In Federalist 15, Hamilton argues that
all of the above
In Federalist 10, which of the following is NOT characteristic of
factions?
WRONG they are natural
In Federalist 51, Madison argues that ambition must be made to
counter ambition. Why?
Because people are naturally ambitious and selfish and this must
be harnessed to make government work
What are enumerated powers?
Powers explicitly given to the federal government
According to the Great Compromise, how was representation in
Congress apportioned?
Representatives in the House would be proportional based on
population and each state would have the same amount of
Senators
The Anti-Federalists had many critiques of the Constitution. Which
of the following was NOT one of those critiques?
states have too much power under the constitution
Checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism were
all designed to limit individual liberty
false
Checks and Balances limit the power of one branch of
government through empowering another branch of government.
However, they also force the branches to work in concert to get
things done.
true
President Trump planned to hold a meeting with the Taliban at
Camp David, before canceling the meeting the day before.
true
Which national security advisor was let go from the Trump
administration this week?
john bolton
What is judicial activism?
A judicial philosophy in which a justice is more likely to overturn
decisions or rule actions by the other branches unconstitutional,
especially in an attempt to broaden individual rights and liberties
What is the trustee model of representation?
a model of representation in which representatives feel at liberty
to act in the way they believe is best for their constituents
What are Civil Liberties?
Limitations on government power designed to protect individual
freedom
What are Civil Rights?
Guarantees that government will treat all citizens equally
What is the delegate model of representation?
a model of representation in which representatives feel compelled
to act on the specific stated wishes of their constituents
What is judicial restraint?
a judicial philosophy in which a justice is more likely to let stand
the decisions or actions of the other branches of government
Where are most civil liberties protected?
The Bill of Rights
What is descriptive representation?
the extent to which a body of representatives represents the
descriptive characteristics of their constituencies, such as class,
race, ethnicity, and gender
What is judicial review?
the power of the courts to review actions taken by the other
branches of government and the states and to rule on whether
those actions are constitutional
The Supreme Court works primarily with which type of
jurisdiction?
Appellate jurisdication
Which political group did Martin Luther King Jr. view as most
problematic for achieving racial justice?
white moderate
Which of the following is NOT a practice related to
Gerrymandering?
Letting a computer create neutral districts
Mayhew argues that members of Congress are primarily drive by
what?
A desire for re-election
Hamilton would argue that the Judicial Branch is the least
powerful in the Constitution.
true
What did the Civil Rights Amendments (13-15) do?
All of the above
Which model of representation does Burke argue for?
wrong: Delegate model of representation
hamilton does not think the court needs to be independent
false
What did Brown v Board of Education declare?
Segregated public schools were unconstitional
Which of the following does the Supreme Court consider when
making their judgment?
the constitution, precedent, state and federal interests
What is pork barrel legislation?
Legislation in which members secure funds for their home districts
What is de facto segregation?
Segregation that exists, but not by law
Which country had some of their oil facilities attacked?
Saudi Arabia
Which country did President Trump pressure to investigate Joe
and Hunter Biden?
Ukraine
Where are pro-democracy protests currently taking place?
hong kong
Union workers are striking at which company?
General motors
Democrats formally launched an impeachment inquiry this week.
true
Which current Secretary is working to prevent State Department
employees from complying with the demands of the House of
Representatives?
mike pompeo
Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy.
true
