AP EXAM REVIEW 2022

Judicial Review expanded the power of the federal courts because:

Ideology: role of government should be small, rights should be observed. No regulation of biz but pro-choice.

Which of the following favored a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

Soft money in politics is money that is NOT reported to the FEC - it is money that cannot be traced?

This cartoon implies that:

Since the Depression this form of federalism has been the model most used in the USA.

Sarah is female, a college grad with an advanced degree and lives in Boston - she is most likely a:

The fact that we elect our leaders, have the right to protest, and petition our government - reflect:

The case of Citizens United v. FEC addressed what part of the Constitution?

Candidate Bob - has the support of business, white males, and gun owners. Bob is probably a:

In order to combat factions, Madison argues in Federalist #10 for a

Under the Articles of Confederation, all of these are true EXCEPT

The Reagan Era program sought to "send" power back to the states - and changed federal funding guidelines.

One of the major concerns of the Founders at the Const. Convention, and the Anti-Federalists was:

If I am running for office, and I know that Super Pacs are supporting by opponent - I will need to:

The ability of the Courts to declare acts of Congress or the president unconstitutional is:

The institutions that make and enforce public policy are:

This theory of democracy argues that those with more power, money or education control policy

Which of the following is NOT a way that an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed?

When it comes to reelection, incumbents have an advantage because:

All of the following are examples of checks and balances EXCEPT

If Congress takes campaign funds from the AARP or other IGs, and that affects policy, then:

If a campaign has to report money given to it - to the FEC - then it is __ money!

The U.S. Constitution was adopted due to the weakness of the:

Congress has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following were true of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT

An election in which one of the parties collapses or dies - is referred to as:

The case of Citizens United v. FEC created limits on "soft money" expenditures from corporations?

The cartoon below implies:

This document argued against ratification of the Constitution

The 1st Amendment protects our freedom to worship as we choose in the:

Fed #51, Madison made the claimed that "If men were angels, no government would be necessary" - what does he mean?

The framers agreed that slaves would count as ___ of a person for representation in the House

Today - candidates running for president will often:

Which of these describes a RESULT of the Citizens United v. FEC case?

The FEC tracks "reporting" and "disclosure" - disclosure means?

The Bi-Partisan Campaign Reform Act included all of these EXCEPT?

Article I of the Constitution addresses the

The 14th Amendment has been used to ensure that rights given in the Bill of Rights apply to state, in this process?

The basic idea of representative government, where the people choose their leaders is:

In a __ primary - any registered voter may participate

What was the subject of the Great Compromise?

Brutus #1 was distrustful of all of the following EXCEPT

The words "we the people" in the Constitution imply:

This chart reflects:

If William is from the South, older, has a college degree and is upper class - he might likely be a:

All of the following are true of the Federalists EXCEPT

Which of these might we call a "faction" today?

Since the reform of the FECA - this is the organization that "oversees" and regulates election funding?

The policy agenda - and making policy, is affected by the fact that those running must gather a lot of funds to win?

In the case of McCulloch v. MD, all the following are true EXCEPT?

The “Privileges and Immunities Clause” of the 14th Amendment ensures that:

This chart shows that the NRA is most likely to give money to Republican members of Congress, this reflects the:

The process one goes through to attain their political beliefs is:

Which of these IS NOT a structural barrier faced by 3rd parties in the US today?

Ideology: anti-corruption, pro-regulation, expand government to help people.

Ideology: Christian, Limited Role of Government, but gov should support Christian morals - dates to 1800s?

A name we give to the "money collected" by a party or campaign?

If I get married in AZ, and move to TX - I'm still married because of the:

This case determined that when you run for PREZ you can use as much of your personal fortune as you like!

In the 70s Congress used grants to get the states to abide by the new Clean Air and Clean Water acts - what form?

Which is TRUE of "categorical grants?"

Which of these WAS NOT a change from the Articles to the Constitution?

Officially charging a federal official with a crime is?

Based on the Graphic - William and Sarah

Which is NOT true of cooperative federalism

Which type of democracy did the framers intend to create with the Constitution?

The idea of separation of powers was most embodied by this philosopher?

If I'm a presidential candidates why am I spending so much money in the top 3 states?

We often see the political views of women change as they get older, marry and have kids. . . this reflects:

In USA v. Lopez - the Supreme Court determined:

The Amendment Process today includes:

In the case of McCutcheon v FEC - the SC found that:

The principle of government where power is divided between a national and state governments

All of the following were authors of the Federalist Papers EXCEPT

Which of these IS NOT a compromise from the Constitution?

The Constitution embodies many principles that protect us from the abuse of power - which of these IS NOT one?

Which of the departments shown - gets the most federal budget dollars?

Judicial Review began with this court case?

Powers granted to the government in Article I, section 8 are called:

Which of these IS NOT a power granted in Article I, section 8?

This happens in open primaries - and means you vote in the "other" parties primary to try to mess it up!

Millenials were VERY affected by 9-11 and the growth of terrorism as a threat. This shows which effect?

Which of these shows the list of the top 3 states for ad spending?

One reason the Department of Ed might get so little funding is:

The idea that people choose to create government, and give up their power willingly - is found in the:

In this graph, we see Clinton won 53% - this means:

In the case of McDonald v. Chicago, the Supreme Court determined:

Which is NOT true of our bicameral legislature TODAY?

Given the cartoons message - what might make the NRA so influential for members of Congress

Over time - the "commerce clause" has been used to expand federal authority.

In _______ Madison warned against the possibility of factions