AP Government Practice Test

Which doctrine made the Bill of Rights applicable to all states?

Which establishes the Party Platform?

The Lemon Test is used to determine if?

Which theory suggests that a narrow upper-class rules regardless of formal gov't?

Which best defines institutions that link gov't, politics, and public policy?

Which institutions established in the Constitution make public policy?

Which group believes bargaining/compromise is essential to Democracy?

Which judicial principle reduced the impact of the 14th Amendment?

All are characteristics of politics EXCEPT?

Which is a major reason why the electoral college was created?

Making deals with other legislators in order to get programs moving for your own state is?

Which decision established that the Bill of Rights only applied to Federal Gov't?

Which statement refers to "the most common/durable source of faction"? (Fed. Papers)

An initiative developed by federal gov't, but putting the fiscal responsibility on the state?

All are characteristics of marble cake federalism EXCEPT?

Which increases the power of the president?

When a president refers a SCOTUS nominee to senators from that person's home state, it is what?

In addition to the constitutional powers of president, he can also do what?

All of the following enlighten the electorate (public) EXCEPT?

Which type of segregation is based on legal statutes?

Which best describes the autonomous layout of basic dual federalism?

Which SCOTUS court handed down the most activist decisions?

The practice of judicial review was first established to allow which of the following actions?

Which general area of policy is generally left up to the states?

American Politics has historically been dominated by what?

Which case used the 9th Amendment as an argument for abortion rights?

The Constitution's writers carefully drafted a document that would create what?

"Amicus Curiae" refers to what?

Which event advanced the intent of the 14th Amendment?

Which of the following is commonly called the "4th Branch" of Gov't?

Which is most fundamental to democratic theory?

Cabinet-level agencies are responsible to who?

Who Presides over the House of Representatives?

John Locke's 2nd Treatise of Government advocates what?

All are requirements for President EXCEPT?

Bakke v. California dealt with?

Advocates of a strong federal system believe all EXCEPT?

Tinker v. Des Moines establishes what?

Which document created a compromise that led to the formation of a bicameral legislature?

The term "Prior Restraint" refers to which constitutional principle?

Which molds the values that a person develops?

Which gov't body is most directly responsible to the electorate (public)?

Which of the following committees is responsible for SCOTUS nominees?

When the Articles of Confed. were adopted, the nation's major issue was?

The establishment clause of the 1st Amendment speaks of?

All are Requirements for the House, under Art.1, EXCEPT?

Which decision established the "Clear and Present Danger" doctrine?

The Implied power clause of the Constitution allows Congress to do what?

All are reasons political parties form EXCEPT?

After Congress passes an appropriation bill, President can do all EXCEPT?

Those in favor of Judicial Restraint would be in favor of?

Which is NOT a type of primary election used for nominees before a general election?

Nixon and Reagan's vision of a new federalism favored what?

Which document represents the 1st adopted Constitution of the U.S.?

Which describes a philosophy of the Federalist Party?

Which policy-making group is largely believed to be responsible for growth of modern gov't?

Which would be considered an "activist" decision of the SCOTUS?

Which results after a critical election occurs?

Which group examines a candidate's record on specific issues?

Using a "Bully Pulpit" refers to a president doing what?

All are part of due process EXCEPT?

All are basic principles of democracy EXCEPT?

Which is the only stated constitutional responsibility of the Vice President?

Examples of White House Staff members include all EXCEPT?

Mapp v. Ohio established what?

Federalists believed that a nation dominated by factions would lead to what?

Which is responsible for preparing executive spending proposals submitted to Congress?

Which of the following is considered a linkage institution?

When voters have the chance to directly vote on legislation from Congress, that is what?

The constitutional basis of dual federalism can be found in?

Before Primary Elections existed, State parties selected delegates to the convention by what?

The majority of the American electorate reflects what type of political philosophy?

Which general area of policy is generally left up to the central gov't?

All represent examples of limited government EXCEPT?

Which represents the theoretical definition of Federalism?

All are considered enumerated powers of Congress EXCEPT?

Madison believed "tyranny of the majority" is prevented by all EXCEPT?

All are examples of Checks and Balances EXCEPT?

Which is a team of people banding together to effect governmental change by winning elections

Which factor generates the most significant advantage for Congress Candidates?

Which resulted after the Supreme Court made a ruling in Baker v. Carr?

Texas v. Johnson was based on what principle?

Which is the best reason why a Bill of Rights was added?

Which committee is responsible for setting agenda for daily floor debates in the House?

Which means that people are generally moving away from both parties?