AP Government Multiple Choice questions (From 2009 Course Description, 1989, 2002 released exams)I. Constitutional Underpinnings In the organization of government, the principle of federalism is illustrated BEST by the a. President's power as commande in chief 1b, Separation of powers between the US Supreme Court and the Congress. Representation system for electing senators, ‘Qualifications for the office of President. e. Federal bureaucracy ‘The Condtitucion and Irs amendments expressly probibit all ofthe following EXCEPT a Slavery b. Double jeopardy. ©. Cruel and amusual punishment, d._ Unreasonable searches and seizures @© Sexdiscriminasion in employment All of the folowing were concems about the Articles of Confederation that led to the calling ofthe Constititional Convention of 1787 EXCEPT G@ Dissatisfaction over safeguards of individual sights and liberties ’b. Fears [or the scability ofthe central government. Desire to promote trade among the states. ‘The need to give the central government the power to levy taxes. Dissatisfaction with the central government's ability to provide for the national defense. pep Inthe United States, which of che following ie 2 rule on voting found in the Constitution or its amendments? No person may be denied che right to vote merely for lack of ether state or federal citizenship [No person J8 years of age or er may be denied the right to vote on account of age. No person may be denied che right to vote merely because he or she has previously served a prison sentence. 4. Astate may notestablish a residency requirement for voting, c.Astate may require a person to pay a poll tax in order to register to vote. ‘Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper nuraber 10? ‘A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factional Small republics are better asl to ensure individual liberty than are large republics. c._The presence ofa few large factions helps to protect the rights of minorities. Participatory democracy isthe surest way ta prevent tyranny. fe. The elimination of the causes of factionalism the best protection against tyranny. ‘The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to ‘a_ Prevent states from taxing agencies ofthe federal government, Reserve powers tothe states, Restrict the application of judicial review. d._ Allow for the burning ofthe flag as an expression of protest. €. Limit the use of the legislative veto. “The terms “fiscal federalism” and “cooperacive federslism” refer to situations in which? a. The federal government completely dominates state and local governments. 'b, States are forbidden any activity that has not been specifically approved by the Supreme Court. The federal judiciary uses its power of judicial review to ensure congressional dominance over state legislatures.0, u v. ¥. 4. State, municipal, andl local income taxes are pooled by special agreement and redistributed in accordance with individual need. Federal, state and local governments work together to complete a project, with the federal government providing much of the project funding. Which ofthe following isa result ofthe Electoral College system? ‘The winner ofthe presidency often lacks a majority ofthe popular vote. 'b, Candidates focus on one-party states in which they can win most ofthe electoral votes. c. The House of Representatives frequently chooses the President from the top three candidates. Candidates focus on the state with the largest populations. Campaign spending increases because candidates emphasize television advertising, ‘Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power ofthe national government? © The commerce clause of the Constitution ‘The habeas corpus clause of the Constitution The bill of atcainder clause of the Constitution The First Amendment The Fifth Amendment ep peg Following the Civil Warthe Fourteenth Ametndment to the United States Constitution was designed to overturn the (G) Dred Scott decision Bless Ferguson ruling ‘c.Emancipation Proclamation Civil Rights Act of1856, © Slaughterhouse cases ‘The procedure for formally amencling the Unitéd States Constitution BEST ilustrates which of the following? a. The dominance ofthe national government over state governments 'b. Thedominance of the state governments over the national government The Founding Fathers’ desire to facilitate rapid constitutional revisions The Supreme Court's power to review constitutional amendments © ‘The federal steucture of the United States government Which of the following s one ofthe central concerns of the First Amendment? The supremacy of the national over the state governments b, Theright of citizens to bear arms ‘The division of powers among the tree branches of government “The right of citizens to petition the government for redress of grievances The protection ofthe rights of those accused ofa erie. “The “wall of separation” doctrine refers tothe a. Division between levels of government 1b, Unique powers possessed by each branch of government, Division of church and state Barrier berween legislative chambers Differentiation of municipal powers from county powers. States and localities have the most diseretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from, a. Categorical grants Matching grants Block grants