AP U.S. Government and Politics Quiz

Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true?

• In 1972, about 30% of people surveyed reported attending church monthly or less.

• In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never.

• In 1972, most people surveyed reported attending church yearly.

• In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church yearly than reported attending weekly.

According to James Madison, which of the following best controls the effects of faction?

• Direct democracy

• The popular election of state judges

• A large republic

• Property requirements for eligibility to work

• The creation of a merit-based civil service

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of

• state supremacy

• horizontal federalism

• affirmative action

• dual federalism

• a federal mandate

Based on the information provided, which of the following most likely explains the difference in result of the two polls?

• Margin of error

• Sampling method

• Type of poll

• Framing of question

Which of the following best explains why cabinet secretaries might not aggressively pursue the president's policy agenda?

• Cabinet secretaries are unlikely to be members of the president's party.

• Cabinet secretaries may develop strong loyalty to their departments.

• Cabinet secretaries are likely to compete with the president in a subsequent election.

• Under the Hatch Act, cabinet secretaries are prohibited from campaigning on behalf of the president.

• The Freedom of Information Act compels cabinet secretaries to divulge confidential information to the media.

American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the following EXCEPT

• the rule of law

• limited government

• individual liberty

• equality of opportunity

• economic equality

Which of the following serves as an explanation for the differences between generations in voting patterns?

• Regional political party realignment

• Shifting issue networks

• Major political events affecting political attitudes

• Changes in political party mobilization techniques

Which of the following headlines is most relevant to the political cartoon?

• Supreme Court Refuses to Stop the Presses for National Security

• Supreme Court Rules High School Students May Silently Protest Vietnam War

• Supreme Court Hears Flag Burning Case

• War Protestor Presented 'Clear and Present Danger' Says Court

Which of the following factors most likely led to shifts in Supreme Court decision making over time?

• The ideological composition of the justices on the Supreme Court shifted to become less liberal over time.

• Rather than pass new legislation, Congress was inclined to refer civil rights legislation to the Supreme Court.

• After 1960, the Supreme Court deferred to the wishes of state and local governments rather than voting to expand the authority of the federal government.

• Constitutional amendments enabled the Supreme Court to issue more liberal decisions.