AP Government Final Test
Based on the information in the line graph, which of the following is the most likely implication of entitlement and defense spending as a portion of the federal budget? A) Changes in entitlement spending put pressure on discretionary spending. B) Discretionary spending levels are set by law and cannot be changed. C) Congressional budget committees can ignore entitlement spending. D) Democrats and Republicans generally agree on increasing entitlement spending.
A) Changes in entitlement spending put pressure on discretionary spending.
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between civil liberties and civil rights? A) Civil liberties are the constitutional protections against the federal government listed in the Bill of Rights; civil rights are protections that have been extended B) Civil liberties and civil rights are interchangeable terms; there is no difference whatsoever C) Civil liberties refer to the protection in the Bill of Rights; civil rights refer to the protections that are listed in state constitutions only D) Civilo liberties refer to court-related such as due process and the right to an attorney; civil rights refer tp the protections that are not court-related such as free speech and the right to own firearms
A) Civil liberties are the constitutional protections against the federal government listed in the Bill of Rights; civil rights are protections that have been extended
Which of the following constitutional provisions limits the power of the national government in Hamilton's argument? A) Enumerated powers in Article I B) Faithful execution of the laws in Article II C) Judicial Review in Article III D) Supremacy Clause in Article VI
A) Enumerated powers in Article I
The ________ Amendment to the US Constitution was designed to grant equal rights for black Americans A) Fourteenth B) Twenty-first C) Twenty-fifth D) Twenty-sixth
A) Fourteenth
Members of the 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? A) Holding a hearing and subpoenaing high-level officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs to testify B) Impounding funding for veterans hospitals until problems are resolved C) Placing a referendum on the ballot in each state to increase health-care funding for veterans D) Appointing a new secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
A) Holding a hearing and subpoenaing high-level officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs to testify
Revision of bills are usually resolved in which of the following settings? A) In the appropriate standing committee B) In the president's office C) On the floor of each house of Congreess D) In the Marjority Leader's Office
A) In the appropriate standing committee
Which of the following statements about the cloture is correct? A) It requires a 3/5 vote to be enacted. B) It sets a time limit of five minutes for each person wanting to make comments. C) It requires 50% of the entire Senate membership to sign a formal petition to move for cloture. D) It is used only in the House.
A) It requires a 3/5 vote to be enacted.
Which of the following is a consequence of the way the district is drawn on the map? A) It will likely lead to a less competitive general election, which could lead to increased partisanship. B) It will likely lead to a highly contentious and competitive election. C) It will lead to a seat that will be occupied by a member of a third party. D) It will lead to a very high turnout in the election.
A) It will likely lead to a less competitive general election, which could lead to increased partisanship.
What does Federalist 78 say about qualifications for Supreme Court Justices? A) Life tenure frees judges from political pressure. B) Must be Ivy League graduates C) Should have political ideology similar to president D) Being up for re-election every four years keeps the justices accountable to the voters.
A) Life tenure frees judges from political pressure.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 authorized the government to deny income tax deductions for employer health plans that did not offer employees the option of keeping their health insurance after leaving the job. Which enumerated power allowed Congress to make the law? A) Regulating commerce among states B) Declaring laws unconstitutional C) Borrowing money on the credit of the United States D) Issuing copyrights and patents
A) Regulating commerce among states
Of the following, which is the most powerful figure in Congress? A) Speaker of the House B) Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee C) Minority Whip of the Senate D) Majority Whip of the House
A) Speaker of the House
Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with? A) The United States Constitution explicitly prohibits the government from restricting the press B) The amendment process would create confusion about the meaning of the United States Constitution C) The Bill of Rights could potentially be used to limit civil liberties D) The media ought to be held accountable for publishing untrue information about public figures
A) The United States Constitution explicitly prohibits the government from restricting the press
All of the following statements reflect positions the Supreme Court has taken with regard to the right of free speech EXCEPT: A) There are no acceptable governmental restrictions on free speech. B) Free speech includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the spoken, written and the symbolic C) The right to free speech is a fundamental natural right. D) As a result of the addition of the Fourteenth Amendment, the First Amendment protects free speech from being censored by both the federal and state governments.
