AP Gov UNIT 6 Pulling It All Together: Public Policy Practice Test

Last Updated on April 4, 2025

AP Government and Politics Exam: AP Gov UNIT 6 Pulling It All Together: Public Policy Practice Test. This comprehensive practice test is designed to assess your understanding of Unit 6 in the AP Government and Politics course, which focuses on integrating various aspects of the political system to formulate and implement public policy.

This test consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) crafted by an expert in the subject matter. The questions cover key concepts, theories, and examples related to the different components of public policy formation, including political participation, campaigns, elections, voting, political parties, interest groups, and the mass media’s role in influencing and shaping public policy.

AP Gov UNIT 6 Pulling It All Together: Public Policy Practice Test

Unit 6 - Practice Test

UNIT 6 AP Government and Politics Practice Test

AP Government and Politics Practice Test
UNIT 6 Pulling It All Together: Public Policy
Total Items: 33
Section: 1 - Multiple Choice
Time Limit: N/A

1 / 11

Based on the information in the table, which statement is true about the federal budget?

(A) The largest revenue source of the federal budget is payroll taxes.

(B) The least spending in the federal budget is on Social Security programs.

(D) The least spending in the federal budget is on income security programs.

2 / 11

Current foreign policy issues include all of the following except

(A) nuclear proliferation

(B) national defense

(D) national education

3 / 11

Which department is most responsible for providing the president with military information that would be useful in dealing with foreign nations?

(A) the Department of State

(B) the Department of Defense

(D) the United States Information Agency

4 / 11

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

(A) The purpose of foreign policy is to maintain peaceful relations with foreign nations.

(B) Foreign policy is the responsibility of the Congress through the secretary of state.

(D) Defense policy is the role that the military establishment plays in providing for the defense of the nation.

5 / 11

Which of the following is NOT a part of the federal budget process?

(A) The Supreme Court reviews budget requests that are outside the realm of constitutional law.

(B) The executive branch (OMB) holds meetings to review budget proposals.

(D) Congress debates budget proposals.

6 / 11

Which of the following is true regarding U.S. economic policy?

(A) Government planners may make choices about nondiscretionary spending.

(B) The Department of the Treasury is held responsible for the economic health of the nation.

(D) Discretionary spending includes interest on the national debt.

7 / 11

Which of the following was the first major government act of economic support?

(A) the Great Society Act

(B) the Medicare and Medicaid Act

(D) the Welfare Act

8 / 11

In the United States, the largest percentage of government spending goes to

(A) Medicare and Medicaid programs

(B) public health services

(D) Centers for Disease Control

9 / 11

Which of the following is NOT associated with U.S. domestic policy?

(A) The Federal Bureau of Investigation

(B) The Environmental Protection Agency

(D) The National Security Council

10 / 11

What has been the major goal of the government’s education policy?

(A) ensure equal access to educational opportunity

(B) increase the power of the Department of Education

(D) provide more programs for higher education

11 / 11

During the policymaking process, when a plan of action is executed by an agency or agencies, what important step has taken place?

(A) policy formulation

(B) policy implementation

(D) agenda setting

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