AP Gov Review 4/23

According to Harold Lasswell, what is politics?

• Politics is the study of why people form political alliances.

• Politics is the study of how interest groups control the government.

• Politics is the study of who gets what, when, and how.
• Politics is the study of where political favors come from and where they go.

What is the first step in the policymaking system?

• Policy implementation

• Linkage institutions

• Political issues get on the policy agenda

• People express interests, problems, concerns

According to the image, which theory of government emphasizes that elected officials will always turn to long serving government employees for advice and guidance?

• Bureaucratic Theory

• Pluralist Theory

• Elite and Class Theory

• Hyperpluralist Theory

Which theory of government states that when people vote the majority will is translated into government policy by elected officials?

• Traditional Theory

• Hyperpluralist Theory

• Elite and Class Theory

• Bureaucratic Theory

Which document from the English Government is considered a significant influence on the development of American principles of limited government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Constitution of the United States

• Federalist Papers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic commonly associated with American Political Culture as listed in the learning material?

• A) Liberty

• B) Collectivism

• C) Egalitarianism

• D) Individualism

Which concept from the American Political Culture emphasizes the idea of fairness and equality?

• A) Liberty

• B) Individualism

• C) Egalitarianism

• D) Populism

What was the House of Burgesses an early experiment in?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Oligarchy

How many votes were required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• 9

• 10

• 12

• 13

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence