AP Government Unit 2
Authored by Sam Silsbee
History
12th Grade
Used 8K+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
About
This quiz thoroughly examines the fundamental principles of American government structure and function, specifically targeting Advanced Placement (AP) Government content appropriate for 12th-grade students. The questions systematically assess understanding of the three branches of government, constitutional principles like separation of powers and checks and balances, and the intricate relationships between federal institutions. Students need comprehensive knowledge of landmark Supreme Court cases such as Marbury v. Madison, detailed understanding of congressional procedures including filibuster rules and committee systems, presidential powers and limitations, and the federal bureaucracy's role in policy implementation. The content requires mastery of complex governmental processes like judicial review, the appointment and confirmation process, legislative procedures, and the nuanced relationships between different levels of government authority. Created by Sam Silsbee, a History teacher in the US who teaches grade 12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce student understanding of core governmental concepts. Teachers can utilize this quiz to identify knowledge gaps before the AP exam, facilitate class discussions about constitutional principles, or provide targeted practice for students struggling with institutional relationships and governmental procedures. The quiz aligns directly with College Board AP Government and Politics standards, particularly those covering constitutional foundations (CON), interactions among branches of government (PMI), and civil liberties and civil rights (LOR). This resource supports mastery of essential AP learning objectives including analysis of constitutional principles, evaluation of governmental institutions, and synthesis of complex political relationships that form the backbone of American democratic governance.
Content View
Student View
49 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Constitutional checks and balances, especially applied to the president are designed to:
Provide for a balanced budget
Ensure that the states do not become too powerful
Ensure efficient government
Minimize the threat of tyranny from any branch of government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a member of the White House Staff?
The chair of the Federal Reserve Board
The secretary of commerce
The attorney general
The national security advisor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The Supreme Court’s power of judicial review permits the Court to overrule all of the following EXCEPT:
Lower-court decisions
State legislation
Executive orders
The Bill of Rights
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following United States Supreme Court cases established the principle of judicial review?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about writs of certiorari is accurate?
Cases appealed by the solicitor general are automatically granted certiorari.
The Supreme Court has historically granted certiorari to all separation of powers cases.
The Supreme Court does not grant certiorari to cases involving state laws.
The Supreme Court grants certiorari for less than 5% of cases appealed to it.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The difference between an appellate court and a district court is that an appellate court:
Conducts trials by jury
Has original jurisdiction
Hears civil cases but not criminal cases
Reviews previous court decisions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Supreme Court justices were given tenure subject to good behavior by the framers of the Constitution in order to ensure that:
Justices remain accountable to the public
Justices are encouraged to make politically popular decisions
Cooperation between the judicial and legislative branches is assured
Justices are free from direct political pressures
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