A) There are no acceptable governmental restrictions on free speech.
A problem the text notes about the Americans with Disabilities Act is A) a clear definition of who is "disabled" B) a lack of public support military veterans C) that states can choose to ignore it D) how it may affect de jure segregation
A) a clear definition of who is "disabled"
__________ is an example of "de facto" segregation; __________ is an example of "de jure" segregation A) a predominantly black high school in the year 2018; southern society after "Plessy v Ferguson" B) a 1940's segregated high school; southern society after "Plessy v Ferguson" C) southern society after "Plessy v Ferguson"; a predominantly black high school in the year 2018 D) a predominantly black high school in the year 2018; an all-black college fraternity in the year 2018
A) a predominantly black high school in the year 2018; southern society after "Plessy v Ferguson"
A progressive tax is characterized by A) applying a higher tax rate to individuals with higher income B) its applied only to products that are imported C) taxing all income levels at the same rate D) it applies to states only
A) applying a higher tax rate to individuals with higher income
The passage of the 24th Amendment A) eliminated poll taxes B) extended suffrage to women C) clarified the implied right to privacy D) solidified individual rights related to searches and seizures
A) eliminated poll taxes
A block grant is essentially a A) grant to be used for more general purposes than a categorical grant B) project grant with tighter restrictions than a categorical grant C) reverse grant-in-aid where money flows from states to the federal government D) project grant with an unlimited budget
A) grant to be used for more general purposes than a categorical grant
In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that desegregation should be A) implemented "with all deliberate speed" B) monitored by local school officials C) implemented with "due concern" for public safety D) delayed until there were significant "shifts in resources" for school
A) implemented "with all deliberate speed"
Symbolic Speech A) is an action that conveys a message B) is only directed at an elected official C) relies on a spoken message D) is a message carried over radio airwaves
A) is an action that conveys a message
For the Founders, federalism was a means to A) protect liberty B) guarantee the right to an abortion C) encourage civil disobedience, treason, and riots D) make the president an independent decision-maker with no accountability to any other entity
A) protect liberty
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did all of the following EXCEPT: A) require that all white-owned businesses hire a workforce that was made up of at least 20% minority workers B) authorize the U.S. Justice Department to promote desegregation of public schools C) create ethe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce protections against job discrimination D) prohibit racial discrimination in hotels and other places of public accommodation
A) require that all white-owned businesses hire a workforce that was made up of at least 20% minority workers
A judicial activist is a judge who believes A) that courts should create policy through decisions B) that courts have no responsibility to interpret laws C) in a conservative ideology D) in limited the power of the courts
A) that courts should create policy through decisions
Which of the following statements is true regarding Congressional terms? A) All senators and all representatives are up for re-election every two years. B) All representatives are up for re-election every two years and one-third (1/3) of senators are up for reelection every two years. C) All representatives are up for re-election every two years and one-third (1/3) of senators are up for re-election every six years. D) Representatives and senators serve six year terms with one third (1/3) up for re-election every two years.
B) All representatives are up for re-election every two years and one-third (1/3) of senators are up for reelection every two years.
The incorporation doctrine can be described as a A) One time decision by the Supreme Court to limit states rights B) Case-by-case inclusion of individuals rights at the state level C) Confirmation of commercial speech D) means to expand affirmative action programs
B) Case-by-case inclusion of individuals rights at the state level
This process is an example of which model of democracy being utilized in the U.S. Constitution and American political system? A) Pluralist democracy B) Elite democracy C) Indirect democracy D) Participatory democracy
B) Elite democracy
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of constitutional provisions? A) Enhance Federal Power: Necessary and proper clause; Enhance State Power: Fourteenth Amendment B) Enhance Federal Power: Commerce Clause; Enhance State Power: Tenth Amendment C) Enhance Federal Power: Supremacy Clause; Enhance State Power: Seventeenth Amendment D) Enhance Federal Power: Supremacy Clause; Enhance State Power: Article V
B) Enhance Federal Power: Commerce Clause; Enhance State Power: Tenth Amendment
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information in the line graph? A) Defense spending has consistently been a larger part of the federal budget than entitlement spending. B) Entitlement spending has steadily become a larger portion of the federal budget. C) Between 1980 and 2000, defense spending increased faster than entitlement spending. D) In 2000 entitlement spending passed defense spending as a share of federal budget.
