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Interest Groups
Presidency/Congress
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Civil Rights
100
What kind of people are the easiest to organize in interest groups?
educated, wealthy people who know how the government works
100
What is the difference between a formal power and an inherent power?
A formal power is a power that has been written in the Constitution. An inherent power is a power that is implied in the Constitution.
100
Has the bureaucracy become smaller or larger in the last century? How does the bureaucracy compare to bureaucracies in other countries?
a. larger b. It is much smaller than most bureaucracies.
100
Where in the Constitution can civil liberties be found?
Civil liberties are found in the Bill of Rights and Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
100
In what ways did African-Americans fight discrimination during the civil rights movement?
boycotts, petitions, marches, sit-ins
200
Explain the difference between direct lobbying and grassroots lobbying.
Direct lobbying is conducted by professional lobbyists who often use personal relationships, money and data to persuade policymakers to vote a certain way. Grassroots lobbying is conducted by a group of people who are not professional lobbyists. Letter writing, email and phone campaigns are common grassroots lobbying techniques.
200
Ben Wyatt is a senator for the State of Indiana. He opposes a bill in the Senate that would reduce the number of parks in the state of Indiana, although 90% of Indiana voters support the bill. Ben decides to ignore his conscience and vote for the bill because his voters support it. What kind of voting behavior is he using?
delegate
200
What is a precedent?
A precedent is a court decision that influences later decisions. Most precedents are not overturned.
200
Is a civil liberty a positive or negative right?
negative
200
What amendment applies due process and the protections of the Constitution to everyone, regardless of race?
14th amendment
300
List two of the five functions of interest groups.
participation, representation, education, agenda building, program monitoring
300
What is the role of each chamber of Congress in the impeachment process?
The House charges the president and the Senate holds a trial to determine guilt or innocence.
300
What is the rule of four?
The rule of four requires that 4 justices agree to hear a case before it is added to a Supreme Court docket.
300
What case established the clear and present danger test? What is the test?
Schenck v United States established the test that said that if speech is likely to provoke a crime, that speech is not protected.
300
What case overturned Plessy v Ferguson?
Brown v Board
400
What is the free-rider problem? How can interest groups combat it?
The free rider problem refers to individuals who benefit from the efforts of an interest group without contributing. Interest groups can offer incentives to becoming a member of the group like a newsletter subscription.
400
A. This kind of committee includes members of the House and the Senate and irons out difference between the different versions of a bill. B. This kind of committee is permanent. C. This kind of committee is temporary and created for a specific purpose. D. This kind of committee is any committee that includes members of the House and Senate
A. Conference B. Standing C. Select D. Joint
400
What act created the civil service? What was the purpose of this act?
The Pendleton Act was created to ensure that individuals in the bureaucracy received jobs because of merit rather than political affiliation.
400
What were the circumstances of Snyder v Phelps? What did the S.C. decide in this case?
The Westboro Baptist Church picketed a military funeral. The Court decided that speech about a public issue on a public sidewalk is protected, even if it is outrageous.
400
What case established the separate but equal doctrine?
Plessy v Ferguson
500
What is the relationship between interest groups and political action committees?
PACs fundraise for interest groups and interest groups help direct the funds of PACs.
500
What is an executive order? How often are executive orders used?
An executive order is an order made by the president that carries the force of law without the approval of Congress. Modern presidents often use executive orders.
500
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
2/3 vote in Congress
500
What are the two clauses of the freedom of religion.
free-exercise clause and establishment clause
500
What is the importance of the 19th Amendment?
It granted women the right to vote.