AP Success - AP Gov & Pol: Comprehensive Set 3
Question 1
Reductions in corporate tax rates to stimulate investment.
Deregulation of major industries to promote competition.
Privatization of social security to improve efficiency.
Elimination of minimum wage laws to create more jobs.
Expansion of welfare programs to provide a safety net for the underprivileged.
Question 2
Individuals frequently change their political opinions to match the dominant views expressed in their favorite news outlet.
After moving to a new city, a person adopts more radical political views to align with their new social circle, diverging significantly from their previously moderate stance.
Exposure to diverse political ideologies at a university leads to a broadening of a student's political perspectives.
A young adult retains their partisan allegiance, mirroring their parents' political party preference.
A student develops an interest in environmental issues after taking a college course, aligning with their family's long-standing concern for conservation.
Question 3
An interest group launches a public awareness campaign that leads to increased voter turnout
Interest groups facilitate civic engagement by mobilizing members to participate in protests and public demonstrations
Multiple interest groups working on the same issue provide a diversity of viewpoints to policymakers
Interest groups provide expert information to legislators, improving the quality of policy decisions
An interest group successfully lobbies for legislation that benefits a small minority at the expense of the broader public interest
Question 4
Protection against self-incrimination
Separation of church and state
Right to privacy
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to due process
Question 5
It has been used to significantly limit the powers of Congress.
It is only applicable to the states, restricting federal power.
It grants Congress the discretion to decide what is necessary and proper, leading to an expansive interpretation of its powers.
It applies only to the powers of the President and the Executive Branch.
It explicitly delineates the powers of Congress, leaving no room for interpretation.
Question 6
Judicial review
Checks and balances
Federalism
Separation of powers
Judicial independence
Question 7
Neither advances nor inhibits religion.
Does not result in an excessive government entanglement with religion.
Has a secular legislative purpose.
None of the above.
All of the above.
Question 8
A social media platform introduces algorithms that expose users to a wider range of political content, reducing echo chambers.
A community town hall meeting invites speakers from various political backgrounds to foster open dialogue.
A debate club encourages discussions from multiple political perspectives, resulting in increased understanding among its members.
An individual only watches news channels that align with their conservative ideology, leading to a reinforced belief in conservative policies without considering alternative viewpoints.
A voter diligently follows multiple news sources, including those with opposing viewpoints, to form a well-rounded political opinion.
Question 9
Selective incorporation, detailing the application of the Bill of Rights to the states.
Checks and balances, showing how different branches of government limit each other’s powers.
Political socialization, illustrating how state policies influence individual beliefs and values.
Federalism, highlighting the division between state powers and federal constitutional rights.
Civil liberties, focusing on the rights of individuals against the backdrop of state interests.
Question 10
The process of judicial review, whereby courts interpret the constitutionality of laws.
The principles of American democracy, particularly the protection of individual liberties against government infringement.
The significance of policy making in education, emphasizing the influence of political ideologies.
The concept of civil rights, focusing on equal protection under the law.
The challenges of federalism, especially the tension between national and state government powers.
Question 11
The judiciary plays no role in balancing educational regulations with constitutional rights, leaving this matter to state discretion.
The Supreme Court has not addressed issues related to education and religious freedoms, leaving interpretations up to individual states.
The Court has consistently ruled in favor of state-controlled education over parental choice and religious freedom.
The Supreme Court has limited states' abilities to regulate education, thereby prioritizing parental rights and religious freedom.
The Court recognizes a balance must be found between state interests in education and fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.
Question 12
Mechanism for executive impeachment
Detailed description of judicial powers
Provision for the direct election of senators
Bill of Rights
Clear articulation of state powers
Question 13
Leadership over the majority party in the House.
Influencing the legislative agenda and bill prioritization.
Direct involvement in the appointment of Supreme Court justices.
Acting as a liaison between the House and the President.
Appointing members to various House committees.
Question 14
Symbolic speech
Obscenity
Commercial speech
Prior restraint
Libel and slander
Question 15
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
United States v. Lopez (1995)
Question 16
It might limit access to political information and participation opportunities, particularly for lower-income and rural populations
It could enhance political participation by providing more accessible information to a broader audience
It may reduce the effectiveness of traditional campaigning methods, such as television ads and direct mail
It could decrease political polarization by exposing individuals to a more diverse range of political opinions
It may increase voter turnout by making online voting options available to a wider population
Question 17
Upon attending university, a student is exposed to a wide range of political theories and ideas, leading them to question and ultimately modify their pre-existing political beliefs.
A student develops a strong ideological stance that mirrors their parents' views, with little influence from their education.
A high school civics class reinforces the dominant political ideologies of the community, leaving little room for alternative viewpoints.
Peer influence in a college setting leads to homogeneity in political beliefs among students, rather than diversity.
A student retains their initial political beliefs throughout their education due to a lack of engagement with political content in the curriculum.
Question 18
Demographic trends in voter turnout
Changes in U.S. foreign policy
The impact of international events on domestic public opinion
Generational differences in perception of U.S. global standing
Age-related trends in political party affiliation
Question 19
Heightened scrutiny of domestic policies impacting foreign relations
Potential shifts in policy to address concerns of reputational decline
A decrease in funding for international aid programs
Increased advocacy for isolationist policies
Greater support for international treaties and agreements
Question 20
Younger adults are more optimistic about the U.S.'s global image than older adults.
Age has no discernible impact on opinions about the U.S.'s international respect.
There is a consensus across age groups that the U.S. is less respected internationally.
Older adults are more likely to see the perceived decline in respect as a major issue.
Adults aged 50-64 are the most indifferent to changes in the U.S.'s international respect.
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