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63 terms jasm What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution?A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51?Separation of powers and checks and balances What is a judicial check on the executive branch? The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional.What is the goal of new federalism?Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce overall public spending What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary.Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation with a Congress?They wanted a government based on the representation of the population.Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress?James Madison Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain?They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons.Which power does the president have under the Constitution?Appointing judges

What is a protection against an elected president abusing powers for personal gain?The power of Congress to impeach the president Which constitutional amendment established term limits for the president?The Twenty-Second Amendment What is the purpose of executive agreements?To establish agreements with foreign countries without congressional approval Which congressional action would be the result of the implied powers of Congress?Congress passes a law raising the minimum wage to $10.00 per hour.What best explains why individual members of the Senate have more power than individual members of the House of Representatives?The smaller total number of Senate members compared to the number of representatives What describes the equal proportions method of congressional apportionment?Congressional districts are drawn in order to maintain similar numbers of voters in each district.What is a power reserved for the states?Conducting elections Which constitutional amendment allows states to reserve powers?The Tenth Amendment What did the Supreme Court's ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden establish?A loose constructionist interpretation of the commerce clause How do most states award votes in the Electoral College?The candidate who wins the popular vote in the state gets all the electoral votes for the state.Which amendment provided for the separate election of the president and vice president?The Twelfth Amendment How are elections for the U.S. Senate conducted? One-third of the Senate seats are up for election every two years.Which election cycle event allows local party members to select their delegates for a presidential election?A caucus What was the purpose of creating the Federal Election Commission in the 1970s?To ensure transparency in campaign financing Why is it difficult to measure the influence of interest groups?Interest groups tend to support lawmakers who would have likely supported the group's issues anyway.In which case did the Supreme Court establish that spending on political campaigns constituted political speech that is protected by the First Amendment?Buckley v. Valeo Which Supreme Court decision allowed Super PACs to accept and spend unlimited amounts of money for or against political candidates?Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

What is closely associated with a citizen being less likely to vote?Having a lower income job What was required by states under the 1993 National Voter Registration Act?It required states to allow citizens to register to vote when they sign up for driver's licenses.What was the impact of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act, also known as the Motor Voter Act?Voter registration increased, but voter turnout was largely unchanged.What describes the Supreme Court's ruling in Mapp v.Ohio?Evidence obtained without a warrant that does not fall under the exception rule is not admissible.What is a reason people can be convicted of a crime without jury trial under the Sixth Amendment?They accept a plea bargain.What is an appropriate characterization of media agenda setting?It determines which events deserve public attention.What established the requirement that the executive branch provide information to private citizens and news outlets?The Freedom of Information Act What describes the principle of prior restraint? The government can prevent some information from being published if it affects national security.How do presidents use mandates after election? They use their public support to implement campaign promises.