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WorksheetsAP Gov Cumulative Review
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The idea that governments only have power with the consent of the governed is called
Social Contract
Republicanism
Natural rights
Popular sovereignty
Which of the following concepts did the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 most clearly commit to?
The idea of direct democracy
The principle of limited government
The abolition of slavery
The need to protect the rights of the accused
Which of the following most accurately describes The Federalist Papers?
The Federalist party platform during the presidency of John Adams, the first Federalist president
A popular anti-British booklet of the pre-Revolutionary era
A collection of essays arguing the merits of the Constitution
A series of congressional acts defining the relationship between the federal and state governments
Which of the following rights does the 1st Amendment protect?
Due process of the law in any criminal case
Retention of personal property unless justly compensated by the government
Not being subjected to excessive fines or unusual punishment
Petitioning the government for a redress of grievances
Which of the following is American federalism most clearly exemplified by?
A system of checks and balances among the three branches of government
A process by which international treaties are completed
The special constitutional status of Washington DC
The 10th Amendment to the Constitution
Social contract is best described as
When a society has a consensus about its basic beliefs
When we elect representatives to govern on our behalf
When the people vote directly on all matters
When people agree to obey the government as long as it protects their rights
Which of the following statements best summarizes Hamilton’s argument?
Even though civil liberties are protected by a bill of rights, there are some reasonable exceptions.
Listing rights will lead some to assume that government may regulate those rights.
Freedom of the press is essential for a functioning democracy.
A bill of rights is necessary to protect civil liberties such as freedom of the press.
Which of the following constitutional provisions limits the power of the national government in Hamilton’s argument?
Enumerated powers in Article I
Faithful execution of the laws in Article II
Judicial review in Article III
Supremacy Clause in Article VI
Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
The United States Constitution explicitly prohibits the government from restricting the press
The amendment process would create confusion about the meaning of the United States Constitution.
The Bill of Rights could potentially be used to limit civil liberties
The media ought to be held accountable for publishing untrue information about public figures.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of constitutional provisions?
A
B
C
D
The Full Faith and Credit Clause states that...
all states must honor the laws in other states
the national government has supremacy
all rights not listed in the constitution are reserved by the people
Categorical grants are...
always directed by the judiciary
a government directive, with our without promised funds for compliance
those that have particular congressional requirements or "strings"
Allows Congress to make any laws that they need to for carrying out their other powers
Establishment Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Accords citizens of each state most of the rights of citizens of other states
Establishment Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the Seventeenth Amendment?
Identify the two main differences between requirements to become a senator vs. a representative
Explain the structure of the two institutions and how it affects who presides over the House and Senate and how formal or informal the debates are
Identify the separate powers delegated to the House and the Senate
What is a coalition in Congress?
List 3 of the 5 enumerated powers of Congress as a whole
Identify the 3 main leadership positions in the House of Representatives in order of strongest to weakest
Identify the 3 main leadership positions in the Senate in order of strongest to weakest
List the 5 types of committees and what their purpose is
What committees and rules are unique to the House?
What rules and procedures are unique to the Senate?
Explain the process in which a bill becomes a law
What are two things that can happen to a bill when going through the process of being signed?
What's the difference between earmarks and pork barrel spending?
Describe the 3 types of voting models
What’s the difference between redistricting and gerrymandering?
List the facts, constitutional question, and ruling/impact of Baker v. Carr (1962)
List the facts, constitutional question, and ruling/impact of Shaw v. Reno (1993)
List 4 of the 7 formal powers the president has
List all 4 informal powers the president has
List 3 main points of Federalist 70
What 3 things does Article III of the constitution establish?
Define both types of jurisdiction a court could have
List 3 main points of Federalist 78
Explain the type of jurisdiction each court has
List the facts, constitutional question, and ruling/impact of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Explain how cases reach the supreme court
Judicial Activism v. Judicial Restraint
Identify the 4 main pillars of bureaucracy and what they do
What are the 3 main tasks of the bureaucracy?
Name one example of how each branch can check the bureaucracy
What is the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978?
What is the Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883?
In which of the following situations would the Supreme Court be most likely to utlize the doctrine of selective incorporation?
Option A,When an individual claims that a right protected by the Bill of Rights is infringed upon by a state
When there is a conflict among the branches of the national government
When a federal policy shifting oversight authority from a national agency to a state agency is challenged
When a former employee files a wrongful termination claim against a company headquartered in another state
Which of the following constitutional amendments is most related to the issue shown on the map?
Second Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Which of the following is most likely responsible for the increase in the number of southern African American state legislators between 1960 and 1992 as shown in the graph?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Nineteenth Amendment
Which of the following statemetns presents the most important limitation of the data in the graph?
The time frame for the data is misleading.
There is no information about the total number of state legislators.
There are insufficient data points to detect a trend.
The trend over time is potentially misleading and would be easier to read in a pie chart.
The clause of the United States Constitution was used in the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) (among several other landmark civil rights cases) was
Due process clause
Necessary and proper clause
Free exercise clause
Equal protection clause
Which of the following landmark Supreme Court decisions allows public school students to wear T-shirts protesting a school board decision that eliminates funding for high school arts programs?
