AP Government Final Review

Congress derives a significant amount of its power from 

• necessary and proper clause.

• ex post facto clause.

• executive orders.

• inherent powers claus.

The debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists were mainly focused on

• rural vs. agrarian economic priority.

• church vs. state authority.

• state vs. federal taxation.

• national vs. state supremacy.

Federalist #51 focuses on the topic of

• factions and the dangers of tyranny in the American government.

• the Bill of Rights.

• the branches of government and their independence from one another.

• the power of state and local governments.

A plaintiff cannot bring suit unless he or she has fulfilled which of the following requirements?

• paid bail

• filed amicus curiae brief

• hired a public defender

• established standing to sue

The term "legislative oversight" refers to Congress's authority to

• confirm judges.

• conduct investigations.

• pass treaties.

• fund programs.

In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

• a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

• a president who has a good understanding of public policy

• an electoral college in the selection of the president

• a president who is youthful and assertive

All of the following statements accurately describe the federal court system EXCEPT

• very few federal cases actually go to trial.

• federal courts do not handle cases involving any state laws.

• all federal judges must be nominated by the president and confirmed by the state.

• lower courts must adhere to the precedents set by higher courts.

Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?

• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Press
• Freedom of Religion
• Cruel and Unusual Punishment

The exclusionary rule holds that

• "fighting words" can be excluded from constitutional protection.
• a court can order or constrain an action by an individual.
• evidence obtained from an illegal search and seizure cannot be used in a trial.
• evidence wrongly excluded at trial may not be used in appellate court later.

A Supreme Court decision based on a similar previous case is made based on what concept?

• Certiorari
• Stare decisis
• Amicus curiae
• In pauperis