AP Gov Unit 2 Review

What is the democratic principle that the will of the people is reflected in government debates and decisions by their representatives?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Socialism

• Monarchy

Which chamber of Congress is designed to represent states equally?

• The Executive Branch

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives?

• Four years

• Two years

• Eight years

• Six years

Which branch of government has the power to declare war and provide the funds necessary to maintain the armed forces?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Bureaucracy

What is the formal power that allows the president to manage the federal government and is implied by the president's vested executive power or by power delegated by Congress?

• Veto

• Signing Statement

• Pocket Veto

• Executive Order

Which branch of government has the power to interpret and implement policies through rulemaking authority?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Bureaucracy

What is the legal doctrine under which courts follow legal precedents when deciding cases with similar facts?

• Habeas corpus

• Ex post facto

• Ad hoc

• Stare decisis

Which branch of government has the power to review, monitor, and supervise bureaucratic agencies to ensure that legislation is implemented as intended?

• The Bureaucracy

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

What is the term length for justices of the Supreme Court?

• Life tenure

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

Which government entity has the power to create and enforce regulations through discretionary power delegated by Congress?

• The Judicial Branch

• The Bureaucracy

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch