Practice Test 11 - AP US Government and Politics

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

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1. Congress creates an agency to carry out an enumerated power, though not explicitly listed. What power is used?
2. A city's mayoral election draws 22% turnout, while the same voters' presidential turnout is 61%. What turnout pattern is shown?
3. A major party nominates a more centrist candidate to prevent defections to a third party; which concept fits?
4. A poll uses an online opt-in link shared on social media. What methodological limitation is most likely?
5. A public school leads daily prayer over intercom; which precedent most directly applies?
6. A federal case is dismissed because the plaintiff lacks standing and the dispute is not ripe. What limitation is demonstrated?
7. A Super PAC buys ads supporting a candidate but does not coordinate with the campaign. Which rule is shown?
8. Police use evidence from an unreasonable search to convict a defendant in state court. Which rule and case require exclusion?
9. After a president nominates a Supreme Court justice, the Senate holds hearings and votes to confirm or reject. Which constitutional check is illustrated?
10. A city council bans protests in a public park after complaints from most residents; challengers cite the First Amendment. Which constitutional principle best addresses this tension?
11. A student's views on immigration shift after daily short-form videos from favored creators. Which agent is most responsible?
12. Voters elect representatives to make laws rather than voting on every policy themselves. Which foundational principle is illustrated?
13. Users follow partisan influencers while ignoring mainstream outlets; which change in gatekeeping is best shown?
14. A senator refuses to support a bill because constituents overwhelmingly oppose it, citing government derives power from the people. Which principle?
15. A state requires minor-party candidates to file months earlier than major-party candidates; which barrier is illustrated?
16. A campaign's digital team monitors conversion rates and cost-per-acquisition for donors, pausing ads that underperform. Which trend is illustrated?
17. A constitutional amendment requires approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of states, slowing popular changes. What protection is shown?
18. A campaign emphasizes "authenticity" by livestreaming behind-the-scenes content, aiming to build parasocial relationships with supporters. Which modern technique is illustrated?
19. Congress holds oversight hearings and uses subpoena power to investigate executive agencies' actions. Which constitutional design feature is illustrated?
20. A poll reports $\pm 3\%$ margin of error but does not mention likely voters vs. registered voters. What key limitation remains?

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