WGU C963 TFN1 TASK 3 CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL
RIGHTS
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
political action committees (PACs)
ANSWER
groups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their
issues.
· Many large corporations like Honeywell International, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin form PACs
to distribute money to candidates.
· Other PACs are either politically or ideologically oriented.
· PACs are limited in the amount of money that they can contribute to individual candidates or
to national party organizations; they can contribute no more than $5,000 per candidate, per
election, and no more than $15,000 a year to a national political party. Individual contributions
to PACs are also limited to $5,000 a year.
Question 2.
The Supremacy Clause
ANSWER
in Article VI of the Constitution regulates relationships between the federal and state
governments by declaring that the Constitution and federal law are the supreme law of the
land
· In the case of marijuana use, which the federal government defines to be illegal, 23 states
and the District of Columbia have nevertheless established medical marijuana laws, others
have decriminalized its recreational use, and 8 states have completely legalized it. Because of
the Supremacy Clause, the federal government could act in this area if it wanted to.
Question 3.
minority or dissenting opinions
ANSWER
when a number of Justices votes opposite of the majority
,Question 4.
Personal Characteristics
ANSWER
Voters make decisions based upon candidates' physical characteristics, such as attractiveness
or facial features. They may also vote based on gender or race because they assume the
elected official will make policy decisions based on a demographic shared with the voters.
Question 5.
Strict vs. Loose Interpretation
ANSWER
refer to views as to how strictly the Constitution should be read.
Question 6.
Appeal
ANSWER
argues that the judge in the lower court made an error in the proceedings or a constitutional
issue is raised by the case that was not adequately addressed. Usually the appeals are heard by
a three-judge panel. The three judges are chosen in rotation from the group of appellate
judges that serve on each Circuit Court.
Question 7.
practice of bundling
ANSWER
which means an individual (whom we call a "bundler") solicits contribution checks from his or
her contacts. But rather than having the checks made out to the bundler, who would then have
to write a check to the candidate for an amount larger than the legal limits, the bundler has his
or her contacts make out the checks directly to the candidate. In the eyes of the law, the checks
are from individual donors to the candidate and the fact that the bundler collected them is
irrelevant. But in the eyes of the candidate, the bundler brought them tens or even hundreds
of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions.
,Question 8.
The Supreme Court
ANSWER
hears cases in which different circuit courts of appeal have made conflicting judgments on a
law passed by Congress or an action by the president (such as an executive order) or on judicial
processes
· There are a total of nine Justices (a Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices)
· The justices are nominated by presidents subject to Senate approval.
· agrees to hear cases when any four of the nine justices desire to do so. This is referred to as
the "rule of four."
· a majority vote decides which side "wins" the case that is under dispute.
· If a tie does occur, the decision of the lower court will stand as a tie vote is considered no vote.
· issue a decision, there are three types of opinions that might be written—majority, minority or
dissenting, and concurrent.
Question 9.
party affiliation
ANSWER
Citizens also use party identification to make decisions via straight-ticket voting—choosing
every Republican or Democratic Party member on the ballot.
Question 10.
Membership groups
ANSWER
often consist of people who have common issues or concerns, or who want to be with others
who share their views.
· The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a membership group consisting of members who
promote gun rights.
, Question 11.
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
ANSWER
A commission created by the 1974 amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to
administer election reform laws. It consists of six commissioners appointed by president and
confirmed by the Senate. Its duties include overseeing disclosure of campaign finance
information and public funding of presidential elections, and enforcing contribution limits.
Question 12.
Transition of the Presidency
ANSWER
· General Services Administration
· Presidential selection of the Cabinet
· Senate approves or rejects presidential appointments
· Decides how to deliver on campaign promises
· Deals with outgoing presidents budget proposal
Tries to be sensitive to present climate
Question 13.
National Conventions
ANSWER
A meeting held every four years by each of the major political parties to nominate a
presidential candidate.
Question 14.
hypodermic theory
ANSWER
(1920's) which argues that information is "shot" into the receiver's mind and readily accepted.
