Politics of the United States Questions
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In California, local governments have a great deal of autonomy from the state government.
The President appoints federal judges and justices who must be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A trustee model of representation is a model of representation in which representatives feel at liberty to act in the way they believe is best for their constituents.
WWII created an economic boom in California.
When a vacancy occurs in the federal courts, the President makes a nomination which must be approved by Senate.
Which case gave the courts' their power known as "judicial review"?
If there is a tie vote in Senate, who gets to cast the deciding vote?
California created a lifetime term limit of 12 years, permitting a legislator to serve these 12 years in either the California State Senate or State Assembly.
Which of the following have presidents used to increase their power while in office?
Checks and balances is a system that allows one branch of government to limit the exercise of power by another branch.
The judicial branch has little power over the implementation of enforcing its rulings.
Hard Money is not restricted by federal law and allows for unlimited amounts of money to be spent on any political issue.
Both the federal and California state governments have a bicameral legislature.
A closed primary is an election in which any registered voter may vote in any party's primary or caucus.
Which of the following forms of direct democracy does California allow?
The Freedom of Information Act establishes that all information requested by citizens be provided by public agencies.
_________________________ are officially known as Independent Expenditure-Only Committees; organizations that can fundraise and spend as they please to support or attack a candidate but not contribute directly to a candidate or strategize with a candidate's campaign
_________________ is federal spending intended to benefit a particular district or set of constituents.
Divided government is a condition in which one or more houses of the legislature is controlled by the party in opposition to the President.
__________________________ requires a yes or no vote by citizens on a law or candidate proposed by the state government.