Cards in this guide (22)
What is the impact of the incorporation of Bill of Rights
State governments were required to provide most Bill of Rights protections.
Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate
lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other
forms of entertainment
lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that
major political parties might not address
Which Bill of Rights protection has not been incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment so that it applies to the states
protection against excessive bail was the right answer to mine
Which scenario best illustrates a violation of procedural due process
a driver receives a traffic ticket but is not told that he can
appeal it in court
a drug dealer with several prior convictions is sent to prison
without a trial
Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus
a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a
company's headquarters
What is one example of the government limiting individual rights to protect the public interest
the government forbids television stations from broadcasting
shows that contain profanity
the government outlaws speech that encourages citizens to commit
crimes
How did the federal government contribute to equality for women during the 1960s
it investigated conditions facing working women and passed laws
aimed at guaranteeing them equal pay
What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision described in this headline
police were required to inform suspects of their right to remain
silent and have a lawyer present during questioning
the decision established the clear and present danger test
judging free speech
Which statement describes a primary role of political parties in helping citizens engage with the U.S. government
increasing citizens' in politics by encouraging them to see
opposing parties as the enemy
making voting simpler by indicating what positions candidates
associated with the party are likely to late
motivating citizens to take action on political issues
Which factor supporting the two-party system does the passage describe
campaign finance laws
majority rule
Which activity is not one of the primary ways political parties shape public policy
encouraging voter registration at the local level
encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties
recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities
Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe
serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
inspiring political participation
What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories
pressure from media executives
sensationalism
What do most elections for local state and federal offices have in common
voters in a district select one candidate to fill a a particular
office
they are winner-takes-all election
Which role of political parties does the passage most clearly illustrate
encouraging voters to see the other party as the enemy
informing people about tissues and motivating them to take
action
helping voters make decisions by simplifying their choices
The right to due process means that the government
Has to follow the law in its treatment of citizens. -Apex
Which option best completes the diagram
We can't give you a answer because we don't know the options nor
the diagram.
What do the events in this timeline suggest about the Supreme Court's establishment of tests in civil liberties cases
Tests can be replaced as the court redefines limits on civil liberties
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
In Katz v. US the Supreme Court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the
implied right to privacy. APEX
Which of the following best completes the diagram above
What process do the event in the timeline reflect
Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions