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All of the following are true of interest groups except a. the structure of American government gives interest groups a number of areas in which to attempt to influence government policies. b. interest groups attempt to influence government at all […]

All of the following are true of domestic policy except a. domestic policy ranges from speed limits on interstate highways, to how best to protect our environment, to what should be done about unemployment. b. domestic policy is formulated and […]

Progressivism was a. a response to the growing power of corporations. b. embraced by Teddy Roosevelt. c. a belief that honest, impartial government could regulate the economy. d. Options A and B are true. e. All of the above are […]

Appointments to the federal courts of appeal are a. far less numerous than federal district court appointments. b. usually selected because of their important position in state government. c. less important than federal district court appointments. d. often “stepping-stones” to […]

The Supreme Court will consider restrictions on commercial speech valid as long as a. the restrictions seek to implement a substantial government interest. b. the restrictions directly advance government interests. c. the restrictions go no further than necessary to advance […]

When the president receives a bill a. he or she can do nothing and in ten days the bill becomes a law without his or her signature. b. it automatically becomes a law. c. the bill goes back to Congress […]

While there are multiple possibilities to formally amend the Constitution, the most common method has been for __________ to propose new amendments and for _________ to ratify them. a. the people; Congress b. a national convention; state legislatures c. Congress; […]

A writ of certiorari by the Supreme Court orders a. both parties in a case to reach agreement without further litigation. b. state courts to abide by the decisions of the Supreme Court. c. a lower court to send up […]

A loose monetary policy is often enacted in order to a. fight inflation. b. encourage economic growth c. reduce the supply of credit. d. raise the costs of credit. e. Both A and B. Which is true of policy evaluation? […]

On the issue of global warning, many Americans a. do not believe it is occurring. b. do not believe that it is caused by human actions. c. believe that it is caused by the government. d. Both A and B. […]

The major function of Congress is a. enforcing laws. b. lawmaking. c. using the impeachment power. d. investigating other branches of government through oversight. e. judging whether laws are constitutional. The exclusionary rule is a policy that a. forbids the […]

Independent expenditures a. must be made from the candidate’s personal funds. b. are unregulated funds spent by interest groups on advertising or other campaign activities. c. were banned by the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC. d. were […]

Feminism is a. a movement supported by women but not men in the United States. b. the movement that supports political, economic, and social equality for women. c. supported by all women in the United States. d. a movement that […]

A government that has the power to make and enforce law but which lacks the acceptance of the people is said to have a. authority but not legitimacy. b. legitimacy but not authority. c. both authority and legitimacy. d. a […]

The expressed or enumerated powers include the ability of the federal government to a. coin money, set standards for weights and measures, and determine rules for citizenship. b. declare war and establish post offices. c. increase the number of federal […]

Gerrymandering a. is typically used by congressional and state political party leaders to shape voting districts in such a way as to increase the chances of winning more seats. b. employs two main techniques: packing and cracking. c. is even […]

The office that includes most of the key personal and political advisers to the president is the a. Council of Economic Advisers. b. cabinet. c. Executive Presidential Office. d. White House Office. e. Domestic Policy Council. Our clothing, gestures, and […]

Campaigns for high offices today tend to a. focus on winning independents, rather than turning out the party base. b. focus on party base turnout, rather than independents. c. be party centered. d. be candidate centered. e. be policy centered. […]

The chief justice of the Supreme Court has all of the following powers/responsibilities except a. chairing the Judicial Conference of the United States. b. serving as the executive of the judiciary bureaucracy. c. appointing the head of the Administrative Office […]

The impact of illegal immigrant labor on the economy is a. positive because the number of the jobs in the economy are not fixed. b. positive because immigrants spend money on goods and services. c. negative because immigrants require services […]

Diplomacy refers to a. a title given to senior members of the State Department. b. a philosophy that sees nations as normally willing to cooperate. c. formal public meetings held by heads of government. d. the settling of disputes and […]

The two-party system has dominated the American political landscape for all of the following reasonsexcept a. political socialization and practical considerations. b. the winner-take-all electoral system. c. state and federal laws favor the two major parties. d. historical foundations of […]

A major consequence of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a. the elimination of discriminatory voter registration tests. b. the establishment of federal voter registrars. c. the establishment of federally administered voter registration procedures. d. limitations on the abilities […]

In general, ______________ have relied heavily on the advice of the cabinet. a. both the House and Senate b. few presidents c. many presidents d. nearly all presidents e. Both A and D. In most democratic governments, the head of […]

A constitutional amendment can be ratified by a. a positive vote in conventions in three-fourths of the states. b. a positive vote in the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. c. a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress. d. […]

Strings attached to federal grants are a. called federal mandates. b. designed to force states to comply with federal policies. c. designed to force states to save money. d. called federal rules. e. Options A and B are true. The […]

