AP gov practice test
The single most important advantage to someone trying to get elected to Congress is:
(A) being an incumbent
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power of the president?
(A) enact legislation by issuing decrees
Which of the following are important powers of the Rules Committee? I. setting time limits on floor debate II. deciding whether or not amendments will be allowed from the floor III. deciding which bills may be allowed to go to the floor IV. deciding whether or not amendm
(B) I, II, and III only
Under the 22nd Amendment, which of the following would be ineligible to run for president?
A sitting president running for a third full term
Which role of the President is associated with the "take care clause" in Article II of the Constitution?
Chief Executive
. According to the Constitution, revenue bills must originate in the:
House
. Racial gerrymandering: I. involves rearranging district lines to allow a minority representative to be elected II. is controversial III. was proven unconstitutional by the "one person, one vote" Supreme Court decision
I and II only
Which of the following are true statements regarding the qualifications for the presidency? I. No president has been under 40 when elected to the office. II. No one born in another country has ever been president. III. No one has ever served as president who has lived in the United States for at least fourteen years.
I and II only
Which of the following is true of congressional redistricting?
It occurs every ten years to reflect changes in population as measured by the census
All of the following are standing committees in Congress in EXCEPT:
Joint Committee
The president's clearinghouse for agency ideas is the:
Office of Management and Budget
Which type of committee in Congress would conduct investigations?
Select
Which of the following accurately describes the president's line-item veto power?
The president's line-item veto power was declared unconstitutional in 1997
. In the House of Representatives, it is the ______ Committee that writes tax codes, subject to the approval of Congress as a whole.
Ways and Means
. The part of the executive branch of government that the president sees daily and relies heavily on for information, policy options, and analysis is the:
White House staff
When the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill
a conference committee is appointed to resolve differences
In the House, a pigeonholed bill can be forced to tile floor for consideration through use of:
a discharge petition
2. In Federalist #70, Alexander Hamilton states that "energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government." In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for:
a single executive who can respond quickly to crises
15. Which amendment to the Constitution has made some argument in the passage above moot?
a. 22nd
7. Under the 22nd Amendment, which of the following would be ineligible to run for president?
a. A sitting president running for a third full term
5. Which form of legislature did the Constitutional Convention create?
a. Bicameral
20. The part of the executive branch of government that the president sees daily and relies heavily on for information, policy options, and analysis is the:
a. Executive Office of the President
18. What Do the maps illustrate?
a. Partisan gerrymandering
The house of representatives....... Can make no law which wil not have tis 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 with out which every government degenerates into tyranny. -James Madison, Federalist No. 57 20. Which of the following statements best describes the viewpoint in the quote?
a. The house of representatives was created to directly represent the viewpoint in the quote
20. On November 20, 2014, President Obama issued a statement removing the threat of deportation for approximately five million undocumented parents and permanent residents who lived in the country for at least 5 years. Which of the following powers did President Obama use in the scenario?
a. The informal power to issue an executive order
2. When the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill:
a. a conference committee is appointed to resolve differences
3. Most bills formally submitted for consideration in Congress:
a. are quietly killed off early in the process
11. The single most important advantage to someone trying to get elected to Congress is:
a. being an incumbent
4. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power of the president?
a. enact legislation by issuing decrees
1. Most important congressional activity is done:
a. in meetings of standing committees and their subcommittees
10. "One man, one vote," Baker v. Carr, and Wesberry v. Sanders are all associated with the concept of:
a. redistricting
19. Executive orders are issued by:
a. the president
6. Executive orders are issued by:
a. the president
To actually fund a program, Congress must pass an _____bill.
appropriations
Most bills formally submitted for consideration in Congress:
are quietly killed off early in the process
"I hereby return without my approval House Joint Resolution 542--the War Powers Resolution. While I am in accord with the desire of the Congress to assert its proper role in the conduct of our foreign affairs, the restrictions which this resolution would impose upon the authority of the President are both unconstitutional and dangerous to the best interests of our Nation. The proper roles of the Congress and the Executive in the conduct of foreign affairs have been debated since the founding of our country. Only recently, however, has there been a serious challenge to the wisdom of the Founding Fathers in choosing not to draw a precise and detailed line of demarcation between the foreign policy powers of the two branches." October 24, 1973 13. Which constitutional principle is reflected in the excerpt?
b. Checks and balances
"I hereby return without my approval House Joint Resolution 542--the War Powers Resolution. While I am in accord with the desire of the Congress to assert its proper role in the conduct of our foreign affairs, the restrictions which this resolution would impose upon the authority of the President are both unconstitutional and dangerous to the best interests of our Nation. The proper roles of the Congress and the Executive in the conduct of foreign affairs have been debated since the founding of our country. Only recently, however, has there been a serious challenge to the wisdom of the Founding Fathers in choosing not to draw a precise and detailed line of demarcation between the foreign policy powers of the two branches." October 24, 1973 8. Which constitutional principle is reflected in the excerpt?
b. Checks and balances
So proud of our great Military which will soon be, after the spending of billions of fully approved dollars, the finest that our Country has ever had. There won't be anything, or anyone, even close!
b. Commander in Chief
6. Which of the following correctly identifies an implication of what we talked about in regards to presidential action and his term.
b. Congress is more likely to act on a president's policy proposal at the beginning of a first term than at the end of a second term.
