Ch. 1: Introducing Government in America (AP US GOV)

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When did the lack of political interest among young people hit a record high?

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Since around the year 2008, which of the following is true about the trends shared by both young people (18-29 yrs.) and seniors (65+)?

• Both groups have seen an increase in political awareness.

• Both groups have seen an decrease in political awareness.

• Both groups have been going in opposite directions when it comes to political awareness.

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Which age group showed most political knowledge in the year 1972?

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Which age group showed the most marked difference in political knowledge between 1972 and 2020?

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In which year - 1972 or 2020 - was political knowledge most evenly split among all age groups?

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Why is there less of an election turnout every other two years in our country's election cycle?

Which of the following is an example of how Congress and the courts interact in the process of making and interpreting laws?

• Congress enforces laws and the courts write new laws

• Congress passes legislation and the courts interpret the laws

• The courts pass legislation and Congress interprets the laws

• The courts enforce laws and Congress writes regulations

In an elitist society, what is considered the basis of power?

• Representation

• Wealth and class

• Majority rule

• Minority rights

A person who believes in elitism would most likely think that income inequality in government:

• Is a serious problem

• Is not a serious problem

• Should be ignored

• Is caused by pluralism

What does the term "policy agenda" most accurately refer to?

• The concerns that government officials are paying serious attention to.

• The process of actually crafting government policy.

• The act of voting in elections.

• The way in which political parties, elections, interest groups, and the media transmit preferences of the American public to the politicians.