AP GOV Midterm Review

Question 1

Money given to the states by the national government is called...

Accepted Answer

grants-in-aid

Question 2

The process by which an individual gains his/her political beliefs is...

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political socialization

Question 3

This unelected group actually elects the president based on the popular vote in their state.

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electoral college

Question 4

Committees made up of members of both houses that deal with boring stuff.

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joint committees

Question 5

Which statement about primaries is FALSE?

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blanket primaries are limited to 3rd party members only

Question 6

What are 527 groups?

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organizations unaffiliated w/ parties that affect elections

Question 7

Most bills introduced in the House and Senate...

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die in committee

Question 8

Marbury v. Madison granted the Supreme Court the power of...

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judicial review

Question 9

Political Culture refers to....

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An overall set of values widely shared within a society

Question 10

Revenue producing bills must begin in the...

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House of Representatives

Question 11

Which of the following was not a problem with the A of C addressed at the Const. Convention?

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promote trade among the states

Question 12

Anti-federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution because...

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all of these

Question 13

The definition of commerce was broadened to include all commercial activity in this case.

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Gibbons v. Ogden

Question 14

Which of the following theories means that groups compete but don't inhibit one another?

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pluralism

Question 15

What is the role of Congress in the impeachment process?

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House impeaches/Senate tries the case

Question 16

Which of the following best describes why the amendment process is a reflection of federalism?

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national and state govs work together to amend the Const.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a role of third parties in our two party system?

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push the United States to adopt a proportional rep. system

Question 18

Temporary groups within Congress that serve an invesigative function

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select committees

Question 19

Committee tasked with creating a compromise bill to send to the President

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conference committee

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of an iron triangle?

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president

Question 21

A sum of money given to states to spend however they choose in a broad category is called...

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block grant

Question 22

McCulloch v. Maryland used this clause to support the implied power to create a national bank.

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Necessary and Proper

Question 23

The committee system is important in Congress because...

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all of these

Question 24

The 3/5 Compromise solved the dispute between northern and southern states regarding...

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how to count slaves for taxation and representation

Question 25

Because of the _____ clause, national laws overrule state laws.

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Supremacy

Question 26

Which tactics below are employed by interest groups to influence policy?

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all of these

Question 27

The purpose of the Federal Election Campaign Act was to...

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increase transparency in campaign finance

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT one of the "three heads" of political parties?

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party in waiting

Question 29

A political party's ultimate goal is to...

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control the government by winning elections

Question 30

Which of the following is not a criticism of the primary and caucus system?

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the media is not influential enough

Question 31

Interest groups affect court decisions by submitting ___, or written argument supporting a side

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amicus curiae briefs

Question 32

The remaining reforms of the Federal Election Campaign Act are...

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candidates must disclose campaign contributions to FEC

Question 33

A permanent group in Congress that deals with bills with a similar topic...

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standing committee

Question 34

The House Rules Committee is so powerful because...

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it determines procedures under which a bill will be debated

Question 35

A “cloture motion” passed in the Senate doeswhich of the following?

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cuts off debate on a bill

Question 36

Which of the following is not an element of our consensual political culture?

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economic equality

Question 37

Which of the following is not an expressed power of Congress?

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pardon

Question 38

Societal structure that connects the people to the government

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linkage institution

Question 39

The custom of choosing committee chairs based on party and tenure in the committee...

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seniority rule

Question 40

Policies to regulate food and drugs and build interstate highways are justified as...

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implied powers

Question 41

The concept of "critical elections" is most closely associated with...

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party realignment

Question 42

Pork barrel and casework are opportunities for congressmen to...

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claim credit

Question 43

The belief that ordinary people can influence the government is called...

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political efficacy

Question 44

The practice of members of Congress to use the US Postal Service without charge is called...

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franking privilige

Question 45

The most important variable in determining the outcome of a congressional election is...

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incumbency

Question 46

Which theory below believes that only those with money and social status have power?

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elitism

Question 47

The boundarylines of congressional districts are drawn by...

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state legislatures

Question 48

What objections might the Anti-federalists have to the Supremacy Clause?

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They felt it gave too much power to national government

Question 49

Each state has the same number of electors as it has...

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Representatives in the House and Senators

Question 50

Money given to the states that must be spent for a specific purpose. Can be formula or project

Accepted Answer

categorical grant

AP GOV Midterm Review

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AP GOV Midterm Review

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