AP Government: Final Exam Review

Advice and consent refers to...

• the power of the house to consult and approve appointments and treaties of the president

• the advice given to the president by his cabinet

• the power of the senate to consult and approve appointments and treaties of the president

• Clause of the Constitution setting forth the implied powers of Congress.

An example would be a member of Congress helping a constituent with veteran affairs benefits.

• referendum

• entitlements

• initiative

• casework

In which case did the Supreme Court find that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in candidate elections, cannot be limited.

• Citizens United v. FEC

• Smith v. Allwright

• New York Times v. US

• United States v. Nixon

Belief in: Less taxation. Less federal power. Greater State's rights.

• libertarianism

• conservatism

• liberalism

• political ideology

Legislators should adhere to the will of their constituents.

• politico model

• trustee model

• delegate model

• constituent services

Governance power between the political party, especially when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both chambers of Congress

• checks and balances

• cooperative federalism

• divided government

• political socialization

Theory that the upper class will rule despite social niceties of governmental organization.

• pluralist theory

• hyperpluralist theory

• political ideology

• elitist theory

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires states to make "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled. This federally imposed requirement is known as a/an...

• entitlement

• federal mandate

• initiative

• referendum

A tactic used by the House to delay a bill by talking indefinitely is known as a filibuster.

• True

• False

Redrawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party, group, or incumbent.

• redestricting

• reallignment

• gerrymandering

• apportionment