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AP Gov Unit 2 Exam

Quiz by Mark McCormick

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  • Q1
    What is the fundamental job of Congress?
    To create laws
    To enforce laws
    To advise the President
    To interpret laws
    30s
  • Q2
    What are the two 'houses' of Congress called?
    House of Representatives and Senate
    House of Commons and House of Lords
    House of Slytherin and House of Hufflepuff
    Senate and Assembly
    30s
  • Q3
    Which branch of government do Congress members make up?
    Military
    Judicial
    Executive
    Legislative
    30s
  • Q4
    A state's number of Representatives is based on what?
    Economic output
    Historical significance
    Geographical size
    State population
    30s
  • Q5
    How many Senators does each state have?
    Four
    One
    Based on size
    Two
    30s
  • Q6
    How long is a term for a House of Representatives Member?
    Two years
    Serve for life
    Six years
    Four years
    30s
  • Q7
    How long is a term for a Senator?
    Six years
    Serve for life
    Two years
    Four years
    30s
  • Q8
    Who represents more people, your Senator or Representative?
    It depends on the state
    Senator
    Lou Correa
    Representative
    30s
  • Q9
    Who leads the House of Representatives?
    The President
    The Vice President
    The Majority Leader
    The Speaker of the House
    30s
  • Q10
    What government practice best explains the unique shape of Congressional district 12 pictured below?
    Question Image
    Redraw
    Gerrymandering
    It was born that way
    Heralding
    30s
  • Q11
    How does gerrymandering secure reelection of incumbents?
    By redrawing district borders to more democratically represent voters in a city
    By registering voters so that there is higher voter turnout
    By redrawing district borders based on race to give people of color more representation
    By redrawing district borders to include more voters likely to vote for the incumbent
    30s
  • Q12
    Who "officially" leads the Senate?
    The Vice President
    The Majority Leader
    The Chief Justice
    The Speaker of the House
    30s
  • Q13
    How can we tell which party has the majority in the House and/or the Senate?
    By public opinion polls
    By which party has the most seats
    By the number of seats held
    By the President's party affiliation
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the 'power of the purse' as it relates to Congress?
    The ability to create laws
    The ability to budget and spend
    The ability to declare war
    The ability to appoint judges
    30s
  • Q15
    What is a proposed law called?
    Resolution
    Pre-law
    Amendment
    Bill
    30s

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