AP Government Practice Exam Review

What are Enumerated powers in Article I

• the listed powers that are vested to Congress

• the listed powers that are vested to the Judicial Branch

• the listed powers that are vested to the Executive Branch

Who does Faithful execution of the laws in Article II effect

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme court justice

• The president

• The vice president

Which of the following constitutional provisions limits the power of the national government in Hamilton’s argument?

• (A) Enumerated powers in Article I

• (B) Faithful execution of the laws in Article II

• (C) Judicial review in Article III

• (D) Supremacy Clause in Article VI

Which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon?

• (A) Contributions from special interests have undermined fair and competitive political campaigns.

• (B) Placing limits on special interest contributions would not diminish the role of money in elections

• (C) Although money garners attention from the media and voters, it does not influence how people vote.

• (D) Special interests have a large amount of cash but a small number of votes to use to influence elections.

What does the Fourth Amendment protect/ guarantee

• guarantees a citizen a speedy trial

• it protects freedom of speech

• it protects people from unlawful searches and seizures.

• it protects citizens rights to bear arms

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

• (A) A suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney.

• (B) A person is tried twice for the same crime.

• (C) A suspect’s cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.

• (D) A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury.

What is a conservative

• a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law.

• a political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization

What is a liberal

• a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law.

• a political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of conservative and liberal views concerning social policy?

• A

• B

• C

• D