1.11 Multiple Choice Questions
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Facts about the test: The AP US Government exam has 55 multiple choice questions and you will be given 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete the section. That means it should take you around 22 minutes to complete 15 questions.
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1. In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that:
A. The power of Congress was limited to the Constitution enumerated powers
B. The commerce clause did not extend to gun possession in schools
C. The Court has the power of judicial review
D. Federal laws are supreme over conflicting state laws
2. Which Enlightenment philosopher most directly influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. Montesquieu
C. John Locke
D. Voltaire
3. According to Federalist No. 10, what is the most effective way to address the dangers of factions?
A. Control their effects through a large republic
B. Eliminate their causes by destroying liberty
C. Eliminate their causes by giving everyone the same opinions
D. Control their effects through limits on free speech
4. Which was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The national government had no power to tax
B. The ability to amend the Articles with a majority vote
C. Only state governments could raise troops
D. Passing any law required 9 of 13 states to agree
5. The idea that groups compete to influence policymaking illustrates which theory of democracy?
A. Pluralist
B. Elitist
C. Participatory
D. Delegate
6. The Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires states to ensure public buildings are accessible to all individuals, is an example of:
A. Categorical Grant
B. Block Grant
C. Unfunded Mandate
D. Devolution
7. Which of these is a concurrent power?
A. Coining Money
B. Regulating Interstate Commerce
C. Declaring War
D. Taxation
8. Which Constitutional provision provides states with reserved powers?
A. Supremacy Clause
B. Necessary and Proper Clause
C. Commerce Clause
D. Tenth Amendment
9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of federalism?
A. It allows policies to be based on local needs
B. It ensures that all states have similar laws
C. It enables experimentation on the state level with new ideas
D. It allows more individuals to participate in government
10. Which form of federal provides states with the most power over how the funds are spent?
A. Block Grants
B. Categorical Grants
C. Formula Grants
D. Project Grants
11. Which constitutional provision did the Supreme Court rely on for its decision in US v. Lopez?
A. Necessary and Proper Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
D. Free Speech Clause
12. In a compromise on the importation of enslaved persons, when does the Constitution allow Congress to ban the slave trade?
A. 1800
B. 1803
C. 1805
D. 1808
13. Which of the following is NOT an accurate example of checks and balances?
A. The President can declare war if Congress refuses to do so
B. The President can veto a bill passed by Congress
C. The Supreme Court can rule that a law is unconstitutional
D. Congress must confirm Presidential appointments to the Cabinet
14. In Federalist No. 51, Madison writes that what must be made to counteract itself
A. Desire
B. Ambition
C. Courage
D. Decency
15. Article I, Section 8 provides Congress with the power to do each of these, EXCEPT:
A. Coin money
B. Establish post offices
C. Grant titles of nobility
D. Collect taxes
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