AP Government Final Exam

The legislative branch is established in

• Article IV

• Article VII

• Article I

• Article III

Answer explanation

The legislative branch is established in Article I. This article specifically outlines the powers and structure of the legislative branch.

A list of positions and programs that the party adopts at the national convention.  Each position is called a plank.

• Elite theory
• Pluralism
• Party polarization
• Party platform

True or False: People tend to become more politically active and more conservative as they grow older.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

As people grow older, they generally become more politically active and conservative. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

Organization that regulates campaign finance in the United States.

• FDC

• FCC

• FEC

• FRC

Answer explanation

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is the organization that regulates campaign finance in the United States. It ensures transparency and enforces laws related to campaign funding.

Political parties are part of the 4 linkage institutions.

• True
• False

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 335

• 435

• 535

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives has 435 members, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following highlights a difference between political parties and interest groups?

• Interest groups are always nonpartisan

• Only political parties engage in fundraising

• Only interest groups recruit and nominate candidates for office

• Interest groups are focused on a narrower set of issues than a political party

Answer explanation

Interest groups focus on narrower issues than political parties.

Which clause of the 14th Amendment is used as the basis for selective incorporation?

• Citizenship

• Equal Protection

• Due Process

• Privileges and Immunities

Answer explanation

The basis for selective incorporation is the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment.

How many justices need to vote in order for it to be a MAJORITY opinion?

• 3/9

• 4/9

• 5/9

• 6/9

Answer explanation

In order for it to be a MAJORITY opinion, at least 5 out of 9 justices need to vote for it.

In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court upheld a student's right to wear an armband in protest. The wearing of the armband was protected as a form of which of the following?

• Prior restraint

• Symbolic speech

• Redress of grievances

• Peaceful public protest

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court upheld the student's right to wear an armband as a form of symbolic speech.