AP Government Quizzes & Trivia

Whether or not you know much about how your own government works, if you want to pass the AP Comparative Government exam, you’d better know all the particulars of politics, policy-making, and powers in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Iran, Russia, and China. Do you know the different political systems each of these nations uses by heart? Can you explain the differences in social safety nets available in each specific sovereign state?

How have trends toward globalization and a worldwide economy affected each different country, and what direction are they each headed in the coming years? If you think you’re not quite ready for your AP Government exam, or if you just want a few minutes’ quick review to reassure yourself, take our practice quizzes today and make sure your knowledge is ready before it’s time to put pencil to paper.

AP Test: U.S. Government And Politics! Trivia Quiz

Below is a comprehensive AP test on the US government and politics. There are a set of rules and procedures that those in politics are expected to follow even when they are in government. This quiz is perfect for any of you who...

Questions: 60 | Attempts: 3786 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2021

Sample Question
Ratification of the constitution was done by

Majority vote of the delegates at the constitutional convention

The state legislatures approving the document

The voters in each state casting open ballots

Special conventions in each state

AP Government - ChAPter 1

AP Government - Chapter 1

One of the most important subjects you can study as a US citizen is AP Government, which gives you the knowledge of how your country is being run. Know everything you should already? Take this quiz on AP Government –...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 2884 | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018

Sample Question
Which theory of government and politics in America today asserts that public policy is controlled by an the upper-class who ensure that the wealthy and big business benefit more than the lower classes from government actions?

Hyperpluralism

Pluralism

Traditional

Class/elite

1989 Ap U.S. Govt. & Politics

1989 AP U.S. Govt. & Politics

If you are in AP U.S. Government, this is a practice test for the AP exam, so study study.

Questions: 54 | Attempts: 2795 | Last updated: Apr 20, 2016

Sample Question
Which of the following principles protects a citizen from imprisonment without trial?

Representative government

Separation of powers

Due process

Checks and balances

Popular sovereignty

1994 Ap U.S. Govt. & Politics

1994 AP U.S. Govt. & Politics

If you are in AP U.S. Government, this is a practice test for the AP exam, so study study.

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 1720 | Last updated: Dec 2, 2015

Sample Question
All of the following statements pertaining to the presidential veto are true EXCEPT

Congress overrides fewer than ten percent of presidential vetoes

A vetoed bill is often revised and passed in another form

Presidents often threaten to veto bills to increase their leverage with Congress

A President may veto part of a bill

Congress often places provisions the President wants into a bill the President dislikes to amek a veto less likely

AP Government Ch. 11

Chapter 11 of our ongoing series on Advanced Placement Government studies deals with a number of different topics such as lawmaking bodies, Senate, conservative democrats, the House of Reps, legislators, congressional...

Questions: 34 | Attempts: 201 | Last updated: Sep 27, 2018

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What was the significance of the Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade supreme court cases in 1999 AP U.S Government and policies?

The significance of Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade Supreme Court cases was the right of privacy. The Griswold v. Connecticut is a case in the United States, which revolves around the Supreme Court’s ruling of the constitution via bill

Why were Supreme Court justices given tenure subject to good behavior by the framers of the Constitution during 1999 in the US?

Why are they free from direct political pressures? answer pls

What is the cloture rule?

Cloture rule has helped solve political debate over the years. Cloture can be defined as a parliamentary process used to bring a long debate to a quick end or closure. The France National Assembly are the originators of "Cloture" which simp

How does the president control cabinet-level agencies?

Each cabinet-level agencies are headed by a single person with a “secretary” title. These cabinet secretaries are appointed by the President and their appointments can only be formally confirmed when the Senate approves their position. On