In a public opinion poll, a polling company used an online survey tool to randomly contact respondents who did not have telephone lines in addition to contacting people over the phone. Which of the following best explains this decision?

The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.

The company saved money because it did not need to hire as many telephone interviewers to conduct the poll.

The company was establishing a benchmark poll at the beginning of a campaign.

The company was interested in asking different questions to different individuals.

The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on

troop-strength levels of the armed services

availability of scarce minerals

Which of the following sets of policies appears to be most influenced by a libertarian ideology?

Legalize the commercial sale of marijuana and reduce government spending on prisons.

Increase income taxes on the wealthy to raise revenue for social security benefits.

Eliminate the estate tax and promote government-funded prekindergarten education.

Expand the welfare state and reduce spending on national defense.

A President may persuade recalcitrant members of Congress to vote for a particular bill by

making a direct appeal to the public through mass media

having members who oppose the bill transferred to unpopular committees

denying campaign funds to members who oppose the bill

threatening to deny renomination to members who oppose the bill

Advocates of shifting the task of drawing United States House districts from state legislatures to independent commissions are likely to claim which of the following as an advantage of independent commissions?

Independent commissions significantly reduce the influence of partisan gerrymandering in the redistricting process.

House districts drawn by independent commissions are immune from challenges by the United States Department of Justice.

Independent commissions are more likely to create majority-minority districts where they are appropriate.

Independent commissions are more likely to create districts where minor parties can be victorious.

All of the following have contributed to an increase in presidential power in the post-1945 era EXCEPT

legislation granting the President the power to impound funds appropriated by Congress

tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period

an increase in public expectations for services from the federal government

economic and domestic problems such as inflation, unemployment, and civil rights issues

All of the following help to explain the President’s difficulty in controlling cabinet-level agencies EXCEPT.

The President can only fire appointees before they have been confirmed by the Senate

Agencies often have political support from interest groups

Agency staff often have information and technical expertise that the President and presidential advisers lack

Civil servants who remain in their jobs through changes of administration develop loyalties to their agencies

All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT:

Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.

Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.

Congress may override a presidential veto.

The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment.

The Senate may refuse to approve a treaty negotiated by the president.

All of the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 EXCEPT

dissatisfaction over safeguards of individual rights and liberties

fear for the stability of the central government

desire to promote trade among the states

the need to give the central government the power to levy taxes

dissatisfaction with the central government’s ability to provide for national defense

In the early part of the twenty-first century, public opinion polls showed that a majority of Americans believed it should be illegal to burn the American flag. As a result, many members of Congress introduced amendments to make it illegal to burn or desecrate the American flag. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful. Which of the following statements best explains why these efforts have been unsuccessful?

The framers made the amendment process difficult in order to protect individual rights.

Congress and the states have agreed to add this amendment; however, recent presidents have refused to sign it.

The Supreme Court has stated such an amendment is unconstitutional, thus blocking its ratification.

The framers specifically wrote the amendment process to prevent using it to limit freedom of expression.

Which of the following best represents an example of the process of political socialization?

A high school student joins a Young Politicians club at her school and develops specific positions on a number of political issues.

As a result of his strongly conservative views, an individual limits his news sources to only those that have a conservative leaning in their reporting.

A member of Congress makes her staff members available to provide capitol tours to her constituents and their families.

An employee at the Department of Defense develops a strong working relationship with defense contractors that ultimately result in his receiving a job offer from the company.

What is political socialization?

The process through which an individual acquires his/her particular orientations - his/her knowledge, feelings, and evaluations regarding his/her political world.

All the people who might be interest group members because they share the same common interest.

How similar cases have been decided in the past.

The distribution of the population's beliefs about politics and policy issues.

Which argument do supporters of supply-side economics make?

Leaving more money in the citizens' pockets will stimulate the economy and generate government revenues through other taxes.

The more revenue the government takes in and spends the better off the economy will be.

The federal government should follow the ideas of John Maynard Keynes.

The government should increase the supply of currency into circulation to bring down inflation.