B) Entitlement spending has steadily become a larger portion of the federal budget.
Which of the following choices accurately represents the differences between Government Corporations and Independent Executive Agencies? A) Government Corporation: examples include the Post Office and Amtrak; Independent Executive Agency: examples include the Department of Defense and the Department of Education B) Government Corporation: fulfill a function that the private sector may not be able to take care of; Independent Executive Agency: operates generally outside the political realm and appointments are nonpartisan C) Government Corporation: usually operate at a huge profit for the government; Independent Executive Agency: The president can fire and hire the heads of these agencies for any reason D) Government Corporation: takes up the largest portion of the budget than any other bureaucracy; Independent Executive Agency: deals almost exclusively with foreign affairs
B) Government Corporation: fulfill a function that the private sector may not be able to take care of; Independent Executive Agency: operates generally outside the political realm and appointments are nonpartisan
Bureaucratic rule-making is best defined as A) Legally binding decisions made by Congress to constrain regulatory agencies B) Guidelines issues by government agencies, which provide specific details about how a policy will be implemented C) Directions given by the president to the bureaucracy regarding how a specific policy will be applied D) Review and supervision of departments and agencies conducted by congressional committees
B) Guidelines issues by government agencies, which provide specific details about how a policy will be implemented
Which of the following is true about the line-item veto? A) It is specifically granted to the president by the Constitution. B) It is used by many state governors, but is not available to the president. C) It is basically the same as the pocket veto. D) It must be endorsed by the House Ways and Means Committee.
B) It is used by many state governors, but is not available to the president.
According to the Federalist Papers, federalism has which of the following effects on political factions? A) It encourages factions to stage a hostile takeover of the government B) It limits the dangers of factions by diluting their political power C) It limits their decision making as it relates to how Congress taxes citizens D) It makes factions illegal
B) It limits the dangers of factions by diluting their political power
Appointments to the federal judiciary are often contentious for which of the following reasons? A) The House of Representatives can undermine presidential authority by overriding judicial appointments. B) Life terms for federal judges mean that presidential appointments will continue to have influence long after the president's term is over. C) The president selects nominees based on political orientation, while the Senate focuses on the academic credentials of the nominees. D) Federal judges are given a platform to legislate from the bench, and the Senate is hesitant about relinquishing power to the judiciary.
B) Life terms for federal judges mean that presidential appointments will continue to have influence long after the president's term is over.
