Political Parties/ Mass Media
Congress
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
SC Cases
100
Mass media greatest impact on the public agenda by their ability to
Focus the public’s attention on specific issues
100
What is the title of the temporary presiding officer of the Senate?
President Pro Tempore
100
What is the minimum age required to be President?
35
100
What is the primary function of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws
100
What is a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Miranda vs. Arizona?
The Court said a suspect was to be informed of his/her rights
200
People choose not to vote in elections because?
They are apathetic or they have a distrust of politics
200
The chamber of the US Congress which is considered to be closes to the people is the
House of Representatives
200
The members of the Cabinet are appointed?
The President
200
What is the highest court in the federal judicial system?
Supreme Court
200
Which of the Supreme Court cases established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
300
Political parties are comprised of people who have?
A desire to elect their candidates to political offices
300
Congressional committee chairpersons have traditionally been selected by the majority caucus based on
Seniority
300
Who is given authority by the Constitution to appoint federal judges?
The President
300
What principle protects citizens from imprisonment without a trial?
Due Process
300
In which case did the Supreme Court decide that it was constitutional to allow separate but equal facilities for whites and blacks?
Plessy v. Ferguson
400
Which statement best explains the difference between political parties and interest groups?
Political parties support a variety of issues, while interest groups tend to focus on one issue
400
The president of the Senate is the
Vice President
400
According to the Constitution, the duties of the Vice President are to
Preside over the Senate and only vote if there is a tie
400
Which of the following is protected by the First Amendment?
The right to freedom of religion
400
Which case ruled that executive privilege has its limits?
US v. Nixon
500
Which statement would most likely be included in a Democratic candidate’s platform?
Federal government should take an active role in creating policy and programs promoting equality for all Americans
500
The majority party in the House of Representatives who?
Speaker of the House
500
Who formally and officially elects the President of the United States?
Electors from each state
500
The Fourteenth Amendment grants which of the following liberties?
Citizenship, equal protection, due process
500
Which of the following statements describes the Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas?
It ruled school segregation unconstitutional
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