AP GOV CH 4 REVIEW

What is the most likely explanation for the pattern or trend described in your answer to Question 7? A) the aging of the Baby Boomer generation B) the increasing diversity of the American population C) additional pork barrel spending D) renewed fiscal discipline

A) the aging of the Baby Boomer generation

RESOLVED: That the President is requested, and the Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or Attorney General determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possession, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Senator Jeff Sessions and any representative of the Russian government, including his meetings with the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Sergey I. Kislyak, on July 18, 2016, and September 8, 2016. (2) Senator Sessions' testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on January 10, 2017, including but not limited to his statement that he "did not have communications with the Russians."88 Select the response that matches the most likely motivation of the resolution's sponsor and the most likely outcome of the resolution, given the fact of a Republican majority on the House Judiciary Committee. Motivation- Outcome A. To learn embarrassing information about the president and attorney general for partisan purposes- Defeat of the resolution along strict party lines B. To gain further insight into how best to negotiate with the Russian government- Request to the president and the attorney general for additional information C. To waive the protections given to classified information- Request of the Supreme Court for guidance as to how best to proceed D. To begin impeachment proceedings against the president and his top aides- Support for the resolution to require the president and attorney general to testify before Congress

A. To learn embarrassing information about the president and attorney general for partisan purposes- Defeat of the resolution along strict party lines

Which of the following best explains the trend shown in the graph? a. During periods of divided government, the president and Congress are forced to compromise b. Increased partisanship makes it more difficult for Congress to pass spending bills c. Budgetary bills must start in the HOR, and the House Rules Committee places limitations on spending bills d. Discharge petitions cannot be used on spending bills, making it difficult to appropriate funds

B. Increased partisanship makes it more difficult for Congress to pass spending bills

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962) ?

Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.

In examining the data found in Graphs 1 and 2, what pattern or trend would you most likely predict for the anticipated budget for fiscal year 2035? A) The United States will devote a larger share of the budget to the military. B) Payments for new interest on the debt will be eliminated. C) Discretionary expenditures will consume a decreasing share of the federal budget. D) The percentage of America's GDP devoted to federal spending will continue its downward trend.

C) Discretionary expenditures will consume a decreasing share of the federal budget

RESOLVED: That the President is requested, and the Attorney General of the United States is directed, to transmit, respectively (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President or Attorney General determines appropriate), to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in their possession, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Senator Jeff Sessions and any representative of the Russian government, including his meetings with the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Sergey I. Kislyak, on July 18, 2016, and September 8, 2016. (2) Senator Sessions' testimony before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on January 10, 2017, including but not limited to his statement that he "did not have communications with the Russians."88 What congressional power was used in passing this resolution? A) law making B) treaty ratification C) appropriations D) legislative oversight

D. Legislative Oversight

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government?

Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees

To which of the following congressional committees would a proposal to reform the national income-tax system initially be sent?

House Ways and Means Committee

Select the pair of answers that best explains why the incumbency advantage is higher in the House of Representatives than it is in the Senate.

House of Representatives: Smaller districts Senate: Represents entire state

Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true?

It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the excerpt? a. Members of Congress usually support the policies favored by their party b. Members of Congress who defy their party's leadership face political consequences c. The Tea Party Movement seeks to advance deal making with the Democratic Party d. Conservative members of Congress are unwelcome on the Budget Committee

Members of Congress who defy their party's leadership face political consequences.

Which of the following describes the ruling in Shaw v. Reno (1993)?

Racial gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional.

The house of representatives . . . can make no law which will not have its full operation on themselves and their friends, as well as the great mass of society. This has always been deemed one of the strongest bonds by which human policy can connect the rulers and the people together . . . but without which every government degenerates into tyranny.Which of the following statements best describes the viewpoint in the quote?

The House of Representatives was created to directly represent the citizens.

Which of the following enumerated powers would permit Congress to stimulate the economy by hiring unemployed citizens?

The power to pass a federal budget

Debate of a bill in the House of Representatives under a "closed rule" means that

amendments to the bill cannot be offered

Which of the following is most likely to lead to the situation in the cartoon? (Cartoon with shipments of laxatives sent into Congress)

divided government

The largest portion of "uncontrollable spending" in the federal budget is designated for which of the following?

entitlement spending

What do the maps illustrate?A) the process of reapportionmentB) partisan gerrymanderingC) increase in electoral support for the Republican PartyD) demographic shifts within a congressional district

partisan gerrymandering