AP Government Cumulative Review 2 (Units 1-10) Already Graded A+

AP Government Cumulative Review 2 (Units 1-10) Already Graded A+ What is the most common source of bias in the media? Reporters allow their own worldview to influence their reporting. Which of the following groups was the last to be guaranteed the right to vote by the Constitution? 18-year-olds In 1954, the Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision overturned the doctrine of "separate but equal," which had been established by ________. Plessy v. Ferguson The Supreme Court cases of Miranda v. Arizona, Mapp v. Ohio, and Gideon v. Wainwright all protect rights of which of these? the accused The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to limit the power of the federal government. The first nine amendments protect the rights of the people in general; the tenth protects rights for which of the following? states How is Congress most likely to react to requests from a lame duck president? They will likely ignore those requests. The Supreme Court has ruled that when affirmative action is used by a state or local government, it must be ________. intended to reverse a history of discrimination How did the framers of the Constitution ensure that the power of the Executive Branch would be limited? They gave Congress the power to impeach the president and remove him from office. Which Constitutional amendment paved the way for selective incorporation to occur? Fourteenth Which of the following statements best explains the need for compromise at the Constitutional Convention? Many of the states were fiercely protective of their own sovereignty. Congressional oversight refers to the ability of Congress to do which of the following? check the power of the executive branch A younger voter is most likely to base his or her choice in an election on which of these? the candidate's personal characteristics What do the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution have in common? They all promoted the idea of limited government. What was the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 intended to do? force the president and Congress to share power over the budget What can major parties do to prevent minor parties from gaining a large national following? They can begin addressing the issues of concern to the minor parties. What happens if the House and the Senate produce different versions of a bill? A Conference committee develops a compromise bill. Which historical event is generally linked to the white voters in the Deep South switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party? the civil rights movement For a presidential candidate to win the electoral college vote without winning the national popular vote, he or she usually must do which of the following? do well in low population states Most political scientists agree that voter registration laws do which of the following? decrease voter turnout The Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause both help to guarantee which of these? freedom of religion Which economic theory was most influential on the policies of FDR's New Deal? Keynesian economics Political activists with strong ideological beliefs are most likely to engage in which of the following? prospective voting What is the primary way in which the president influences the legislative agenda? The president recommends a legislative agenda each year through the State of the Union address. What is the president's main tool for ensuring that the federal bureaucracy carries out its responsibilities? The president hires and fires the heads of executive agencies and cabinet departments. Even though political party loyalty has declined, most voters, including young voters, still use political parties to do which of these? They use them to make judgments about a candidate's policy positions. Someone who argues that the role of the courts in a majoritarian system is to actively protect the rights of minorities would argue in favor of which of these? judicial activism Which of the following statements about contemporary America would be most pleasing to a Federalist and most distressing to an Anti-Federalist? The federal government has found a variety of ways to control public education. The primary election season culminates with which of these? national party conventions Which political ideology has the greatest influence on government policy surrounding social issues? It depends on who controls Congress and the White House. In the context of modern American politics, liberals tend to focus on ________ while conservatives tend to value _______ most highly. equality; liberty Which of these is the President of the Senate? the vice president of the United States The Federal Electoral Commission and the Federal Reserve Board act independently of the President, and are examples of which of the following? independent regulatory commissions How do special interest groups continue to support a political candidate once they have given the maximum contribution to a campaign? They may contribute to PACs or super PACs. In Federalist #10, how did James Madison describe the role of factions in a free society? Factions are necessary evil in a free society. Why did the framers of the Constitution choose not to create a direct democracy? They wanted to avoid the tyranny of the majority. Based on the Articles of Confederation, how did early Americans see their political relationship to one another? They saw themselves as citizens of their states, in a loose federation with the other states. Which statement best describes how news media today differs from news media in the early Republic? News media was generally directly sponsored by political parties in the early republic. What is the primary purpose of scientific polling? It helps to gather accurate information regarding public opinion. Which Supreme Court case protected the right of candidates to donate to their own campaigns? Buckley v. Valeo Under which of the following presidents did the federal government become most involved in the state governments, changing the nature of federalism? Franklin D. Roosevelt Using the due process clause, the Supreme Court has at times required states, or the federal government, to uphold rights that are not explicitly in the Constitution, but are implied by the right to due process. What is one of these implied rights? the right to privacy Which of the following is NOT a Constitutionally-required qualification for serving as president? must have previously served in a state or federal elected office In general, what is the MOST influential factor in shaping someone's political ideology? family The only way to overturn a Supreme Court decision is with either another Supreme Court decision or with which of the following? a constitutional amendment A candidate's public image is usually the responsibility of which of the following? campaign consultants How is popular sovereignty best reflected in the U.S Constitution? members of the House of Representatives are elected directly by the people How did the meritocracy system change the federal bureaucracy? by requiring that government employees be hired based on their abilities Which of the following is an example of a social movement changing the political landscape? The Civil Rights Movement helped lead to a greater number of African Americans in the Democratic Party. As the role of the Supreme Court has developed over time, which of these has been its most important job? determining the constitutionality of acts of Congress Which of the following is an example of the principle of separation of powers being used for political purposes? Republican Senate leaders refuse to even hold hearings for a Democratic president's court nominee.