
American Government CLEP Review
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years? Increases in federal income tax since 1925, The inability of Congress to cut programs, The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies, Public demand for, and expectation of, social services, United States Supreme Court rulings requiring Congress to assist those living in poverty
Back
Public demand for, and expectation of, social services
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Public opinion is given a lot of attention in democracies because the democratic form of government rests on
Back
the consent of the governed
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An oral statement that is false and intended to damage an individual is known as
Back
slander
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is clearly a task charged to the Federal Reserve as a regulatory agency? Protecting market users and the public from fraud, manipulation and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, Eliminating and preventing what regulators perceive to be harmfully anticompetitive business practices, such as coercive monopolies, Disclosing campaign-finance information and overseeing the public funding of presidential elections, Developing government-wide, cost-minimizing policies and offering superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services and management policies, Providing financial services to depository institutions, the United States government and foreign institutions, as well as playing a key role in operating the nation's payments system
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Providing financial services to depository institutions, the United States government and foreign institutions, as well as playing a key role in operating the nation's payments system
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Although the Constitution does not explicitly give Congress the right to enact a military draft, which clause in the Constitution allows Congress to do so?
Back
Necessary and proper clause
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The formation of numerous interest groups during the post-Civil War industrialization shows the
Back
influence of social tensions and economic stress on group formation
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics?
Options:
American politics is dominated by a small elite.
Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government.
Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups.
American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas.
The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliations outside the family.
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Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups.
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