A.P. U.S. Government & Politics Exam Review

Using actions not words to convey an idea is an example of...

Those who support the pluralist theory of democracy believe that...

Which of the following is NOT closely tied to the philosophies of the Declaration of Independence?

In developing the U.S. Constitution, which plan called for a strong national govt. with three separate branches?

Which of the following is one of the most important legislative powers of Congress?

Which of the following policies would a supporter of the women's rights movement be most likely to endorse?

Which of the following best summarized the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

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Compared to government created under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution...

Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances as it functions today?

Which of the following is part of the system of checks and balances in the original text of the Constitution?

Which of the following constitutional principles was established through the due process clause of the 14th Amendment?

For a case to be heard by SCOTUS an agreement must be made known as...

McCullough v. Maryland (1819) was an important SCOTUS decision involving federalism because...

In which of the following cases did SCOTUS establish the "separate but equal" doctrine?

Which of the following Amendments weakened the power of the president?

Which issue has recently been a "litmus test" for potential Supreme Court justices?

SCOTUS in Mapp v. Ohio ruled that evidence obtained illegally could be excluded at trial based on the...

For which of the following cases did the SCOTUS rely on the 14th Amendments equal protection clause?

Which SCOTUS case deals with stop and frisk?

Colorado is considering a proposed constitutional referendum to allow more gambling-What describes voters participation?

Cooperative federalism can best be described as...

Which of the following would occur if Congress passed legislation, declared a recess, and the president took no action?

The right to an attorney is found in which amendment?

What portion of the Preamble provides a foundation for the concept of popular sovereignty?

Which actions would violate the SCOTUS ruling in Schenck v. U.S. (1919)?

Which of the following would be a violation of the ruling in Engel v. Vitale (1962)?

Which of the following is shared by the president and the Senate?

An interest group, bureaucratic agency, and Congressional committee working together would be an example of...

How are cabinet members chosen?

The practice of two members of Congress promising to vote for each others legislation is known as...

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

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Which of the following is an example of an implied power of Congress?

If the president becomes disabled and cannot perform his duties how may the V.P. take over?

Which term best describes SCOTUS issuance of an order directing lower court to send up its record for review?

Amending the Constitution is a multi-step process. Which of the following steps are required to amend the Constitution?

Temporary committees appointed for the specific purpose of investigation are called...

The president's cabinet is designed to...

Which of the following has the fewest strings attached when it comes to government spending?

The 5th Amendment protects which of the following rights?

Which of the following describes a Supreme Court justice changes public policy and alters precedent.

Which principle of American government establishes concurrent state and national governments?

The attorney general is the head of which of the following entities?

Which First Amendment clause was cited in Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)?

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to...

The author of Brutus 1 would be less likely to oppose the ratification if he had assurance that it included the

Which of the following decided the issue of the representation of slaves in the Constititon?

Which of the following figures most influenced Jefferson's writing?

James Madison applied the term faction to...

Which of the following cases dealt with a provision of the 6th Amendment?

Which of the following amendments most directly addresses the main concerns expressed in Brutus 1?

The primary purpose of a conference committee is to...

Which of the following cases addressed the ambiguity of the Constitution related to the brevity of Article III?

Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Which of the following documents best describes a government based on unity, natural rights, and social contract theory?

Which of the following amendments addressed a "mistake" in the original Constitution?

How do House congressional districts gain their shape?

The Constitution creates a "wall of separation between Church and State" according to...

Which of the following constitutional provisions is reflected in Federalist 51?

The belief that the "necessary and proper" clause would grant the government uncontrollable power would be held be...

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Which of the following would be an effective strategy by the minority party in the Senate to block passage of a bill?