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AP U.S. Gov. Unit 3

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 51mins

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Class
Date
1.

After a national census has been taken, changes in population distribution cause the changing of congressional seats among the states. This effect is commonly called

a)

Congressional districting

b)

Apportionment

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Reapportionment

2.

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?

a)

Prior restraint

b)

Symbolic speech

c)

Redress of grievances

d)

Peaceful public protest

3.

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?

a)

The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press

b)

The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest

c)

The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government

d)

The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional

4.

When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that

a)

the Court only incorporates a right in some cases but not all.

b)

incorporation has happened on an amendment-by-amendment basis.

c)

extension of rights may be withheld from some groups, such as students.

d)

decisions from those cases do not set precedent for future cases.

5.

McDonald v. Chicago (2010) is the most recent case to use selective incorporation. What right did it incorporate?

a)

The right to privacy

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

The right to an attorney

d)

The right o avoid self-incrimination

6.

This case was based on the Establishment Clause

a)

McDonald v. Chicago

b)

Engel v. Vitale

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

7.

This case was based on the Free Exercise Clause

a)

McDonald v. Chicago

b)

Engel v. Vitale

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

8.
Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of Press
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
9.
Where are American civil liberties found?
a)
the Preamble
b)
the Bill of Rights
c)
the Declaration of Independence
d)
Article IV
10.
This is when there are written lies about a person to damage their reputation.
a)
Censorship
b)
Slander
c)
Libel
d)
Bail
11.
Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
12.
Incorporation doctrine involves
a)
application of the Bill of Rights to the states
b)
the governments power to regulate corporations
c)
the extension of judicial review to state courts
d)
the interpretation of the commerce clause
13.
Which clause prohibits the US government form interfering with a citizen's right to practice religion.
a)
establishment clause
b)
necessary and proper clause
c)
free exercise clause
d)
supremacy clause
14.
Which clause of the 14th Amendment is used as the basis for selective incorporation?
a)
Citizenship
b)
Equal Protection
c)
Due Process
d)
Privileges and Immunities
15.

If one is arrested for a misdemeanor and cannot afford an attorney the suspect is entitled to a lawyer free of charge courtesy of what case?

a)

Gideon v. Wainwright

b)

Engel v. Vitale

c)

Tinker v. Des Moines

d)

Wisconsin v. Yoder

16.

In which of these cases did the Supreme Court use the Right to Privacy to justify their decision?

a)

Engel v. Vitale

b)

Schenck v. United States

c)

McDonald v. Chicago

d)

Roe v. Wade

17.
What kind of government concentrates all power in the national government?
a)
Federal
b)
Confederation
c)
Unitary
d)
Nationalist
18.
What power did the Articles of Confederation government enjoy?
a)
Regulate interstate commerce
b)
Impose direct taxes on the people
c)
Coin money
d)
Negotiate foreign treaties
19.
Which of the following term refers to a type of power given specifically to the federal government?
a)
Implied
b)
Inherent
c)
Expressed
d)
Reserved
20.
Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?
a)
To charter a national bank
b)
To raise taxes
c)
To annex territory to the US
d)
To tax US exports
21.
Which of the following is a term used to describe powers given to the state governments exclusively?
a)
Enumerated
b)
Inherent
c)
Reserved
d)
Concurrent
22.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a reserved power?
a)
Licensing doctors, lawyers, and barbers
b)
Managing local, state and federal elections
c)
Regulating INTRASTATE commerce
d)
Negotiating foreign treaties
23.
Which of the following is an example of a kind of federalism in which the state and federal governments have distinct, separate spheres in which each level is dominant in its own sphere?
a)
Dual Federalism
b)
Cooperative Federalism
c)
Confederalism
d)
Nullification crisis
24.
Which of the following is a type of congressional law such as a requirement that all public schools have wheelchair ramps that may or may not come with money?
a)
Block grants
b)
Mandates
c)
Categorical grants
d)
Executive orders
25.
This law transformed the welfare program from a categorical grant into _____  under President _____ ?
a)
a block grant, Clinton
b)
a voluntary program, Bush
c)
a non binding resolution, Nixon
d)
a mandate, Carter
26.
What amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states?
a)
1st
b)
10th
c)
24th
d)
Trick Question: No amendment does this
27.
Which of the following groups preferred stronger state governments?
a)
New Deal Democrats in the 1930s
b)
Antifederalists
c)
the Supreme Court under Earl Warren
d)
Whig Party supporters of the American system
28.
Which of the following refers to the process of transferring powers from the federal government to state governments?
a)
Devolution
b)
Monetarism
c)
Reconstruction
d)
Centralization
29.
Which of the following was true of courts under the Articles government?
a)
Individual states did not have their own court systems
b)
There were no federal courts
c)
US legal procedures borrowed practices largely from France.
d)
American states generally did not have state constitutions
30.
Which of the following is a provision that gives the federal government's laws precedence over state governments?
a)
Supremacy clause
b)
Presentment clause
c)
Equal protection clause
d)
Establishment clause
31.
Which of the following ruled that the Medicaid expansion of the ACA was optional for state governments?
a)
Heart of Atlanta Motel v. USA
b)
Shelby County v. Holder
c)
NFIB v. Sebelius
d)
McCulloch v. Maryland
32.
Which of the clauses below was the baiss of the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
a)
Inelastic clause
b)
10th amendment
c)
Necessary and Proper clause
d)
Presentment clause
33.
Which decision below gave the federal government exclusive power to regulate interstate commerce?
a)
McCulloch v. Maryland
b)
Gibbons v. Ogden
c)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
34.
What kind of situation characterizes contemporary US federal-state relations?
a)
Dual Federalism
b)
Strict institutionalism
c)
Cooperative Federalism
d)
Original Federalism
35.
What program below is an example of a categorical grant?
a)
Welfare
b)
Medicaid
c)
Temporary Aid to Needy Families
d)
The US Department of Defense
36.
Which Supreme Court decision below required that public schools be integrated?
a)
Korematsu v. US
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Brown v. Board of Education
d)
Griswold v. Connecticut
37.