14. Racial gerrymandering: I. involves rearranging district lines to allow a minority representative to be elected II. is controversial III. was proven unconstitutional by the "one person, one vote" Supreme Court decision
b. I and II only
9. Which of the following criticisms of the War Powers Resolution is most consistent with the author's argument?
b. It violates the principle of separation of powers
5. Which of the following statements reflects a common theme in presidential approval?
b. Most presidents exit office with lower approval ratings than when they entered office.
The president will be elected to four years and is re-eligible as often as the people of the US think him worthy of their confidence...we must conclude that the permanency of the President's four-year term is less dangerous than a three year term for the top official in a single state. The president of the United States can be impeached, tried, and, on conviction of bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors, removed from office. Afterwards he would be liable to prosecution and punishment in the ordinary course of law. Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 69 14. Which if the following statements best summarizes the author's argument?
b. People are protected from a dangerous president by elections every four years and a process the legislature can undertake.
17. Which of the following is potential cause of the trend with the presidents after Truman?
b. Recent presidents are communicating in various ways and thus need fewer press conferences.
10. Who would be responsible for having Senator Ennis "fall in line" and vote with the rest of his party on gun-control legislation?
b. Senate Whip
16. Which of the following statement is supported by the date in the chart?
b. The average number of press conferences per year varies from administration to administration
13. Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of congress?
b. The present can veto a congressional bill that has passed the house and the senate.
4. Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of Congress?
b. The president can veto a congressional bill that has passed the House and Senate.
5. A presidential veto of legislation passed by Congress:
b. can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both the House and the Senate
15. The practice of one member of Congress supporting another member's pet project in return for support for his or her own project is known as:
b. logrolling
7. The vice president of the United States is the ceremonial leader of the Senate, but he or she has little real leadership responsibilities. Who is the true leader of the Senate?
b. president pro tempore
12. Which of the following does the Speaker NOT play a role in?
b. recommending which members should be expelled from the House for failure to support the party's positions on bills
11. Which of the following is true regarding the War Powers Act?
c. A president can use the military abroad in combat as long as he informs congress within 48 hours
10. Which is an accurate characterization of the notable periods in a presidency?
c. A president can usually accomplish more during the honeymoon period than during the lame duck period
1. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?
c. A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state
The Democrats, who know Steel Slats (Wall) are necessary for Border Security, are putting politics over Country. What they are just beginning to realize is that I will not sign any of their legislation, including infrastructure, unless it has perfect Border Security. U.S.A. WINS! 7:28 AM · Dec 20, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
c. Chief Legislator
18. A senator realizes a Senate vote on an immigration bill is coming up. The senator examines public opinion polls on the issue and carefully reads her inbox for constituents' views on the bill and the issue. This senator is following which model of representation?
c. Delegate
6. Which of the following is a difference between the House and the Senate?
c. House members serve for two-year terms and Senators for six-year terms.
8. In what way did the 17th Amendment broaden democracy?
c. It gave citizens greater control of who represents them in the Senate, calling for direct election of Senators.
16. Which of the following is true of congressional redistricting?
c. It occurs every ten years to reflect changes in population as measured by the census
14. Which of the following criticisms of the War Powers Resolution is most consistent with the author's argument?
c. It violates the principle of separation of powers
2. Who would be responsible for having Senator Ennis "fall in line" and vote with the rest of his party on gun-control legislation?
c. Senate Whip
7. Which of the following best describes the President's purpose in the passage above?
c. To set an agenda by speaking with a large audience of both constituents and Congress
8. The use of the filibuster:
c. can be ended by a cloture petition and vote
13. An example of casework by a member of Congress is:
c. helping a constituent gain health care benefits from the Department of Veterans' Affairs
the use of the filibuster:
can be ended by a cloture petition and vote
A presidential veto of legislation passed by Congress:
can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both the House and the Senate
All of the following are reasons incumbents in the House of Representatives enjoy an electoral advantage over challengers except that incumbents:
can't use staff members to do constituent casework
i spoke with president moon of south korea
chief diplomat
12. Which of the following methods is the formal method for ending a filibuster mentioned by McConnell in his speech? How many votes are needed for it to pass?
cloture; 60
which of the following statements summarizes the argument made in federalist 81
congress mat check the supreme court through impeachment
The most important step in shaping a bill in the process of becoming a law is
consideration in standing committees and subcommittees
9. The only two presidents to be impeached are: ________________.
d. Andrew Johnson and William Clinton
12. It is in the middle of a congressional session and the Republican president receives a bill that has passed a democrat-majority House and a democrat-majority senate. This omnibus bill deregulates much of the food industry and agribusiness, something the president has long desired. Yet the bill also includes congressional appropriations to help fund modern art museums in San Francisco and New York City that the president thinks is unnecessary. Which action will the president most likely take?
d. Sign the bill and explain in a signing statement that he will enforce the deregulations but won't allow the funds for the art museum.
