UNIT 1 1.

)B Government is defined as the Institutions and process through which public policies are made for society. 2.)E In a democratic society, parties, elections, interest groups, and the media are all examples of linkage institutions connecting the preferences of citizens and the government's policy agenda. 4.)E Checks and balances is not among John Locke's key philosophical concepts 5.)D Under the Articles of confederation, most power rested with the state legislatures 7.)E Most of the delegates at the constitutional convention regarded what as the greatest threat to the government? factions (check kings) 9.)A The Connecticut compromise at the constitutional convention called for a bicameral legislature with one chamber having members from states calculated proportionally based upon population and the other having two members per state 11.)A The system of checks and balances in the constitutions means that each branch of government has its own powers independent of the others. 12.)E The federalist papers were essays written in support of ratification of the constitution 15.)A Federalism is A system of shared power by the state and national governments 16.)E The supremacy clause states that the constitution, laws of the national government, and treaties as the supreme law of the land 17.)C The tenth amendment states that powers now delegated to the united states by the constitution, nor prohibited by the states, are reserved for the states 20.)A The constitution requires that states give full faith and credit to public acts, records, and civil judicial proceedings of every other states. 22.)E Since the ratification of the Constitution, American federalism has gradually changed from dual to cooperative federalism 25.)E Grants that are given more or less automatically to states and communities, which have discretion in deciding how to spend the money are called block grants

UNIT 2

1.)C Political socialization is the distribution of the population's beliefs about politics and policy issues. 2.)D Demographic changes in the United states population could translate to political consequences through the process of Reapportionment. 3.)E The Minority Majority refers to the emergence of a non-Caucasian majority, as compared with a White, generally Anglo-Saxon majority. 4.)C The largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States is Hispanic Americans. 5.)C Liberals are more likely to favor military intervention around the globe: conservatives are less willing to commit troops to action. THIS IS FALSE 6.)B The first president to manipulate media politics with many radio press conferences and fireside chats successfully was Franklin Roosevelt. 7.)A Which of the following is the most accurate statement about campaign financing and spending? Campaign spending is increasing rapidly, and more and more financing is necessary to support a successful run for national office. 8.)B a nomination is a party's official selection of a candidate to run for office. 9.)B In the description of political parties as "three-headed political giants", which of the following is NOT considered one of those three heads? The party out of power. 10.)A As a linkage institution , political parties serve the role of connecting inputs from the public into outputs from policymakers. 11.)D American political parties tend to take middle-of-the-road stands on major issues because of the American electorate are moderates and "in the middle" of the political spectrum. 12.)E Ticket splitting refers to voting for one party for one office, and another party for other offices. 13.)A Which group is most likely to engage in ticket splitting?Independents 14.)A Power in the major United states political party is concentrated in fragmented among local, state, and national party organiztions

15.)C What is the effect of closed primaries (requiring registration with a party before participation is allowed)? Encourages party loyalty 16.)E Which of the following is primarily responsible for crafting the political partys platform and for nominating its candidates for president and vicepresident? The National Convention 17.)B Political party realignments are typically associated with a major crisis or trauma in the nation 18.)B Which of the following statements about the coalition (supporters) of the two major parties is false? A majority of Americans over the age of 65 identify as Democrats 19.)B Which of the following do you need to do to become a Democrat or Republican? Prove that you voted for the party 20.)D the way in which candidates and their teams attempt to manipulate money, the media, and momentum to achieve the nomination is through well-thought out Campaign strategy 21.)B The tendency to states to hold primaries earlier in the calendar year to capitalize on Media attention is called frontloading.. 22.)B Provided specific information and a request for money to lists of people who have supported candidates of similar views in the past is frequently used political technique known as Direct Mail 23.)C Most Political coverage by the media during a presidential campaign Deals with the campaign game-whos ahead in the polls, what candidate strategies will be, and speculation. 24.)C Soft money is money donated to parties rather than candidates, thus not subject to contribution or spending limits. 25.)E All of the following are major concerns that are raised against the Electoral College system EXCEPT: The system allows for political parties to have too much control over the election process. 26.)E When voter registration is high, as it is in the U.S., even losers of elections accept the results peacefully. 27.)B The three kinds of elections in the U.S. are Primary elections, general elections, and elections on specific policy questions. 28.)B The belief that in order to support democratic government a citizen should always vote is a belief in the notion of Civic Duty.