The Constitution stated that the requirements for being president are all the following EXCEPT

a)

having resided in the United States for at least 14 years

b)

being at least 35 years old

c)

being a natural-born citizen

d)

being a member of a political party

38.

The 22nd Amendment, passed in 1951

a)

gave impeachment powers to Congress

b)

provided for direct election of the president by the people

c)

limited presidents to two terms of office

d)

provided for the prez/VP candidates to run as a team

39.

In order to pass articles of impeachment against a president, it takes

a)

a two-thirds vote in the Senate

b)

a majority vote in the House of Representatives

c)

a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives

d)

a majority vote in the Senate

40.

In order to convict and remove an impeached president, it takes

a)

a two-thirds vote in the Senate

b)

a majority vote in the Senate

c)

a majority vote in the House of Representatives

d)

a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives

41.

All of the following powers are granted to the President by the Constitution EXCEPT

a)

granting pardons for federal offenses

b)

ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed

c)

forming new cabinet-level departments

d)

receiving ambassadors

42.

Which of the following can the president do without seeking the consent of Congress?

a)

Ratify a treaty

b)

Appoint members to the cabinet

c)

Declare war

d)

Deploy troops

43.

Since the 1970s, presidents have made use of executive orders to an increasing rate because

a)

are noncontroversial measures that can be easily implemented

b)

avoid judicial review

c)

are rarely defeated in Congress

d)

do not need to be passed by Congress

44.

Which of the following is likely to result when Congress refuses to act as a check on the power of the president?

a)

The Supreme Court will intervene to check the power of the president.

b)

The president will be able to push the limits of constitutional authority.

c)

The people will vote in new members of Congress during the next election

d)

Treaties, such as the Geneva Convention, will be treated as executive agree

45.

Cabinet-level executive departments are created by

a)

Congress

b)

rarely held national referendums

c)

the president

d)

the Constitution

46.

The head of each cabinet-level executive department is appointed by the president and

a)

must be confirmed by a majority of the House

b)

must be confirmed by a majority of the Senate

c)

is not subject to House or Senate approval

d)

must be confirmed by a majority of both the House and the Senate

47.

A presidential veto

a)

can be overturned by 2/3 vote of both House and Senate

b)

can be overturned only by majority vote of the Supreme Court

c)

can be overturned by a 2/3 vote of either House or Senate

d)

cannot be overturned

48.

What is one way the Congress can respond to the president’s power as commander-in-chief?

a)

Refuse to allocate funds for military operations

b)

Impeach the vice president

c)

Reject presidential nominees to the Supreme Court

d)

Override the president’s veto

49.

Which of the following is NOT one of the president’s powers as the nation’s chief diplomat?

a)

negotiating executive agreements which don't require Congress approval

b)

declaring war against an adversary

c)

mediating disputes between nations other than the U.S.

d)

negotiating treaties with other nations

50.

Executive agreements require

a)

ratification by the House of Representatives

b)

ratification by the Senate

c)

ratification by both the House and the Senate

d)

no ratification

51.

Presidents are elected to serve a ____ year term and are limited to _____ terms.

a)

2 / 2

b)

4 / 2

c)

6 / 2

d)

4 / 4

52.

