AP Gov Exam Study Guide Question and Answer 2023.
Charles Beard's theory of the Constitution Correct Answer: believed the Constitution was written in
... [Show More] favor of the wealthy classes (land owners)
Federalist no. 10 Correct Answer: part of a collection of essays promoting ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses the question of how to guard against factions-argued that a strong, big republic would be a better guard against those dangers
Federalist no. 51 Correct Answer: art of a collection of essays promoting ratification of the Constitution; written by James Madison, addresses means by which appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and also advocates a separation of powers within the national government
Marbury v. Madison Correct Answer: established the practice of judicial review
McCulloch v. Maryland Correct Answer: established two important principles in constitutional law: the Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for implementing the Constitution's express powers, in order to create a functional national government, and state action may not impede valid constitutional exercises of power by the Federal government.
Divided government Correct Answer: Governance divided between the parties, especially when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress
Federalism Correct Answer: separation of power between state and federal governments
Mandate Correct Answer: a president's claim of broad public support
Block grants Correct Answer: broad grants to states for prescribed activities, with only a few strings attached-states have greater flexibility
Devolution Revolution Correct Answer: the effort to slow the growth of the federal government by returning many functions to the states
AFDC (aid to families with dependent children) Correct Answer: federal guarantee of welfare checks for all eligible mothers and children
TANF (temporary assistance to needy families) Correct Answer: welfare block grant to states; you can be on welfare for only a total of 5 years in your lifetime; must be actively looking for a job
Lopez v. U.S. Correct Answer: (1995) the first United States Supreme Court case since the New Deal to set limits to Congress's power under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution.
Iron Triangle Correct Answer: a policy making alliance that involves very strong ties among a congressional committee, an interest group and a federal department or agency
Issue Network Correct Answer: relationships among interest groups, congressional committees and subcommittees, and the government agencies that share a common policy concern [Show Less]