Quiz on AP Government

#1 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

mandates require states to enforce legislation without the funding necessary

Establishment clause Libertarianism Political ideology Unfunded mandates

#2 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

after listening to constituents, elected representatives vote based on their own opinions

Implied powers Good-faith exception Filibuster Trustee

#3 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

agreement at the constitutional convention that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House of Representatives and for taxation

General election Sound bite Party machine Three-fifths compromise

#4 Which of the following terms matches the definition?

an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation

Representative democracy Slander Unanimous consent Unfunded mandates

#5 Which of the following definitions matches the term?

Trial balloon

Establishes that clothing is symbolic speech, and is protected unless its censorship is in the public interest. tests the public reaction to policy or appointments by releasing information to the media and gauging public reaction a consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals the document setting forth the laws and principles of the government; a plan for government

#6 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Symbolic speech

using actions and symbols rather than words to convey an idea

True

False

#7 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

SuperPAC

refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation

True

False

#8 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Subsidy

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive

True

False

#9 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Supremacy clause

national laws supersedes all other laws passed by states

True

False

#10 Determine if the following combination is true or false.

Superdelegates

party officials in the Democratic Party who attend the national convention without having to run in primaries or caucuses

True

False

Section 1: Multiple Choice questions

mandates require states to enforce legislation without the funding necessary

after listening to constituents, elected representatives vote based on their own opinions

agreement at the constitutional convention that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House of Representatives and for taxation

an agreement by every senator to the terms of debate on a given piece of legislation

Trial balloon

Section 2: True/false questions

Symbolic speech

using actions and symbols rather than words to convey an idea

SuperPAC

refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation

Subsidy

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive

Supremacy clause

national laws supersedes all other laws passed by states

Superdelegates

party officials in the Democratic Party who attend the national convention without having to run in primaries or caucuses

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