AP Government and Politics Practice Test -2022

Last Updated on May 23, 2024

AP Government and Politics Practice Test -2022 55 Questions Answers: This test covers essential topics, including the U.S. Constitution, political beliefs and behavior, political parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of the national government, public policy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

It contains multiple-choice and free-response questions that simulate the actual AP Government and Politics exam format, allowing students to gauge their understanding and readiness. With detailed explanations of answers and scoring guidelines, Practice Test 2 offers students valuable insights into the key concepts and skills required for success on the AP Government and Politics exam.

AP Government and Politics Practice Test – 55 Questions Answers

Directions: Each of the following questions has four choices. Choose the best response and record your answer during the quiz. There will be no penalty for incorrect answers in the multiple-choice section. Answer as many multiple-choice questions as permitted, even if you are unsure of the correct answer.

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AP Government and Politics Practice Test

AP Government and Politics Practice Test 2
Total Items: 55
Section: 1 - Multiple Choice
Time Limit: N/A

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Percentage of Frequent Use of Media by Candidate Supporters in 2016

Which of the following conclusions is accurate based on the information presented in the bar chart?

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Percentage of Frequent Use of Media by Candidate Supporters in 2016

Which of the following trends is reflected in the bar graph?

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Which of the following choices reflect the information provided in the chart?

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Which of the following conclusions about voter turnout is accurate based on the information provided in the chart?

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about the pie charts?

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Which of the following best explains why there is a discrepancy between the percentage of male and female House and Senate members?

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Which of the following is reflected by the information in the graph?

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Which of the following is a consequence of federal entitlement spending increasing between 2005 and 2050?

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Based on the information presented in the table, what should be the reelection rate trend of House and Senate incumbents starting in 2018?

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Based on the information presented in the table, what conclusion can you reach about approval ratings and reelection rates of House and Senate incumbents?

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Section 1.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
—Section 1 The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Which part of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that the treatment of citizens in one state must be the same as a person in another state?

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Section 1.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
—Section 1 The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Which constitutional principle was established through the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

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Section 1.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
—Section 1 The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

For which of the following court cases did a majority of Supreme Court justices rely on the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in making their decision?

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Based upon your knowledge of the Fourteenth Amendment, which of the following statements is accurate?

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Emily’s List
“Our vision is a government that reflects the people it serves, and decision makers who genuinely and enthusiastically fight for greater opportunity and better lives for the Americans they represent. We will work for larger leadership roles for pro-choice Democratic women in our legislative bodies and executive seats so that our families can benefit from the open-minded, productive contributions that women have consistently made in office.... “Every day. Every election victory. We are helping to put women into office who have the power to put progressive change to work,” EMILY’s List’s vision is to be a driving force of change in America. By electing more pro-choice Democratic women to national, state and local office, EMILY’s List will consistently infuse our government with leaders who will drive change. Change that truly matters today, tomorrow and forever.”

—Ellen R. Malcolm, Founder and Chair of Emily’s List

Which of the following arguments reflects the group’s mission?

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Emily’s List
“Our vision is a government that reflects the people it serves, and decision makers who genuinely and enthusiastically fight for greater opportunity and better lives for the Americans they represent. We will work for larger leadership roles for pro-choice Democratic women in our legislative bodies and executive seats so that our families can benefit from the open-minded, productive contributions that women have consistently made in office.... “Every day. Every election victory. We are helping to put women into office who have the power to put progressive change to work,” EMILY’s List’s vision is to be a driving force of change in America. By electing more pro-choice Democratic women to national, state and local office, EMILY’s List will consistently infuse our government with leaders who will drive change. Change that truly matters today, tomorrow and forever.”

—Ellen R. Malcolm, Founder and Chair of Emily’s List

Which of the following is an example of “putting progressive change to work”?

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Emily’s List
“Our vision is a government that reflects the people it serves, and decision makers who genuinely and enthusiastically fight for greater opportunity and better lives for the Americans they represent. We will work for larger leadership roles for pro-choice Democratic women in our legislative bodies and executive seats so that our families can benefit from the open-minded, productive contributions that women have consistently made in office.... “Every day. Every election victory. We are helping to put women into office who have the power to put progressive change to work,” EMILY’s List’s vision is to be a driving force of change in America. By electing more pro-choice Democratic women to national, state and local office, EMILY’s List will consistently infuse our government with leaders who will drive change. Change that truly matters today, tomorrow and forever.”