If the President makes a suggestion for a law, signs a bill into law or vetoes a law, we say he is operating in his role as:

a)

Chief of State/Chief Citizen

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief Executive/Chief Administrator

d)

Chief Legislator

53.

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)

a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

b)

a president who has a good understanding of public policy

c)

a president who is youthful and assertive

d)

a president who has a good understanding of public policy

54.

Which of the following is an example of how the innovation of social media can influence presidential behavior?

a)

The president holds a press conference to discuss midterm election results.

b)

The president outlines the administration's legislative agenda in the State of the Union Address.

c)

The president announces the nomination of a cabinet secretary on the Internet.

55.

Which of the following is a constitutional power that Congress has over foreign policy? (select all that apply)

a)

Declaring war

b)

Approving nominees for ambassadors

c)

Serving as commander-in-chief

d)

Ratifying treaties

56.

Which of the following is a constitutional power that the president has over foreign policy? (select all that apply)

a)

Deploying troops

b)

Receiving ambassadors from foreign nations

c)

Declaring war

d)

Passing laws that increase military funding

57.
The colonist fought to protect liberties that they believed were
a)
discovered in nature and history 
b)
based on a "higher law"
c)
ordained by god 
d)
all of the above 
58.
When he wrote the Deceleration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson replaced ________  with "the pursuit of happiness."
a)
property 
b)
liberty 
c)
equality 
d)
life 
59.
The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to 
a)
draw up a bill of rights 
b)
discuss regulations on intrastate commerce 
c)
revise the articles of confederation 
d)
build an army 
60.
French political pundits and Thomas Paine praised the state constitution of Pennsylvania because it was radically 
a)
centralized 
b)
democratic 
c)
legalistic 
d)
elitist 
61.
Shay's Rebellion stirred fears of some that state governments were
a)
becoming too powerful 
b)
about to collapse 
c)
controlled by the British 
d)
opposed to liberty 
62.
The Philadelphia Convention attracted about ___ delegates from states 
a)
55
b)
12
c)
30
d)
75
63.
The colonist new vision of government insisted that
a)
each branch of government be equal 
b)
the executive branch be superior to the legislative branch 
c)
the legislative branch be superior to the executive branch 
d)
the branched of the government be unified 
64.
The Articles of Confederation attempted to create 
a)
A firm league of friendship among the states 
b)
a centralized government 
c)
a strong state commitment to the national government 
d)
none of the above 
65.
All of the following were true of the government under the Articles except 
a)
Each state had one vote in congress 
b)
There was no national judicial branch 
c)
The national government couldn't regulate commerce 
d)
Amendments required the support of nine or thirteen states 
66.
Powers that are exclusively given the states are referred to as "_______ powers" 
a)
reserved 
b)
enumerated 
c)
concurrent 
d)
awesome
67.
The majority of delegates to the Constitutional Convention were 
a)
veterans of the Continental Army 
b)
Lawyers 
c)
Governors 
d)
body builders 
68.
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention shared a commitment to 
a)
liberty 
b)
fraternity 
c)
democracy 
d)
competition 
69.
Supporters of a strong national government favored the 
a)
Virginia plan 
b)
New Jersey plan 
c)
Pennsylvania Plan 
d)
Idea of a Chipotle in Monroe 
70.
The presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention was 
a)
James Madison 
b)
Patrick Henry 
c)
Thomas Jefferson 
d)
George Washington 
71.
The power to collect taxes would be an example of a(n) "______ power."
a)
enumerated 
b)
concurrent 
72.
The Great Compromise was supported by the votes of delegates from _____ states.
a)
6
b)
12
c)
5
d)
4
73.
the Constitution called for Senators to be 
a)
elected by the people 
b)
elected by members of the House 
c)
chosen by the electoral college 
d)
selected by the state legislatures 
74.
All of the following statements regarding the amendment process are correct except:
a)
Amendments can only be proposed by the Senate 
b)
States may ratify amendments through their legislatures or special ratifying conventions 
c)
Congress can call a National Convention at the request of two-thirds of the states
75.
The American version of representative democracy was based on two major principles 
a)
separation of powers and federalism 
b)
self-interest and constitutionalism 
c)
liberty and equality 
d)
unification and centralism 
76.
What would be the impact of the line-item veto on the separation of powers?
a)
It would weaken the presidency and strengthen Congress 
b)
It would strengthen the presidency in relation to congress
c)
It would prevent the supreme court from using Judicial Review 
d)
It would strengthen the power of the states 
77.
John Adams "real revolution" is described as:
a)
the war against imposing monarchies
b)
A change in tax policies imposed by England 
c)
Changing common thoughts about federalism 
d)
Radical change in principles, opinions, sentiments of the people
78.
The power to print money would be an example of a(n) "_______ power" 
a)
popular 
b)
Enumerated 
c)
awesome
d)
reserved 
79.
The Anti federalist are best described as 
a)
Nationalist 
b)
Radicals 
c)
states' righters
d)
Framers
80.
In the Constitution, slavery was 
a)
not specifically mentioned 
b)
recognized as a necessary institution 
c)
expressly permitted in the south 
d)
outlawed after 20 years
81.
The Framers believed equality was 
a)
protected by limited government 
b)
inconsistent with liberty 
c)
a meaningless abstraction 
d)
guaranteed by political privilege
82.

