AP Gov & Econ S2 Exam Review (Part 2) 2017-2018

When looking at economic policymaking, republicans are typically worried more about ___________________________, while Democrats are more worried about the impact of _________________________________.

• unemployment and minimum wage/inflation

• minimum wage and inflation/unemployment

• inflation/unemployment and minimum wage

• unemployment and inflation/ minimum wage

What was the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) created for? (V.C, 1.4.4)

• The regulate trade and stock fraud

• To regulate international trade

• To oversee the stock market

• To regulate labor unions

What is Laissez-Faire? (1.4.4)

• The policy of the government not meddling in the economy

• The policy of the government regulating the economy

• The policy of the government overseeing free market practices

• The policy of the government regulating international markets

Which of the following best describes the economic policies/goals of Bill Clinton’s presidency? (V.C)

• Tax cuts from the upper class, increased national defense spending

• Creation of NAFTA, creating government surplus

• Pushing consumer spending by creating a stimulus package

• Increasing consumer taxes in order to balance federal budget

Which of the following best describes the economic policies/goals of Barack Obama's presidency?

• Tax cuts from the upper class, increased national defense spending

• Creation of NAFTA, creating government surplus

• Pushing consumer spending by creating a stimulus package

• Increasing consumer taxes in order to balance federal budget

Which of the following best describes the economic policies/goals of George W. Bush's presidency?

• Tax cuts from the upper class, increased national defense spending

• Creation of NAFTA, creating government surplus

• Increasing consumer taxes in order to balance federal budget

• Pushing consumer spending by creating a stimulus package

What best describes US foreign policy? (V.C)

• How the US government interacts with other countries

• How the US government influences economic policy in foreign markets

• The US interactions with NATO and NAFTA

• all of the above

When was there a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and global involvement?

• After World War II

• After the Spanish-American War

• After the American Civil War

• After the Vietnam War

What is the main difference between Civil Rights and Civil Liberties? (VI.B)

• Civil rights are basic rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights

• Civil liberties are basic freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights

• Only Civil rights have played a large part in our nation's’ history

• There is no difference

Which of the following is not considered a Civil Liberty? (VI.B)

• Right to marry

• Freedom of the Press

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of Religion