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
New York Times Co. v. United States (1971)
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of rights protected and not protected by the First Amendment?
A
B
C
D
A public school district implemented a policy that instructed students to recite a common, district approved meditation at the beginning of the school day. This policy was later found to be unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Which of the following clauses did the policy most likely violate?
Interstate commerce clause
Free exercise clause
Supremacy clause
Establishment clause
Which of the following best represents how the court will most likely respond to the case?
The newspaper will be required to delay publication until after the lawyers review the materials.
The newspaper will publish the story but face a libel lawsuit if the information contained is embarrassing to the government.
The newspapers will be permitted to publish the story without a review by the government’s lawyers.
The newspapers will not be permitted to publish the story if the government objects.
During an investigation, the police officers find illegal drugs while searching a home for which they did not acquire a warrant. Which of the following would prevent the drugs from being used as evidence at trial?
The writ of habeas corpus
The exclusionary rule
The Miranda warning
The protection against ex post facto
Which of the following is an accurate comparision of the establishment clause and the free exercise clause?
A
B
C
D
Which amendments are most relevant to this scenario?
The Fourth and Fifth Amendments
The Fifth and Sixth Amendments
The Sixth and Eighth Amendments
The Fourth and Eighth Amendments
Which of the following scenarios best explains the inclusion of TItle IX as part of the Education Amendments of 1972?
Members of Congress added the amendment to the bill in response to social movements seeking to address inequality in education for women.
Paid lobbyists added the amendment on behalf of teachers unions in order to increase pay and tenure for public school teachers.
President Lyndon Johnson used the power of the bully pulpit to pressure members of Congress to pass a bill that would legally desegregate schools.
The Department of Justice added the amendment in order to provide legal guidance to states to enforce the Equal Rights Amendment.
Which of the following scenarios best explains how the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment has influenced political behavior?
Grassroots libertarian advocacy organizations have advocated in favor of less economic regulation of the marketplace.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Fifth Amendment prohibition on double jeopardy was made applicable to the states.
Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., cited constitutional arguments as a basis for opposing segregation and inequality.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s State of the Union address urged Congress to pass legislation that would ensure greater economic security for the American people.
What are the five core values that most Americans across the ideological spectrum say they believe in?
Free Enterprise, Equality of Opportunity, Limited Gov't, Individualism, Rule of Law
Wealth, Power, Control, Authority, Influence
Tradition, Heritage, Culture, Religion, Family
Security, Safety, Protection, Defense, Stability
Define political socialization.
The process by which individuals learn and acquire political attitudes and beliefs
The method of organizing political campaigns
The strategy of implementing political policies
The system of electing government officials
What are five main elements in people’s lives that define their socialization process?
Family, Education, Media, Peers, Religion
Wealth, Power, Influence, Control, Authority
Tradition, Heritage, Culture, Language, Art
Security, Safety, Protection, Defense, Stability
How do events impact Americans' political ideologies?
They can reinforce or challenge existing beliefs
They have no effect on political ideologies
They only affect economic policies
They solely influence foreign relations
How does the margin of error affect poll results?
It increases the accuracy of the results.
It decreases the sample size needed.
It indicates the potential range of error in the results.
It eliminates bias in the poll.
How do pollsters use "random sampling" to ensure a representative sample?
By selecting participants based on their opinions.
By choosing participants from a specific demographic.
By randomly selecting participants from the entire population.
By selecting participants who are easily accessible.
Why is random sampling so important when polling?
It ensures that the poll is conducted quickly.
It guarantees that the results are 100% accurate.
It helps in obtaining a sample that reflects the diversity of the population.
It reduces the cost of conducting the poll.
What is the purpose of a Public Opinion Poll?
To predict future events.
To gather opinions on a specific issue.
To entertain the public.
To advertise a product.
What is the methodology used in a Tracking Poll?
Conducting interviews at a single point in time.
Repeatedly surveying the same group over time.
Gathering data from focus groups.
Using online surveys exclusively.
What is the main purpose of an Entrance/Exit Poll?
To predict the outcome of an election.
To gather demographic information.
To influence voters' decisions.
To test new polling methods.
What distinguishes a Push Poll from other types of polls?
It uses neutral questions to gather data.
It aims to influence respondents under the guise of conducting a poll.
It is conducted online only.
It focuses on gathering data from a large sample size.
What is the primary use of Focus Groups in polling?
To gather quantitative data.
To explore in-depth opinions and attitudes.
To conduct large-scale surveys.
To predict election outcomes.
Discuss the impact of question wording in surveys. How might an "agree-disagree" format affect results?
It clarifies the respondent's opinion.
It may lead to biased responses.
It simplifies the survey process.
It ensures accurate data collection.
What do candidates use poll results for?
To determine election dates.
To adjust their campaign strategies.
To select their running mates.
To decide on their political party.
What services and policies are important to or typically supported by both parties and ideologies?
Only healthcare policies.
Only education policies.
A combination of various services and policies.
Only economic policies.