Which of the following statements best summarizes Hamilton's argument? A) Even though civil liberties are protected by the Bill of Rights, there are some reasonable expectations B) Listing will lead some to assume that government may regulate those rights C) Freedom of the press is essential for functioning democracy D) A Bill of Rights is necessary to protect civil liberties such as freedom of the press
B) Listing will lead some to assume that government may regulate those rights
The concept of judicial review was solidified by A) U.S. v. Lopex B) Marbury v. Madison C) Shaw v. Reno D) McCulluch v. Maryland
B) Marbury v. Madison
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid is A) Medicare is an entitlement, Medicaid is a type of legislative veto B) Medicare pays medical expenses of the elderly, Medicaid pays medical expenses of the poor C) Medicare covers medical costs for children under the age of 10 while Medicaid covers expenses for all other ages D) Medicare and Medicaid funding are discretionary
B) Medicare pays medical expenses of the elderly, Medicaid pays medical expenses of the poor
A new president has been elected and has a number of positions to fill within the federal bureaucracy. Which of the following is an example of filling a position based on political patronage? A) Choosing a secretary of state to appease members from the opposition party B) Nominating a high-level campaign fund-raiser to serve as an ambassador to New Zealand C) Reappointing the secretary of defense even though he or she was appointed by the previous president, who is a member of the opposition party D) Asking the chair of a prestigious university's economics department to serve as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers
B) Nominating a high-level campaign fund-raiser to serve as an ambassador to New Zealand
If the president, vice president, and Speaker of the House were to die at the same moment, who would become president? A) Secretary of State B) President pro tempore of the Senate C) the longest-serving Cabinet member D) the Senate Majority Leader
B) President pro tempore of the Senate
In order to search a person, one's home or their belongings, an agent of the government must have A) Suffrage B) Probable Cause C) Incorporation D) Undue Burden
B) Probable Cause
Which of the following may the president do to limit the Supreme Court's power? A) Fire and replace justices B) Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court C) Adopt new constitutional amendments D) Veto parts of the Court's decision
B) Refuse to enforce a ruling by the Court
The right to vote is referred to as A) self-incrimination B) Suffrage C) Prohibition D) incorporation
B) Suffrage
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? A) The Supreme Court redefined what constitutes an unreasonable intrusion under the Fourth Amendment. B) The Supreme Court changed its interpretation of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment C) The Fifth Amendment's due process clause motivated state legislatures to limit the death penalty D) The right to an attorney guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment led to limited application of the death penalty
B) The Supreme Court changed its interpretation of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment
Which of the following is true of independent regulatory commissions? A) They existed in the early years of the United States, but were declared unconstitutional after the Civil War. B) They are less subject to the control of the president than are Cabinet departments. C) They provide a product or service directly to the citizens and charge a fee for that product or service. D) They are required by the U.S. Constitution and are described in detail in that document.
B) They are less subject to the control of the president than are Cabinet departments.
The president is most likely to use an executive order to make important policy when A) Congress is dominated by the president's party B) a compromise cannot be reached with Congress C) The Supreme Court is divided along ideological lines D) a negotiation with foreign heads of state reaches an impasse
B) a compromise cannot be reached with Congress
The Constitutional powers that are given exclusively to the national government are _______ powers. A) reserved B) enumerated C) concurrent D) revolving
B) enumerated
The exclusionary rule was incorporated at the state level due to the Mapp v. Ohio decision. The exclusionary rule states that A) jurors may be excluded if they show prejudice for or against the defendent B) evidence obtained via unconstitutional means must be excluded from court proceedings C) free speech that affects a trial is excluded from First Amendment protections D) a trial by jury may be excluded for all federal-level cases
B) evidence obtained via unconstitutional means must be excluded from court proceedings
Pork Barrel legislation helps the reelection chances of a member of Congress because such legislation A) gives the members of Congress national standing and national news coverage B) helps earn the member of Congress a reputation for service in his/her district C) attracts contributions from third parties D) prevents other candidates from claiming that the member of Congress is too liberal or too conservative for the district
B) helps earn the member of Congress a reputation for service in his/her district
A(n)_________ is a written authorization from a court specifying the area to be searched and what the police are searching for A) ex post facto law B) search warrant C) writ of habeas corpus D) Majority opinion
B) search warrant
Viewing the structure of federalism as "dual federalism" states that A) the Supreme Court should operate as the only court in the U.S. B) the federal government and the state government operate independently of one another with each handling its own issues separately C) the president should be considered to be like a king D) the federal government should not amend The Constitution without support of the states
B) the federal government and the state government operate independently of one another with each handling its own issues separately
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? A)The Supreme Court redefined what constitutes an unreasonable intrusion under the Fourth Amendment. B)The Supreme Court changed its interpretation of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. C)The Fifth Amendment's due process clause motivated state legislatures to limit the death penalty. D)The right to an attorney guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment led to limited application of the death penalty.
B)The Supreme Court changed its interpretation of what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eight Amendment.
