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Early Immigration - Answer- Western and northern Europe. Second Wave - Answer- Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe; before and after World War II Recent Immigration - Answer- Large numbers of people from Latin America and Asia Machine Politics - Answer- an organizational style of lo...
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In winkelwagenEarly Immigration - Answer- Western and northern Europe. Second Wave - Answer- Immigrants from southern and eastern Europe; before and after World War II Recent Immigration - Answer- Large numbers of people from Latin America and Asia Machine Politics - Answer- an organizational style of lo...
Punch cards - Answer- Type of voting system that became well known immediately following the 2000 election Prospective voting - Answer- A person who votes based on what candidate says he or she will do in the future is said to be engaged in this type of voting House of Representatives - Answer...
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In winkelwagenPunch cards - Answer- Type of voting system that became well known immediately following the 2000 election Prospective voting - Answer- A person who votes based on what candidate says he or she will do in the future is said to be engaged in this type of voting House of Representatives - Answer...
NAFTA - Answer- North American Free Trade Agreement; signed by US, Canada and Mexico in 1993. Tariff rates are falling or disappearing ICC - Answer- Interstate Commerce Commission; created in 1887 to regulate railroads that moved goods and services between states Each state sends __________ Se...
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In winkelwagenNAFTA - Answer- North American Free Trade Agreement; signed by US, Canada and Mexico in 1993. Tariff rates are falling or disappearing ICC - Answer- Interstate Commerce Commission; created in 1887 to regulate railroads that moved goods and services between states Each state sends __________ Se...
Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? - Answer- Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. Which of the following is generally the most significant influence on an individual's identification with a particular poli...
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In winkelwagenWhich of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? - Answer- Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. Which of the following is generally the most significant influence on an individual's identification with a particular poli...
12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia in September in 1774 for what? - Answer- The First Continental Congress After the battles of Lexington and Concord__________________________ convened in May of 1775 - Answer- The Second Continental Congress "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness...
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In winkelwagen12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia in September in 1774 for what? - Answer- The First Continental Congress After the battles of Lexington and Concord__________________________ convened in May of 1775 - Answer- The Second Continental Congress "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness...
Which of the following is not a standing commit- tee of the United States Congress? - Answer- Investigations Federal district court judges are? - Answer- Nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate The state officer typically responsible for over-seeing federal elections at the st...
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In winkelwagenWhich of the following is not a standing commit- tee of the United States Congress? - Answer- Investigations Federal district court judges are? - Answer- Nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate The state officer typically responsible for over-seeing federal elections at the st...
The Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954 - Answer- Ordered the racial desegregation of public schools A person who votes based on what a candidate says he or she will do in the future is said to be - Answer- engaging in prospective voting Should presidential candidates...
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In winkelwagenThe Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954 - Answer- Ordered the racial desegregation of public schools A person who votes based on what a candidate says he or she will do in the future is said to be - Answer- engaging in prospective voting Should presidential candidates...
Federalism - Answer- A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US from the during the 19th ce...
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In winkelwagenFederalism - Answer- A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US from the during the 19th ce...
primary election - Answer- an election that narrows the field of candidates before an election for offce direct democracy - Answer- a form of democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly oligarchy - Answer- a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small...
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In winkelwagenprimary election - Answer- an election that narrows the field of candidates before an election for offce direct democracy - Answer- a form of democracy in which people decide policy initiatives directly oligarchy - Answer- a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small...
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATED CONGRESS? (A) AGRICULTURE (B) APPROPRIATIONS (C) VETERAN'S AFFAIRS (D) INVESTIGATIONS (E) BUDGET - Answer- D. Investigations A PERSON WHO VOTES BASED ON WHAT A CANDIDATE SAYS HE OR SHE WILL DO IN THE FUTURE IS SAI...
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In winkelwagenWHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATED CONGRESS? (A) AGRICULTURE (B) APPROPRIATIONS (C) VETERAN'S AFFAIRS (D) INVESTIGATIONS (E) BUDGET - Answer- D. Investigations A PERSON WHO VOTES BASED ON WHAT A CANDIDATE SAYS HE OR SHE WILL DO IN THE FUTURE IS SAI...
Where in the Constitution does Congress locate its authority to oversee gov. bodies not mentioned in the Constitution, such as the Department of Education - Answer- Necessary and proper clause Powers claimed by the president but NOT expressly called for in the Constitution are called - Answer- in...
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In winkelwagenWhere in the Constitution does Congress locate its authority to oversee gov. bodies not mentioned in the Constitution, such as the Department of Education - Answer- Necessary and proper clause Powers claimed by the president but NOT expressly called for in the Constitution are called - Answer- in...
Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? - Answer- Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. Which of the following is generally the most significant influence on an individual's identification with a particular poli...
