POLI 2051 | 100+ Exam Questions | Constitution, Federalism, Civil Liberties | Louisiana State University

This document contains over 100 multiple-choice questions and verified answers from the 2025/2026 Exam 1 for POLI 2051 – Introduction to American Government at Louisiana State University, specifically tailored to Professor Hogan's section. The material thoroughly covers foundational topics including the U.S. Constitution, federalism (dual and cooperative), separation of powers, civil liberties, civil rights, public policy, the role of the judiciary, and landmark Supreme Court rulings such as McCulloch v. Maryland, Gibbons v. Ogden, Mapp v. Ohio, Brown v. Board of Education, Engel v. Vitale, Gitlow v. New York, and New York Times v. Sullivan. It also includes essential constitutional principles like incorporation, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, and equal protection. Students will find questions that span historical context, legal interpretations, political theory (pluralism, elitism, hyperpluralism), government institutions, and civil rights legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This resource is especially helpful for students in: – Political Science and Government courses – Pre-Law or Legal Studies programs – Public Administration or U.S. History programs – High school AP U.S. Government and Politics courses Designed to support both exam preparation and conceptual understanding, this guide is ideal for first-year university students, transfer students, and anyone seeking to master core American government principles with confidence. Keywords: POLI 2051, federalism, Constitution, civil liberties, civil rights, Supreme Court, incorporation doctrine, equal protection, Bill of Rights, public policy, political culture, Articles of Confederation, Electoral College, separation of powers, Mapp v. Ohio, Brown v. Board, Gitlow v. New York, checks and balances, political ideologies, Civil Rights Act