The Founding
Which event convinced the Founding Fathers that the Articles of Confederation was not strong enough?
The establishment of two legislative chambers that have different structures and rules is known as what?
Bicameralism
Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to more clearly enforce the rights expressed in which Amendment?
The 14th Amendment
Who was a promoter of the idea that the role of government in the marketplace should be extremely limited?
Adam Smith
Which Amendment eliminated poll taxes and thus increased suffrage.
The 24th Amendment
The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about what?
The scope of power of the cental government
When a bill passes the House and the Senate in different versions, the bill is resolved by which of the following types of committee?
An attempt to ensure that members of historically disadvantaged groups have equal access to educational and employment opportunities is known as what?
Affirmative Action
Family, schools, peers, media, and social environments (including civic and religious organizations) contribute to the development of an individual's political attitudes and values through what process?
Political Socialization
Who always has the advantage in a Congressional election?
Incumbents
In which Article of the U.S. Constitution is the process of amending described?
Acting as Commander-In-Chief is what type of Presidential power?
Formal Power
The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, the Equal Rights Amendment, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 were all directed toward the goal of
Equality for women
The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the
the Federal Reserve
Which demographic group has voted most consistently for the Democratic Party in national elections over the last three decades?
African Americans
James Madison argued that a system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism in which Foundational Document?
The Federalist No. 10
What did Congress adopt in order to limit the President's authority to commit troops overseas?
The War Powers Resolution
What test was devised by the Supreme Court to determine if free speech could be limited?
Clear and Present Danger Test
Policy that describes the impact of the federal budget (including taxes, spending, and borrowing) on the economy is referred to as what?
Fiscal Policy
A primary election in which voters are required to identify a party preference before the election and are not allowed to split their ticket is called
a closed primary
From which enlightenment thinker did we adopt the theory of Separation of Powers?
Montesquieu
Which of the following is empowered to create new federal courts and specify the number of judges who will sit on them?
Congress
Which Supreme Court Case stated the Sixth Amendment right-to-counsel provision applies to those accused of major crimes under state laws?
Gideon v. Wainwright
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. What core value of the American political system would this person most relate to?
Individualism
Which Supreme Court case upholds the rights of corporations and labor unions to make independent expenditures as a form of free speech?
Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission