SCOTUS Cases
In Citizens United, the Supreme Court struck down portions of this law.
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, or "BCRA." [See question 1]
Article II
[see question 45]
[see question 3]
True or False: The power to deport undocumented immigrants is an example of concurrent powers.
False.
[see question 11]
This is the name of the U.S. central bank
The Federal Reserve
[see question 34]
He was charged with conspiracy to violate the Espionage Act of 1917 by attempting to cause insubordination in the military and to obstruct recruitment.
Schenck
[see question 44]
This constitutional clause is used to selectively incorporate rights in the Bill or Rights.
The due process clause of the 14th Amendment. [See question 16]
This process happens after the census but before redistricting.
reapportionment
[see question 37]
This event takes place every 10 years, in accordance with the Constitution
The census
[see question 36]
This organization raises money to elect and defeat candidates and may donate money directly to a candidates campaign, subject to limits.
A Political Action Committee, or PAC.
[see question 8]
What is the term for this definition: "the suppression of material prior to publication on the grounds that it might endanger national security."
Prior restraint
100 point bonus for identifying the required SCOTUS case.
[see question 48]
This constitutional clause requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and civil court proceedings from another state. (Earn double points by identifying the Article and Section where this clause is found.)
The full faith and credit clause. [See questions 12, 13, and 14]
Name the three roles that members of Congress can use to represent their constituents
Delegate Role
Trustee Role
Politico Role
[See question 28]
True or False: The President's power to pardon is an example of informal powers.
False
[see question 47]
True or False: Supporters of Keynesian economics advocate for government spending to stimulate an economy to recover from recession.
True
[see question 53]
In this required case, SCOTUS ruled that congressional districts could not draw majority-minority districts a manner that would exceed what was reasonably necessary to avoid racial imbalances.
Shaw v. Reno
[see question 32]
What two mechanisms did Madison argue for in Federalist No. 51 to prevent the abuse of political power?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
[see question 41]
What political structure/mechanism is responsible for oversight in the federal government--and which is not mentioned in the constitution?
Congressional committees
[Earn a 100-point bonus by correctly describing which type of committee has oversight responsibility.]
[see question 51]
A forced confession would be a violation of which Amendment.
Fifth Amendment
[see question 22]
Provide 2 examples of linkage institutions.
political parties
interest groups
media
elections
[see question 46]
This model of democracy asserts that widespread political participation is essential of democratic government.
Participatory democracy
[500 point bonus if you can name the type of group associated with participatory democracy]
[see question 2]
Which Plan at the Constitutional Convention provided for a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in both chambers?
The Virginia Plan
[see question 43]
True or False: Presidential appointments must be confirmed by the Senate.
False: The statement is too sweeping. Not all presidential appointments must be confirmed by the Senate. White House staff members do not require Senate approval.
[see question 54]
Name the required SCOTUS case that revolved around the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789.
Marbury v. Madison
Name the authors for each of the four Federalist Papers you must know for the AP GOV exam.
Fed 10 - Madison
Fed 51 - Madison
Fed 70 - Hamilton
Fed 70 - Hamilton