Worksheetslast minute ap gov review
Total questions: 87
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commerce clause
the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries
The power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed an appointmnts made by the President
Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution
Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. Held by the states through the 10th Amendment
advice and consent
the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries
The power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed an appointmnts made by the President
Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution
Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. Held by the states through the 10th Amendment
enumerated powers
the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries
The power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed an appointmnts made by the President
Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution
Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. Held by the states through the 10th Amendment
reserved powers
the government's ability to initiate and regulate trade among states and with other countries
The power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve of treaties signed an appointmnts made by the President
Specific powers granted to Congress by the Constitution
Powers not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states. Held by the states through the 10th Amendment
supremacy clause
Makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limites
requires states to recognize the laws, records, and judicial decisions of other states
Congress has the right to express its powers, and the right to make all laws as needed to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government
the ability to judge certain laws and rules unconstitutional
necesssary and proper clause (elastic clause)
Makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limites
requires states to recognize the laws, records, and judicial decisions of other states
Congress has the right to express its powers, and the right to make all laws as needed to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government
the ability to judge certain laws and rules unconstitutional
judicial review
Makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limites
requires states to recognize the laws, records, and judicial decisions of other states
Congress has the right to express its powers, and the right to make all laws as needed to carry out all powers the Constitution vests in the national government
the ability to judge certain laws and rules unconstitutional
An overall set of values widely shared within a society
politics
elitism
political culture
puralism
The democratic theory that states that the government is comprised of several different groups that compete to reach compromise, no one group dominating another.
Pluralism
Elitism
hyperpuralism
Majority rule
What is political participation
All the activities by which citizens attempt to influence the selection of political leaders and the policies they pursue.
an issue that arises when people disagree about a problem and how to fix it.
The branches of Government charge with taking action on political issues.
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue. A course of action taken with regard to a problem.
what is a public policy
The branches of Government charges with taking action on political issues.
A choice that government makes in response to a political issue. A course of action taken with regard to a problem.
The effects a policy has on people and problem
A condition that occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong to form a policy, so nothing gets done
the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decision they make
individualism
political culture
political socialization
political ideology
Economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the economic transaction among citizens and businesses
free enterprise
supply side economics
monetary policy
Keynesian economics
the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views
generational effect
individualism
life-cycle effect
political socialization
a small group of individuals assembled for a conversation about specific issues
representative sample
random selection
focus group
sample
a sample that reflects the demographics of the population
random selection
representative sample
mass survey
sample
economic policy in which governments intrude as little as possible in the economic transactions between citizens and businesses
laissez-faire economics
command-and-control economy
mixed economy
GDP
fiscal policy that government should stimulate the economy during times of economic recession by spending money to encourage economic growth
laissez-faire economics
Monetary Theory
Keynesianism
Supply-Side Theory
What case argued that redistricting in North Carolina was racial gerrymandering?
Shaw v. Reno
Baker v. Carr
McCulloch v. Maryland
Brown v. Board of Education
What amendment limits presidential terms to just two?
21st
20th
22nd
9th
Gerrymandering means __________.
Drawing distinct boundary lines to benefit a political party.
Changes in population.
Power to stop a bill congress has passed from becoming law.
Both formal and informal powers that influence relations with foreign nations.
The facts in Baker v. Carr occurred where?
North Carolina General Assembly
Tennessee State Capital
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
White House
Which of these is a requirement to become President?
35 years old.
Natural born citizen.
Lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
All of the above.
Pork barrel spending is known as...
Gov. spending on travel
Spending on farm animals and agriculture
Use of funds to please voters
Money spent by gov. for their own benefit
The practice of exchanging favors in known as...
Logrolling
Interest
Earmark
Caucuses
Which committee is responsible for expanding the passage of bills?
Rules committee
Standing committee
Joint committee
Committee on Committee
An order issued by the President.
executive privilege
executive order
executive agreement
gerrymandering
If there is a major disagreement about a bill between the House and the Senate, what is assembled?
A Command Committee
A Conference Committee
A Presidential Conference
A Constitutional Convention
An earmark can be described as:
the mark put on your ear before it is pierced
an addition to a bill
a provision that marks an area of special focus
a provision that directs funding to a specific recipient
What did the 17th Amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote.
Gave all citizens the right to elect their senators.
Senators elected by state legislatures.
Gave African Americans the right to vote.
A committee is considered to be a joint committee when ______.
There are Republican and Democrat members
There are members from the House and Senate.
There are members from the Cabinet and the House.
There are members from Legislative and Judicial Branch.
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress ______.
