Where in the Constitution does Congress locate its authority to oversee gov. bodies not mentioned in the Constitution, such as the Department of Education
... [Show More] - Answer- Necessary and proper clause
Powers claimed by the president but NOT expressly called for in the Constitution are called - Answer- inherent powers
Which of the following stipulates that Congress may NOT put in place an official religion - Answer- Establishment clause
The redistricting in the states of seats for the US Representatives is determined by - Answer- census figures on state populations
Sometimes the federal gov hands over to commercial enterprises work formerly done by gov employees. This is known as - Answer- privatization
The Pendleton Act of 1883 was the first law to - Answer- make some government jobs off-limit to patronage
Presidents are elected every _ years, representatives every _ years, and senators every _ years - Answer- 4,2,6
Which executive department writes and enforces rules that regulate some element of industry - Answer- Independent agencies
The US Postal Service is a government corporation that sells services, thus generating - Answer- its own revenue
Organizations within the fed bureaucracy ensure that congressional legislation, presidential policies, and court decisions are adhered to. This process is called - Answer- rule administration
The policy-making relationship btw lobbyists, Congress, and the federal bureaucracy in which everyone involved wins is called - Answer- the iron triangle
In the 1990s, welfare programs funded by the fed gov were largely given to the states to adminsiter. This is an example of - Answer- devolution
The "fourth branch of government" - Answer- The media
An easily digestible policy statement is often referred to as - Answer- a talking point
During elections, the media tends to focus on who is winning, who is losing, and the gamesmanship of campaigning. What is this journalistic style called? - Answer- Sensationalism
What is the substance of the tv hypotheses - Answer- Television makes one feel informed when he or she really isn't
The Real ID Act of 2005 was an - Answer- unfunded mandate
Within the Supreme Court, the "rule of four' describes the number of justices needed to - Answer- accept a case for judicial review
The signing of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 dramatically increased the number of - Answer- immigrants from Asia and Latin America
The philosopher whose work most influenced the thinking of the Constitution's framers about political checks and balances and separation of political powers was - Answer- Montesquieu
When the media deliver infotainment in place of serious reflection on policy matters, they are indulging in - Answer- Market-driven journalism
What document begins with "We the People of the United States..." - Answer- The US Constitution
Pundits are - Answer- Professional commentators
Those in media who choose what is ultimately published or broadcasted are called - Answer- gatekeepers
The basic purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs) is to - Answer- pool funds and donate them to political candidates [Show Less]