What are some economic policies that would most likely be supported by a liberal individual?
Tax cuts for the wealthy
Increased social welfare programs
Deregulation of industries
Reduction in government spending
What are some economic policies that would most likely be supported by a conservative individual?
Increased government intervention
Higher taxes on corporations
Deregulation and tax cuts
Expansion of social programs
What is a key focus of Supply-Side Economics?
Increasing government spending
Reducing taxes and regulation
Expanding social welfare
Nationalizing industries
What is a key focus of Keynesian Economics?
Reducing government intervention
Cutting taxes for the wealthy
Increasing government spending to boost demand
Privatizing public services
How does a divided government influence the policymaking process in Congress?
It speeds up the legislative process
It often leads to gridlock and compromise
It eliminates the need for debate
It ensures one party's dominance
What policies involve more state spending? (Think Federalism)
National defense
Education and infrastructure
Social Security
Medicare
What policies involve more federal spending? (Again, think Federalism)
Local law enforcement
National defense and Social Security
Public transportation
State parks
The process by which people form their political attitudes
Media
Political Socialization
Public Agenda
Intensity
What are demographics?
Demographics are the “measure of the people”
Demographics are the social indicators or socio-economic status (SES) of individuals in the population
Demographics indicate race, class, family, religion, residence, age, gender etc
All the above
What is the role of media in political socialization?
To organize political campaigns
To influence political opinions and attitudes
To conduct elections
To provide entertainment
Which economic policy is most likely to be supported by a libertarian individual?
Increased government regulation
Free market with minimal government intervention
Expansion of social welfare programs
Nationalization of key industries
How does political socialization occur through family influence?
Through financial support for political campaigns
By voting in the same elections
Through discussions and shared values
By attending political rallies together
Where are moderates on the political spectrum?
on the far right
somewhat right
in the center
somewhat left
Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more restrictions are put on those kinds of plants.
Conservative
Liberal
Libertarian
A principle of constitutional government in which the government's powers are defined and limited by a constitution.
Limited Government
Party Platform
Polarization
Means Test
A political philosophy that advocates free will and maximizes individual rights while minimizing the role of government; the role of government is limited simply protecting the rights of people.
Populism
Libertarian
Conservative
Liberal
The belief the government must manage the economy by spending more money when in a recession and cutting spending when there is inflation.
Keynesian Economics
Supply-Side Economics
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Economic theory that lower taxes and fewer regulations will stimulate the economy as businesses and individuals invest their money, thereby creating higher tax revenue.
Keynesian Economics
Supply-Side Economics
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Presidential candidates for each party are officially nominated in a
Caucus
Primary
National Party Convention
Electoral College
Which of the following can receive unlimited donations?
Candidate Campaigns
Political Parties
Political Action Committees (PACs)
Super PACs
Which feature of the electoral college discourages the emergence of third parties?
The allocation of delegates to states
The winner-takes-all system in most states
The popular vote
Prohibiting more than 2 parties on the ballot
Linkage institutions link
Voters to one another
Citizens to the government
Interest groups to the government
Corporations to the government
Which of the following is NOT a component of an Iron Triangle?
Federal Agencies
Congressional Committees
Interest groups
Voters
Which of the following best describes the free rider problem?
Oil companies continue to pollute because Congress and the EPA have failed to prevent them
A retiree decides not to join AARP because they can enjoy the benefits of the AARP's lobbying without paying dues
Many corporations do not pay any taxes
Many eligible voters do not vote
Which of the following has the highest level of voter participation?
Caucuses
Primaries
Midterm Elections
Presidential General Elections
What are the 4 Linkage Institutions?
Media, party platform, interest groups and political parties
Interest groups, third parties, public policies & media
Media, elections, interest groups & political parties
Interest groups, public policies, propaganda & elections
What is the difference between political parties & interest groups?
Political parties represent broad arrays of issues and seek to win elections, whereas interest groups do not run for office and are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues
Political parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements; interest groups are not
Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics; interest groups focus on local politics
How many Electoral College Votes are needed to win the presidential election?
435
270
218
100
All of the following are true statements about the Electoral College EXCEPT...
# of Electoral votes is determined by # of senators = # of representatives
It is a winner take all system.
You need 270 of 538 total votes to win.
It is a direct popular election.
What is the amount of money you can give to a presidential candidate during an election cycle in 2022?
unlimited
5,000
$2100
$2,900
Groups of voters change their usual patterns of party loyalty.
Critical Elections
Maintaining Elections
Deviating Elections
Eyeopening Elections
In what way do political action committees influence Congress?
Through the creation of a federal budget
Through financial contributions
Through guaranteeing media coverage
Through the formation of political agendas
This Supreme Court case said you can contribute as much of your own money to your own campaign as you want.
Soft money is money that was given to political parties rather than directly to a candidate.
Which law closed loopholes in soft money and independent expenditures?
Federal Elections Campaign Act
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain- Feingold)
Motor Voter Law
Citizens United
A closed primary means you must be what?
A registered citizen
A registered vote
A registered member of a political party
A resident of the state.
