AP GOV FINAL

Which of the following exemplifies the views of the anti-federalists? a the most elite groups of society are most fit to govern b. a strong central government could strip away powers from the states c. separation of powers would prevent any one group from dominating the national government d. the US Constitution, in in its original form, provides sufficient protections for US citizens

a strong central government could strip away powers from the states

Which of the following profiles most strongly suggests that a voter will identify with the Republican party? a. Black, female, from the Northeast b. college-educated, male, from the south c. Asian, make, evangelical christian d.senior citizen, male, annual income over $75,000 e. white, male, protestant

a. Black, female, from the Northeast

Which of the following is an element of a political party's organization at the state level? a. congressional district committees b. identifiers and voters c. activists and volunteers d.national committees e. precinct and ward committees

a. congressional district committees

A critical election is associated with _________. a. electoral realignment b. polar realignment c. presidential realignment d. proportional realignment e. dealignment

a. electoral realignment

The most visible instrument the parties use to formulate, convey, and promote public policy is ________. a. its platform b. its constitution c. its procedural document d. its articles e. its regulations

a. its platform

Party identification is __________. a. most determined by one's parents and is declining in its ability to predict voter behavior b. most determined by geography and is increasing in its ability to predict voter behavior c. most determined by geography and is declining in its ability to predict voter behavior d. most determined by one's parents and has maintained constant utility in predicting voter behavior e. most determined by one's parents and increasing in its ability to predict voter behavior

a. most determined by one's parents and is declining in its ability to predict voter behavior

In the United States, the national government derives its power from which of the following? a. states b. courts c. laws d. legislature e. citizens

citizens

Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation? a. the government derived its power from the citizens themselves b. the national government was too strong compared to the states c. Amendments to the Articles were too easy to ratify d. citizens lacked a national identity e. Congress imposed excessive taxes

citizens lacked a national identity

Voting is a form of _________ participation.

conventional

When did the last political realignment occur, according to most political scientists? a. 1968 b. 2000 c. 1860 d. 1932 e. 1894

d. 1932

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution contains which powers of Congress?

enumerated

Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution? a. farmers b. lawyers c. plantation owners d. merchants e. bankers

farmers

What was the subject of the Great Compromise?

the form of the legislative branch

When James Madison wrote the famous words, "ambition must be made to counteract ambition," he was describing what?

the separation of powers and checks and balances between the 3 branches of government

Americans trust the government more when __________.

their chosen political party is in the White House

When can a party change its platform?

during the national party convention

While the Congressional campaign committees work to garner more seats for their respective parties, the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee focus on ____________. a. conducting oversight of state parties and deliberating over nomination of a presidential nominee b. conducting general party-building activities and writing a focused party platform c. aiding presidential campaigns and conducting general party-building activities. d. conducting oversight of state parties and other general party building activities e. aiding presidential campaigns and writing a focused party platform

e. aiding presidential campaigns and writing a focused party platform

Which of the following was a prominent feature of post-WWII era politics? a.secular realignment b. political machines c. party realignment d. bipartisanship e. candidate-centered politics

e. candidate-centered politics

The reason that some pro-choice conservative voters may choose pro-choice liberal candidates over other conservatives is most closely related to which of the following reasons? a. political programs b. evaluation c. conservative ideals d. explanation e. orientation

e. orientation

When a party's base of voters undergoes a fundamental and enduring alteration, what is this called? a. dealignment b. party re-identification c. critical realignment d. secular realignment e. party realignment

e. party realignment

Under the Constitution, the president is elected by which of the following? a. congressional college b. state college c. electoral college d. presidential college e. election college

electoral college

______________ provides a basis for mediation and negotiation laterally among branches of government and vertically among national, state, and local levels.

party afiliation

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

In what year was the US Constitution ratified?

1788

What year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

1789

How many Constitutions has the US had in its history?

2

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification?

27

At the Constitutional Convention, delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as ______________ of a person for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives.

3/5

Of the 55 delegates who attended some portion of the Constitutional Convention, how many ultimately signed it?

48

Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?

A constitutional arrangement by which power is distributed between a central government and state governments

Who was the first chief executive to win the White House as the nominee of a truly national, popularly based political party following the first national party convention in 1832?

Andrew Jackson

New Federalism favors which type of government grant?

Block grants

The publication of ____________ galvanized the colonists' beliefs that reconciliation with Great Britain was impossible.

Common Sense

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution, the United States was governed by the Articles of

Confederation

What meeting/group debated and drafted the Declaration of Independence?

Continental Congress

The New Deal best exemplifies which type of federalism?

Cooperative

Which of the following is an implied power of the federal government?

