AP US Government Chapter 4 AP Classroom MCQ

Based on the data, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the legislative process in Congress?

An increase in gridlock and failure to compromise on legislation

Which of the following accurately compares the powers of Congress and the president?

B

Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the reasoning for the decision in Baker v. Carr (1962) ?

Because rural districts had fewer people, representation was unevenly distributed; thus, Baker was denied equal protection under the law.

Refer to the diagram for the following question. Which of the following is true according to the diagram?

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

Which of the following accurately compares the formal and informal powers of the president?

C

A member of Congress votes in favor of a bill as a result of receiving many letters of support for the bill from constituents. Which form of democratic representation best describes this voting decision?

Delegate

After extensive polling, a member of the House of Representatives learns that her constituents favor environmental policies that conserve land use. Based on this information, the representative votes in favor of an environmental conservation bill, although she personally opposes the provision. In doing so, she is acting as a

Delegate

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

House of Representatives: Debate on bills is limited Senate: Debate on bills can be unlimited

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

House of Representatives: The Constitution's framers intended it to reflect the will of the people. Senate: The Constitution's framers designed it to represent the interests of the states.

According to the United States Constitution, all revenue bills must

Originate in the House of Representatives

To get an important bill passed in the House, a provision is added that allocates $500 million to study the impact of global climate change on manatees in Florida. This is an example of...

Pork barrel legislation

Which of the following describes the ruling in Shaw v. Reno (1993)?

Racial gerrymandering was ruled unconstitutional.

The boundary lines of congressional districts are drawn by

State legislatures

A person claiming that the House can pass legislation with a simple majority, but the Senate is unlikely to pass legislation unless a bill has the support of a 60-vote supermajority is most likely to cite which of the following institutional differences as the cause of this trend?

The House has strict limits on debate, while the Senate allows unlimited debate.

If a bill reaches the floor for debate and a member of the minority party opposes the bill, which of the following provides greater leverage to a senator than to a member of the House to block passage of the bill?

The Senate allows for unlimited floor debate that can hold up a vote, while the House has strict limits on debate.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on the table?

The bill was able to pass because some republicans and independents voted for it along with democrats.

Which of the following clauses serves as the constitutional basis for the federal Real ID Act of 2005, a law that established uniform standards for state-issued identification cards and provided regulation of a state function?

The necessary and proper clause

Which of the following best describes gerrymandering?

The party in control of the state legislature draws district boundaries in such a way as to favor its own candidates in subsequent elections.

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

The power to pass a federal budget

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.

Despite concerns raised by her constituents, a member of the House of Representatives votes in favor of a bill, believing that in the long term it is in the best interest of her constituents. This is an example of which of the following models of representation?

Trustee

Which of the following congressional plans to create new district maps would most likely face a challenge in the Supreme Court based on precedent?

A district that has a majority of African American residents is drawn in a state, using race as the predominant factor in its creation.

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

The Supreme Court's decision in Shaw v. Reno (1993) is most applicable to which of the following scenarios?

A state legislature approves a redistricting plan that draws district lines on basis of race.

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

B

Which of the following most accurately depicts a member of Congress adhering to the delegate model of representation and a member of Congress adhering to the trustee model of representation in making a legislative decision?

C

Which of the following accurately describes the composition of congressional committees?

Committees are organized by the majority party to maintain control of the policy-making process.

When a bill passes the House and the Senate in different versions, the bill is resolved by which of the following types of committee?

Conference

Which of the following is an example of a power exclusively granted to the Senate in Article II of the Constitution?

Confirming ambassadors

Which of the following is an example of Congress using its implied powers?

Congress passing occupational safety regulations for the private sector.

Which of the following is the most accurate comparison of the processes that generally facilitate gridlock and those that facilitate governmental action?

D

After extensive polling, a member of the House of Representatives learns that her constituents favor universal background checks for all gun purchases. Based on this information, the representative votes in favor of background checks in a criminal justice bill, although she personally opposes the provision. In doing so, she is acting as a...

Delegate

In 2013 a parliamentary procedure was implemented in the Senate that allowed a simple majority vote to end debate on Cabinet member confirmations. Which of the following best explains how the procedural change relates to the information in the graphic?

If a procedural change had not occurred, Republican senators would not have been able to immediately invoke cloture of a filibuster.

A member of the United States Senate, Jane Smith, personally opposes a bill that calls for a single-payer system of healthcare, in contrast to the majority of her constituency, who are in favor of the legislation. Based on the trustee model of constituent accountability, which of the following actions will Senator Smith most likely take when it is time to vote on the piece of legislation?

Vote against the bill according to her own conscience, which may cause her to lose support among her constituents.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of the trustee model of representation?

A member of Congress votes to close a popular tax loophole based on the belief that the money would be better spent paying down the national debt.

A committee chair in the House of Representatives is always

A member of the majority party in the chamber