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This AP Government quiz covers Chapters 8 and 11, focusing on the structure and roles within political parties. It assesses understanding of party components, the nomination process, and party identification. Essential for...

Questions: 86 | Attempts: 684 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
In the description of political parties as "three-headed political giants," which of the following is NOT considered one of those three heads?

The party out of power.

The party in the electorate.

The party as an organization.

The party in government.

None of the above

AP Government ChAPters 6-7

AP Government Chapters 6-7

This quiz assesses understanding of demographic shifts and political implications in the U.S., focusing on census data, public opinion, and racial-ethnic dynamics. It's designed for students studying AP Government, enhancing...

Questions: 74 | Attempts: 1441 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The most valuable method for understanding demographic changes in America is the

Statistical Abstract of the United States.

Public opinion poll.

Turnout in presidential elections.

Internal Revenue Service statistical tax abstracts.

Census.

AP Government ChAPters 1-3

AP Government Chapters 1-3

This AP Government quiz covers Chapters 1-3, focusing on key aspects of the U.S. political system, voter turnout, and policymaking. It tests understanding of constitutional principles, political institutions, and processes...

Questions: 80 | Attempts: 1448 | Last updated: Oct 23, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A constitution is a nation's basic law.

A constitution sets neutral rules of the game of politics.

A constitution structures competition among players, or participants, in government.

A constitution is an unwritten accumulation of traditions and precedents.

A constitution allocates power within government.

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: 6264 | Last updated: Sep 12, 2023

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

AP Government Final: Bureaucracy

This AP Government Final focuses on Bureaucracy, assessing understanding of different models, the merit system, and roles like whistle-blowers. It evaluates key concepts about the structure and accountability within federal...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 702 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Defense employ the most federal civilian employees.

True

False

AP Government Final: Courts

AP government Final: Courts

This AP Government Final quiz on Courts assesses understanding of key judicial concepts such as precedent, jurisdiction, and judicial review. It aims to prepare students for advanced understanding of the U.S. legal system and its...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 202 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Federal courts have jurisdiction in all court cases; state or federal.

True

False

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: 865 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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: 1933 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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

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: 2917 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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

1999 Ap U.S. Govt. & Politics

1999 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: 56 | Attempts: 1516 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?

A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs

Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period

The Supreme Court's ability to overturn a lower court decision

The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate

The election of the President by the electoral college rather than by direct election

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