RIGHTS
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
political action committees (PACs)
ANSWER
groups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their
issues.
· Many large corporations like Honeywell International, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin form PACs
to distribute money to candidates.
· Other PACs are either politically or ideologically oriented.
· PACs are limited in the amount of money that they can contribute to individual candidates or
to national party organizations; they can contribute no more than $5,000 per candidate, per
election, and no more than $15,000 a year to a national political party. Individual contributions
to PACs are also limited to $5,000 a year.
Question 2.
The Supremacy Clause
ANSWER
in Article VI of the Constitution regulates relationships between the federal and state
governments by declaring that the Constitution and federal law are the supreme law of the
land
· In the case of marijuana use, which the federal government defines to be illegal, 23 states
and the District of Columbia have nevertheless established medical marijuana laws, others
have decriminalized its recreational use, and 8 states have completely legalized it. Because of
the Supremacy Clause, the federal government could act in this area if it wanted to.
Question 3.
minority or dissenting opinions
ANSWER
when a number of Justices votes opposite of the majority
,Question 4.
Personal Characteristics
ANSWER
Voters make decisions based upon candidates' physical characteristics, such as attractiveness
or facial features. They may also vote based on gender or race because they assume the
elected official will make policy decisions based on a demographic shared with the voters.
Question 5.
Strict vs. Loose Interpretation
ANSWER
refer to views as to how strictly the Constitution should be read.
Question 6.
Appeal
ANSWER
argues that the judge in the lower court made an error in the proceedings or a constitutional
issue is raised by the case that was not adequately addressed. Usually the appeals are heard by
a three-judge panel. The three judges are chosen in rotation from the group of appellate
judges that serve on each Circuit Court.
Question 7.
practice of bundling
ANSWER
which means an individual (whom we call a "bundler") solicits contribution checks from his or
her contacts. But rather than having the checks made out to the bundler, who would then have
to write a check to the candidate for an amount larger than the legal limits, the bundler has his
or her contacts make out the checks directly to the candidate. In the eyes of the law, the checks
are from individual donors to the candidate and the fact that the bundler collected them is
irrelevant. But in the eyes of the candidate, the bundler brought them tens or even hundreds
of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions.
,Question 8.
The Supreme Court
ANSWER
hears cases in which different circuit courts of appeal have made conflicting judgments on a
law passed by Congress or an action by the president (such as an executive order) or on judicial
processes
· There are a total of nine Justices (a Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices)
· The justices are nominated by presidents subject to Senate approval.
· agrees to hear cases when any four of the nine justices desire to do so. This is referred to as
the "rule of four."
· a majority vote decides which side "wins" the case that is under dispute.
· If a tie does occur, the decision of the lower court will stand as a tie vote is considered no vote.
· issue a decision, there are three types of opinions that might be written—majority, minority or
dissenting, and concurrent.
Question 9.
party affiliation
ANSWER
Citizens also use party identification to make decisions via straight-ticket voting—choosing
every Republican or Democratic Party member on the ballot.
Question 10.
Membership groups
ANSWER
often consist of people who have common issues or concerns, or who want to be with others
who share their views.
· The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a membership group consisting of members who
promote gun rights.
, Question 11.
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
ANSWER
A commission created by the 1974 amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act to
administer election reform laws. It consists of six commissioners appointed by president and
confirmed by the Senate. Its duties include overseeing disclosure of campaign finance
information and public funding of presidential elections, and enforcing contribution limits.
Question 12.
Transition of the Presidency
ANSWER
· General Services Administration
· Presidential selection of the Cabinet
· Senate approves or rejects presidential appointments
· Decides how to deliver on campaign promises
· Deals with outgoing presidents budget proposal
Tries to be sensitive to present climate
Question 13.
National Conventions
ANSWER
A meeting held every four years by each of the major political parties to nominate a
presidential candidate.
Question 14.
hypodermic theory
ANSWER
(1920's) which argues that information is "shot" into the receiver's mind and readily accepted.