Most court cases are decided on precedent because a. it is important to set a uniform common set of rules for the country. b. judges would rather play it safe and reuse old decisions. c. it is easier for recording-keeping […]

The results show an example of a __________ opinion. a. consensus b. divided c. dubious d. favorable e. unified An individual or organization on the Internet that generates original articles is a. a revenue producer. b. a content aggregator. c. […]

What is the term for your rate of breathing? a. respiration rate b. oxygen use c. maximal oxygen uptake d. respiratory reserve During what stage does slow-wave sleep begin? a. NREM stage 1 b. NREM stage 2 c. NREM stage […]

An overweight person should lose ____ of excess body weight to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. a. 0-4% b. 5″15% c. 20-25% d. 30% or more The early symptoms of meningitis: a. may be mild and resemble […]

Ingrid’s motto seems to be, “always be prepared,” and she has great confidence in her ability to cope. As a result, when she faces stress, she typically believes she can cope with the stress without harm to herself. What stress […]

When you use a relaxation technique that involves creating mental pictures that calm you down and focus your mind, you are using ____. a. visualization b. mindfulness c. meditation d. biofeedback Which type of therapy strives to substitute healthier patterns […]

Which of the following is true of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmEDs)? a. AmEDs usually contain a lower percentage of alcohol than does beer. b. Females are more likely to consume AmEDs than are males. c. The caffeine in […]

The ____________________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra. Every year, Americans spend ____ on medical quackery. a. $500 million b. $1 billion c. $5 billion d. $10 billion Answer: D We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness […]

According to the text, which Kbler-Ross stage is perhaps the most difficult for the dying? a. bargaining b. anger c. depression d. acceptance The viral load of an HIV+ patient refers to the: a. amount of HIV in the lungs […]

Which statement best describes the practice of yoga? a. Yoga is less effective than aerobic exercise in producing feelings of well-being. b. Yoga is regularly practiced by more than 25 million Americans. c. While enjoyable, yoga has no reliable impact […]

“Being on the down low” refers to a. a man who publicly presents as heterosexual while having sex with men in secret b. a man being anally penetrated by more than one man during one sexual episode c. a woman […]

What group has the highest age-adjusted mortality from HIV/AIDS? a. black Americans b. white Americans c. Hispanic Americans d. Asian Americans A(n) ____________________ is a soft, painful sore caused by bacteria. Answer: chancroid The technique of “reframing” refers to ____. […]

____is a major health effect of secondhand smoke. a. Skin rashes b. Impaired vision c. Infertility d. Throat irritation The dark, thick fluid that is produced as tobacco burns is: a. nicotine b. tar c. carbon monoxide d. formaldehyde Answer: […]

Body composition refers to: a. how we should look after losing weight b. our body density c. fitness levels we can hope to achieve d. the amount of fat and lean tissue in our body ____ is the emotional attachment […]

Among the Pima Indians of Arizona, _____ of adults have type 2 diabetes. a. one-tenth b. one-quarter c. one-third d. one-half An example of optimism would be to ____. a. have expectations for a positive outcome b. perceive negative experiences […]

Two working parents or an unmarried working parent head ____ of American families with children. a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 80% On any given day, ____ percent of American men and ____ percent of American women do not […]

According to the American College Health Association, about ____ percent of college students have not had any sexual partners in the past 12 months. a. 13 b. 23 c. 33 d. 43 College students exercise less: a. when their stress […]

____ kill more college-age men and women than all other causes combined. a. Alcohol poisonings b. Suicides c. Accidents d. Drug overdoses ____ is the second leading cause of lung cancer. a. Formaldehyde b. Sulfate c. Tobacco smoke d. Radon […]

What order applies mainly to the hospitalized or terminally ill, stating that you want to die naturally? a. do-not-resuscitate b. conditional will c. healthcare proxy d. emergency instruction Which type of therapist must be licensed in most states? a. psychologists […]

Americans get an average of ____ percent of their dietary cholesterol from meat and ____ from egg yolks. a. 16; 9 b. 26; 19 c. 36; 29 d. 46; 39 Chewing ____ alleviates fatigue and decreases appetite, but increases risk […]

The number of calories needed to sustain your body at rest is your ____. a. set point b. basal metabolic rate c. homeostatic rate d. balance point What factor is most influential in how much college students drink? a. How […]

Which of the following is a disease spread by helminths? a. giardiasis b. schistosomiasis c. H1N1 d. hepatitis Most people report having sex for the first time between ages a. 13 and 15 b. 15 and 17 c. 17 and […]

Which age group has the highest rate of mental disorder? a. 18-25 years b. 26-34 years c. 35-44 years d. 45-54 years Another term for environmental tobacco smoke a. primary smoke b. secondhand smoke c. mainstream smoke d. sidestream smoke […]

The most sensitive spot on the female genital area is the: a. cervix b. vagina c. clitoris d. labia majora A recent survey by the American College Health Association revealed that approximately ____ of college students have never used marijuana. […]