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In winkelwagenWhich of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? - Answer- Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. Which of the following is generally the most significant influence on an individual's identification with a particular poli...
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Which of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years? (A) Increases in federal income tax since 1925 (B) The inability of Congress to cut programs (C) The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies (D) Public demand f...
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In winkelwagenWhich of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years? (A) Increases in federal income tax since 1925 (B) The inability of Congress to cut programs (C) The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies (D) Public demand f...
Three Branches of Government - Answer- Judicial, Executive, Legislative Check and Balances - Answer- Having two parties compete for the same power to keep each in line. Majority Leader - Answer- Second or principle deputy to the Speaker of the House. Minority Leader - Answer- Leader of the ...
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In winkelwagenThree Branches of Government - Answer- Judicial, Executive, Legislative Check and Balances - Answer- Having two parties compete for the same power to keep each in line. Majority Leader - Answer- Second or principle deputy to the Speaker of the House. Minority Leader - Answer- Leader of the ...
527 Committee - Answer- named after code 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, a political organization that promotes certain issues, and, as long as it if not formally affiliated with a political party and does not specifically endorse a candidate, its political advertisements are not taxed. Acting ...
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In winkelwagen527 Committee - Answer- named after code 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, a political organization that promotes certain issues, and, as long as it if not formally affiliated with a political party and does not specifically endorse a candidate, its political advertisements are not taxed. Acting ...
Federalism - Answer- A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US during the 19th century. ...
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In winkelwagenFederalism - Answer- A system in which the power to govern is shared between national and state governments Dual / Layer Cake Federalism - Answer- A system in which national and state governments are competitors with distinct powers. This system was prominent in the US during the 19th century. ...
Which of the following is not a standing committee of the United States Congress? a. Agriculture b. Appropriations c. Veterans' Affairs d. Investigations e. Budget - Answer- The correct answer is D. There is no committee for investigations, although Congress may create committees to conduct inves...
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In winkelwagenWhich of the following is not a standing committee of the United States Congress? a. Agriculture b. Appropriations c. Veterans' Affairs d. Investigations e. Budget - Answer- The correct answer is D. There is no committee for investigations, although Congress may create committees to conduct inves...
Marbury vs. Madison (1803) - Answer- Supreme Court decision in which the court first exercised the power of judicial review. Fletcher vs. Peck (1810) - Answer- First Supreme Court case in which a state law was ruled unconstitutional McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819) - Answer- Federal organizations...
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In winkelwagenMarbury vs. Madison (1803) - Answer- Supreme Court decision in which the court first exercised the power of judicial review. Fletcher vs. Peck (1810) - Answer- First Supreme Court case in which a state law was ruled unconstitutional McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819) - Answer- Federal organizations...
Which era influenced the making of the Declaration of Independence most? - Answer- Enlightenment What are the three "natural rights"? - Answer- life, liberty, and prosperity natural rights - Answer- unalienable rights not dependent on laws, customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or go...
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In winkelwagenWhich era influenced the making of the Declaration of Independence most? - Answer- Enlightenment What are the three "natural rights"? - Answer- life, liberty, and prosperity natural rights - Answer- unalienable rights not dependent on laws, customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or go...
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the protections of minority rights even while allowing the majority to rule. Which amendment to the Constitution most supports the protection of minority rights? - Answer- First Amendment The U.S. Constitution introduced the idea of federalism to divide power betw...
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In winkelwagenThe U.S. Constitution guarantees the protections of minority rights even while allowing the majority to rule. Which amendment to the Constitution most supports the protection of minority rights? - Answer- First Amendment The U.S. Constitution introduced the idea of federalism to divide power betw...
President - Answer- The president of the U.S. can serve only 2 terms of 4 years each (due to the 22nd amendment) and is the head of the executive branch of the government. He can authorize military action (but not declare war) and holds veto power over any law passed by Congress. Vice President ...
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In winkelwagenPresident - Answer- The president of the U.S. can serve only 2 terms of 4 years each (due to the 22nd amendment) and is the head of the executive branch of the government. He can authorize military action (but not declare war) and holds veto power over any law passed by Congress. Vice President ...
Gibbons versus Ogden - Answer- (1824) control trade with other states (interstate commerce) Marbury versus Madison - Answer- Established judicial review Brown versus board of education - Answer- 1954 refuted "seperate but equal", school board. Paved way for segregation. Miranda versus Ari...
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In winkelwagenGibbons versus Ogden - Answer- (1824) control trade with other states (interstate commerce) Marbury versus Madison - Answer- Established judicial review Brown versus board of education - Answer- 1954 refuted "seperate but equal", school board. Paved way for segregation. Miranda versus Ari...
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