AP Government and Politics Exam Review

AP Government and Politics Exam Review

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a way congress can influence the federal judiciary? Prohibit judicial activism, Filibuster decisions made by courts, Change appellate jurisdiction of federal courts, Exercise oversight authority over rulings of individual justices

Back

Change appellate jurisdiction of federal courts

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The framers of the Constitution intended to establish

Back

a representative republic

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Establishing federal courts

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of

Back

state sovereignty

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which committee plays a major role in the House in shaping tax policy? Options: Finance, Ways and Means, Commerce, Appropriations

Back

Ways and Means

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is significant because it

Back

was instrumental in increasing the number of African American and other minority voters

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Many scholars argue that categorical grants-in-aid do which of the following? Options: give states far too much power over national monies, broaden state power beyond that outlined in the Constitution, give new life to the idea of dual federalism, weaken the power of state governors and legislators

Back

weaken the power of state governors and legislators

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