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WorksheetsAP GOPO QUIZ #2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue.
The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature.
The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce.
The judicial branch was elected and did not consistently adhere to rule of law
All of the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 EXCEPT
dissatisfaction over safeguards of individual rights and liberties
fear for the stability of the central government
desire to promote trade among the states
the need to give the central government the power to levy taxes
Which of the following is the correct pairing of powers found in the Articles of Confederation and powers found in the Constitution?
A
B
C
D
Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following were true?
I. Congress could not tax the states directly.
II. The executive branch of government exercised more power than Congress.
III. Congress was a unicameral body.
IV. States were represented in Congress proportionally according to population.
I and II
I and III
I and IV
II and III
Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution does which of the following?
Restricts the ability of Congress to tax.
Restricts the ability of Congress to establish an army or navy.
Establishes a unitary form of government.
Emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism.
The process shown in the diagram is outlined in which of the following parts of the United States Constitution?
Article 1
Article II
Article V
Article VI
In the early part of the twenty-first century, public opinion polls showed that a majority of Americans believed it should be illegal to burn the American flag. As a result, many members of Congress introduced amendments to make it illegal to burn or desecrate the American flag. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful. Which of the following statements best explains why these efforts have been unsuccessful?
Congress and the states have agreed to add this amendment; however, recent presidents have refused to sign it.
The framers made the amendment process difficult in order to protect individual rights.
The Supreme Court has stated such an amendment is unconstitutional, thus blocking its ratification.
The framers specifically wrote the amendment process to prevent using it to limit freedom of expression.
The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for
all revenue bills to originate in the Senate
all judicial appointments to be nominated by the president
the elimination of the importation of slaves
a bicameral legislature with one house’s composition based upon state population and another’s on equal state representation
After a constitutional amendment has been proposed by both houses of Congress, its adoption requires
ratification by three-fourths of the states
support by a majority vote of the people
signature by the president
publication in the Federal Register
Which of the following was a direct outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The number of senators increased in three-fifths of the states with enslaved populations.
Amendments to the United States Constitution required three-fifths of the states to approve
The presidential winner would be determined by three-fifths of the electors in the Electoral College.
A formula for calculating a state’s enslaved population for the purposes of representation was enacted.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
An unpopular Supreme Court ruling can be overturned by a majority vote of both houses of Congress.
A rule issued by a bureaucratic agency may be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A filibuster in the Senate can be ended with a cloture motion that has the support of 60 senators.
A treaty negotiated by the president with a foreign government must be approved by a majority vote of the House.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?
A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs
Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period
The Supreme Court's ability to overturn a lower court decision
The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the checks held by the legislative and judicial branches?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is an example of how separation of powers creates friction between the executive and legislative branches in the policy-making process?
The electoral college vote ends with no candidate receiving a majority of the votes, and the House of Representatives is delegated the task of selecting the next president
The Senate votes to impeach a sitting president for high crimes and misdemeanors
The secretary of state is dispatched along with a delegation of senators to negotiate a treaty with a foreign government.
The president threatens to issue an executive order to address climate concerns if Congress continues to refuse to take action.
The author explains that the powers given to each branch “sometimes appear to swing like a pendulum” from one branch to another. Which of the following best describes how these shifts ensure that constitutional government is functional?
Separation of powers divides responsibilities and authority between branches, which allows each branch to be checked by the other two branches to ensure accountability.
The coequal branches have power evenly distributed between them and are not permitted to check another branch of government.
The greatest power resides within the legislative branch of government, but the legislature can give this power to the executive branch.
Each branch of government is elected by the people, which ensures that they all reflect the preferences of the population.
Which of the following procedures results in the removal of the President from office?
The House and Senate vote for impeachment, and the Supreme Court reaches a guilty verdict.
The House votes for impeachment, and the Senate conducts a trial and reaches a guilty verdict.
The House and Senate both vote for a bill of impeachment
Only the House votes for a bill of impeachment.
Which of the following forms of financial aid from the national government gives the states the broadest discretion in the spending of money?
Block grants
Categorical grants-in-aid
Foreign aid
Military funding
Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon?
State governments have used the Tenth Amendment to override the federal government’s mandates.
State governments are unwilling to share their budgetary surpluses with other states.
State governments prefer federal funding but do not want federal oversight over how the money is spent.
The fiscal irresponsibility of state governments has led to increased federal regulation on their budgetary priorities.
The fiscal irresponsibility of state governments has led to increased federal regulation on their budgetary priorities.
Exclusive powers
Concurrent powers
Implied powers
Enumerated powers
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
Money given to states for special education programs
Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates
Money given to states unconditionally
Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation
