U.S Government and Politics AP Prep

Question 1

which of the following has the highest voter turnout in a presidential election?

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people with college educations

Question 2

The president of the senate is ....

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The vice president of the U.S

Question 3

what is the significance of the supreme court case decision in Marbury V.S Madison?

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it establishes the supreme court's power of judicial review

Question 4

which amendment to the constituion limits the terms a president may serve?

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26

Question 5

President Truman was the first to propose a compulsory national health insurance program

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True

Question 6

which states presidential primary traditionally recieves the most media coverage?

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New Hampshire

Question 7

a progressive income tax requires the wealthiest people to..

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pay higher taxes than people in other income brackets

Question 8

Labor Unions fall under the governments antitrust legislation

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False

Question 9

a plaintiff cannot bring suit unless he or she has....

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established standing to sue

Question 10

The United States is divided into______ judicial circuits

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12

Question 11

which taxes have grown faster than any other source of federal revenues?

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social security taxes

Question 12

The only state in America with a unicameral legislature is

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Nebraska

Question 13

The motor voter act was intended to ....

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increase voter registration

Question 14

Where in the constitution does the idea of equality directly appear?

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14th amendment

Question 15

how can it be decided if a dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the federal or state gov't

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a court rules on the matter

Question 16

Most federal bureaucrats are hired in which ofthe following ways?

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They take an examination to prove their qualification

Question 17

tax expenditures are ........

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exemptions, exclusions, or deductions people can claim

Question 18

Court case which enforced that the deathpenalty is not a form of cruel and unusual punishment

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Gregg V. Georgia

Question 19

which of the following best describes the role of the bureaucracy?

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to implement policies

Question 20

which of the following is NOT a charachteristic of a bureaucracy?

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it is patrimonial

Question 21

In which way does the constituion protect the rights of individuals?

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it prevents congress from passing bills of attainder

Question 22

If a newspaper prints an article that spreads false information about a private person, it is..

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libel

Question 23

a bill that is vetoed by the president....

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can become a law if congress overrides the veto

Question 24

what do elite theorist believe about the influence of interst groups?

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a few wealthy groups have the most influence

Question 25

which amendment authorizes congress to collect income tax

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16

Question 26

When a senator engages in unlimited debate to prevent a bill from being voted on this is called

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filibuster

Question 27

which of the following powers are given to both the national and state government?

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tax

Question 28

which of the following is not addressed in the Bill of Rights?

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right to an education

Question 29

all but which of the following are true of incumbents in congress?

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their views on policy are well known to their constituents

Question 30

the legal concept which the supreme court has nationalized the Bill of rights with is...

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incorporation doctrine

Question 31

which of these is the best predictor of voting turnout

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education

Question 32

The constitution states that the president of the United States has to be_____ years old

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35

Question 33

which of the following is a tax expenditure?

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deductions for interest paid on home mortgages

Question 34

which of the following most influences the formation of political beliefs?

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family

Question 35

The most important the government has for controlling the economy is..

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money supply

Question 36

interst groups differ from political parties in which of the following ways?

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interest groups try to shape specify policy goals

Question 37

formal document the supreme court issues to a lower court in order to call up a case is ..

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writ of certiorari

Question 38

which of the following would most likeley be taken up by a single -issue group?

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abortion

Question 39

which of the following is the only legislative office mandate by the constitution?

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The speaker of the House

Question 40

the process that parties use to nominate their candidate for the presidency is called

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national convention

Question 41

Hiring based on political reasons rather than merit or competence is called

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patronage

Question 42

The Bill of rights was added to the constitution to....

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protect individual liberties

Question 43

The government could excercise fiscal policy in which of the following ways?

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increasing agricultural subsidies

Question 44

in terms of numbers which of the following is the most underrepresented group in congress

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Women

Question 45

which of the following is a consequence for investigative journalism?

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the increased reliance of televison news

Question 46

which of the following government institutions has the greatest impact on the economy?

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Federal Reserve Board

Question 47

of the following are characteristics of foreignpolicy during the cold war except

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Isolationism

Question 48

which of the following contirbutes most to the cost of a presidential campaign

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telivision advertising

Question 49

which of the following is not a cabinet department?

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the federal communications commission

Question 50

all of the following were part of the New Deal Coalition Except.....

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Bankers

Question 51

According to the keynesian economic theory, increasing government spending...

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stimulates the economy by creating demand among consumers

Question 52

slavery in the United states was ended by which amendment?

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13th

Question 53

Conference committees....

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create compromise between house and senate version ofbills

Question 54

In which case did the supreme court enforce the use of the exclusionary rule in state trials?

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Mapp V. Ohio

Question 55

which is NOT a way southern states tried to reduce the electoral voice of African Americans?

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the fifteenth amendment

Question 56

media coverage of campagns tend to focus on

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campaign strategies and the horse race

Question 57

after a house committee reviews a bill and writes its report, the bill typically goes to the...

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house rules committee

Question 58

In court cases the plaintiff is

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lawyer of the accuser

Question 59

Which of these institutions is responsible for compiling the president’s budget proposal

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Officeof management and budget

Question 60

sufferage is likely to be denied to a citizen who is

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a convicted felon

U.S Government and Politics AP Prep

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U.S Government and Politics AP Prep

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