AP Gov Exam Study Guide Question and
Answer 2023.
Charles Beard's theory of the Constitution Correct Answer: believed the
Constitution was written in favor of the wealthy classes (land owners)
Federalist no. 10 Correct Answer: part of a collection of essays promoting
ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses the question
of how to guard against factions-argued that a strong, big republic would be a
better guard against those dangers
Federalist no. 51 Correct Answer: art of a collection of essays promoting
ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses means by
which appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and also
advocates a separation of powers within the national government
Marbury v. Madison Correct Answer: established the practice of judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland Correct Answer: established two important principles in
constitutional law: the Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for
implementing the Constitution's express powers, in order to create a functional
national government, and state action may not impede valid constitutional
exercises of power by the Federal government.
Divided government Correct Answer: Governance divided between the parties,
especially when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses
of Congress
Federalism Correct Answer: separation of power between state and federal
governments
,Mandate Correct Answer: a president's claim of broad public support
Block grants Correct Answer: broad grants to states for prescribed activities, with
only a few strings attached-states have greater flexibility
Devolution Revolution Correct Answer: the effort to slow the growth of the federal
government by returning many functions to the states
AFDC (aid to families with dependent children) Correct Answer: federal guarantee
of welfare checks for all eligible mothers and children
TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) Correct Answer: welfare block
grant to states; you can be on welfare for only a total of 5 years in your lifetime;
must be actively looking for a job
Lopez v. U.S. Correct Answer: (1995) the first United States Supreme Court case
since the New Deal to set limits to Congress's power under the Commerce Clause
of the United States Constitution.
Iron Triangle Correct Answer: a policy making alliance that involves very strong
ties among a congressional committee, an interest group and a federal department
or agency
Issue Network Correct Answer: relationships among interest groups, congressional
committees and subcommittees, and the government agencies that share a common
policy concern
, PAC(political action committee) Correct Answer: the political arm on an interest
group that is legally entitled to raise funds on a voluntary basis from members,
stockholders, or employees to contribute funds to candidates or political parties
Federal Election Campaign Act Correct Answer: (1971) limited amounts that
candidates for federal office could spend on advertising, required disclosure of the
sources of campaign funds and how they are spent, and required PACs to register
with the government and report all major contributions and expenditures
Buckley v. Valeo Correct Answer: allowed limitations on contributions and full and
open disclosure of all fund-raising activities by candidates for federal office, as
well as the system of public financing for presidential elections
McCain-Feingold Act or BCRA (bipartisan campaign reform act) Correct Answer:
banned party hard money, restored long standing prohibition on corporations and
labor unions for using general treasury funds for electoral purposes, and narrowed
the definition of issue advocacy
Issue Advocacy Groups Correct Answer: promote a particular position or an issue
paid for by interest groups or individuals but not candidates
Soft money Correct Answer: contributions to a state or local party for party
building purposes
War Powers Act Correct Answer: (1973) intended to check the president's power to
commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress
Filibuster Correct Answer: a procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator
refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote
on a controversial issue
Answer 2023.
Charles Beard's theory of the Constitution Correct Answer: believed the
Constitution was written in favor of the wealthy classes (land owners)
Federalist no. 10 Correct Answer: part of a collection of essays promoting
ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses the question
of how to guard against factions-argued that a strong, big republic would be a
better guard against those dangers
Federalist no. 51 Correct Answer: art of a collection of essays promoting
ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses means by
which appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and also
advocates a separation of powers within the national government
Marbury v. Madison Correct Answer: established the practice of judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland Correct Answer: established two important principles in
constitutional law: the Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for
implementing the Constitution's express powers, in order to create a functional
national government, and state action may not impede valid constitutional
exercises of power by the Federal government.
Divided government Correct Answer: Governance divided between the parties,
especially when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses
of Congress
Federalism Correct Answer: separation of power between state and federal
governments
,Mandate Correct Answer: a president's claim of broad public support
Block grants Correct Answer: broad grants to states for prescribed activities, with
only a few strings attached-states have greater flexibility
Devolution Revolution Correct Answer: the effort to slow the growth of the federal
government by returning many functions to the states
AFDC (aid to families with dependent children) Correct Answer: federal guarantee
of welfare checks for all eligible mothers and children
TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) Correct Answer: welfare block
grant to states; you can be on welfare for only a total of 5 years in your lifetime;
must be actively looking for a job
Lopez v. U.S. Correct Answer: (1995) the first United States Supreme Court case
since the New Deal to set limits to Congress's power under the Commerce Clause
of the United States Constitution.
Iron Triangle Correct Answer: a policy making alliance that involves very strong
ties among a congressional committee, an interest group and a federal department
or agency
Issue Network Correct Answer: relationships among interest groups, congressional
committees and subcommittees, and the government agencies that share a common
policy concern
, PAC(political action committee) Correct Answer: the political arm on an interest
group that is legally entitled to raise funds on a voluntary basis from members,
stockholders, or employees to contribute funds to candidates or political parties
Federal Election Campaign Act Correct Answer: (1971) limited amounts that
candidates for federal office could spend on advertising, required disclosure of the
sources of campaign funds and how they are spent, and required PACs to register
with the government and report all major contributions and expenditures
Buckley v. Valeo Correct Answer: allowed limitations on contributions and full and
open disclosure of all fund-raising activities by candidates for federal office, as
well as the system of public financing for presidential elections
McCain-Feingold Act or BCRA (bipartisan campaign reform act) Correct Answer:
banned party hard money, restored long standing prohibition on corporations and
labor unions for using general treasury funds for electoral purposes, and narrowed
the definition of issue advocacy
Issue Advocacy Groups Correct Answer: promote a particular position or an issue
paid for by interest groups or individuals but not candidates
Soft money Correct Answer: contributions to a state or local party for party
building purposes
War Powers Act Correct Answer: (1973) intended to check the president's power to
commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of Congress
Filibuster Correct Answer: a procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator
refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote
on a controversial issue