29.)C How has the main function of a partys national convention changed in recent years? Its major task now is to formally nominate the partys presidential and vice presidential candidates instead of ironing out party issues. 30.)D The greater ones sense of political efficacy, the more likely one is to vote 31.)A The Motor Voter Act requires the federal government to register individuals to vote when they apply for a renew their drivers license 32.)E The Electoral College was originally established in order to Give the nations elite the power to choose the president and vice president rather than the people directly 33.)B As provided in the Constitution, how are electoral votes allocated for each state? Each State as many electoral votes as it has members in both the House of Representatives and Senate. 34.)C Interest groups differ from Political parties because groups tend to be policy specialists while parties tend to be policy generalists. 35.)B How do voters in presidential primaries differ significantly from those who vote in the general election? Voters in primaries tend to be activist, and are either more liberal or more conservative than voters in the general election. 36.)A How has voting behavior changed since 1972? Voters have become more focused on individual candidates, rather than the political party. 37.)B Which of the following is NOT a basic strategy employed by interest groups? Implementation 38.)C Television news coverage of a candidate generally focuses on all the following EXCEPT: Photo opportunities staged by the candidates. 39.)C From recent voting trends, why are Protestants least likely to vote for a Democratic presidential candidate? Because a majority of the Protestant voting base lives in urban areas, which are Republican strongholds. 40.)D Interest groups use class action lawsuits which enable a group of similarly situated plaintiffs to combine similar grievances into a single suit.

UNIT 3

1) What happens to representatives in Congress as the population increases? The seats in Congress will be redistributed (reapportioned), so that states with more people will have more seats. 2) Which of the following is usually the main reason for incumbent members of the House of Reps. to be reelected? The incumbent has name recognition and if casework for the constituency is done well. 3) Why is the incumbency effect is more helpful for members of the House than the Senate? Senators usually represent a much larger pop. and have less contact with their constituents. 4)All of the following contribute to the success of incumbent members of Congress EXCEPT: Incumbents tend to understand national issues better than do their challengers. 5) The advantages of incumbency in Congressional elections include which of the following? 1 - Incumbents receive more campaign contributions than do challengers. 2 - Incumbents are able to provide important services for individual voters. 6) A member of the House of Reps. who wishes to be influential in the House itself would most likely seek a place on which of the following committees? D 7) The opinions of congressional committee members often do not accurately mirror public opinion because: The membership committee often over represents constituencies with the greatest stake in the committees business. 8) Which of the following is an example of casework? A representative from Montana helps a diary farmer in his district get a federal diary farmer grant. 9) In voting on legislation, a member of Congress is most likely to vote: based on party loyalty 10) A newly elected member of Congress that represents a district with a large number of aerospace companies would prefer to serve which of the following committees? Armed Services 11) All of the following statements about the influence of constituents (voters) on the voting patterns of members of Congress are true EXCEPT: A legislator who considers herself a delegate is not concerned with the opinion of voters. 12) According to the trustee: view of representation: When making decisions regarding public policy, members of Congress should use their best judgment

and pursue the broader interests of society as a whole. 13) If Senator Kennedy inserts into the federal budget a provision that allocates $6,000,000 for building a ski lift at a resort in his home state, what is he participating in? Pork barrel legislation 14) Those who argue that the House of Representatives is that government institution most responsive to the will of the public are most likely to cite as evidence the fact that: Representatives must run for reelection every two years. 15) The Congressional power that has been contested most frequently in the federal courts is the power to: Regulate interstate commerce 16) Which of the following is true about the introduction of bills into Congress? Revenue bills must be introduced in the House because the framers wanted to ensure that the people have a voice in matters of taxation. 17) Which of the following statements is true about the usage of the filibuster? It is a unique characteristic only permitted in the Senate. 18) At the committee stage, which of the following is most likely to influence the thinking and decision making of a member of Congress? Lobbyists 19) All of the following is a key aspect of compromise that is built into the legislative process? The work that falls on the conference committee to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the same bill. 20) Which of the following is a key aspect of compromise that is built into the Legislative process? The work that falls on the conference committee reconcile the House and Senate versions of the same bill. 21) Why are house members more concerned about their committee assignments than Senators? The rules make it extremely difficult for Representatives to influence legislation on the House floor. 22) Which of the following is true about divided party control of the presidency and Congress? It reflects a frequent election pattern over the past three decades. 23) Which of the following represents an indirect consequence of a bicameral legislature? 1 - Gridlock may take place. 2 - Political compromise can take place.3 - An additional check and balance can take place. I, II, and III only.

24) Which of the following is a major cause of congressional gridlock? Divided party control of the Congress 25) Which of the following statements about Congress is true? The legislative process is frequently lengthty, decentralized, and characterized by compromise and bargaining.