Enumerated Powers
Enumerated Rights
Hidden Powers
Executive Powers
A senator does not want a bill to reach the floor for consideration so he blocks it or __________ the bill.
Gridlocks
Stops
Vetoes
Holds
Strom Thurmond had the longest ______, lasting 24 hours and 18 minutes to oppose the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
speech
filibuster
violent protest
interest
The term ______ ________ refers to the powers that the Constitution, quite literally, expresses for the different branches of government.
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Enumerated Powers
Mandatory Spending
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
Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?
The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press
The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest
The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government
The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional
When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that
the Court only incorporates a right in some cases but not all.
incorporation has happened on an amendment-by-amendment basis.
extension of rights may be withheld from some groups, such as students.
decisions from those cases do not set precedent for future cases.
McDonald v. Chicago (2010) is the most recent case to use selective incorporation. What right did it incorporate?
The right to privacy
The right to bear arms
The right to an attorney
The right o avoid self-incrimination
This case was based on the Establishment Clause
McDonald v. Chicago
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
This case was based on the Free Exercise Clause
McDonald v. Chicago
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
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?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Engel v. Vitale
Tinker v. Des Moines
Wisconsin v. Yoder
In which of these cases did the Supreme Court use the Right to Privacy to justify their decision?
Engel v. Vitale
Schenck v. United States
McDonald v. Chicago
Roe v. Wade
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Suspending this is a denied power. The right of people detained by the government to know the charges against them.
A denied power. When the legislature declares someone guilty without a trial.
A denied power. Laws punishing people for acts that were not crimes at the time they were committed.
Bills of Attainder
Suspending this is a denied power. The right of people detained by the government to know the charges against them.
A denied power. When the legislature declares someone guilty without a trial.
A denied power. Laws punishing people for acts that were not crimes at the time they were committed.
Federalism
a design of government that distributes powers across institutions in order to avoid making one branch too powerful on its own.
a design of government in which each branch has powers that can prevent the other branches from making policy.
the sharing of power between the national government and the states.
Legislative Branch
Outlined in Article I. The institution responsible for making laws.
Outlined in Article II. The institution responsible for carrying out laws passed by the legislative branch.
Outlined in Article III. The institution responsible for hearing and deciding cases through the federal courts.
Federalist No. 51
argues that separation of powers and federalism will prevent tyranny.
argues that the dangers of faction can be mitigated by a large republic and republican government.
argues that the country was too large to be governed as a republic and that the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
Federalist No. 10
argues that separation of powers and federalism will prevent tyranny.
argues that the dangers of faction can be mitigated by a large republic and republican government.
argues that the country was too large to be governed as a republic and that the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
Brutus No. 1
argues that separation of powers and federalism will prevent tyranny.
argues that the dangers of faction can be mitigated by a large republic and republican government.
argues that the country was too large to be governed as a republic and that the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
A Supreme Court judge expresses the desire to change public policy and alter judicial precedent. Which of the following terms describes this action?
judicial activism
due process
judicial restraint
ex post facto lawmaking
Which of the following statements about Congress is true?
Congress cannot override a presidential veto.
A proposed constitutional amendment must be approved by 2/3 of the delegates of both house of Congress.
Congress can establish an official church of the United States.
Congressional power over the bureaucracy is less than that of the president.
Which of the following is the primary function of a political action committee (PAC)?
To contribute money to candidates for election
To coordinate local get out the vote campaigns
To promote the defeat of incumbents in the federal and state legislatures
To organize protest demosntrations and other acts of civil disobedience
Which of the following cases focused on the right to privacy for all American citizens?
Near v. Minnesota and New York Times v. Sullivan
Texas v. Johnson and Morse v. Frederick
Thornhill v. Alabama and Cox v. New Hampshire
Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade
Which of the following presidential powers is shared with the Senate?
Deploying troops
Drafting appropriations bills
Negotiating treaties
Forcing Congress into session
Money given to states by the federal government to fund very specific projects
Categorical Grants
Block Grants
Mandates
Federalism
Justice Kavanaugh said he would refer back to legal precedence in cases of abortion, looking back on Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood v Casey. This would be an example of using the legal concept of
Stare Decisis
Judicial Review
Judicial Activism
All state drinking ages are set at 21 because of a federal ________ that ties highway funding to these laws
precedent
decisis
mandate
principle
The power to coin money is an example of a(n)
Enumerated power
Concurrent power
Implied power
Reserved power
Social Security, medicare, and Medicaid spending are examples of
Mandatory Spending
Discretionary spending
Revenue Sharing
Taxation
