AP US Government & Politics 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court incorporated which right against the states?
- The right to an attorney in criminal cases (Correct answer)
- The right to bear arms
- The right to free speech
- The right against self-incrimination
Correct answer: The right to an attorney in criminal cases
Gideon required states to provide counsel to defendants who cannot afford one.
Question 2: The Senate's power of 'advice and consent' applies to all of the following EXCEPT:
- Originating revenue bills (Correct answer)
- Confirming federal judges
- Ratifying treaties
- Confirming cabinet secretaries
Correct answer: Originating revenue bills
Revenue bills must originate in the House, not under Senate advice and consent.
Question 3: Which type of federalism is characterized by intertwined federal and state responsibilities, often called 'marble cake' federalism?
- Cooperative federalism (Correct answer)
- Dual federalism
- Fiscal federalism
- Layer cake federalism
Correct answer: Cooperative federalism
Cooperative federalism blends state and national functions like a marble cake.
Question 4: A grant that provides federal funds for a specific purpose with strict guidelines is known as a:
- Categorical grant (Correct answer)
- Block grant
- Revenue sharing grant
- Discretionary entitlement
Correct answer: Categorical grant
Categorical grants fund specific programs with detailed federal requirements.
Question 5: The filibuster in the U.S. Senate can be ended by invoking:
- Cloture with 60 votes (Correct answer)
- A discharge petition
- A simple majority quorum call
- A pocket veto
Correct answer: Cloture with 60 votes
Cloture requires 60 votes to end debate and stop a filibuster.
Question 6: Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
- Marbury v. Madison (Correct answer)
- Plessy v. Ferguson
- Roe v. Wade
- Gibbons v. Ogden
Correct answer: Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the courts' power to review laws.
Question 7: A 'safe seat' in Congress most directly contributes to:
- High incumbency reelection rates (Correct answer)
- Frequent party realignment
- Increased voter turnout in midterms
- Reduced gerrymandering
Correct answer: High incumbency reelection rates
Safe seats make incumbents very likely to win reelection.
AP US Government & Politics 3
In Gideon v.
Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court incorporated which right against the states?