3. Which of the following is true about the impeachment process?
d. The House can impeach a president and the Senate can remove a president on conviction of bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
4. Which of the following is true about the impeachment process?
d. The House can impeach a president and the Senate can remove a president on conviction of bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
9. In the context of the scenario Senator Ennis is indicating he plans to vote in accordance to the wishes of the majority of his constituents on other bills. Which model of representation do his actions embody?
d. The delegate model
18. According to public opinion polls, presidents seem to be most popular:
d. when they first enter office
a supreme court justice who writes the following words " generations from now, lawyers, and judges will look back at todays ruling with utter contempt" is probably writing..
dissenting opinion
11. Which of the following accurately compares the formal and informal powers of the president?
formal power-Acting as commander-in-chief of the military informal power-Signing an executive order to designate combat roles during a conflict with Yemen
Which of the following accurately compares the formal and informal powers of the president?
formal power-Acting as commander-in-chief of the military informal power-Signing an executive order to designate combat roles during a conflict with Yemen
The president's cabinet:
has increased over the years with newly established executive departments approved by Congress
An example of casework by a member of Congress is:
helping a constituent gain health care benefits from the Department of Veterans' Affairs
3. Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
house of representatives- Members are elected by the constituents in a local district based on population senate- Members are elected by constituents of an entire state
17. Select the pair of best answers that best explains why the incumbency advantage is higher in the House of Representatives than it is in the Senate.
house of reps-Smaller districts, people more loyal senate-Represent the entire state
Congress would be required to use the elastic clause of the Constitution in order to
impose workplace safety standards
which of the following examples best reflects the statement hamilton made in the final sentence of the quote
in 1957 president dwight eisenhower sent the national guard to littel rock arkansas to integrate the school as ordered in brown vs board of education 1954
Most important congressional activity is done:
in meetings of standing committees and their subcommittees
The president can influence legislation by all of the following EXCEPT:
introducing legislation
Once the House votes for impeachment, the president:
is tried by the Senate
why is marbury vs madison important
it establishes the power of judicial review, affirming that the supreme court is coequal with other branches
According to the 25th Amendment, when the office of vice president is vacated:
it is filled by the president's appointment, with both houses of Congress approving the nomination
the constitution is "not a living document told the southern methodist university crow in 2014. "its dead, dead, dead... the judge who always likes the results he reaches is a bad judge" the quote supports which philosophy
judicial restraint
When members of Congress hold a hearing to question a cabinet member on how a law is being carried out, they are engaging in:
legislative oversight
The practice of one member of Congress supporting another member's pet project in return for support for his or her own project is known as:
logrolling
The War Powers Resolution:
mandated the withdrawal of forces after 60-90 days
19. Which of the following accurately represents mandatory spending and discretionary spending?
mandatory-Spending is locked in, doesn't change from year to year discretionary-Spending can fluctuate year to year depending on what the president wants
A bill debated under "closed rules":
may be considered with strict time limits and no amendments allowed from the floor
Compared to members of the House, senators are generally:
more likely to face difficult reelection opponents
The "revolving door" involves:
officials in the executive branch who alternate between jobs in the public sector and private sector
which of the following is an example of the judicial review by the supreme court
overturning a presidents executive order about immigration because the order violates the constitution
The power of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives rests on its authority to:
place a bill on the legislative calendar, limit time for debate, and determine the type of amendments allowed
which of the following statements best describes the viewpoint in the cartoon
political parties attempt to nominate justices who share their political ideologies
Federal funding for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an example of:
pork barrel
In mid-term elections, the:
president's party typically loses seats
All of these are major sources of conflict between Congress and the president EXCEPT:
reapportionment
Which of the following does the Speaker NOT play a role in?
recommending which members should be expelled from the House for failure to support the party's positions on bills
"One man, one vote," Baker v. Carr, and Wesberry v. Sanders are all associated with the concept of:
redistricting
The president's power is:
shared with other branches of government as part of the Madisonian system of checks and balances
19. Select the pair of answer that best represents Shaw v Reno and Baker v Carr.
shawn and reno-Racial gerrymandering baker v carr-One person = one vote
Party loyalty at the voting booth is:
still a good predictor of voting behavior
. All of the following accurately describe the organization of the House and Senate EXCEPT:
the Senate has a Rules Committee; the House does not
Which of the following government officials are appointed by the president, but do NOT need to be confirmed by the Senate?
the White House Staff
Senators have dominated the selection of judges for the federal district courts through:
the custom of senatorial courtesy
which of the following best describes hamiltons point of view
the judiciarys power depends on an ability to convince the other brancehs of the strength of reasoning
which of the following best describes an inference that can be drawn from the table
the justices have decided overtime that they should devote more of thir limited resources to resolving a smaller number increasingly hard cases
Executive orders are issued by:
the president
Traditionally, congressional committee chairpersons have been chosen through:
the seniority system
what is the most logical inference from the table, using data from the five years shown
the supreme court has been accepting fewer cases for review
According to public opinion polls, presidents seem to be most popular:
when they first enter office
