AP Government Exam Review

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Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation? The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue. The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature. The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce. The judicial branch was elected and did not consistently adhere to rule of law.

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The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue.

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Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power of the national government? The commerce clause of the Constitution, The habeas corpus clause of the Constitution, The bill of attainder clause of the Constitution, The First Amendment, The Fifth Amendment

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The commerce clause of the Constitution

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Which of the following is the most accurate statement about political parties in the United States? Options: Parties increasingly identify themselves with coherent ideologies to attract large blocs of voters. The percentage of voters identifying themselves as either Democrats or Republicans has been declining since the 1970's. National party organizations are generally the strongest party organizations. It is increasingly difficult for third parties to gain more than two percent of the popular vote. Most candidates prefer to run as independents rather than as Democrats or Republicans.

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The percentage of voters identifying themselves as either Democrats or Republicans has been declining since the 1970's.

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Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper number 10? A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism.

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A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism.

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Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to

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bring the opposition’s opinions into alignment with those of the candidate

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The concept of “critical elections” is most closely associated with

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party realignment

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Critics of the winner-take-all aspect of the electoral college are most likely to make which of the following arguments? The winner-take-all system of the electoral college undermines the rights of states. A state's presidential election results rarely mirror a state's congressional election results. The winner-take-all system of the electoral college drives presidential candidates to focus on winning states that are considered to be part of their core supporters. The winner-take-all aspect of the electoral college encourages presidential candidates to focus their time and effort disproportionately on battleground states with larger populations.

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The winner-take-all aspect of the electoral college encourages presidential candidates to focus their time and effort disproportionately on battleground states with larger populations.

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Which of the following is a consequence of having concurrent powers within a federal system of government? Options: The executive branch can expand its control of the policy agenda., States can pass laws that override the laws of the federal government., Citizens and interest groups seeking policy change can choose from multiple access points., Members of Congress can cultivate close relationships with power brokers in their regions.

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States can pass laws that override the laws of the federal government.

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Which of the following factors contributes most to the data in the line graph? Challengers have easier access to television, magazines, and newspapers. Incumbents have an advantage over challengers because of name recognition. Incumbents are often at a disadvantage because they are too busy working on legislation to campaign. Challengers are often given larger donations from interest groups and can outspend incumbents.

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Incumbents have an advantage over challengers because of name recognition.

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When a child’s parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely

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identify with the parents’ party