AP Gov - Institutions Review

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In the Constitution as originally ratified in 1788, the provisions regarding which of the following most closely approximate popular, majoritarian democracy? Options: Election of members of the House of Representatives, Election of members of the Senate, Election of the President, Ratification of treaties

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Election of members of the House of Representatives

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The term “iron triangle” refers to the interrelationship of the

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federal bureaucracy, congressional committees, and interest groups

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All of the following powers are granted to the President by the Constitution EXCEPT: commissioning officers in the armed forces, receiving ambassadors, granting pardons for federal offenses, forming new cabinet-level departments

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forming new cabinet-level departments

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A major difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is

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there is unlimited debate in the Senate but not in the House

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The Rule of Four is used by the Supreme Court to

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accept a case for consideration

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Which of the following is true of nominees for judgeships on Constitutional courts? Options: They are recruited from the current pool of United States attorneys, They are nominated by the Senate, They are elected in popular elections, They are appointed for life by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate

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They are appointed for life by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate

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In selecting members of the White House staff, President’s primarily seek people who? Options: are personally loyal to the President, give the White House ideological balance, have extensive governmental experience, can bring a nonpartisan perspective to policy deliberations

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are personally loyal to the President

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This term describes the judicial philosophy that holds that the Supreme Court should generally avoid striking down laws.

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judicial restraint

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The minimum age of a member of the House is

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25

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What is the purpose of Congressional committees and subcommittees?

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to acquire the information needed to pass meaningful and comprehensive legislation