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AP GOV FINAL
I hate it here this is like 100 questions. basically the entire AP Gov FINAL
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ____ government separates the legislative and executive branches | Presidential system |
| this theory is used by the US to explain the creation of government | social contract |
| theorist used by the US to explain type of role of government | John Locke |
| political system that divides power between national and state governments | federal |
| the declaration of independence was written in | 1776 |
| what form of government does the US have | Presidential, federal, constitutional, republic |
| the US has a ____ democracy, not a _______ democracy | representative, direct |
| what does article one of the constitution deal with | legislative branch |
| social contract theory | an agreement between people and their leaders in which the people agree to give up some liberties so that their other liberties are protected |
| in general Americans dislike ____ but like _____ | politics, government |
| when did the constitutional convention occur | 1787 |
| what plan represented the desires of small states | New Jersey plan |
| Father of US Constitution | Madison |
| implied powers | powers derived from the necessary and proper clause |
| categorical grant | most specific type of grant which specifies exactly how federal money should be spent |
| stipulations that the federal government creates in order to receive money | mandates |
| expressed powers | power to tax, power to borrow money |
| reserved powers | education, power to set drinking age |
| implied powers | necessary and proper clause |
| concurrent powers | establish a court system |
| Speaker of the House | Mike Johnson |
| Senior Senator from IA | Chuck Grassley |
| IA 3rd district representative | Zach Nunn |
| Junior Senator for IA | Joni Ernst |
| Majority leader of the Senate | John Thune |
| impeach | to charge |
| true or false : authorization is typically larger than appropriation | true |
| when a congressperson votes on their own experience and expertise | trustee voting |
| true or false : all members of the House are up for reelection every two years | true |
| non legislative powers | approve Presidential appointments, decide elections, approve treaties, impeachment |
| implied powers (Congress) | national bank, necessary and proper |
| expressed powers (Congress) | regulate interstate commerce |
| conference committee | resolve differences between a House and Senate bill |
| an attempt to talk a bill to death | filibuster |
| redrawing district lines to favor one political party over another | gerrymandering |
| when a congressperson bases their vote on their political party | partisan |
| amount of money a committee will actually get from its request | appropriation |
| redrawing district lines after a census | reapportionment |
| true or false : presidents typically sign bills in law more often than they beat up bills | true |
| doge director | Elon musk |
| Secretary of the Treasury | Scott Bessent |
| Secretary of State | Marco Rubio |
| Attorney General | Pam Bondi |
| Secretary of Defense | Pete Hegseth |
| more important job of the VP | president in waiting |
| amendment limited the terms of the president | 22 |
| how many electoral votes needed to become president | 270 |
| amendment that dealt with presdential succession and disability | 25 |
| president negotiates trade with agreements with china | chief diplomat |
| president Biden attends a fundraiser for a Democratic senator | chief of the party |
| attends the funeral of queen Elizabeth II | chief of state |
| enforces all laws | chief exec |
| vetos a bill | chief legislator |
| oversees the US military | commander in chief |
| article covers the executive branch of constitution | article II |
| clause that allowed presidents to grow their power through their own interpretation | the take care clause |
| how many justices are on the supreme court | 9 |
| chief justice of supreme court | John Roberts |
| what decision is the final decision of the supreme court | majority decision |
| to convict, a jury must be 100% sure of guilt | beyond a reasonable doubt |
| interprets the constitution strictly, if it is not stated in the constitution, then it is not a right | judicial restraint |
| can be tried at the federal and state level | dual court system |
| evidence must prove 51% of guilt | preponderance of the evidence |
| interprets the constitution the constitution loosely, will read things into the constitution | judicial activism |
| an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances | precedent |
| true or false: there are very few rights that are absolute | false |
| true or false: the supreme court many times will make unpopular decisions based on the protection of minority rights | true |
| true or false: the constitution was written in such a way that some rights do not conflict with one another | false |
| true or false: the courtyard attempts to balance the civil rights of the individual with the societal goal of safety and security | true |
| true or false: freedom of religion is the only absolute right in the constitution | false |
| protection from unreasonable search and seizure | amendment 4 |
| freedom of expressions | amendment 1 |
| rights of accused : double Jeopardy and selfincrimination | amendment 5 |
| protection from cruel and unusual punishment | amendment 8 |
| reserved rights of the states | amendment 10 |
| rights of accused: right to attorney | amendment 6 |
| the argument that courts are the last resort for the powerless is likely to be used by those favoring | judicial activism (loose) |
| the two freedoms covered in the first amendment | expression and religion |
| regarding the exclusionary rule, lately the courts seem to be | abandoning it to make any and all admissible |
| the two clauses concerned with religion in the first amendment | free exercise and establishment |
| true or false : your civil rights are relative, not absolute | true |
| true or false : the guarantee of free speech is intended to protect unpopular views | true |
| true or false: in times of national crisis, the government may restrict your freedom of speech | true |
| true or false: there are more exceptions to the exclusionary rule today than there once was | true |
| true or false : the 5th and 6th amendments deal with the rights of the accused as they apply to due process | true |
| Americans believe in equality of _____ | opportunity |
| type of political party can have a impact on which major party wins an election | spoiler |
| the cultural mindset believes morality is key | orthodox |
| the most important of a political party today | provide a label |
| the belief that you make the system respond to citizenry | external efficacy |
| the process by which we develop our political values | political socialization |
| type of political party is created by breaking away from one of the major political parties | splinter |
| the distinct political culture of a specific region, religion | political subculture |
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