Unit 4 review ap gov
Which of the following ideologies most likely aligns with the cartoonist's perspective? Independent Conservative Liberal Libertarian
Conservative
On which of the following issues did Federalists and Jeffersonians have most widely differing views? Creating a national bank Writing the Constitution Ratifying the Constitution Declaring independence
Creating a national bank
Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most related to the topic of the cartoon? Schenck v. United States (1919) Engel v. Vitale (1962) New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) Tinker v. Des Mointes (1969)
Engel v. Vitale (1962)
Which term best describes: A person who believes in minimal government regulations on business and has a strong regard for personal freedom Progressive Conservative Libertarian Liberal
Libertarian
Which of the following interest groups works primarily to protect the rights enumerated in the Second Amendment? National Rifle Association National Council of State Legislatures American Bar Association American Civil Liberties Union
NRA
Which of the following is protected by the First Amendment? Eminent domain Political speech Gun Ownership Obscenity
Political speech
The practice of designing a poll in order to influence one's attitude is known as Stratification Push polling Logrolling Exit polling
Push polling
Engel v. Vitale (1962) used which clause as the basis for their claim? Establishment Clause Free Speech Clause Free Exercise Clause Commerce Clause
a
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established which of the following principals? Judicial Review Establishment Clause Free Press Clause Commerce Clause
a
Millennial's political socialization was affected by September 11th attacks, showing most clearly which effect? a) The generational effect b) The effect of globalization c) The lifecycle effect d) The effect of social media
a
New York Times v. United States (1971) used which clause as the basis for their claim? a Free Speech Clause b Commerce Clause c Equal Protection Clause d Free Press Clause
a
This informal executive power carries the full force of a law without requiring action from congress. a Executive Orders b Executive Privilege c Executive Agreements d Head of State
a
This position acts as the presiding officer of the senate should the Vice President be absent. President Pro Tempore President of the Senate Senate Minority Leader Senate Majority Leader
a
Which of the following is an accurate implication of the McDonald v. Chicago ruling and selective incorporation? a The ruling prevented infringement of basic liberties. b The case was first heard as an original jurisdiction case. c The case overturned a gun-restriction policy in the District of Columbia. d The ruling was based upon the Second Amendment only.
a
Which of the following methods is the most certain way to override a Supreme Court decision? a Proposing & ratifying a constitutional amendment that counters the decision b Appealing the decision c Passing legislation the Court declared unconstitutional in a different form d Convincing the president to veto the decision
a
Which of the following might encourage the media to limit their reporting of polling during a campaign season? a The bandwagon effect b The static nature of public opinion c Equality of Opportunity d Sampling error
a
Which of the following statements best describes how the balance of liberties and safety has been interpreted over time? a Different courts in different times have found different balances b The balance always leans more towards liberties than safety c The balance has been interpreted consistently over time d Stare decisis requires similar findings in similar cases
a
With which of the following statements would the cartoonist agree? a To provide tax cuts, gov't is willing to make social security less stable b The gov't is working hard to fix the problems in social security c Nothing can be done to save social security d Tax cuts are going to boost the economy and save social security
a
In what way did the Seventeenth Amendment broaden democracy? a It allowed citizens to alter the Electoral College b It gave citizens greater impact on lawmaking in the U.S. Senate c It extended voting rights to women d It extended voting rights to African Americans
b
Shaw v. Reno (1993) and Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) both were concerned with ...? a Judicial Review and Establishment Clause b Redistricting and Gerrymandering c Incorporation and Devolution d Free speech and Free Press
b
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) used which clause as the basis for their claim? Establishment Clause Free Speech Clause Free Exercise Free Press Clause
b
What technique in measuring public opinion must the pollster use to make the poll accurate reflect public opinion? a Randomization b Stratification (break the responses into smaller demographic groups) c Enhance the questions d Ask additional respondents
b
What was the effect of the rulling in Schenck v. United States? a Printed materials are protected as free speech, even in times of war b Speech that presents a clear and present danger can be punished c Peope can say or express anything as long as the nation is not at war d During wartime, no person can criticize the U.S. Government
b
Which argument do supporters of supply-side economics make? a The federal government should follow the ideas of John Maynard Keynes b Leaving more money in the citizens' pockets will stimulate the economy c The government should increase the supply of currency into circulation d THe more revenue the gov't takes in & spends the better off the economy
b
Which of the following best describes the information in the infographic? a It must be read to a defendant at the beginning of a trial b It requires law enforcement to protect civil liberties c It is required reading before the police can conduct a lawful search d It results from the state's police powers
b
Which of the following constitutional principles coincides with the topic of this cartoon? a Free Expression b Equal Protection c Citizenship d Due process
b
Which of the following does the graph conclude? a Partisan affiliation has little impact on citizen views of the president b Older voters approve of Trump more than younger voters c Though there is a gender gap in citizen voting, there is not in support d There is no relationship between approval and population density
b
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of populist and libertarian ideology? C A B pop, increase min wages/ Lib, pro-choice D
b
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Second and Eighth Amendments? B right to bear arms/ mandates equal protection A D C
b
Which of the following is the likely action this federal judge will take based on the scenario...( there was 2 similar cases where they both sided with the same person) a The judge will refuse to hear the case. b The judge must rule in the same way because of binding precedent. c The judge will ask the Justice Department for guidance. d The judge will read the other two courts' opinions and consider them.