What benefits does a strong presidency provide to a representative democracy? A) energy. B) responsibility C) A strong presidency provided unity, stability, and protection. D) A strong presidency provided a final decision-maker for all governmental concerns.
C) A strong presidency provided unity, stability, and protection.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment? A) A suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney. B) A person is tried twice for the same crime. C) A suspect's cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued. D) A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury.
C) A suspect's cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment? A) A suspect is interrogated without being informed of the right to an attorney B) A person is tried twice for the same crime C) A suspects cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued D) A person is prosecuted for a federal crime without a jury
C) A suspects cell phone is analyzed by police before a warrant is issued
The legislative process at the national level of government reflects the intent of the framers of the Constitution to create legislature that would be A) Less powerful than the executive B) Slow and deliberate in the lawmaking process C) Able to involve as many citizens as possible in the lawmaking process D) Able to ensure that all citizens are equally represented
C) Able to involve as many citizens as possible in the lawmaking process
Which of the following statements describes a difficulty presidents face in the policy implementation process? A) Members of the bureaucracy often lack the expertise to carry out the president's preferred policies. B) Members of the president's Cabinet can be removed at any time by Congress. C) Because of civil service laws, it is not easy for the president to remove professional bureaucrats when they disagree with the president's agenda. D) Congress generally gives specific details about how the laws they pass will be executed by members of the professional bureaucracy.
C) Because of civil service laws, it is not easy for the president to remove professional bureaucrats when they disagree with the president's agenda.
Which of the following has the responsibility for creating additional federal courts and deciding the number of judges who will preside in them? A) The president B) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court C) Congress D) the Secretary of the Department of Justice
C) Congress
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the House of Representatives and the Senate? A) House: Only the Speaker of the House can initiate the legislative process by proposing bills; Senate: Only the majority leader can initiate the legislative process by proposing bills B) House: Members can delay the policy-making process by invoking cloture; Senate: Members can delay the policy-making process through the use of a filibuster C) House: Members are elected constituents in a local district based on population; Senate: Members are elected by constituents of an entire state D) House: Members serve six year terms; Senate: Members serve two year terms
C) House: Members are elected constituents in a local district based on population; Senate: Members are elected by constituents of an entire state
Which of the following committees in the House of Representatives sets conditions for debate and amendment on most legislation? A) Ways and Means B) Judiciary C) Rules D) Homeland Security
C) Rules
Which of the following best explains the difference in the number of bureaucrats employed by the Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security? A) The Department of Homeland Security was created before the Department of Education. B) The Department of Education receives its funding from Congress, while the Department of Homeland Security works directly for the president. C) The Department of Education primarily addresses state issues, whereas the Department of Homeland Security primarily addresses national issues. D) The Department of Homeland Security hires more employees at the state level than the Department of Education.
C) The Department of Education primarily addresses state issues, whereas the Department of Homeland Security primarily addresses national issues.
