AP Gov Unit 2

What is the author's main argument regarding the proposed process for electing presidents?

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In the federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that "energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of a good government." In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

A single executive who can response quickly to crisis.

Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton advocates for Federalist No. 70?

A strong, energetic executive

Why might the framers have had to justify the need and strength if the Executive Branch?

Americans feared monarchical rule after the revolution

Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policy priorities outright?

Because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers

Which of the following us true according to the diagram?

Both chambers make use of a system of majority and minority whips

Which constitution principle is reflected in the excerpt?

Checks and balances

All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT?

Congress may override a presidential veto

Members of congress taking action supporting the majority viewpoint would most likely demonstrate which of the following?

Delegate

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of constitutional provisions?

Enhance Federal Power: Commerce Clause Enhance State Power: Tenth Amendment

Which of the following is an example of congressional oversight?

Holding hearing for review of an executive agencies activities

Which if 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 describes the effect of the Twenty-Fourth Amendment?

It eliminated poll taxes

Which of the following best explains the principle of stare decisis?

It encourages judges to follow precedent when deciding cases

Which of the following statements best describes the information in the map?

Most states in the South and West allow capitol punishment

Which of the following data is reflected in the chart above?

Presidents nominated judges who considered themselves Republican

Which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon?

Redistricting procedures violate the equal protection clause

Which of the following may the president do to the limit the Supreme Court's power?

Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court

Which of the following best describes the primary formal role of the attorney general?

Serving as the chief executive officer of the Department of Justice

Which of the following is likely to occur as a result of new legislation regarding automobile

The Department of Transportation will be given discretionary authority to create auto regulations

Which constitutional component is described by the author of the excerpt?

The Electoral College

Which of the following statements best summarizes this excerpt from Senator Paul's speech?

The U.S. Senate should decide on war-like action on its merits, not along with other legislation

Which foreign policy reality might limit what Senate can do in this scenario?

The War Powers Act give the president freedom to act with the military for a limited

Which power of Congress is Senator Paul probably most concerned about based on this passage?

The expressed power to declare war

Which of the following is a member of the White House staff?

The national security advisors

Based on your knowledge and the diagram, which of the following is true regarding the leadership structure of Congress?

The role of the minority leader in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is to coordinate a strategy for the minority party

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

Concurrent powers have which of the following effects on the United States political system?

They make it possible for the states and the national government to simultaneously exercise influence in the same areas of public policy

Which of the following represents a reason that a president might use a signing statement to express displeasure with a bill as opposed to issuing a veto?

To president may have objections to provisions of a bill but does not want to risk Congress overriding a veto

Which of the following statements is most accurately supported by the data in the table?

While President George W. Bush issued fewer signing statements than President Clinton, his included more objections than President Clinton's

Which of the following statements is reflected in the data in the line graph?

Congressional incumbents win reflection a majority of the time

Which of the following constitutional principles best explains why there is a variation among states of the use of capitol punishment?

Federalism

With which Federalist Paper would the author most likely agree?

Federalist No. 70

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?

Federalist: Believed a large republic ensured the protection individual freedom Anti-Federalist: Believed only a small republic could best ensure protection of individual freedom

A member of the House of Representatives has introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage, but it has been in committee for 36 days and is unlikely to make it to the floor. Which of the following is the best course of action for the representative to take get a vote on the bill?

Filing for a discharge petition

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of formal and informal powers of the president?

Formal: Acting as commander in chief of the military Informal: Signing executive agreements with foreign nations

Members of United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs are concerned about the quality of services at hospitals run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Which of the following is an action the committee can take to address the problem?

Holding a hearing and subpoenaing high-level officials in the Department of veterans Affairs to testify

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the House of Representatives and the Senate?

House: Members are elected by constituents in a local district based on population Senate: Members are elected by constituents of an entire state

What conclusions can you draw from the information in the graphic?

Justice Kennedy appealed about equally to Republicans and Democrats

The majority party in the Senate is concerned that the Supreme Court has made a number of ideologically dangerous and controversial rulings. Which of the following actions would the Senate take in their attempt to limit the Supreme Court's power?

Pass legislation that would limit the impact of the Supreme Court's recent rulings

Based on the graph, which of the following is true of presidents' "win rate" in Congress?

Presidents' win rates tend to be higher at the start of their terms

Based on the infographic, which of the following is an identifiable trend?

Senators from the president's party vote to confirm nominated justices more than senators from the opposing party

The application of the death penalty has been limited in recent decades and cannot be applied to minors and people who are found to be mentally incompetent. Which of the following is a reason for this?

The Supreme Court changed its interpretation of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishments under the Eighth Amendment

What distinguishes the contemporary presidency from the institution envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution?

The contemporary presidency is much more powerful

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of iron triangles?

The long-term relationships between agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups in specific policy areas

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

The power to pass a federal budget

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author's arguments in the passage?

The resolution violates the principle of checks and balances

In the 1780s, proponents of the new Constitution cited Shay's Rebellion as an example in support of which of the following criticisms of the the national government under Articles of Confederation?

There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns

When independent regulatory agencies make rules, enforce those rules, and adjudicate disputes arising under those rules, they risk violating the constitutional concept of

separation of powers

The legislative process at the national level of government reflects the intent of the framers of the constitution to create a legislature that would be

slow and deliberate in the law-making process

The Supreme Court's power of judicial review permits the Court to overrule all of the following EXCEPT

the Bill of Rights

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 a chief cause for the trend shown in the line chart?

Incumbents do not need to raise as much money as challengers

Which of the following statements about the Senate is true?

Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process

Which of the following criticisms of the War Power Resolution is most consistent with the author's argument?

It violates the principle of separation of powers