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1
A(n) _____ is a provision in a bill allocating a specific sum for a specific project in a member’s district.
A)usury
B)clause
C)earmark
D)hypernorm
2
Federal system refers to a government:
A)in which power is controlled by the central government.
B)in which powers are divided between a central government and subdivision governments.
C)in which the central government has delegated some of its powers to self-governing subsidiary governments.
D)which allows regions extensive powers, but the central government reserves the right to withdraw those powers at will.
3
The U.S. Constitution sets up a government in which powers are divided between a national government and 50 state governments. This is called a(n):
A)unitary system.
B)devolved system.
C)regional system.
D)federal system.
4
Which clause of the U.S. Constitution states that when the federal government passes a law, it takes precedence over state laws on the same subject?
A)The supremacy clause
B)The commerce clause
C)The equal protection clause
D)The treaty clause
5
Since the three branches of the federal government have checks and balances over each other, it is called:
A)the supremacy clause.
B)enumerated powers.
C)preemption.
D)separation of powers.
6
The power of judges to review actions of government officials based on the judges' interpretation of the U.S. Constitution is called:
A)judicial review.
B)the supremacy clause.
C)the lobbying clause.
D)separation of powers.
7
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right of businesses to organize and "to petition the government for a redress of grievances?"
A)First
B)Second
C)Fifth
D)Eighth
8
Which of the following statements about the Anti-Saloon League is false?
A)It became a strong national adversary of business.
B)Brewers and distillers were the only adversaries of the league.
C)It advocated the prohibition of alcohol.
D)Big corporations worked against prohibition because they opposed the onset of more government regulation.
9
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution required the election of U.S. Senators by voters in the state?
A)First
B)Second
C)Fourteenth
D)Seventeenth
10
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote in the U.S.?
A)Fifth
B)Twelfth
C)Nineteenth
D)Twenty-first
11
A group that represents the political interests of many companies and industries is known as a(n):
A)interest group.
B)political action committee.
C)peak association.
D)trade association.
12
All of the following statements are true about both the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and NAM EXCEPT:
A)they are peak associations representing political interests of many companies.
B)they carry a conservative business agenda to Congress and the public.
C)they concentrate on causes that unite their diverse members.
D)they are trade associations representing the interests of an industry.
13
Which of the following statements about lobbying is true?
A)It is a combination of business interests united to pursue a political goal.
B)It implies advocating a position to government.
C)The word carries positive connotations with business lobbyists pursuing public interests.
D)It is only a political art which does not help the government in any manner.
14
Which of the following lobbying methods is the gold standard?
A)Background lobbying
B)Grassroots lobbying
C)Contact lobbying
D)Lobbying via media
15
This is an indirect lobbying activity designed to build friendly relations with officials and staff.
A)Grassroots lobbying
B)Public lobbying
C)Contact lobbying
D)Background lobbying
16
When consumers attempt to pressurize government officials for actions, it is called:
A)grassroots lobbying.
B)bundling.
C)pork barreling.
D)background lobbying.
17
Which of the following statements about a political action committee is true?
A)It is a political committee formed by lobbyists to study the political implications of a bill.
B)The money it gives to political candidates comes from individual employees, not from the corporate treasury.
C)Fundraising is done by an individual who solicits multiple contributions for a political candidate.
D)The committee uses a technique for generating public support for a particular bill.
18
A political advertisement which presents a political view on an electoral race is called:
A)express advocacy.
B)lobbying.
C)issue advocacy.
D)a disclosure.
19
A political advertisement which specifically suggests the defeat of a candidate by words such as: "Defeat so-and-so on November 4th" is called:
A)express advocacy.
B)lobbying.
C)issue advocacy.
D)a disclosure.
20
The main purpose of BCRA is:
A)to lower the amount of hard money parties get from individuals.
B)to end the use of soft money for issue advertisements.
C)to increase the use of soft money for issue advertisements.
D)to end the use of hard money for issue advertisements.





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