by ibergstrom
Step into the fascinating world of American governance with our AP Government Quiz. This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge of the U.S. political system, its foundational principles, and the historical milestones that have shaped it. Whether you’re a student gearing up for exams or a history buff, this quiz will test your understanding and offer insights into the workings of the U.S. government. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
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AP Government Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To veto laws
2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
3. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Constitution’?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
4. What is the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To oppose the Constitution
To support the Constitution
To outline the Bill of Rights
To declare independence from Britain
5. Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Plessy v. Ferguson
6. What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
7. Which clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out its duties?
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
8. What is the primary role of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
To interpret laws
To make laws
To enforce laws
To amend the Constitution
9. Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
10. What is the minimum age requirement to be elected President of the United States?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
11. Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Administrative Branch
12. What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish the federal government
To outline the process of amending the Constitution
To protect individual liberties
To define the powers of the states
13. Which body has the power to impeach the President of the United States?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Electoral College
14. What is the term used to describe the division of power between the national government and the state governments?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
Republicanism
15. Which landmark Supreme Court case ruled that ‘separate but equal’ facilities for different races were unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
16. Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the executive branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
17. Who has the power to declare war according to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Secretary of Defense
18. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
26th Amendment
19. What is the highest court in the United States?
The Court of Appeals
The District Court
The Supreme Court
The Circuit Court
20. Which principle prevents any one branch of the U.S. government from becoming too powerful?
Federalism
Republicanism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
21. What is the primary function of the judicial branch of the U.S. government?
To interpret laws
To make laws
To enforce laws
To veto laws
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