usually less racially diverse than the House of Representatives. 
D)  Historically, members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate have tended to be white male Protestants. 
E)  Membership in both the Senate and the House of Representatives has been more diverse than the people holding the presidency.

Question 20

Which of the following has NOT been a factor in presidents increasing their power relative to Congress?

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A)  Presidents have increasingly been able to speak directly to the electorate. 
B)  Presidents oversee a greatly expanded federal bureaucracy. 
C)  The roles of commander-in-chief and head of state place the president at the center of military and international affairs. 
D)  The president has increasingly been able to demand party loyalty among members of Congress. 
E)  Unlike members of Congress, presidents can claim to have a national constituency. 
A)  Presidents have increasingly been able to speak directly to the electorate. 
B)  Presidents oversee a greatly expanded federal bureaucracy. 
C)  The roles of commander-in-chief and head of state place the president at the center of military and international affairs. 
D)  The president has increasingly been able to demand party loyalty among members of Congress. 
E)  Unlike members of Congress, presidents can claim to have a national constituency.

The Democratic Coalition in the electorate includes all of the following EXCEPT

Every two years, of the House of Representatives and of the Senate are up for reelection.

Police powers refer to the

Which of the following about the New Deal is INCORRECT?

Which of the following about the U.S. military is NOT true?

Who votes and who does not in the United States? What are the implications of this for American democracy?

The term iron triangle refers to the relationship between

The Affordable Care Act is

The U.S. Constitution has been amended ___ times since 1787.

What aspects of the U.S. political system make it unlikely that there will be more than two (major) parties? Is this beneficial or harmful to American democracy? Offer specific evidence to substantiate your argument.

The courts have become more powerful because of all of the following EXCEPT

The U.S. dollar has historically served as the major international reserve currency. This means that

Which of the following statements about the role of the United States in the global economy is NOT true?

Since 1968, one party has controlled the presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate only __ times.

The United States has promoted economic growth by all of the following EXCEPT

Coming after the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment

The primary religious divide in contemporary America is between

Which of the following statements about the membership of the U.S. Congress is NOT true?

Which of the following has NOT been a factor in presidents increasing their power relative to Congress?

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Exam 8: The United States

The Democratic Coalition in the electorate includes all of the following EXCEPT

Every two years, ______________ of the House of Representatives and ______________ of the Senate are up for reelection.

Police powers refer to the

Which of the following about the New Deal is INCORRECT?

Which of the following about the U.S. military is NOT true?

Who votes and who does not in the United States? What are the implications of this for American democracy?

The term iron triangle refers to the relationship between

The Affordable Care Act is

The U.S. Constitution has been amended ___ times since 1787.

What aspects of the U.S. political system make it unlikely that there will be more than two (major) parties? Is this beneficial or harmful to American democracy? Offer specific evidence to substantiate your argument.

The courts have become more powerful because of all of the following EXCEPT

The U.S. dollar has historically served as the major international reserve currency. This means that

Which of the following statements about the role of the United States in the global economy is NOT true?

Since 1968, one party has controlled the presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate only __ times.

The United States has promoted economic growth by all of the following EXCEPT

Coming after the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment

The primary religious divide in contemporary America is between

Which of the following statements about the membership of the U.S. Congress is NOT true?

Which of the following has NOT been a factor in presidents increasing their power relative to Congress?

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France

Germany

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Every two years, of the House of Representatives and of the Senate are up for reelection.