AP Government Exam Review Part 2

(26.) Which of the following is a specific power of the House of Representatives?

• ratification of treaties

• election of the vice-president if the electoral college fails

• initiation of revenue bills

• trial of presidential impeachment cases

(27.) Members of the federal executive bureaucracy tend to represent the interest of

• the president

• the departments in which they work

• the special interests to which they belong

• the political party to which they belong

(28.) Which of the following best summarizes Neustadt's arguments?

• Persuasion and bargaining are major means that presidents use to influence policy.

• Presidents do not need to bargain to influence other branches of government.

• Presidents can accomplish more by commanding others in government to act.

• The American presidency is defined primarily by the strength in their formal powers while their informal powers are not only unnecessary, but also unconstitutional.

(29.) Based on the text from the quote, with which of the following statements would the author most agree?

• Presidential power comes from the president' power to command others in government.

• Presidents face many challenges in office and therefore must use informal resources to maximize their power and accomplish their goals.

• The modern presidency has increased in both size and power in recent years.

• Presidents use their office to enhance the powers of the president to carry out unconstitutional actions.

(30.) Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of federalism?

• A

• B

• C

• D

(31.) In the United States, the powers of government are divided between a national government, state governments, and several regional and local governments. This system is called

• delegated government

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

(32.) In the United States, the Congress has created two types of federal courts. What are these?

• Special and legislative courts

• District and constitutional courts

• Constitutional and appellate courts

• Constitutional and legislative courts

(33.) Which of the following best describes political parties in the United States?

• Political parties are addressed in the Constitution.

• Membership is voluntary and represents a good cross section of the country's population.

• Membership is voluntary, but only a small portion of the voting public belongs.

• Party membership is strengthening over time.

(34.) In developing the United States Constitution, which of the following original plans called for a strong national government with three separate branches?

• Virginia plan

• New Jersey plan

• Connecticut plan

• Philadelphia plan

(35.) An interest group, a bureaucratic government agency, and a committee of Congress working together would be an example of

• an iron triangle

• a government corporation

• an independent regulatory agency

• an executive oversight agency