Quiz on AP Government required terms

#1 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Executive privilege

a consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals a claim by the president or a member of the executive branch that information or documents a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within predefined limits that are system a political system in which all power is derived from the central government

#2 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Executive agreement

allows members of Congress to mail letters and other materials to constituents free of charge agreement with another head of state not requiring approval from the Senate powers, usually claimed by the president, that are implied but not specifically stated in the a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct

#3 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

the idea that societies are divided along class lines and that an upper-class elite will rule,

Elite theory of democracy Precedent Closed primary Incumbency effect

#4 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Executive order

practice by which power is divided among three branches of government; each branch has its action by the president that does not require the approval of Congress; subject to judicial review the first ten amendments to the constitution which protect civil liberties A brief submitted to the court by an interested third party that outlines their position or issues it thinks are important in the case. It literally means "friend of the court"

#5 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

Executive privilege

Executive agreement

the idea that societies are divided along class lines and that an upper-class elite will rule,

Executive order

rule that evidence acquired as a result of an illegal act by police cannot be used against the person

Section 2: True/false questions

Deviating election

minority party is able to win the support of majority party members, independents, and new voters

De facto segregation

made up of representatives and senators appointed to resolve differences in the Senate and House versions of the same bill before final passage

Cooperative federalism

All levels of government working together

Delegate Representation

an individual who benefits from the activities of an interest group but does not support the group either

Dealigning election

party loyalty becomes less important to voters, and they vote for the other party candidate or

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