—Ellen R. Malcolm, Founder and Chair of Emily’s List

Which of the following groups would be most closely aligned with Emily’s List?

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Which of the following best describes a trend in the line graph above?

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Which of the following conclusions may be drawn about incumbency based on the data in the graph above?

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Which of the following represents the point of view of this political cartoon?

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Which of the following Supreme Court cases dealt with the issue raised by the cartoon?

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Based on the information in the chart, what would be a major factor in the increase of the total cost of elections from 1998 to 2016?

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Based on the information in the chart, which of the following actions would a candidate do to raise the most money to run a winning campaign?

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 directed the Justice Department to

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Which of the following is a result of media-centered coverage of political campaigns?

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Which of the following best illustrates the implied power of Congress?

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When a potential candidate is deciding whether to run for president, there are many factors to consider before the official announcement is made. Which of the following steps would the candidate take first before deciding to run?

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The president wants a clean air, clean water law that places restrictions on the amount of carbon emissions that can be produced by factories. Which of the following steps would the president take to get support for passage of the law?

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A Senator is against a proposed piece of legislation that would mandate background checks for gun purchases at gun shows. Recent polls show that 90 percent of the public favors the law, and after a recent mass shooting it appears as if Congress may pass the law. What can the Senator do to stop the bill from coming to a vote?

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Which of the following statements about the Electoral College is accurate?

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The fact that there is a free exercise clause in the First Amendment of the Constitution illustrates that

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In deciding the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v Board of Education (1954), the court overturned the separate but equal doctrine precedent established in Plessy v Ferguson (1896). Which of the following describes the philosophy used by the justices in deciding the Brown case?

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Which of the following explains how bureaucracies operate to implement public policy?

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Which of the following situations could be a violation of the privacy clause of the Fourth Amendment based on prior Supreme Court decisions?

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Which of the following actions taken by an individual or group would violate the Supreme Court ruling Engel v Vitale (1962)?

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 established educational standards that states must follow if they want federal funding for local educational programs. Many local school boards objected to these laws. Which of the following constitutional provisions did local school officials believe the federal government violated and overstepped its authority?

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The landmark case Marbury v Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review after the Supreme Court ruled a congressional law unconstitutional as a result of the fact that the case was brought directly to the court. Which of the following situations represents the best example of a case dealing with original jurisdiction?

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A president has many positions to fill in the executive branch of government. Which of the following is an example of a position that follows the constitutional doctrine of advise and consent?

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A presidential daily tracking poll has candidate A ahead in the swing state of Ohio by 3 points with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 points. Exit polls have the same candidate behind by 3 points.
Which of the following statements represents the difference between a tracking poll and exit polls?

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A defense corporation lobbyist wants funding in the defense budget that would result in a large government contract for that corporation. Which of the following statements represents how the iron-triangle network would accomplish this goal?

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President Jones is serving a second term. A month after he/she gives a final State of the Union speech, the opposition party is calling the president a lame duck. Which of the following would be the most difficult for the president to achieve in the final year?

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One of the core beliefs about the United States government is that citizens should have equality of opportunity. Which of the following statements reflects that belief?

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Anti-Federalist paper Brutus 1 and Federalist No. 10?

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Baker v Carr (1961) and Shaw v Reno (1993)?

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of a delegated power of the president and an enumerated power of Congress

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint?

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Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Republican Party and Democratic Party philosophy regarding the environment?

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Which of the following is the main difference between the Iowa caucus and most primaries?

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Which of the following provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 directed the Justice Department to take action?

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What usually happens when one party controls the executive branch of government and another party controls one or both houses of the legislative branch?

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Which of the following scenarios occurs when earmarks are attached to a bill?

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Which of the following are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment and when a policeman reads a suspect’s Miranda rights?

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If a person advocates devolution, which of the following constitutional provisions would support legislation to accomplish that goal?

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What happens as a result of the increase in the number of social media outlets?

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Which of the following occurs when a congressional committee provides oversight?

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