AP Gov Review

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The power to declare war is given to: the President, Congress, the People

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Congress

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100

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Please pick the Amendment below that best matches this description:
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

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2nd Amendment

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No search or seizure without a warrant.

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4th Amendment

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The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues? The right of the people to rebel, The existence of slavery, The scope of power of the central government, The need to establish a standard currency

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The scope of power of the central government

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Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true? It has been banned by United States Supreme Court decisions starting with Baker v. Carr, It was used traditionally to maintain urban control of the House of Representatives., It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible. , It guarantees greater constituency control over elected representatives.

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It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

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Even with large majorities in their own party in Congress, presidents experience difficulty in exercising legislative leadership because

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the weak nature of political parties hampers the president's ability to control Congress

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Which of the following statements about the Senate is true? Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

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Individual senators can exercise substantial influence over the legislative process.

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The role Congress plays in ensuring that executive branch agencies are carrying out their legislated responsibilities is known as

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legislative oversight

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All of the following are ways that the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch EXCEPT: Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional. The Senate may refuse to approve a presidential appointment. Congress may override a presidential veto. Congress may remove the president through its impeachment and conviction powers.

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Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.