AP Gov Final Questions (Logas)
Why was the 26th amendment passed so quickly with so little fuss?
"Old enough to fight, old enough to vote"
Which amendment in the bill of rights is considered one of the foundations of federalism?
10th amendment
In expanding suffrage to this group in a constitutional amendment, testimony before congress suggested it would channel protests into useful interactions with the political system, what expansion is referenced?
18+ can vote
In what year did the southern strategy result in shifting the allegiance of southern democrats to the republican party?
1968
What year and which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment in 1920
Where do you find a list of things that are considered due process?
4th, 5th, and 6th amendments
How long is a senator's term?
6 years
Right to Life and civil liberties union are members of what group?
Attentive policy elites
Among the divisions which almost sank the Constitutional convention were the divisions between the North and South over slavery, and what?
Big vs. Small states
Which kind of federal help to a state would a governor most like to receive?
Block grant
If a person who you are trying to get nominated or elected is a true vote maverick, someone who does not toe the party line very well, you would decide on what strategy?
Candidate based voting
If we have a critical election, what exactly are we seeing?
Change in affiliation among voters
Brown v Board is the most famous example of what type of participation?
Class action lawsuit
In addition to proposing and ratifying single amendments, what other process could be used to change the Constitution?
Constitutional Convention
What is a grand jury?
Decide whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial
A view holding that the constitution is a compact among sovereign states so that the powers of the national government and the states are clearly differentiated is known as what?
Dual federalism
The fact there seem to be some schools that graduate a disproportionate share of American leaders suggests that the United States might be less democratic that we wish, and owe more to what?
Elite Theory
In the Fourth amendment protection given to searches of papers is often construed by today's courts to apply to what else?
Emails
A state receives a federal grant for children's healthcare to provide for non emergency services for certain impoverished individuals, what is this form of grant called?
Formula grant
In order to make they remain as important as they are, those in charge of the Iowa caucasus have moved them from the end of January to the start of January, what is this called?
Frontloading
What is the form of reporting that covers how decisions influence polls are called?
Horse Race Journalism
How do we determine the number of electors that each state has?
House Representatives + 2
What are examples of legislative measures that require a 2/3 supermajority?
Impeachment, overturning a veto, ratification of treaties, amendments to the constitution
What kind of limitations can be put on public speech?
Incitement, slander/libel, profanity, national security, time, place, and manor
In the aftermath of the court's decision in DC v Heller, why was it necessary to bring another gun case before the court so quickly?
Incorporation
What happens in a presidential election if no one gets a majority in the electoral college?
It goes to the House and each state gets 1 vote
Why can the government take land beside the expressway to expand it?
It's for public use
Except in the case of Impeachment, who gets to decide guilt or innocence in the American system?
Jury
The 22nd amendment limiting the president to two terms created which problem?
Lame Duck period
What is the definition of treason in the Constitution?
Levying War against the US, or giving Aid and Comfort to enemies.
In Illinois a voter does not have to preregister with a party and can take either party's ballet, what is this called?
Modified open primary
The model of democracy most compatible with the existence and power of interest groups is what?
Pluralism
The authority of a Government to maintain order and safeguard citizen health, safety, and welfare is what?
Police power
Any consistent set of values and beliefs about the scope and purpose of government is called what?
Political Ideology
What did the founders fail to anticipate that lead to the need for the 12th amendment?
Political Parties
The 17th amendment provides for the direct election of senators, which political alliance pressed for this?
Progressives
Which of the following is likely to be able to sue you for libel laws for saying nasty things?
Public Figures and the Gov are likely to lose a libel suit
The Eisenhower Expressway that brings you to school everyday is an example of what?
Public Good
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments are known for the historical period they were created in, what are they called?
Reconstruction Amendments
A direct vote on policy is called what?
Referendum
Gideon vs Wainwright expanded the idea of what 6th amendment right?
Right to counsel
The institutional feature of the American system that does the most to preserve two parties, under the majority decision rule, is what?
Single Member Districts
Which part of the 6th amendment ensures hearsay evidence is not used to convict someone of a crime?
The right to confront your accuser
In Mapp v Ohio the evidence was thrown out because the search had done what?
They overstepped a warrant
What power does the senate have concerning impeachment?
They run the trials
In article 3 where it says judges serve their office in good behavior, what does this mean?
They serve for life
Why did confederations seem like a good idea to the colonies in 1777?
They were different from one another
Which court case established that symbolic speech exists, and can be interpreted as political?
Tinker v Des Moines
T/F: It is possible for the government to allow the use of public funds in religious schools for limited purposes?
True
People who do not believe the political system gives them a fair shot are more likely to engage in what?
Unconventional Participation
When the federal government requires a state to do something without giving them money for it, what is it called?
Unfunded mandate
The Constitutional Amendment to give the vote to citizens who were former slaves, women, and people over 18 were all geared to expand what in the American system?
Universal participation
The notion that everybody in a democracy should participate in decision making is what?
Universal participation
What is the process for finding out a bias in juror?
Vior dire
What is the easiest form of conventional behavior to influence the political system is what?
Voting
What is the form of reporting that covers the background and results of government decisions called?
Watchdog Journalism
Who is the most likely to vote?
White, suburban, college educated women
Whom can the House of Representatives impeach?
any federal official
How does the Constitution as written explain or mention slavery?
it doesn't
The means employed in mass communication and printed broadcast are referred to as?
mass media
If public opinion follows roughly a bell curve, what are we seeing?
normal distribution
What is it called when the president can't run again?
open election
Thomas Hobbes believed the Government's first task is to ensure what?
order
What is appellate jurisdiction?
the right to hear cases on appeal
What is the best predictor of a person's political affiliation?
their parents
How large a margin is required to amend the Constitution?
⅔ in both houses or ¾ the state legislatures
Everyone who believes in substantive political theory tends to believe in civil rights, but what do they tend to disagree about?
Social equality
The collective attitude of citizens regarding a certain question is defined as?
public opinion
A person's position in society based on education, occupation, social status, and income is called what?
socioeconomic status
When voting in a general election the voters usually choose some democrats and some republicans, what is this called?
split ticket voting