AP Gov practice questions
Which of the following is most likely responsible for the increase in the number of southern African American state legislators between 1960 and 1992
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Two interest groups are competing for influence in Congress. One group represents banking institutions, while the other advocates for consumer protections. A critic of the influence of interest groups would make which of the following claims?
The banking interest group likely has greater financial resources and access to policy makers than the consumer protection group.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a formal check on the power of the bureaucracy?
The secretary of defense being called to testify before a congressional committee
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a member of Congress supporting pork-barrel legislation?
A senator from an agricultural state amending legislation to establish a potato research institute in his or her state
Which of the following is the correct pairing of powers found in the Articles of Confederation and powers found in the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation: Unicameral legislature United States Constitution: Bicameral legislature
Which of the following policies would the states most likely prefer?
Block grants
On February 9, 2016, President Barack Obama released his budget proposal for the 2017 fiscal year. Facing a Republican Congress, many declared the plan "dead on arrival." Among the cited issues was Obama's request for $582.7 billion in discretionary spending for defense, which many Republicans believed was not enough. Which of the following most accurately explains the interaction between the president and the Congress regarding the defense budget?
Congress passes a budget for the entire federal government, including defense, but it must consider the president's proposal because the president may veto the bill
Which of the following is a true statement about the role of the media in providing citizens with information?
Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption
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 executive agreements with foreign nations
George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796 Which of the following scenarios illustrates Washington's concerns?
Ideological divisions within Congress can lead to partisan gridlock
Which of the following sets of policies would most likely be supported by a libertarian?
Legalization of the commercial sale of marijuana and a reduction in government spending on prisons
Which of the following is a likely effect of the trend depicted in the bar graph on voting and elections? (populations going up in non-white communities)
The Democratic Party will win more elections, based on current voting trends