Unit 5 AP Gov Test

8) Which of the following ideological perspectives is most consistent with the politicians in the passage? (Passage) A) Liberal B) Libertarian C) Communist D) Conservative

A) Liberal

Which of the following is the best conclusion based on a comparison of the trends above and your knowledge of voter behavior? (Graph) A) Older voters are more likely to vote in elections, including midterms. B) Voters continue to doubt the importance of voting in midterm elections. C) Political campaigns have learned to effectively use social media to get out the vote. D) The 1998 midterm elections had the lowest turnout across all age groups in recent history.

A) Older voters are more likely to vote in elections, including midterms.

Which of the following descriptions does NOT significantly impact the nature of democratic debate and political knowledge? A) Steady decline of print media B) Ideologically oriented programming C) Uncertainty over the credibility of news sources and information D) Consumer-driven media outlets and emerging technologies that reinforce existing beliefs.

A) Steady decline of print media

Which of the following groups would NOT be considered actors in the budget making process? A) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court B) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C) Lobbyists on behalf of the United Auto Workers D) Bureaucrats in the US Department of Agriculture

A) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

13. Every Presidential Election year, both Democrats and republicans organize their national convention. Which of the following political party functions is one of the main focuses of this event? A) The party platforms are adopted. B) Candidates are recruited for the upcoming election. C) Committees organize congressional party leadership. D) Trainings are held to get out the vote in local precincts.

A) The party platforms are adopted.

Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of the pros and cons of the Electoral College? A) Pros: Promotes stability through a two-party system Cons: Gives the greatest advantage to Maine and Nebraska B) Pros: Gives rural states a voice Cons: Promotes campaigning primarily in swing states C) Pros: Ensures 1-person 1-vote Cons: The winner of the popular vote can lose the election. D) Pros: The most democratic voting method Cons: Lowers voter turnout

B) Pros: Gives rural states a voice Cons: Promotes campaigning primarily in swing states

A first-year school teacher decides not to join the American Federation of Teachers because money is tight and she can't pay the dues. Besides, she knows that the teachers' union will advocate for teachers whether she joins or not. Which of the following descriptions best describes this scenario? A) Iron Triangles B) "Free Rider" Problem C) Inequality of political resources D) Unequal access to decision makers.

B) "Free Rider" Problem

Which of the following scenarios best highlights the increase in mistrust in the media and the debate over media bias? A) A private blogger uses her platform to express her own liberal opinions. B) A wealthy businessman who tends to be conservative purchases a major TV news network. C) A TV network that is publicly funded with donations and money from the federal government airs a nightly news program. D) A free local paper publishes a weekly editorial section, allowing any member of the general public to share their political opinions.

B) A wealthy businessman who tends to be conservative purchases a major TV news network.

Which of the following policies would the party represented in the political cartoon most likely prefer? (Cartoon) A) Investing in clean coal B) Comprehensive immigration reform C) Appointing strict-constructionist judges D) Privatization of criminal detention centers.

B) Comprehensive immigration reform

Based on the information in the infographic, which of the following is the most likely implication of the impact of the media on political campaigns? (Picture) A) Political campaigns are most likely to spend their funds on digital platforms. B) Political campaigns are more likely to rely on cable tv than local tv for purchasing political ads. C) Politicians should focus on appearances on the evening news where viewers are the most consistent. D) Politicians are most likely to determine that spending money on campaign advertising is ineffective.

B) Political campaigns are more likely to rely on cable tv than local tv for purchasing political ads.

Which of the following statements best describe the 15th amendment? A) Poll taxes cannot be a condition to be able to vote. B) The right to vote cannot be denied on account of race. C) The right to vote cannot be denied to citizens 18 years old or older. D) Citizens of Washington DC are granted to the right to vote for President.

B) The right to vote cannot be denied on account of race.

Which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon? (Cartoon) A) There are too many candidates to choose between for the General Election in 2020. B) There are too many options in the Democratic Primary for the Presidential Race in 2020. C) The Democratic Party is carefully selecting a candidate to win the 2020 General Elections D) The Republican Party is benefitting from the fact that they do not have to participate in.a primary election in 2020.

B) There are too many options in the Democratic Primary for the Presidential Race in 2020.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of the modern campaign. A) Benefits: Long election cycles help voters make the most informed decision Cons: On-demand news informs voters of nearly all actions and comments of candidates B) Benefits: Dependence on professional consultants Cons: Fewer candidates willing to run for office. C) Benefits: Effectiveness of social media for fundraising Cons: Rising campaign costs D) Benefits: Reliance on social media for campaign communication Cons: Easy to identify fake news

C) Benefits: Effectiveness of social media for fundraising Cons: Rising campaign costs

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information in the line graph? (Graph) A) The 65+ age group shows the smallest change in voter turnout from 1998 to 2018. B) The 35-44 age group shows the largest change in voter turnout from 1998 to 2018. C) All age groups show the highest voter turnout in the 2018 election than in any midterm election in the previous 2 decades. D) A higher percentage of people in the 25-34 age group said they voted in 1998 than the percentage of people in the 18-24 age group said they voted in 2018.

C) All age groups show the highest voter turnout in the 2018 election than in any midterm election in the previous 2 decades.

Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on a comparison of the trends in the line graph above and your knowledge of political parties? A) As the Baby Boomers age, they are voting for the Democratic candidates. B) Democratic candidates are winning by larger margins today than at any time in recent history. C) Overall, the age groups represented in the graph are trending towards Democratic candidates in recent years than in 1972. D) Candidates should campaign to with the votes of the younger population because they are more likely than older people to turnout to vote.

C) Overall, the age groups represented int eh graph are trending towards Democratic candidates in recent years than in 1972.

Mrs. Jones is happy with the current state of the economy and attributes the current President's policies to the country's economic health. As a result, she will be voting for the President for re-election. Which of the following describes Mrs. Jones' model for voting? A) Party-line voting B) Prospective voting C) Retrospective voting D) Rational-choice voting

C) Retrospective voting

12) Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in higher voter turnout? A) The State of Florida has several congressmen running for office in uncontested elections. B) The State of Tennessee enacts a law requiring photo identification to be able to register to vote. C) The State of Nevada decides to enact same-day registration to allow voters to register on Election Day. D) The State of Virginia has rejected mail-in ballots as a reliable option to be able to vote and maintains the requirement that voters visit polling places on Election Day.

C) The State of Nevada decides to enact same-day registration to allow voters to register on Election Day.

Which of the following scenarios would NOT be considered a major way in which political participation can be influenced by the media? A) A presidential candidate agrees to a live interview on a major network news program. B) Political activists disseminate information, both true and false, to potential voters using social media. C) The White House denies press passes to a group of journalists who tend to report unfavorably on the President's actions. D) A website that aggregates the results from some of the most popular polling agencies reports that 2 candidates are nearly tied a week before the election.

C) The White House denies press passes to a group of journalists who tend to report unfavorably on the President's actions.

7) Which of the following principles is most clearly demonstrated in the passage? (Passage) A) Political parties have their greatest impact on the electorate by stating the party's platform B) Linkage institutions are channels that allow individuals to communicate their preferences to policy makers. C) The incorporation of third-party agendas into platforms of major political parties serves as a barrier to third-party success. D) Interest groups may represent very specific or more general interests and can educate voters to apply pressure on government agencies.

C) The incorporation of third-party agendas into platforms of major political parties serves as a barrier to third-party success.

Which of the following statements best describe the 19th amendment? A) Senators shall be elected by popular vote B) The President is limited to run for 2 terms C) The right to vote cannot be denied on account of sex. D) Citizens of Washington DC are granted a voting member in Congress.

C) The right to vote cannot be denied on account of sex.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the caucus and primary system? A) Caucus: First in New Hampshire Primary: First in Iowa B) Caucus: Growing in Popularity Primary: Preferred method of voting C) Caucus: More convenient for voters to participate Primary: Closed and open system D) Caucus: A formal gathering of party members to express their preference for candidates Primary: A traditional voting practice with a formal ballot cast in a private voting booth.

D) Caucus: A formal gathering of party members to express their preference for candidates Primary: A traditional voting practice with a formal ballot cast in a private voting booth

Which of the followings statements best describes linkage institutions? A) A politician's campaign strategy to win-over voters. B) A state's database to streamline the voter registration process. C) A method used by political parties to gather data on potential voters. D) A channel that allows individuals to communicate their preferences to policy-makers.

D) A channel that allows individuals to communicate their preferences to policy-makers.

Which of the following scenarios would be a direct result of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002? A) Comedian Steven Colbert decided to form his own Super-PAC to donate money to political causes he supported. B) Private citizen Amanda Rios was able to contribute $2000 directly to the campaign to elect Congressman Jones. C) A major food and beverage company airs a controversial political ad but justifies it through the First Amendment right to free speech. D) Congressman Walt Jones concludes his ad bashing his opponent in an upcoming election with the phrase, "I'm Walt Jones and I approved this message."

D) Congressman Walt Jones concludes his ad bashing his opponent in an upcoming election with the phrase, "I'm Walt Jones and I approved this message."

The National Federation of Independent Businesses decides to maximize their campaign contributions to Congressman Jones of Kansas versus his competition. Which of the following statements best describes this scenario? A) Closed Primary B) Critical Election C) Prospective Voting D) Incumbency advantage phenomena

D) Incumbency advantage phenomena

After the Civil War, many southerners aligned themselves with the Democratic Party because of common policy viewpoints. Which of the following terms best explains this event? A) Iron Triangles B) Retrospective voting C) "Free Rider" Problem D) Political Realignment

D) Political Realignment

Based on the passage above, which of the following governmental policies would Congresswoman Cortez most likely support? A) Support the right to life for a fetus B) Support tax breaks for all income levels. C) Support maintaining privatized health care. D) Support background checks prior to the purchase of guns.

D) Support background checks prior to the purchase of guns.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information in the infographic? (Picture) A) Fewer people are paying attention to the news. B) Newspaper readers are turning into Cable TV instead. C) Local TV news has seen the greatest increase in audience. D) TV viewership has both increased and decreased, depending on the source of programming.

D) TV viewership has both increased and decreased, depending on the source of programming.

Which of the following best describes a trend in the line graph above? (Graph) A) Older people always vote more conservatively B) Democratic candidates are more popular overall. C) The Republican candidate was favored by both age groups in 2000. D) Younger people have consistently favored Democratic candidates for more than the past 20 years.

D) Younger people have consistently favored Democratic candidates for more than the past 20 years.