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AP GOPO Test #1 (Chapters #1-#3)

Created by blujazfan36

  1.  
    A government is which one of the following?
    A. a unit of people that consists of different departments and agencies B. rules and institutions that make up a system of policymaking C. a political entity that carries out bureaucratic activity D. a political unit designed to control the masses
  2.  
    The US Constitution was signed and ratified in which year?
    A. 1776 B. 1787 C. 1783 D. 1775
  3.  
    Which of the following is NOT true regarding the 3/5th Compromise?
    A. Slaves could vote but the vote only counted as 3/5th a person B. Slaves did not count as a full person C. The delegates were forced to vote for the Compromise as slave owners threatened to leave the convention D. The passage gave southern owners more clout in House of Representatives
  4.  
    Habeas corpus refers to which of the following?
    A. The British government is prohibited from quartering British soldiers in colonists' homes B. The right of a person to know the charges against them C. Prevented the government from charging people for crimes they committed prior to them being declared illegal D. Prevented the government from finding guilt without a trial
  5.  
    Ex post facto laws are defined as which of the following?
    A. The government is not allowed to arrest and imprison a person without a trial B. The government may not enforce laws that are deemed illegal by the court C. Prevented the government from charging people for crimes they committed prior to them being declared illegal D. Laws that cannot apply to the President
  6.  
    Which of the following is NOT an aspect of participatory democracy?
    A. Citizens are able to elect representatives B. Citizens are able to be involved in influencing policy C. Civil society groups D.
  7.  
    A social contract can be defined as which of the following?
    A. An agreement between social groups about behavior B. A dating app C. An agreement between a political party and its constituents D. an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
  8.  
    The elastic clause provides for which of the following?
    A. A provision that allows the SEC to raise interest rates B. A type of underwear worn by Santa C. Allows the Supreme Court to amend its ruling in a case D. The theory emphasizes the role of groups in policymaking proesses E. A statement in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers
  9.  
    Which of the following is NOT true of pluralist theory?
    A. The theory emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process B. The NRA and ACLU are examples C. Interest groups are an essential part D. Policy decisions are made a few individuals E. The government is central in the development of policy
  10.  
    The supremacy law is best described as which of the following?
    A. The United States Supreme Court has the final decision regarding the constitutionality of laws B. State governments can override municipal lawmakers C. The Constitution and its laws and treaties take priority over conflicting state law
  11.  
    Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of concurrent powers?
    A. The president negotiates a treaty regarding climate change with foreign governments, but for the treaty to take effect, it requires approval by the Senate. B. As commander-in-chief of the military, the president orders troops to a foreign nation to address a potential threat to national security. C. A Senate committee holds a hearing to discuss potential misuse of funds by the Department of Veterans Affairs. D. The federal government provides about 25% of the total funding for highways and transit in the United States, while the other 75% of the funding comes from states.
  12.  
    Proposing an amendment to the US Constitution requires which of the following?
    A. two-thirds vote of the Houses and three-fourths of the senate B. two-thirds vote of both the Houses and Congress; two-thirds of the States call a convention C. three-fourths of the state legislatures and one-half of the states call for a convention D. A referendum organized by an interest group
  13.  
    The Fourteenth Amendment concerns itself with which of the following?
    A. The allocation of both representatives and senators B. citizen rights and equal protection C. The right to a jury trial D. The prohibition of alcoholic beverages
  14.  
    A prominent outcome of the Virginia Plan was which of the following?
    A. The creation of a national bank B. A unicameral government C. A national government with three branches D. The abolishment of slavery
  15.  
    The full faith and credit clause is defined as which of the following?
    A. Congress has the right to make laws in order to perform its duties B. States must respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings from other states C. The National Bank must ensure all banks are able to cover deposited funds D. The United States must repay its foreign debt according to its contracts
  16.  
    The Thirteenth Amendment did which of the following?
  17.  
    Democracy is defined as:
  18.  
    A constitutional republic is:
  19.  
    The function of the legislative branch is:
  20.  
    The function of the executive branch is:
  21.  
    The function of the judicial branch is:
  22.  
    A bicameral system is:
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AP GOPO Test #1 (Chapters #1-#3) (Answer Key)