How can we amend the Constitution?

a)

Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature.

b)

Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 3/4 of the state legislature

c)

Step 1: Proposal by either 3/4 of congress or 2/3 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature

d)

Step 1: Proposal by either 2/3 of congress or 3/4 of the states. Step 2: Ratification by at least 2/3 of the state legislature

83.

What powers are granted exclusively to the executive branch in the 2nd Article?

a)

Commander and chief of armed forces

b)

Can negotiate treaties

c)

Enforce laws

d)

Can issue executive orders

e)

Veto laws

84.

What is participatory democracy?

a)

Groups compete for power and form compromises

b)

The government is in the hands of a few people who are powerful and trustworthy

c)

Broad participation in the government by as many people as possible (everyone has a voice)

85.

Which federal supreme court cases established the idea of Judicial Review?

a)

McCulloch v. Maryland

b)

Tinker v. DesMoines

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Engel v. Vitale

e)

U.S. v. Lopez

86.

What is a republic/ republicanism?

a)

A form of government where representatives elected by the people serve in the government

b)

A form of government where everyone serves in the government no matter your status

c)

A form of government where people form groups of likeminded people with similar interests and leaders from those groups serve in the government

d)

The republican party

87.

What is a "social contract"?

a)

An unsigned agreement that the people of a nation agree upon that says that they are willing to give up some of their power in return of their gov. upholding their rights

b)

A contract one must sign before officially becoming a citizen of the United States that agrees to not rebelling or messing up the social hierarchy

c)

A contract that a member of government signs before taking their place of power or office that acknowledges that the power of the government is in the hands of the people.

d)

An unsigned contract that every citizen agrees to that says that you will give up all your power to the national government

88.

What does the 3rd Amendment State?

a)

No federal law can abridge a citizens right to bear or own arms for their own protection

b)

No federal law can be put in place to force soldiers to live on private grounds even in times of war

c)

Slaves are now considered citizens of the United States and therefore now are entitled to natural rights and protection under the law

d)

Citizens have the right to privacy and private property and it can not be searched by the federal government without a probable cause warrant approved by a judge. (Search and Seizure)

89.

What are concurrent powers?

a)

Powers that are exclusive to the federal government

b)

Powers that are exclusive to the state government

c)

Powers that are granted to only the state governments directly in the constitution

d)

Powers that are shared between the federal and state government

90.

What is the name of one of the biggest compromises in the Constitution that stated that congress would have two bodies: one based off of population and the other was equal representation for every state no matter size

a)

The Virginia Plan

b)

The Compromise of Congress

c)

The New Jersey Plan

d)

The Great Compromise

91.

Which of the following do States Prefer because it allows them to have the most freedom in deciding where they want to spend the funds?

a)

Block Grants

b)

Categorical Grants

c)

Unfunded Mandates

92.

Which number amendment states that the President can only serve 2 terms of up to 4 years?

a)

Amendment 17

b)

Amendment 22

c)

Amendment 6

d)

Amendment 21

93.

What was NOT a problem with America's first "constitution" the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Gave too much power to the states; federal gov. was not powerful enough

b)

Federal gov. couldn't tax (could only request the taxes)

c)

Gave too much power to the federal gov.; states got too little power

d)

There was no federal militia

94.

What are the exclusive powers given to congress?

a)

Federal taxation

b)

Declare war

c)

Pass bills into laws

d)

Regulate interstate commerce

e)

Make bills

95.

What does the commerce clause state?

a)

Congress has the right to regulate interstate commerce

b)

Congress has the right to control taxes

c)

The states have the right to regulate interstate commerce

d)

The states have the right to control their own instate taxes

96.

Which amendment stated that in the case that the president dies, is taken out of office, or resigns the Vice president will take his place?

a)

19th amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

27th amendment

d)

25th amendment

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