Exam 4: The United States

What is the term used to describe the packaging of statements or actions in ways that politicians think people will find most attractive, often hiding the real import of the words or activities in the process?

In__________ Madison advocated concentrating power in larger jurisdictions such as the federal government.

_________movements burst onto the political scene during the campaign for the 2010 mid-term congressional elections.

A distinguishing feature of American courts that is rare in other liberal democracies is the

The American presidential system is different from most parliamentary systems because

Policy making in the United States tends to be

The only country that is geographically larger than the United States and has a larger population is

The idea that America's political system is a product of a uniquely tranquil political history, a supportive political culture, and a weak, fragmented state is known as American

Which of the following has NOT been a significant part of American political culture?

The Federalist Papers highlighted the ideas of this philosopher about separating powers.

The authors discuss five factors that can potentially affect the way a member of Congress votes on a piece of legislation. Identify and define three of the five factors. Of the five factors, which of the five factors is more important? Why? Use a specific example to support your argument.

Analysts have often pointed to the civil nature of American politics as a critical factor leading to over a century of stability. Is civil culture still an important contribution to stability here in the United States? What evidence is there for a continuing civil culture today? What evidence is there for a changing civil culture? Do you think the stability or the change is more powerful in the country today? Why?

Who are the "New Left" and "New Right" in American politics? Where did they come from? How are their ideas affecting American politics today? Give specific examples.

What is the name for the process America underwent in 2013 whereby across-the-board spending cuts were imposed on the federal government?

Separation of powers was designed by the authors of the American Constitution to

While the United States is a _____ system, other liberal democracies have __________ states.

Your individual right to have whatever religious beliefs you want, free from government interference, is protected by

Weaknesses in which system led to the creation of a new constitution in 1787?

Which of the following is NOT terribly important in determining the way representatives and senators vote on bills before them?

The __________ was the biggest crisis of legitimacy of the American constitutional regime.