The federal government is attempting to encourage spending by consume rs and businesses, a fiscal policy BEST serving this purpose would be

reducing the investment tax credit

In a recession, the Fed would likely

Increase the supply of money in the economy

Decrease the supply of the money in the economy

What are two main monetary tools the government has?

government spending and reserve requirement

buy/selling bonds and discount rate

Which answer below is something that the FED does NOT do? Remember, the FED has three main fiscal tools to impact money supply.

increase/decrease income tax rates

increase/decrease discount rate

increase/decrease reserve requirement

Discretionary spending is spending that

must be approved because it has been requested by the President

One population trend that is impacting the budget process is

the increased life expectancy of the Baby Boomers

a wave of new babies being born

a rising number of citizens in the 18-45 age range

increasing number of early retirees under the age of 65

Sees production of goods/services as most important driver of economic growth. Want no government in the economy, lower taxes for wealthy, limit monetary policy, thus trickle-down to everyone.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

What is the definition of means-tested programs?

Provide benefits only to people with specific needs

Provide benefits to individuals regardless of need

provides benefits to individuals only if they have been tested

provides benefits to individuals only if they have the means

This lifted trade barriers among the US, Canada, and Mexico, effectively removing import taxes between the countries.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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This AP Government Unit 2 Review quiz covers the fundamental concepts of American political beliefs, ideologies, and economic policy, making it appropriate for 11th and 12th grade students in Advanced Placement Government and Politics courses. The quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of core American political values including individualism, limited government, free enterprise, and equality of opportunity, while distinguishing these from concepts like equality of outcome that are not traditionally embraced in American political culture. Students must demonstrate mastery of political socialization processes, understanding how family, peers, media, and major events shape political beliefs and party identification across generations. The quiz also requires sophisticated knowledge of economic policy tools, including the distinction between fiscal policy (government taxation and spending) and monetary policy (Federal Reserve actions), as well as understanding of supply-side versus demand-side economic theories, progressive versus regressive taxation, and the federal budget process including mandatory versus discretionary spending. Created by Jennifer Hall, a History teacher in US who teaches grade 9-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes in the AP Government classroom, functioning effectively as a unit review tool before major assessments, a formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional instruction, or as structured homework to reinforce complex political and economic concepts. The quiz can be implemented as a warm-up activity across several class periods, with teachers using individual questions to spark classroom discussions about American political values and economic policy debates. The varied question formats, including multiple-choice items with political scenarios and definitional questions, allow students to practice the analytical skills essential for AP exam success while building foundational knowledge of American political culture and institutions. This assessment aligns with College Board standards for AP Government and Politics, specifically addressing Learning Objectives related to political beliefs and behaviors (Unit 2), including standards CON-2.A (explaining how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution), PMI-1.A (explaining the lifecycle effects on political attitudes), and PMI-4.A (explaining how economic policy tools are used to stabilize the economy).

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

All of the following are traditional political values held by most Americans EXCEPT

individual freedom

representative democracy

equality of opportunity

equality of outcome

due process of law

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following public policies is best supported by the notion of free enterprise?

The government subsidizing the cost of milk

Congress passing legislation bailing out the automobile industry

Taxpayers funding a national high-speed railway service

After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the following core values would this person most relate to?

Rule of law

Free enterprise

Individualism

Equality of opportunity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of the core value of limited government?

Interest groups lobbying the government to influence legislation on a particular issue

The media covering a confirmation hearing for a potential Supreme Court justice

Citizens voting to elect a new member of the United States Congress

The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Children are most likely to adopt the party identification

of their parents

of the president

of their friends

of their teachers

endorsed by the media

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Of the following, the most important role in the political socialization of children is played by

their peer groups

their places of worship

the family

the media

the school

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become

more likely to believe that their actions can influence government policy

more trusting of nongovernmental institutions and leaders

less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders

less supportive of school integration

less likely to think of themselves as ideologically moderate

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AP Gov Unit "2" Review

All of the following are traditional political values held by most Americans EXCEPT

Which of the following public policies is best supported by the notion of free enterprise?

A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the following core values would this person most relate to?

Which of the following is the best example of the core value of limited government?

Children are most likely to adopt the party identification

Of the following, the most important role in the political socialization of children is played by

An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become

In a public opinion poll, a polling company used an online survey tool to randomly contact respondents who did not have telephone lines in addition to contacting people over the phone. Which of the following best explains this decision?

Policy that describes the impact of the federal budget (including taxes, spending, and borrowing) on the economy is referred to as which of the following?

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