AP Government - Pretest

What concept in the Constitution requires each branch of the government to one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Enumerated powers

• Limited government

What body of representatives from each of the states cast votes to elect the next president of the United States?

• Congress

• Electoral college

• House of Representatives

• Cabinet

What term refers to the powers that are specifically given to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution?

• Federal powers

• Reserved powers

• Enumerated powers

• Inherent powers

What is the name given to the group of essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton encouraging the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalist papers

• Antifederalist papers

• Common Sense

• Social contract

Which of the following rights is held by the federal courts and allows judges to make rulings on the constitutionality of laws and executive actions?

• Discharge petition

• Congressional oversight

• Judicial review

• Judicial restraint

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congressional

What term is used to describe additions that were made to the Constitution after its initial ratification?

• Amendments

• Clauses

• Suffrage

• Incorporation

What term refers to a citizen's faith and trust that the government represents them and that their vote can change policy?

• Political efficacy

• Political culture

• Political socialization

• Public policy

All of the following are ways in which citizens can participate in the political process EXCEPT:

• Voting on election day

• Taking part in a public protest

• Writing to a representative

• Paying taxes

What term refers to the act of trying to influence the actions of government officials?

• Logrolling

• Bully pulpit

• Gerrymandering

• Lobbying