Creating banks

President ______________ is as close to a nonpartisan president as modern America has ever had.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

What serves as the glue that holds together separate elements of US governmental and political apparatus? A. Bipartisanship B. The winner-take-all system C. Congress D. The political machine E. Political parties

E. Political parties

Prospective judgement voting is based on_____________. A. The candidates ethnic background B. A candidate's personal history C. What the candidate has done in the past D. The candidate's partisan loyalty E. The candidate's policy promises

E. The candidate's policy promises

How are third parties usually significant? A. They effectively disprove Duverger's law B. They win elections in crucial swing states C. They distract from important policy debates D. They intentionally spoil election wins by their ideologically closest majority party E. They push major parties to incorporate new ideas or elucidate current ones

E. They push major parties to incorporate new ideas or elucidate current ones

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

Funds provided by Congress to the states to enhance science instruction in a low-income area

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's decision in Barron v. Baltimore?

It limited the Bill of Rights to the actions of Congress alone

Why did the Articles of Confederation create a national system of government whose power was derived from the states?

It was a reaction to Britain's unitary form of government.

Which of the following was most likely to support proposed provisions that strengthened national power? a. George Mason b. James Madison c. James Winthrop d. Patrick Henry e. Samuel Adams

James Madison

Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists view on the role of government? a. Michael Focalt b. John Locke c. John Dewy d. Martin Heidigger e. George Berkley

John Locke

Which of the following did Dred Scott v. Sanford address in terms of states' rights?

Slavery

What law required that all paper items in the colonies carry a stamp of the Crown?

Stamp Act

What government entity has the power to arbitrate disputes between states?

Supreme Court

What remains a compelling source for determining the intent of the framers?

The Federalist Papers

Proponents of the "devolution revolution argue that

The authority of the state governments should be expanded

Which best describes the event(s) that sealed the fate of the system of dual federalism in the United States?

The national government enacted a tariff act, most commonly referred to as the "Tariff of Abominations" in 1828

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

The ___________ Plan proposed proportional representation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Virginia

What is the principle that says each branch of federal government has the means to thwart or influence actions by other branches of government?

checks and balances

The __________________ is the formal governing body in both parties. a. national party committee b. national party assembly c. national party convention d. national party legislature e. national party delegation

a. national party committee

Which of the following policies would social conservatives be most likely to support? a. overturning Roe v. Wade b. regulating banking and financial sectors c. decreasing defense spending d. providing governmental universal healthcare e. prohibiting any references to God or religion on money or government buildings

a. overturning Roe v. Wade

What is the single greatest influence in establishing a person's first party identification? a. parents b. geography c. hot-button social issues d. economic status e. religion

a. parents

What has become the most powerful predictor of congressional voting in recent years? a. party labels b. campaign finances c. trust d.hot-button issues e. economic stance

a. party labels

Which of the following was a prominent feature in the era called "the Golden Age" of political parties? a. political machines b. party realignment c. bipartisanship d. secular realignment e. candidate-centered politics

a. political machines

Which democratic function of political parties was nonexistent until the early twentieth century and has given voters greater input into politics? a. primary elections b. critical elections c. party nominations d. party machines e. policy coordination

a. primary elections

Social conservatives, who now form a large base of the Republican Party, often are also members of which of the following? a. religious organizations b. groups seeking to keep government out of Americans' private lives c. groups seeking to end welfare programs d. pro-choice groups e. groups seeking to enhance marriage by allowing domestic partnerships

a. religious organizations

What institutional feature of US politics prevents the success of third parties? a. the electoral college b. proportional representation c. open-primary systems d. a constitutional restriction e. multi-member districts

a. the electoral college

Modern American political liberal generally believe that: a. the government should provide social programs b. abortion on demand is unethical c. government is a necessary evil d. charities are more effective than government programs e. a lower tax rate stimulates the economy

a. the government should provide social programs

Although national committee activities attract the most media coverage, the roots of the party lie in _________. a. the states and localities b. the House of Representatives c. the Oval Office d. Washington, DC e. the Senate

a. the states and localities

A collection of policy-oriented researchers and academics who are sources of policy ideas is called a _______________. a. think tank b. political machine c. political party d. caucus e. convention

a. think tank

Which early American "political party" generally opposed the Senate because it would operate as an "aristocratic" upper house?

anti-federalists

What are some major barrier to third-party political success? a. anti-fusion laws, campaign finance rules, and unpopular policy b. ballot access, campaign finance rules, and voter perception c. two-party system, constitutional restrictions, and poor media coverage d. constitutional restrictions, voter perception, and poor media coverage e. unpopular policies,voter perception, and campaign finance rules

b. ballot access, campaign finance rules, and voter perception

Which of the following generally favored a strong national government and supported the proposed US constitution? a. whigs b. federalists c. anti-federalists d. Constitutionalists e. tories

b. federalists

How have party unity scores in Congress changed over the last 60 years? a. decreased dramatically over time b. increased dramatically over time c. decreased slightly over time d. increased slightly in the past 10 years e. remained at a constant level

b. increased dramatically over time

Which of the following can be found in Article I? a. electoral college b. necessary and proper clause c. procedure for presidential impeachment d. penalty for treason e. supremacy clause

b. necessary and proper clause

Prior to the ratification of the 17th Amendment, how were senators selected?

