American National Government

1.

1 point

Which section of the Humphrey's opinion cited above caused the Surpreme Court to reason that a president could not fire or remove an executive agency head if he found that person deficient in some fashion?

"As an agency of the legislative or judicial departments of the government"

"It does so in the discharge and effectuation of its quasi legislative or quasi judicial powers"

"The commission acts in part quasi legislatively and in part quasi judicially"

All the above

2.

1 point

What did the Pendleton Act of 1883 decide?

Government jobs should be awarded based on merit than political affiliation

The creation of new laws under which those in merit should be tested by

Government jobs should be awarded by political affiliation opposed to merit

The creation of criteria for government jobs to be awarded to those with political affiliation

3.

1 point

The era of "new social regulation" in the 1960s and 1970s expanded regulation into which areas?

Environment and Consumer Protection

Environmental and Consumer Production

Consumer Production

Environmental Protection

4.

1 point

What was the effect of the agency point of view on bureaucratic accountability?

No change in accountability

Allows bureaucracy more accountable

Does not allow bureaucracy more accountable

Only some bureaucratic accountable

5.

1 point

How has Madison's argument been affected by the progressive movement in the 20th century?

17th Amendment; diminution of federalism

19th Amendment; extend right of women votes

16th Amendment; power to tax

18th Amendment; reduction of alcohol

6.

1 point

Understand in what form a bill must be passed by the House and Senate before it is sent to the President for approval or veto?

Passed by one chamber of Congress before sent to prez

Passed by both chambers of Congress before sent to prez

Passed by Prez before sent to both chambers of Congress

Passed by Prez before sent to one chamber of Congress

7.

1 point

According to James Madison's reasoning in Federalist 47, what would this administrative commission be considered?

Tyranny

Oligarchy

Democracy

Monarchy

8.

1 point

Who begins the federal budget?

Senate and House of Representatives

President

Vice President

Congress

9.

1 point

What specific process is used by Congress to monitor whether or not the executive branch is acting within the limits of the law?

Bicameral Legislature

The law

Oversight

Separation of Powers

10.

1 point

Why did Woodrow Wilson consider administration the best way forward for American politics in the early 20th century?

Human nature evolved beyond its earlier limitations, and government could not be entrusted with little power

Human nature evolved slower than earlier limitations and government could be entrusted with more power

Human nature evolved beyond its earlier limitations, and government were less of a danger and entrusted with more power

Human nature evolved slower than earlier limitations, and government could be entrusted with little power

11.

1 point

What was the role of the legislative and the executive branch after the Roosevelt era?

Legislative authority has been favored at the expense of the executive branch

Executive authority has been favored at the expense of the legislative branch

The role upon overseeing the people among America

No new role was given to the legislative and executive branch

12.

1 point

What is essence of multilateralism?

Minor nations should act together in response to problems and crisis

Major nations should not act together in response to problems and crisis

Major nations should act together in response to problems and crisis

Major nations should act separately in response to problems and crisis

13.

1 point

According to President George Washington in his 1796 Farewell Address, what was the foreign policy of the United States?

Attend foreign diplomatic meetings

Steer clear of foreign alliances

Create many foreign alliances

Interfere with foreign affairs

14.

1 point

What are two ways that Congress holds the bureaucracy accountable?

Power to create new regulatory agencies

Power to authorize and fund agency programs

Power to elect those in bureaucracy

Power to authorize new fines and punishments

15.

1 point

How could a court operate if it exercises judicial restraint?

A holding upon precedent and continue decisions of elected institutions

Defer to precedent and to the decisions of elected institutions

Postpone the rulings of previous elected institutions

Refer to the outlines upon the Constitution

16.

1 point

According to James Madison in "On Property," what is the most sacred of all rights?

The right of property

The right of conscience

The right of speech

The right of religion

17.

1 point

What is the particular technique of demand side economic policy which trues to inject money into the economy through government spending?

Priming the pump; stimulating business and jobs

Bonds are bought to allow government to spend

No technique is made, and natural spending is continued

government stops spending and steps in

18.

1 point

What is demand side economics attempt to accomplish as fiscal policy strategy?

Emphasizes consumer "Demand" side and lower tax rates for businesses and individuals

Emphasized the consumer "Supply"; When economy is sluggish, increased government spending places additional money in consumers hand.

Emphasized the consumer "Demand"; When economy is sluggish, increased government spending places additional money in consumers hand.

Emphasizes business "Supply" side and lower tax rates for businesses and individuals

19.

1 point

In which type of cases does the Supreme court hold original jurisdiction?

Foreign diplomats and cases involving state governments

International terrorists and local governments

State and local government cases

International trade and oversea travel

20.

1 point

What type of power does a regulatory agency such as the Securities and Exchange Commission have regarding the firms they regulate? Do they issue merely advisory opinions or can they use fines to punish firms that disobey the laws?

Not able to assess fines to punish firms that disobey the law;not the judiciary that has this power

Able to assess fines to punish firms that disobey the law;the judiciary has this power

Not to assess fines to punish firms that disobey the law;the judiciary has this power

Able to assess fines to punish firms that disobey the law;not the judiciary that has this power

21.

1 point

What is the difference between statutory law and administrative law?

Statutory law by legislature; Administrative law by Congress

Statutory law by government agency; Administrative law by legislature

Statutory law by government agency; Administrative by Supreme Court

Statutory law by a legislature; Administrative law by government agency

22.

1 point

Which branch of Congress does redistricting pose the greatest threat?

Upon the Supreme Court as its apportioned according to population. The lower courts have two members irrespective of population.

Upon the Congress as it is apportioned according to population. The Senate has two members of irrespective population.

