PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
PSC 101 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2025 COMPLETE
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What is the percentage of federal court cases that involve plea bargaining?
97 percent
In terms of free exercise of religion, the Sherbet test or balancing test is the standard
currently used.
True
The right of privacy is directly mentioned in the Constitution.
False
A grand jury decides whether someone is guilty or innocent.
False
Which court case established a test to guide decisions about separating church and state?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
The Bill of Rights did not apply to the states until the Constitution was amended to include
the 14th
True
,PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
What was the significance of the McDonald v. Chicago case?
It incorporated the 2nd amendment
The sixth amendment holds that defendants have a right to counsel during plea bargain
negotiations.
True
The Miller test is used to determine whether something is:
Obscene
Name the former contractor who leaked classified information regarding the scale of the
NSA's data collection program.
Edward Snowden
Miranda warnings deal with what type of Amendment?
Fifth
The U.S. Supreme Court gives the First Amendment a _______ position among all the
amendments to the Constitution.
Preferred
There are limits to free speech.
True
, PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Libel judgements are more difficult for celebrities and public officials to win than for other
members of the public.
True
Civil Rights restrict government action to protect individual rights.
False
The First Amendment has two religious clauses. Name them.
Government may not establish a religion and government may not interfere with the free
exercise of religion
American politicians spend more on pollsters than leaders of other nations.
True
Which author created the phrase, "The masses are asses!"
Walter Lippmann
If public opinion is to guide government, which of the conditions below must be met?
The people must clearly communicate its desires to political leaders
Approval ratings do little to boost an elected official's power when his or her ratings rise.
They simply make the elected official feel good.
False
What are the seven key ideas that guide our politics?
PSC 101 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTION AND ANSWER 100% VERIFIED CSN
GRADED A+
What is the percentage of federal court cases that involve plea bargaining?
97 percent
In terms of free exercise of religion, the Sherbet test or balancing test is the standard
currently used.
True
The right of privacy is directly mentioned in the Constitution.
False
A grand jury decides whether someone is guilty or innocent.
False
Which court case established a test to guide decisions about separating church and state?
Lemon v. Kurtzman
The Bill of Rights did not apply to the states until the Constitution was amended to include
the 14th
True
,PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
What was the significance of the McDonald v. Chicago case?
It incorporated the 2nd amendment
The sixth amendment holds that defendants have a right to counsel during plea bargain
negotiations.
True
The Miller test is used to determine whether something is:
Obscene
Name the former contractor who leaked classified information regarding the scale of the
NSA's data collection program.
Edward Snowden
Miranda warnings deal with what type of Amendment?
Fifth
The U.S. Supreme Court gives the First Amendment a _______ position among all the
amendments to the Constitution.
Preferred
There are limits to free speech.
True
, PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Libel judgements are more difficult for celebrities and public officials to win than for other
members of the public.
True
Civil Rights restrict government action to protect individual rights.
False
The First Amendment has two religious clauses. Name them.
Government may not establish a religion and government may not interfere with the free
exercise of religion
American politicians spend more on pollsters than leaders of other nations.
True
Which author created the phrase, "The masses are asses!"
Walter Lippmann
If public opinion is to guide government, which of the conditions below must be met?
The people must clearly communicate its desires to political leaders
Approval ratings do little to boost an elected official's power when his or her ratings rise.
They simply make the elected official feel good.
False
What are the seven key ideas that guide our politics?