by state legislatures

How are critical elections and party realignments interrelated? a. a party realignment occurs during a critical reelection, and is characterized by gradual change b. a party realignment occurs after one or more critical elections, and is characterized by gradual change c. a party realignment occurs after one or more critical elections and may involve a national crisis d. a party realignment occurs before a critical election and may involve a national crisis e, a party realignment occurs before a critical election, and is characterized by gradual change

c. a party realignment occurs after one or more critical elections and may involve a national crisis

Why do state legislatures rely more on their state and local parties for election assistance than do their congressional counterparts? a. because state legislators cannot enter a campaign without their party's direct approval b. because state legislators are not able to make campaign-related decisions on their own c. because state legislators have a greater need for their party's financial and technological resources d. because state legislators base their main talking points directly on state and local public policy e. because state legislatures are at the entry level of politics and need more guidance from the party

c. because state legislators have a greater need for their party's financial and technological resources

One of the many ways parties contribute to democratic governance is by ____________. a. dividing the electorate b. reducing accountability mechanisms c. running candidates d. narrowing voter choice e. reducing inter-party competition.

c. running candidates

What key issue led to the dissolution of the Whig Party? a. federal taxation b. malfeasance in office c. slavery in the South d. post-civil war Reconstruction e. the Mexican-American War

c. slavery in the South

Which of the following best describes the Constitutional Convention? a. free of significant disagreement b. lasted only one week c. was secretive d. transparent e. inclusive of all types of citizens

c. was secretive

Which of the following is a true statement about moderates? a. They comprise of over half the US population b. they are most aligned with the views of Rush Limbaugh and Ann Coulter c. they largely support an overhaul of the welfare system d. They believe that a temperate view is the best approach to politics e. they created the tea party movement

d. They believe that a temperate view is the best approach to politics

How do minor parties facilitate democracy in the US? a. by sending important delegates to the major parties' national conventions b. by challenging the constitutional supports for a 2-party system c. by winning a disproportionate number of local elections d. by bringing more citizens into the political process with issue awareness e. by thwarting the major party that is ideologically distant

d. by bringing more citizens into the political process with issue awareness

Younger voters today are most likely to identify as _____________. a. Republicans or Democrats b. Democrats c. apathetic d. independents e. Republicans

d. independents

Decreasing numbers of ___________ have been identified as one cause of increasing polarization. a. East coast conservative Democrats b. west coast liberal Republicans c. Midwest independents d. northern liberal Republicans e. southern conservative Republicans

d. northern liberal Republicans

Which of the following voter profiles most strongly suggests that an individual will identify with the Republican party? a. white, Catholic, from the Northeast b. hispanic, female, catholic c. white, female, evangelical christian d. protestant, male, annual income over $75,000 e. senior citizen, jewish from the midwest

d. protestant, male, annual income over $75,000

Which entity has the responsibility of establishing a cohesive vision for partisan identifiers nationwide? a. the delegates b. the national committee c. the caucus d. the national party organization e. the national chairperson

d. the national party organization

Which of the following is true about liberals? a. They are comfortable with the social status quo b. they believe that individuals should look to churches and other social service organizations instead of the government for assistance c. they are more likely to vote Republican than Democratic d. they generally favor government intervention to promote equality e. they seek to end costly welfare programs

d. they generally favor government intervention to promote equality

Modern national party conventions serve what ends? a. they assemble delegates who will be assessed for their future political potential based on their writing of a largely inconsequential party platform b. they hold elections to determine new party leaders c. they write the party platform, which will be crucial over the next four years d. they mobilize supporters for the nominee, ho has basically already been decided e. they deliberate on the party's choices for presidential and vice-presidential nominees

d. they mobilize supporters for the nominee, ho has basically already been decided

Women voters today are most likely to identify as ___________.

democrats

Both major political parties are moving....

ideologically apart, but Republicans are more extremely polarized

The key exception to the rule that state parties are free to act within the limits set by their state legislatures, without interference from the national party, is the selection of __________.

national convention delegates

The Constitution specifically provides procedure for the election and removal of this official.

president

A gradual shift in party coalitions that is based more on demographic shifts than on shocks to the political system is known as a ____________ realignment.

secular

How does a delegate become a representative to a party convention?

selection by citizens

The Full Faith and Credit Clause of Article IV of the constitution mandates what?

states must respect contracts, judicial proceedings, etc. done in another state

What did supporters of the New Jersey Plan want to do to the Articles of Confederation?

strengthen it

The colonists rebelled against the British government's unilateral imposition of __________.

taxes

What was the greatest fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?

that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of its citizens

Jackie attends a protest against animal testing. Which of the following secures her right to attend this protest? a. Second Treatise of Civil Government b. Articles of Confederation c. Declaration of Independence d. The Federalist Papers e. the Bill of Rights

the Bill of Rights

Which clause provides that the Constitution shall be the supreme law of the land?

the Supremacy Clause

What is the reason for separation of powers?

to prevent tyranny by any one branch

What type of legislature did the US have under the Articles of Confederation?

unicameral

Who is included in the "party in the electorate"?

voters who identify with a party label