Created by blujazfan36

  1.  
    A government is which one of the following?
    A. a unit of people that consists of different departments and agencies B. rules and institutions that make up a system of policymaking C. a political entity that carries out bureaucratic activity D. a political unit designed to control the masses
  2.  
    The US Constitution was signed and ratified in which year?
    A. 1776 B. 1787 C. 1783 D. 1775
  3.  
    Which of the following is NOT true regarding the 3/5th Compromise?
    A. Slaves could vote but the vote only counted as 3/5th a person B. Slaves did not count as a full person C. The delegates were forced to vote for the Compromise as slave owners threatened to leave the convention D. The passage gave southern owners more clout in House of Representatives
  4.  
    Habeas corpus refers to which of the following?
    A. The British government is prohibited from quartering British soldiers in colonists' homes B. The right of a person to know the charges against them C. Prevented the government from charging people for crimes they committed prior to them being declared illegal D. Prevented the government from finding guilt without a trial
  5.  
    Ex post facto laws are defined as which of the following?
    A. The government is not allowed to arrest and imprison a person without a trial B. The government may not enforce laws that are deemed illegal by the court C. Prevented the government from charging people for crimes they committed prior to them being declared illegal D. Laws that cannot apply to the President
  6.  
    Which of the following is NOT an aspect of participatory democracy?
    A. Citizens are able to elect representatives B. Citizens are able to be involved in influencing policy C. Civil society groups D.
  7.  
    A social contract can be defined as which of the following?
    A. An agreement between social groups about behavior B. A dating app C. An agreement between a political party and its constituents D. an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
  8.  
    The elastic clause provides for which of the following?
    A. A provision that allows the SEC to raise interest rates B. A type of underwear worn by Santa C. Allows the Supreme Court to amend its ruling in a case D. The theory emphasizes the role of groups in policymaking proesses E. A statement in the Constitution that allows Congress to pass laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers
  9.  
    Which of the following is NOT true of pluralist theory?
    A. The theory emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process B. The NRA and ACLU are examples C. Interest groups are an essential part D. Policy decisions are made a few individuals E. The government is central in the development of policy
  10.  
    The supremacy law is best described as which of the following?
    A. The United States Supreme Court has the final decision regarding the constitutionality of laws B. State governments can override municipal lawmakers C. The Constitution and its laws and treaties take priority over conflicting state law
  11.  
    Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of concurrent powers?
    A. The president negotiates a treaty regarding climate change with foreign governments, but for the treaty to take effect, it requires approval by the Senate. B. As commander-in-chief of the military, the president orders troops to a foreign nation to address a potential threat to national security. C. A Senate committee holds a hearing to discuss potential misuse of funds by the Department of Veterans Affairs. D. The federal government provides about 25% of the total funding for highways and transit in the United States, while the other 75% of the funding comes from states.
  12.  
    Proposing an amendment to the US Constitution requires which of the following?
    A. two-thirds vote of the Houses and three-fourths of the senate B. two-thirds vote of both the Houses and Congress; two-thirds of the States call a convention C. three-fourths of the state legislatures and one-half of the states call for a convention D. A referendum organized by an interest group
  13.  
    The Fourteenth Amendment concerns itself with which of the following?
    A. The allocation of both representatives and senators B. citizen rights and equal protection C. The right to a jury trial D. The prohibition of alcoholic beverages
  14.  
    A prominent outcome of the Virginia Plan was which of the following?
    A. The creation of a national bank B. A unicameral government C. A national government with three branches D. The abolishment of slavery
  15.  
    The full faith and credit clause is defined as which of the following?
    A. Congress has the right to make laws in order to perform its duties B. States must respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings from other states C. The National Bank must ensure all banks are able to cover deposited funds D. The United States must repay its foreign debt according to its contracts
  16.  
    The Thirteenth Amendment did which of the following?
    Abolished slavery in the United States
  17.  
    Democracy is defined as:
  18.  
    A constitutional republic is:
  19.  
    The function of the legislative branch is:
  20.  
    The function of the executive branch is:
  21.  
    The function of the judicial branch is:
  22.  
    A bicameral system is:

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