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What was the original number of members in the House of Representatives?
What was the original number of members in the House of Representatives?
What is the purpose of the Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929?
What is the purpose of the Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929?
What term describes the manipulation of electoral district boundaries?
What term describes the manipulation of electoral district boundaries?
What percentage of the 116th Congress was identified as Christian?
What percentage of the 116th Congress was identified as Christian?
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Which of the following groups has the least representation in Congress?
Which of the following groups has the least representation in Congress?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
What is the primary responsibility of the Speaker of the House?
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What proportion of Congress had a college education?
What proportion of Congress had a college education?
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Which of the following individuals is currently the Speaker of the House?
Which of the following individuals is currently the Speaker of the House?
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What majority is required in the Senate to confirm international treaties?
What majority is required in the Senate to confirm international treaties?
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Which document established the first federal court system in the United States?
Which document established the first federal court system in the United States?
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What power does Congress NOT have in relation to the judiciary?
What power does Congress NOT have in relation to the judiciary?
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What is the primary jurisdiction of federal courts?
What is the primary jurisdiction of federal courts?
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What is the minimum number of judges in a district court in the US?
What is the minimum number of judges in a district court in the US?
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Who breaks a tie vote in the Senate during the confirmation of federal judges?
Who breaks a tie vote in the Senate during the confirmation of federal judges?
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What is NOT a qualification specified in the US Constitution to be a Supreme Court justice?
What is NOT a qualification specified in the US Constitution to be a Supreme Court justice?
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What type of cases do district courts primarily hear?
What type of cases do district courts primarily hear?
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What is required for an amendment to be approved after a national constitutional convention?
What is required for an amendment to be approved after a national constitutional convention?
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Which Supreme Court case guaranteed equal protection under the law for Mexican Americans?
Which Supreme Court case guaranteed equal protection under the law for Mexican Americans?
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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
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Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?
Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?
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What significant change was made by the 17th Amendment?
What significant change was made by the 17th Amendment?
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Which founding father negotiated the alliance with France during the American Revolution?
Which founding father negotiated the alliance with France during the American Revolution?
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What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?
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Which amendment eliminated poll taxes in federal elections?
Which amendment eliminated poll taxes in federal elections?
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What significant political shift occurred after 1932 regarding the Democratic and Republican parties?
What significant political shift occurred after 1932 regarding the Democratic and Republican parties?
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Which of the following legislative acts was associated with the Democrats' civil rights movement in the 1960s?
Which of the following legislative acts was associated with the Democrats' civil rights movement in the 1960s?
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What ideology characterized the rise of Reaganism in the 1980s?
What ideology characterized the rise of Reaganism in the 1980s?
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What was one major political outcome of Bill Clinton's Third Way approach?
What was one major political outcome of Bill Clinton's Third Way approach?
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Which demographic group notably shifted from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party during the 1960s?
Which demographic group notably shifted from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party during the 1960s?
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What impact did Reaganism have on social programs in the 1980s?
What impact did Reaganism have on social programs in the 1980s?
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During which decade did Republicans first control both the House and the Senate since before 1954?
During which decade did Republicans first control both the House and the Senate since before 1954?
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Which of the following describes a key component of trickle-down economics associated with Reaganism?
Which of the following describes a key component of trickle-down economics associated with Reaganism?
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What mechanism describes the media strengthening existing opinions among its audience?
What mechanism describes the media strengthening existing opinions among its audience?
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What role do interest groups play in the American political system?
What role do interest groups play in the American political system?
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Which type of media is considered far-right?
Which type of media is considered far-right?
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What did Alexis de Tocqueville argue about associations in the context of American democracy?
What did Alexis de Tocqueville argue about associations in the context of American democracy?
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How does framing influence public perception according to media theory?
How does framing influence public perception according to media theory?
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Which is a primary objective of interest groups?
Which is a primary objective of interest groups?
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What is the concept of agenda-setting in media influence?
What is the concept of agenda-setting in media influence?
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What was James Madison's concern regarding factions within the young nation?
What was James Madison's concern regarding factions within the young nation?
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What principle did the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes articulate regarding free speech during wartime?
What principle did the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes articulate regarding free speech during wartime?
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What was established in the Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969) ruling regarding freedom of speech?
What was established in the Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969) ruling regarding freedom of speech?
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The Second Amendment to the Constitution primarily addresses which aspect of society?
The Second Amendment to the Constitution primarily addresses which aspect of society?
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Which landmark case affirmed the right to keep arms for lawful purposes including self-defense?
Which landmark case affirmed the right to keep arms for lawful purposes including self-defense?
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What significant ruling did Roe v. Wade (1973) establish regarding abortion?
What significant ruling did Roe v. Wade (1973) establish regarding abortion?
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What is meant by civil rights in the context of the United States?
What is meant by civil rights in the context of the United States?
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Which of the following impediments to African Americans' civil rights was NOT mentioned?
Which of the following impediments to African Americans' civil rights was NOT mentioned?
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Which amendments were instrumental in advancing civil rights for African Americans?
Which amendments were instrumental in advancing civil rights for African Americans?
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Study Notes
US Foreign Policy
- US-EU relations: Trump viewed the EU as a rival, while Biden emphasized cooperation as essential in global affairs. Trump considered imposing more tariffs on European goods, and threatened to leave the Paris Climate Agreement and NATO.
- US-Russia relations: Trump expressed optimism about a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Possible solutions included territorial concessions, demilitarization zones, and neutrality guarantees for Ukraine.
- US-China relations: Trump initiated a trade war with China in 2018. The dispute involved tariffs and trade restrictions. Trump's "America First" policy, emphasized bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US. Trump proposed higher tariffs on Chinese imports.
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This quiz examines key aspects of US foreign policy under the Trump and Biden administrations. It covers relations with the EU, Russia, and China, highlighting contrasts in approaches and significant events like trade wars and international agreements. Test your knowledge on how these policies shape global dynamics.
