exam 3 review

True/False: The vast majority of criminal actions in the United States are brought by The Department of Justice

• True

• False

What is the trend in the U.S. violent crime rate since the 1990s?

• The violent crime rate has increased.

• The violent crime rate has decreased.

• The violent crime rate has stayed about the same.

• Violent crime increased in the early 2000s then decreased.

What is the role of an Attorney General?

• Top law enforcement official in a state

• Top defense attorney in a state

• Usually appointed by the Governor

• Top domestic policy expert in a state

What is another term for a "Terry stop"?

• First Amendment violation

• TSA Check

• Stop and Frisk

• Illegal Arrest

True/False: Most criminal cases are tried in courtrooms with a judge and jury

• True

• False

Which of the following can be said to be true about US social welfare policies?

• Traditionally, liberals favor a restricted role for government, believing that social welfare systems interrupt the free market.

• Conservatives favor a more involved role for government and believe that issues with social welfare are a result of more structural issues within society.

• Traditionally, conservatives favor a restricted role for government, believing that social welfare systems interrupt the free market, while liberals favor a more involved role for government and believe that issues with social welfare are a result of structural issues within society.

• There is no partisan divide when it comes to administering social welfare policies as the main goal is to meet the needs of citizens and eradicate poverty.

States generally prefer which type of grants from the federal government that come with few strings attached?

• Categorical grants

• Block grants

• Matching grants

• Pell grants

What is devolution?

• federal government gives greater policy authority to states

• federal government taking greater policy authority for itself

• states taking the federal government to court

• stricter regulation from the federal government

Which is true of charter schools?

• They can utilize entrance exams to admit students.

• They are privately funded.

• They are illegal in Texas

• They must have their charter reviewed and renewed every few years.

What are the ‘adequacy’ challenge and the ‘equity’ challenge?

• Two political slogans popularized by teachers’ unions in their campaigns for higher salaries.

• Two legal arguments brought against the federal government in the name of solving funding inequality between states.

• Two legal arguments brought against states addressing funding inequality between districts.

• Two committee rules for school funding in the state legislatures, created by the Primary and Secondary Education Act.