Upon the Senate as it is apportioned according to population. The Executive has two members irrespective of population.

Upon the Judiciary as its apportioned according to population. The Congress has two members irrespective of population.

23.

1 point

Where is administrative law located within the Constitution?

Not in AIII of the Constitution

Not in AII of the Constitution

Not in AI of the Constitution

Not in AIV of the Constitution

24.

1 point

In responding to a weak economy, would it be helpful for Congress to raise taxes?

No it would not!

Yes it would!

25.

1 point

A president is most successful passing legislative initiatives when Congress is controlled by what?

The people

The president's own party

The opposing president's party

The president

26.

1 point

In responding to a weak economy, what would be an action the Fed might take?

Lower the interest rate it charges when member banks borrow from it

Maintain the interest rate it charges when member banks borrow from it

Create new interest rate it charges when member banks borrow from it

Raise the interest rate it charges when member banks borrow from it

27.

1 point

What was President George W. Bush's new national security doctrine?

Preparatory Security doctrine

Pre-emptive War doctrine

International Exchange doctrine

International Security Policy

28.

1 point

Historically, presidents have had more success in getting their initiatives enacted into law at which point during their time in office?

At no point during their office

At the beginning time in their office

At the middle time in their office

At the ending time in their office

29.

1 point

What type of conception of the presidency was Roosevelt and Wilson advancing in these statements and what did it imply?

Stewardship Theory: Strong presidency, limited by what the Constitution allows

Stakeholder Theory: Strong presidency, limited by what the Constitution prohibits

Stewardship Theory: Strong presidency, limited by what the Consitution prohibits

Stakeholder Theory:Strong presidency, limited by what the Constitution allows

30.

1 point

What was the practical effect of the Supreme Court decision in Humphrey's Executor V. United States (1935)

Head of agencies can no longer be removed if Congress prohibits it

Head of agencies can be removed if Congress permits it

Head of agencies can no longer be removed if Congress permits is

Head of agencies can be removed if Congress prohibits it

31.

1 point

How long does the entire federal budgeting process take?

18 Months

20 Months

5 Months

11 Months

32.

1 point

Does a candidate running for president have to accept federal campaign funding?

No they do not

Yes they do

33.

1 point

What is Supply side economics attempt to accomplish as fiscal policy strategy?

Emphasized the consumer "Supply"; When economy is sluggish, increased government spending places additional money in consumers hand.

Emphasized the consumer "Demand"; When economy is sluggish, increased government spending places additional money in consumers hand.

Emphasizes business "Supply" side and lower tax rates for businesses and individuals

Emphasizes consumer "Demand" side and lower tax rates for businesses and individuals

34.

1 point

In times when the economy needs a quick fix, which policy would be better to use to initiative a quick fix to the U.S. economy, monetary or fiscal policy?

Monetary- can raise interest rates through the national bank, quantitative easing.

Fiscal- can raise interest rates through the government

35.

1 point

According to Federalist 10, what did James Madison consider the greatest source of faction within the American people?

Unequal distribution of wealth

Unequal distribution of liberties

Unequal distribution of wealth and property

Unequal distribution of property

36.

1 point

Name the new category of rights Franklin Denano Roosevelt in message to Congress proposed that government should provide?

All the above

Positive rights; a job; earn enough; recreation

A decent living; fair competition; no monopolies

decent home; medical care; economic protection of old age fears; good education

37.

1 point

What are the four chief instruments of national security policy which differ from those of domestic policy?

Governmental power, intelligence gathering, economic exchange

Diplomacy, military power, intelligence gathering, economic exchange

Diplomacy, economic exchange, international power, intelligence gathering

Diplomacy, intelligence gathering, military power, international exchange

38.

1 point

What practical effect of the fragmented structure of Congress does it have upon its ability to take the lead on broad national issues?

Supreme Court has easier means to take the lead because of separation of powers, bicameral legislature.

Harder to take the lead because of separation of powers, bicameral legislature. The president office better means of taking lead.

Its easier to take the lead because of separation of powers, bicameral legislature.

President office has harder means to take lead due to bicameral legislature and separation of powers.

39.

1 point

What is the main threat to the physical security of the United States since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?

International Terrorists

Foreign Government

American Government

Foreign Affairs

40.

1 point

Which political party tends to favor demand side economics?

The Green Party

The Democratic Party

The Libertarian Party

The Legislative Party

41.

1 point

According to Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 70, what is a leading character in the definition of good government?

Energy in the legislative

Energy in the executive

Energy in the judicial

Energy in President

42.

1 point

Why is it important for a president to be able to exercise exclusive removal power?

Has no importance for the president

Allow for little to no clear lines of authority, jurisdiction and accountability within the executive branch

Allows for clear lines of authority, jurisdiction, and accountability within the executive branch

Gives some line of authority for jurisdiction, and accountability within the executive branch

43.

1 point

How does the federal budget conclude?

President

Congress

Vice President

Supreme Court

44.

1 point

Which Institution of the US government establishes monetary policy?

The Federal

The Executive

The Vice President and the Cabinet

Congress and the President

45.

1 point

What is the relationship between the state court systems and the federal court systems in the U.S.? (Federalism)

State are not lower-level administrative units but not separate entities

State are not lower-level administrative units but separate entities

State is lower-level administrative units but separate entities

State is lower-level administrative units but not separate entities

46.

1 point

What type of jurisdiction was held by federal district courts?

Territorial jurisdiction

Creative jurisdiction

Personal jurisdiction

Original jurisdiction

47.

1 point

Which institution of the US government establishes fiscal policy?

Congress and the President

The Executive

The Federal

The Vice President and the Cabinet