AP Gov Unit 2

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The largest source of federal revenue is the

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income tax

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Which of the following powers is shared by the House of Representatives and the Senate? Holding trials of impeachment, Establishing federal courts, Approving treaties, Holding confirmation hearings, Approving major presidential appointments

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Establishing federal courts

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Which of the following is true of an executive agreement made between a United States President and another head of state? It does not require Senate approval, but may require congressional allocation of funds for implementation., It does not require congressional funding because the President can use the power of the purse to raise implementation funds., It has more legal force than a treaty., It is binding on all succeeding Presidents and Congresses., It has been used extensively to end armed conflicts.

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It does not require Senate approval, but may require congressional allocation of funds for implementation.

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of procedures in the House of Representatives and procedures in the Senate? The House has more formal rules and limited debate, while the Senate allows for extended debate and filibusters.

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The House has more formal rules and limited debate, while the Senate allows for extended debate and filibusters.

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Members of Congress who have adopted the delegate role of representation normally cast their votes based on which of the following? The preferences of the majority of their constituents, Their judgment of what is best for their constituency, The instructions of their political party’s leadership, Their political party’s most recent policy platform, The advice of congressional staffers and political consultants.

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The preferences of the majority of their constituents

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Despite concerns raised by her constituents, a member of the House of Representatives votes in favor of a bill, believing that in the long term it is in the best interest of her constituents. This is an example of which model of representation?

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Trustee

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Which of the following statements about Congress is true? Members of Congress only occasionally are interested in and pay attention to constituents. The legislative process is frequently lengthy, decentralized, and characterized by compromise and bargaining. Lobbyists and political action committees (PAC's) successfully induce most members of Congress to trade their votes for campaign contributions. The growth in the size of Congress as an organization is the principal cause of growth in the federal budget deficit. Debate in both houses is structured by elaborate rules enacted by leaders of the majority party.

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The legislative process is frequently lengthy, decentralized, and characterized by compromise and bargaining.

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The difference between an appellate court and a district court is that an appellate court:

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reviews previous court decisions

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the selection of the caseload for the United States Supreme Court?
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The United States Constitution spells out all of the categories of cases that the Supreme Court must hear.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has the authority to select the cases that the Court will hear.
The Solicitor General in the Department of Justice determines the Supreme Court's agenda.
The Supreme Court is free to choose the cases it hears with only a few limitations.
The Attorney General screens cases for consideration by the Court.

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The Supreme Court is free to choose the cases it hears with only a few limitations.

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of a case being decided based on precedent? The Supreme Court bases its decision in a case involving the commerce clause on one of its earlier decisions involving the commerce clause., The Supreme Court overturns a lower court decision in a case dealing with voter identification laws., A state passes a law which contradicts federal law, causing the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the federal government., The chief justice of the Supreme Court disagrees with the majority of the other justices and decides to declare a law passed by Congress as unconstitutional.

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The Supreme Court bases its decision in a case involving the commerce clause on one of its earlier decisions involving the commerce clause.