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of iron triangles? A) The tendency of interest groups to hire former legislators, lobbyists, and judges B) The inability of third-party candidates to garner public attention through media coverage C) The long-term relationships between agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups in specific policy areas D) The practice of congressional leaders diverting PAC funds meant for certain popular candidates to those in more competitive races
C) The long-term relationships between agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups in specific policy areas
What is the primary purpose for including this in the U.S. Constitution? A) To explain who would replace the U.S. President upon his death B) To show how Congress elects a U.S. President C) To explain the process of electing the U.S. President D) To make sure the citizen votes decide the presidency
C) To explain the process of electing the U.S. President
The Judicial Branch can check and balance the power of the Legislative Branch by A) standing to sue B) franking privilege C) judicial review D) executive orders
C) judicial review
Which governmental principle is at risk when an agency such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes rules, enforces those rules, and makes decisions that arise related to disputes concerning those rules? A) establishment clause B) bill of attainder C) separation of powers D) commerce clause
C) separation of powers
What is the Latin term for "let the decision stand," which is the principle for U.S. judicial precedent? A) habeas corpus B) ex post facto C) stare decisis D) writ of certiorari
C) stare decisis
The "Full Faith and Credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution refers to the obligation of A) juries to assume that a defendant is innocent unless proven guilty B) religious groups to follow the U.S. tax code C) states to honor actions, records, and court proceedings from the other states D) the president to consult Congress before taking military action
C) states to honor actions, records, and court proceedings from the other states
When a dispute arises between a state's power and the power of the federal government, A) the president resolves the disputed B) the state is considered "supreme" only if it is an issue related to inter-state commerce C) the federal government is considered "supreme" D) the Ninth Circuit Court if Appeals rules on all state vs. federal questions about power
C) the federal government is considered "supreme"
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? A) a requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs B) the State if Illinois being required to implement an act of Congress C) the power of the president of the U.S. to veto a bill passed by Congress D) the power of the president to serve as Commander-in-chief of the military
C) the power of the president of the U.S. to veto a bill passed by Congress
Based on previous rulings, the Supreme Court is most likely to view a case concerning which of the following as a right-to-privacy case? A) A university whose admissions standards prevent women from attending the institution. B) A person who is licensed to carry a handgun and brings one to a political rally. C) A high school student who leaves a class at a specified time during each school day for daily prayer. D) A woman who is prevented from an abortion.
D) A woman who is prevented from an abortion.
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government? A) Federalist: Favored a weak central government and strong state governments; Anti-Federalist: Favored a strong central government and weak state governments B) Federalist: Believed the creation of a Bill of Rights was necessary; Anti-Federalist: Believed the creation of a Bill of Rights was not necessary C) Federalist: Favored the legislative branch having more power than the executive; Anti-Federalist: Favored increasing the power of the national judiciary over the states D) Federalist: Believed a large republic ensured the best protection of individual freedoms; Anti-Federalist: Believed only a small republic could best ensure the protection of individual freedoms
D) Federalist: Believed a large republic ensured the best protection of individual freedoms; Anti-Federalist: Believed only a small republic could best ensure the protection of individual freedoms
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 to get a vote on the bill? A) Presenting a cloture motion B) Placing a hold on the bill C) Introducing a concurrent resolution D) Filing for a discharge petition
D) Filing for a discharge petition
The map shows the outline of a congressional district. Which of the following statements best explains the motivation behind the way in which it is drawn? A) It has been drawn by a political party to group together moderate voters. B) It has been drawn cooperatively by both political parties to ensure a fair election. C) It has been drawn to group together diverse voters to foster highly competitive elections D) It has likely been drawn to pack together voters who are registered with the same party.
D) It has likely been drawn to pack together voters who are registered with the same party.
Which statement best summarizes the correct understanding of civil rights? A) Laws cannot make distinctions among people B) Laws may not mention race or gender C) Laws can make distinctions by race, but not gender D) Laws can make distinctions, but not all distinctions are acceptable
D) Laws can make distinctions, but not all distinctions are acceptable
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two court cases? A) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819): Declared an act of Congress unconstitutional; United States v. Lopez (1995): Recognized the importance of state sovereignty and local control B) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819): Decided that Congress has implied powers; United States v. Lopez (1995): Ruled that state laws were supreme to national laws C) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819): Led to an increase in power for the national government; United States v. Lopez (1995): Established limits to Congress' power under the Commerce Clause D) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819): Decided that a state had the power to tax a national bank; United States v. Lopez (1995): Declared the Gun-Free School Zones Act unconstitutional
D) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819): Decided that a state had the power to tax a national bank; United States v. Lopez (1995): Declared the Gun-Free School Zones Act unconstitutional
Which of the following was made clear by the Fourteenth Amendment? A) That segregated schools were legal B) That states had to follow federal tax code C) That federal courts did not have the power to review state laws D) That states could not deny its citizens equal protection of the laws
D) That states could not deny its citizens equal protection of the laws
Which of the following statements concerning impeachment is correct? A) The Senate has the sole power to bring impeachment proceedings against an official. B) All impeached officials have the option of filing to have the House of Representatives consider their appeal due to the right of due process. C) No impeachment proceedings may begin without the president's authorization. D) The Senate has the sole power to conduct the trial of an impeached official.
