Cards in this guide (24)
What is the primary goal of interest groups
changing or maintaining particular policies
ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public
policy
Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate
lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other
forms of entertainment
lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that
major political parties might not address
Which situation would be considered an example of the freedom of association
a group forms on a college campus to support a particular political candidate
followers of a little-known religion from a group and hold weekly meetings
Which Bill of Rights protection has not been incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment so that it applies to the states
protection against excessive bail was the right answer to mine
Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus
a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a
company's headquarters
What does it mean for a Supreme Court decision to serve as a precedent
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on
similar cases
Which action is a form of grassroots activism that supported or opposed same-sex marriage
court clerks refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex
couples
raising money by staging a reading of the play 8, which supports
same-sex marriage.
What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision described in this headline
police were required to inform suspects of their right to remain
silent and have a lawyer present during questioning
the decision established the clear and present danger test
judging free speech
Which statement best summarizes the evolution of the Supreme Court's interpretation of free speech during the 20th century
over time, the supreme court became less likely to allow
restrictions on free speech
Which speaker is most likely to feel represented in the U.S. government
Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government
increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see
opposing parties as the enemy
making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates
associated with the party are likely to late
motivating citizens to take action on political issues
Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe
campaign finance laws
majority rule
Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy
encouraging voter registration at the local level
encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties
recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities
Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe
serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
inspiring political participation
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate
encouraging voters to see the other party as the enemy
informing people about tissues and motivating them to take
action
helping voters make decisions by simplifying their choices
The right to due process means that the government
Has to follow the law in its treatment of citizens. -Apex
Which option best completes the diagram
We can't give you a answer because we don't know the options nor
the diagram.
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
In Katz v. US the Supreme Court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the
implied right to privacy. APEX
What do the events in this timeline suggest about how the Supreme Court has interpreted equal protection
The Court has moved in the direction of fewer limitations on free speech.- Apex
Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the Supreme court's decision in engel v. Vitale
religious activity in public schools in a dangerous violation of
the separation of church and state
Which statement represents the conclusion of psychologists who testified in the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education
racial segregation affects children's self-image