b
Which of the following is true regarding the impeachment process? a The vice president and a majority of the Cabinet can impeach a president. b The House can impeach, Senate can remove a president conviction c The House can impeach, but the Supreme Court determines removal d Impeachment requires serious wrongdoing that no president has been
b
Which of the following statements best reflect the cartoonist's point of view? a Opinion polls are used often, but they have low margins of error b Polling during campaigns is considered to be overdone c Citizens accept poll results from reliable news organizations d Polling and the reporting of polls can improperly influence an election
b
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) used which clause as the basis for their claim? Equal Protection Clause Free Exercise Clause Establishment Clause Free Speech Clause
b
Brown v. Board of Education used which clause as the basis for their claim? a Due Process Clause b Free Speech Clause c Equal Protection Clause d Establishment Clause
c
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Democrat and Republican ideologies? C - Dem, increase min wages/ Rep, less business regulations A- dem, supported by business elites/ Rep, supported by minority B- Dem, expand welfare/ Rep, universal health care
c
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Millennials and members of the Silent Generation? a b c millennials think we should stay out of foreign countries, silent thing usa is the greatest d
c
Which of the following is an accurate summary of the selective incorporation doctrine? a Gov't policies can involve religion as long as they are decided selectively b The Supreme Court is cautious about which civil liberties it accepts c States must protect most rights in the BoR based on the Due Process Clause d The framers of the Constitution were selective about which rights to include
c
Which of the following is necessary for a public opinion poll to be valid? a The poll must be conducted by a responsible news organization b The poll must have a low margin of error c The poll must include equal numbers of people from different demographics d The poll must use objective, open-ended questions
c
Which of the following is the best explanation of congressional oversight? a Congress members monitor the well-being of their district b Congress opens a legislative session on a legally scheduled day c Congress oversees the executive branch's implementation of policy d Congress oversees the management of national election
c
Which of the following statements about congressional reapportionment and redistricting is true? a States with no major change in population do not draw new district lines b The Senate, unlike the House, is reapportioned every 20 years c Districts must be drawn so that every person's vote is roughly equal d The federal government redraws districts maps every 10 years
c
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between family and political opinions? a) Children who discuss politics have fewer political discussions over time b) Children are rarely surveyed, it is difficult to determine the relationship c) Children's political opinions are heavily influenced by their parents. d) Children are most often unaware of their parents political opinions
c
Which of the following statements would the cartoonist most likely agree? a The government should provide more help to churches b Elected officials cannot be religious c There is a constant struggle to define the separation of church and state d The government should be able to impose religion on its citizens
c
Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment? a The equal protection clause assures equality for race, not gender b The 14th Amendment prevents states from taxing agencies of the gov't c The 14th Amendment's due process clause makes most rights apply to states d The 14th Amendment has restricted the application of judicial review.
c
Baker v. Carr (1963) was concerned with which two issues? a Right to Privacy b Incorporation c Political Questions d Justiciable Issues
c, d
Based on the information in the graphic, which political beliefs are these citizens most likely to have? a) William would support legalization of marijuana while Sarah would oppose b) Sarah and William both would hold liberal views on free speech c)Sarah's views would be pro-life, and william would be pro-choice d)William would want less regulation on commerce, Sarah would support welfare
d
Based on this scenerio, the senator is following which model of representation... Politico Trustee Partisan Delegate
d
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) established which of the following principals? a Necessary & Proper b ClauseSupremacy Clause c Establishment Clause d Necessary & Proper Clause, and Supremacy Clause
d
United States v. Lopez (1995) called into question which clause of the US Constitution? Next Equal Protection Clause Free Speech Clause Free Exercise Clause Commerce Clause
d
Which group has the highest percentrage of its memebrs voting for Democratic candidates in recent elections? a White southerners b Elderly voters c Blue collar workers d African Americans
d
Which is the most democratic institution of government that represents the framers' commitment to a limited republic? a Supreme Court b U.S. Senate c Electoral College d House of Representatives
d
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the family and attending college contribute to political beliefs? C A B D- family is the most influential, the long you are at college the more liberal your views become
d
Which of the following is most likely to happen based on this scenerio... a vote of 11 to 10 a The Supreme Court will review the bill for constitutionality. b The House of Representatives will take up the bill. c The president will sign the bill. d The full Senate will consider the bill.
d
Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of Congress? a The president can impeach selected members of Congress. b The president can refuse to spend money that Congress has appropriated c The president can veto particular items or language in a bill d The president can veto a congressional bill that has passed Congress
d
Which of the following options represents the majority opinion in United States v. Lopez? a Commerce clause gives Congress powers to decide constitutionality of laws b Individuals have the right to own and carry guns. c Even small, local events ultimately have an effect on interstate commerce. d The power of the federal gov't in relation to state gov't is limited
d