D) The Senate has the sole power to conduct the trial of an impeached official.
Which of the following accurately describes the information presented in the pie chart? A) The legislative, judicial, and executive branches employ more bureaucrats than does the Department of Veterans Affairs B) The number of federal employees working in Washington D.C., outnumbers those working in the states C) Congress has allocated more money to the Department of Homeland Security than to the Department of Defense D) The United States Postal Service has the largest number of employees within the federal bureaucracy
D) The United States Postal Service has the largest number of employees within the federal bureaucracy
In the Supreme Court decision Schenk v. United States, it was stated that the government can limit speech if such speech brings a A) public official into a conflict of interest B) negative feeling toward a public official C) standard of indecency to the public real D) clear and present danger
D) clear and present danger
Which of the following principles protects a citizen from imprisonment without? A) Representative government B) separation of powers C) checks and balances D) due process
D) due process
The political theory that states that societies are divided along economic and social lines, that the "rich" control the government, and that the interests of all other groups are ignored is A) federalism B) pluralism (aka pluralist theory) C) hyperpluralism (aka hyperpluralist theory) D) elitism (aka elite and power theory)
D) elitism (aka elite and power theory)
The largest portion of the United States budget is allocated to pay for which one of the following? A) interest on the national debt B) discretionary programs C) national defense D) entitlement programs
D) entitlement programs
The term "fiscal federalism" and "cooperative federalism" refers to situations in which A) the federal government completely dominates state and local governments B) states are forbidden any activity that has not been specifically approved by the Supreme Court C) state and city income taxes are combined by special agreement and paid out to the needy based on their individual need D) federal, state and local governments work together to complete a project, with the federal government providing much of the project funding
D) federal, state and local governments work together to complete a project, with the federal government providing much of the project funding
The message behind Federalist 78 ties into which of the following views on federal courts? A) stare decisis B) Writ of certiorari C) judicial review D) judicial independence
D) judicial independence
The concept of judicial independence ensures that A) justices are accountable to the president B) justices can choose to rule on any political issue they select as each session of Congress begins C) justices will make decisions that are politically popular D) justices are free from direct political pressure
D) justices are free from direct political pressure
The goal of the Framers of the U.S. Constitution was to create a A) democracy wherein the will of the majority made all decisions B) pure democracy modeled after the New England town meeting C) and autonomous collective D) republic based on a system of laws
D) republic based on a system of laws
A categorical grant uses federal funds for A) the private sector B) education only C) the accomplishment of broad goals D) specific purposes
D) specific purposes
Each of the following is an example of the Legislative Branch balancing powers of the Executive Branch EXCEPT A) the Senate approval process of treaties with other countires B) the Senate approval process of Supreme Court nominees C) the Senate approval process of Cabinet Secretaries D) the Senate approval process of executive orders
D) the Senate approval process of executive orders
Women achieved suffrage as a result of A) Roe v. Wade B) the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment C) the Voting Rights Act of 1965 D) the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
D) the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
A major difference between the House and Senate is that A) filibusters are possible only in the House B) judicial nominees originate in the House committee C) only in the Senate is there organized leadership for the minority party D) there is unlimited debate in the Senate, but not in the House
D) there is unlimited debate in the Senate, but not in the House
Right to be free from cruel punishments
Eighth Amendment
Right to self-incriminate
Fifth Amendment
Right to criticize public officials
First Amendment
Right to exercise your religion
First Amendment
Right to publish material
First Amendment
Right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures
Fourth Amendment
Rights not listed are retained by the people
Ninth Amendment
Right to bear arms
Second Amendment
Rights not listed are reserved to the states or people
Tenth Amendment
Right to be free from burden of housing and feeding soldiers
Third Amendment
