AP Government Review:

1. One main issue that divides African Americans and Caucasian people still today would be
what? One major issue. Affirmative action
2. Whats the difference between VEP and VAP? Voter eligibility population is anyone over
18 who is registered to vote, not a criminal, is a citizen. It is lower than VAP and it
removes individuals from the data who are actually ineligible to vote. Voter age
population is anyone over the age of 18.
3. What is one major time period that African Americans started to vote in large numbers?
During the civil rights movement- the civil rights act of 1964 and the commerce clause
and the voting rights act of 1965 (you cant discriminate based on race, color, sex etc.)
4. What are some advantages of incumbent? Name recognition, ability to raise money
5. Franking privileges is what? Sending out mass emails for no cost
6. This faction (group) of the Republican Party were opposed to the patronage system and
feared that the influx of immigrants who would be incorporated into the political
machines (early 1900s) they were called? Progressives
7. African Americans overwhelmingly vote for this political party. Democrats
8. Other than one education and ones income what is another powerful deterrent not in who
youre voting more but whether you are going to vote or not? Race, gender, employment,
region or age? Age-older people vote far more than younger people (younger people
dont care, are not educated in that field, they are away at school)
9. What is the most important source of political values; meaning what makes you who you
are, where do you get your political values? Family
10. During the Reagan Administration, people were highly critical of him because he tried to
defund programs that were liberal or conservative? Liberal (he was conservative so he
defunded liberal)- Medicare, Medicaid
11. We now choose Presidents how? Primary (also electoral college)
12. What is the process that was used early on? Caucasus- high ranking member vote
13. Americans who join interest groups are more likely to have this as an advantage?
Religious, people in small communities, people in lower social economic status, people
with economical distress, or people higher than average incomes? People higher than
average incomes- have to do with their wallet
14. George Washingtons view of political parties was influenced by these two people.
Hamilton and Jefferson
15. Of the following which one is people most likely to vote? Local election, house election,
senatorial election, or presidential election? President
16. In the off years, the nonpresidential years, what do they call that? Midterm elections- not
same large turnout
17. What amendment gave people the right to vote regardless of their race, color, and
ethnicity? 15th amendment
18. 13th amendment granted? Freed the slaves
19. 14th amendment granted? Selective incorporation, due process clause, equal protection
clause
20. Who cannot vote? Women (not until 19th amendment)
21. Why could women not vote? Werent given the right/ law

22. When was yellow journalism really popular? Spanish American War- early 1900s
(Remember the Maine)
23. Of the following groups, which one is most likely to be similar to Anglo whites? African
Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, Asian Americans, or Mexican Americans? Asian
Americans
24. Generally speaking women voting trends have shifted in favor of democrats, republicans
or stayed the same? Women vote more for democrats but have stayed the same
25. When comparing our nation to that of European nations, do we vote more often or less
often? Vote more often, but less likely to vote
26. The nation, Atlantic monthly, and harpers are all examples of what? Early magazinesthey were not objective, least objective (madison, Hamilton)
27. Example of critical election years. 1865 (Lincoln), 1896 (McKinney), 1932
28. Where do people get their voter registration? Motor Voter- Bill Clinton
29. What did FDR mean when he referred to the term liberal? He believed that the word
liberal meant some sort of active government
30. What is the relationship between the government and the media? Adversarial or nonadversarial? Adversarial- they are always in conflict
31. IF your mother/father were joining a group like the PTA, for what reason would they be
joining that group? Solidary- you like being apart of a group (one of the three incentives)
32. All of the following presidencies are characterized by leadership and foreign policy by
the secretary of state except? Truman, Kennedy, Clinton, Ford, Eisenhower? Kennedy
33. When can you sue someone for being liable? Prove damages, malicious intent-provide
clear evidence that it was printed or done maliciously
34. When did PACs really start to rise? (BICRA- Bi partisan Campaign reform act) 1973
35. Who has the constitutional power to appoint ambassadors? President
36. Who has the power to declare war? Congress
37. President has the power to? Send troops anywhere but must return them in 90 days or
inform congress within 48 hours- war powers resolution
38. An example of an elite opinion that dominated US foreign policy for years came out of
George Keenans (Mr. Xs) article; he helped develop the strategy of this? Containment
39. Who was the famous person who delivered the iron curtain speech? Churchill
40. Lower income people tend to vote for this political party. Democrats
41. This process was the best remedy for declining productivity- lower taxes would increase
investments, which would ultimately increase productivity. Supply side
42. Keynesian policy is? Combination of monetarism, tax cuts, and domestic budget cuts
43. What was the landmark decision that ruled that involuntary confession are
unconstitutional? Miranda Case
44. What president was one that was Republican that started the environmental protection
agency (1970s)? Nixon- he supported Medicare, Medicaid, universal healthcare,
affirmative action (all very liberal)
45. Your first amendment right deals with? Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, not
right to bear arms (2nd amendment)
46. Bill of rights was selectively incorporated under? 14th amendment
47. The earliest incorporated parts were what? 1st amendment
48. What was the famous Supreme Court decision that said this organization does not having
to allow membership to homosexuals? Boy scouts

49. Burning draft cards? Not constitutional (Shank vs. US). Political assassination? Not
constitutional. Pipe bombings? Not constitutional. Spitting on a politician? Not
constitutional. Flag burning? Constitutional
50. Police may legally search persons for evidence when they have a warrant or? Under
arrest
51. 60% of adults adopt their party preference from? Parents
52. Senator McCarthy is known for his dealings with? Anticommunism
53. Conflicts in civil liberties (assume you have at birth, civil rights are given by law) often
arise because? Your right to freedom of speech is also someones elses right to be against
that- competitive interest
54. Ralph Nader? Consumer advocacy, seatbelts, automobile safety
55. Today, most candidates in most states are chosen for office by? Primaries
56. About how many critical realignment time periods in history were there? 5-1804. 1828,
1860, 1896, 1932
57. Approximately what percentage of Americans vote in national elections? Good 60%,
normal mid high 50s
58. United States is one of the few countries in the world that has a two party system? True
59.