AP Government 2Q7W Quiz Review

Thomas Jefferson prefers anti-federalist views in Brutus because...

• a strong federal government can respond quick enough to protect the rights of citizens.

• states should be more cooperative with each other.

• a large republic can incorporate different perspectives.

• state governments are more responsive to the people.

Madison in Federalist 10 warns about the dangers of factions, where...

• a majority can sacrifice the public good in its own interest.

• a powerful president can take power and become tyrannical.

• too many interests can prevent government action.

• a republic can fail if it is too large in population.

The President's check on Congress is that he can veto laws, while Congress can ...

• appoint new Supreme Court Justices

• hold hearings to approve Presidential appointments

• charge the President with criminal wrongdoing

• raise taxes on the President's voter base

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates

a formal check on the power of the Executive branch?

• A lobbyist representing the National Rifle Association refusing to meet with employees from the Department of Homeland Security

• The secretary of defense being called to testify before a congressional committee

• The White House chief of staff being formally censured by the president for publicly speaking out against the president’s policy goals

• A federal judge being impeached for making legal decisions based on bribes

As a way to check the "power of the purse," the President can...

• order investigations on financial discrepancies of a private business.

• ask the Supreme Court to review budget legislation.

• pass legislation to create programs he favors.

• cut federal dollars from existing federal programs.

How is the Cabinet (group of advisors) of the President placed in office?

• They are elected every two years.
• They are nominated at the party's national convention.
• Appointed by the President and confirmed by the House
• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

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?

• It has been drawn by a political party to group together moderate voters.

• It has been drawn cooperatively by both political parties to ensure a fair election.

• It has been drawn to group together diverse voters to foster highly competitive elections.

• It has likely been drawn to pack together voters who are registered with the same party.

Which of the following is a consequence of the way the district is drawn on the map?

• It will likely lead to a less competitive general election, which could lead to increased partisanship

• It will likely lead to a highly contentious and competitive election.

• It will lead to a seat that will be occupied by a member of a third party.

• It will lead to very high turnout in the election.

Senator Smith votes her conscience on bills that her constituents care little about, but

she votes according to the wishes of the majority of her constituents on other bills.

Which model of representation do her actions embody?

• The politico model

• The trustee model

• The majoritarian model

• The delegate model

Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the state and national governments?

• checks and balance

• separation of powers

• federalism

• The Bill of Rights