Unit 11 Review

In the 2000 Presidential Election, third-party candidate Ralph Nader, similar to Ross Perot's impact on the '92 election, captured votes that would have otherwise gone towards a major party candidate. Third Parties highlight issues major parties ignore and ________________________ .

• "steal" votes from major party candidates

• typically become another major party

• often win the popular vote during presidential elections

• never have any impact on the final outcome of the presidential election.

Following the 1994 election, the Republicans held a majority in congress while Bill Clinton, a Democrat, was president. A 21-day government shutdown occurred when Clinton and The House were unable to compromise on a budget. How does this scenario affect relationships within the government?

• The government typically remains shut down and no new bills are passed.

• The president must negotiate to get congressional support for the executive agenda.

• The shutdown led to Clinton's impeachment.

• Political Bosses are installed to ensure that budgets are always passed.

School lunches are as diverse as the students and staff. We often find choices like BBQ chicken, orange chicken, tacos, and spaghetti as options. What do these menu choices best reflect?

• Strict U.S. regulations on food preparation.

• Lowered nutritional standards in public schools.

• Cultural diffusion in U.S. culture

• Successful agricultural trade with other countries.

There are pros and cons to the development of the internet. Which of the following best describes a "pro"?

• Allows computers to think for us.

• Creates a gap in different points of view.

• Offers students a means to use GPS to get to class on time.

• Makes information easily accessible.

How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?

• Research at universities provides companies with new ideas for new products.

• Government economic planning determines the next generation of new technologies.

• Lower taxes allow companies to use their higher profits for research into new technologies.

• Consumers demand new products that perform better and more efficiently than previous products.

How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

• Tornados gained momentum in open land areas.

• Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.

• Mud slides trapped residents in the city.

• Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.

How did the USA Patriot Act impact the 4th Amendment protections?

• It made it easier to wiretap suspects, track internet communications, and seize voice mail.

• It put in place additional measures to protect citizens against unreasonable search and seizure.

• It authorized the formation of a new cabinet department responsible for public safety.

• It emphasized the protection of civil liberties above the need for national security.

Which of the following was historically significant to the 2008 presidential election?

• a third-party candidate was elected president.

• the elected president lost the popular vote.

• the SCOTUS decided the outcome of the election.

• a minority candidate was elected president

Which two choices best describe U.S. outcomes in response to September 11, 2001.

• The War on Terror began.

• The U.S. initiated Operation Desert Shield.

• The USA PATRIOT Act was signed into law.

• The U.S. joined with allied forces to protect Kuwait.

The right of the government to seize property for public use if the property owner is offered just compensation for is defined as which of the following?

• USA PATRIOT Act

• Eminent Domain

• Unlawful seizure

• Homestead Act