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AP Gov Test Q

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Which statement is NOT true about McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)? States can nullify federal law if they think it's unconstitutional.
What is a concurrent power? The power to levy taxes.
How are the House and Senate most similar? They both have checks on the power of the president.
What is pluralism? Multiple groups competing to influence policy.
What is reapportionment? Reallocation of House seats to states based on the census.
Which is NOT a congressional check on the president? Rejecting appointments to the Executive Office of the President.
What was a major Anti-Federalist achievement? Addition of the Bill of Rights.
What is Congress's role in amendments? Submits amendments to the states.
Which case required states to provide lawyers to poor defendants? Gideon v. Wainwright.
What happens after a bill is introduced in the House? It is referred to a committee.
What is an example of fiscal federalism? Federal funding for urban mass transit.
What is the modern view of presidential power? Can act freely as long as actions are legal and constitutional.
Who regulates the money supply and banking? Federal Reserve System.
What did the founders NOT envision the president as? A shaper of public opinion and style.
What are the powers of the House? Impeachment, revenue bills, and electing president if no majority.
What is funding projects for your district called? Pork barreling.
How many total Electoral College members are there? 538.
What is the minimum age for federal judges? None.
What law created a merit-based civil service? Pendleton Act.
Which Supreme Court was the most moderate? Taft Court.
Which Federalist Paper discusses checks and balances? Federalist 51.
What issue has the highest public intensity? Abortion.
Which amendment includes Due Process & Equal Protection? Fourteenth Amendment.
What was the last major party realignment? Great Depression (1932).
What is the conservative view on social policy? Favor harsh punishments to deter crime.
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