Cards in this guide (22)
Why are interest groups more effective than the general population
Interest groups can afford to pay the membership fees, are well
educated, and normally participate in the political process to a
grater extent than the average American.
Which statement accurately describes how the Senate and the president influence the U.S. judiciary
the president nominates federal judges, while she senate
approves the nominations
How do the major political parties in the US get citizens more interested in the political process
by encouraging them to view members of competing parties as
enemies
What was the process illustrated in the diagram designed to do
make it difficult for the constitution to be amended
allow the constitution to be updated to suit changing times
Which governmental organization best completes the title of the graphic
How does the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment differ from the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment
the clause in the fourteenth amendment has been interpreted to
mean that state governments must provide some of the protections in
the bill of rights
Legal challenges brought by marginalized groups in the 1940s and 1950s led most directly to which outcome
the end of racial segregation in public schools
How did the creation of super PACs influence U.S. election campaigns beginning in 2010
it led corporations and unions to increase election spending
How does the government typically change fiscal policy to try to improve the U.S. economy during a recession
By lowering taxes on businesses and individuals.
The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea
natural rights
social contract
Which statement accurately describes the powers of Congress and the president over military affairs
congress has the power to declare war, the president commands
the armed forces
What aspect of equal protection did the Supreme Court consider when it ruled against segregation in public schools
whether providing services or facilities that seemed equal
produced equal effects
Why have corporations and unions been able to spend unlimited sums of money on campaign advertising since 2010
the supreme court ruled that campaign spending is a protected
form of free speech
Which action is a civic obligation not just a civic responsibility
serving on a jury when summoned by the court
paying all taxes required by your local, state, and federal
governments
How does the relationship between the federal government and state governments differ from the relationship between state and local governments
the relationship between the federal government and state
governments is specifically laid out in the constitution
Why is the power of judicial review important to U.S. democracy
it ensures that the country's laws do not clash with
constitutional values
What role do governors and presidents play in the policy-making process
they formulate ideas for new policy
Which responsibilities are typically handled by local governments not by state governments
emergency medical services and zoning
Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion
A newspaper makes sure to quote sources in stories whenever possible.
How does the principle of federalism affect the US government
By dividing some responsibilities between the federal and state governments
How has the United State' antiterrorism foreign policy affected other countries
It has led to the invasion and occupation of countries suspected of supporting terrorists.
how do the major political parties in the united states get citizens more interested in the political process
By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies
