AP Gov Review Questions

What percentage of Congress is required to override a presidential veto?

• One-third

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

Which group is more likely to vote Democratic according to the text?

• Minorities, including women

• Business owners

• Elderly people

• Teenagers

What is the primary responsibility of the single-member district and winner-take-all systems?

• Promoting bipartisan cooperation

• Reducing the effectiveness of Third Parties

• Encouraging direct democracy

• Increasing voter turnout

What is NOT specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution according to the document?

• Prayer

• Privacy

• Freedom of speech

• Both A and B

Who does the President nominate for federal judicial positions?

• State judges only

• Supreme Court justices only

• All federal judges, including Supreme, Appeals, and District judges

• Federal attorneys

What is the role of the Attorney General in the United States?

• Head of the Department of Education

• Chief law enforcement officer and head of the Department of Justice

• Chief advisor to the President on foreign affairs

• Head of the Senate

When is a President's popularity typically at its highest?

• Immediately after the midterm elections

• During the "honeymoon period" right after the election

• At the end of their term

• During the presidential debates

What is the purpose of the Line-item Veto?

• It allows the President to ratify treaties independently

• It permits state governors to reject specific portions of a bill

• It was declared unconstitutional at the national level

• It enhances the powers of the legislative branch

What standard is used by courts to examine discrimination based on race?

• Prima facie standard

• Intermediate scrutiny

• Rational basis review

• Strict scrutiny

Which body has the authority to impeach a federal official?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The President's Cabinet