Which of the following is the LEAST characteristic of the history of political parties in the United States during the 20th century?

splitting of two major parties into a multiparty system

an increase in the number of organized interest groups

an increase in the influence of political action committee (PAC) money in congressional elections

state adoption of direct primary elections

The US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education was based on which of the following?

the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection

the 1st Amendment's right to freedom of expression

the 14th Amendment's due process clause

the 4th Amendment's exclusionary rule

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

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

assess recognition of the candidate's name

measure voters' support for the candidate's issues

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of divided government in the US political system?

the majority of senators and representatives are from one party, and the president is from another

the majority of Supreme Court justices from one party, but the president is from another

the majority of governors are from one party, but the president is from another

the president and the majority of members of Congress are from one party, but the majority of governors are from another

AP Review Quiz 4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A discharge petition is rarely used in the House of Representatives because

the House is too large for a discharge petition to be effective

a 2/3 majority is required to issue a discharge petition

it is a challenge to majority leadership & informal rules of behavior

it is unconstitutional to use a discharge petition in the House of Representatives

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a principle underlying the Bill of Rights?

the people should control all aspects of governance

some rights are fundamental and should not be subject to majoritarian control

all people should be guaranteed the same rights, whether they are citizens or not

it is groups rather than individuals that have fundamental rights and immunities

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Since the 1960's, support for the Democratic Party has declined the most among which of the following groups

labor union members

African Americans

business leaders

white southerners

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The House Rules Committee is an important part of the legislative process because it

determines ethics rules for members' conduct

determines whether a bill should be referred to a policy committee for consideration

determines the terms and conditions of debate when a bill goes to the House floor

has the authority to limit the Speaker and Minority leader in their use of patronage

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The president cannot veto which of the following?

joint resolutions that propose constitutional amendments

laws overturning US Supreme Court decisions

legislation affecting foreign policy

bills that originate in the Senate

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

To influence policy making by the federal courts, the president may do all the following EXCEPT

take partisanship into account in making judicial appointments

make public statements about issues that might appear before the courts

encourage the Justice Department to get involved in cases that test certain issues

fire and replace federal judges

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An example of a discretionary item in the federal budget is

interest on the public debt

spending on national parks

Social Security payments

veterans' pensions

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AP Review Quiz 4

A discharge petition is rarely used in the House of Representatives because

Which of the following is a principle underlying the Bill of Rights?

Since the 1960's, support for the Democratic Party has declined the most among which of the following groups

The House Rules Committee is an important part of the legislative process because it

The president cannot veto which of the following?

To influence policy making by the federal courts, the president may do all the following EXCEPT

An example of a discretionary item in the federal budget is

Which of the following is the LEAST characteristic of the history of political parties in the United States during the 20th century?

The US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education was based on which of the following?

When a bill passes the House and the Senate in different versions, the bill is resolved by which of the following types of committees?

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