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AP Success - AP Gov & Pol: Comprehensive Set 8

Question 1

Multiple choice

Which of the following best demonstrates a practical application of the principle of federalism in the United States?

Question 2

Multiple choice

The graph about ideological divisions on the influence of various institutions most directly demonstrates which of the following concepts?

Source 2.1

Republicans ideologically divided in views of college, public schools; Democrats split on churches, military. Pew Research Center.

Question 3

Multiple choice

What conclusion can be drawn about the perception of colleges and universities from the graph provided?

Source 3.1

Republicans ideologically divided in views of college, public schools; Democrats split on churches, military. Pew Research Center.

Question 4

Multiple choice

According to the graph, which statement accurately reflects the views of Democrats regarding the military's effect on the way things are going in the country?

Source 4.1

Republicans ideologically divided in views of college, public schools; Democrats split on churches, military. Pew Research Center.

Question 5

Multiple choice

Madison's concept of extending the sphere in Federalist No. 10 is primarily a response to concerns about:

Question 6

Multiple choice

The graph indicates public perceptions of common ground between Republicans and Democrats in Washington on various policy issues. This is most indicative of which of the following phenomena?

Source 6.1

Most Americans see little or no common ground in the policy positions of Republicans and Democrats in Washington on abortion, gun policy, immigration. Pew Research Center.

Question 7

Multiple choice

According to the data provided, on which issue is there the highest percentage of respondents who believe there is "a lot" of common ground between Republicans and Democrats?

Source 7.1

Most Americans see little or no common ground in the policy positions of Republicans and Democrats in Washington on abortion, gun policy, immigration. Pew Research Center.

Question 8

Multiple choice

Based on the survey, which policy area is perceived to have the least common ground between Republicans and Democrats, as indicated by the highest combined percentage of "Not too much" and "None at all" responses?

Source 8.1

Most Americans see little or no common ground in the policy positions of Republicans and Democrats in Washington on abortion, gun policy, immigration. Pew Research Center.

Question 9

Multiple choice

The concept of "unfunded mandates" is most closely associated with which of the following federalism debates?

Question 10

Multiple choice

The Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Nixon (1974) reinforced the principle of:

Question 11

Multiple choice

The "gender gap" in voting refers to the pattern where women are more likely to support Democratic candidates than men. What factor most significantly contributes to this gap?

Question 12

Multiple choice

Political efficacy refers to the belief that one's political participation can make a difference. How might a decline in political efficacy affect voter turnout in national elections?

Question 13

Multiple choice

The President's Cabinet is an example of:

Question 14

Multiple choice

The graph depicting attitudes toward the use of anonymous sources in news stories illustrates which of the following about public opinion?

Source 14.1

Most see a place for anonymous sources in the news but say they should not be used at will. Pew Research Center.

Question 15

Multiple choice

The survey results on the acceptability of anonymous sources in news stories reflect which of the following principles related to the media?

Source 15.1

Most see a place for anonymous sources in the news but say they should not be used at will. Pew Research Center.

Question 16

Multiple choice

If a student were to use this graph in an AP U.S. Government & Politics exam essay about the media, it would be most effective to support an argument about:

Source 16.1

Most see a place for anonymous sources in the news but say they should not be used at will. Pew Research Center.

Question 17

Multiple choice

The Senate's role in foreign policy includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 18

Multiple choice

Which of the following best describes the process of impeachment?

Question 19

Multiple choice

The concept of selective incorporation makes the protections from the Bill of Rights applicable to the states through the:

Question 20

Multiple choice

Which of the following best demonstrates a practical application of the principle of federalism in the United States?

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