AP Government Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Whether or not you know much about how your own government works, if you want to pass the AP Comparative Government exam, you’d better know all the particulars of politics, policy-making, and powers in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Iran, Russia, and China. Read more

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AP Government Test #2

AP Government Test #2 assesses understanding of U.S. political structures, including gerrymandering, party organization, election systems, electoral behavior, and differences between political parties and interest groups. It aims...

Questions: 35 | Attempts: 840 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following statements about gerrymandering is true?

It has been banned by United States Supreme Court decisions beginning with Baker v. Carr.

It was used traditionally to maintain urban control of the House of Representatives.

It can be used by a political party to draw boundary lines to control as many districts as possible.

It guarantees greater constituency control over elected representatives.

It ensures liberal control of the House of Representatives.

Key Court Cases Quiz

This is for all the people that are struggling to know their cases for A.P Government.

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 182 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2024

AP Government Chapter 6

This AP Government quiz focuses on demographic changes, the U.S. Census, immigration policies, and the concept of a melting pot in the U.S.

Questions: 28 | Attempts: 1074 | Last updated: Sep 18, 2023

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties And Public Policy

This quiz in Chapter 4: Civil Liberties and Public Policy examines the depth of legal and constitutional protections against government overreach, as outlined in the Bill of Rights. It challenges students to critically analyze...

Questions: 47 | Attempts: 4018 | Last updated: Oct 6, 2023

Sample Question
Civil liberties are legal and constitutional protections against

Criminals

Government

Foreign invasions

Private enterprise

AP Government Final: Courts

This AP Government Final quiz on Courts assesses understanding of key judicial concepts such as precedent, jurisdiction, and judicial review. It aims to prepare students for advanced understanding of the U.S. legal system and its...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 204 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Federal courts have jurisdiction in all court cases; state or federal.

True

False

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AP Government Diagnostic Test

This test is a sample of questions from all the topics we will cover this semester. This grade will not be entered in the gradebook, rather you get a grade for completion. This is intended to show your baseline before...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 981 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
The Constitution as ratified in 1788 most clearly reflects the framers' commitment to

The idea of direct democracy

The principle of limited government

The abolition of slavery

Protecting the right of the accused

Maintaining the primacy of the states

AP Government ChAPters 12 & 13

AP Government Chapters 12 & 13

This AP Government quiz covers key topics from Chapters 12 & 13, focusing on the structure and functions of the U.S. Congress. It assesses understanding of senatorial elections, legislative processes, and roles within Congress,...

Questions: 71 | Attempts: 3106 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
How many senators are elected from each state?

One

Two

Four

It depends on the state's population

The same number as it has electors in the Electoral College

AP Government ChAPters 9 & 10

AP Government Chapters 9 & 10

This AP Government quiz covers Chapters 9 & 10, focusing on concepts like politicians' behavior in elections, the role of the Federal Election Commission, and the impact of initiatives on democracy. It assesses understanding of...

Questions: 61 | Attempts: 1045 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Anthony King's concept of "running scared" suggests that politicians

Do too little campaigning because they are constantly governing.

Do too little governing because they are perpetually campaigning.

Work constantly to avoid media coverage.

Make every effort to avoid public opinion.

Both C and D

AP Government ChAPters 8 And 11

AP Government Chapters 8 and 11

This AP Government quiz covers Chapters 8 and 11, focusing on the structure and roles within political parties. It assesses understanding of party components, the nomination process, and party identification. Essential for...

Questions: 86 | Attempts: 684 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
In the description of political parties as "three-headed political giants," which of the following is NOT considered one of those three heads?

The party out of power.

The party in the electorate.

The party as an organization.

The party in government.

None of the above

1994 Ap U.S. Govt. & Politics

1994 AP U.S. Govt. & Politics

If you are in AP U.S. Government, this is a practice test for the AP exam, so study study.

Questions: 53 | Attempts: 1933 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
All of the following statements pertaining to the presidential veto are true EXCEPT

Congress overrides fewer than ten percent of presidential vetoes

A vetoed bill is often revised and passed in another form

Presidents often threaten to veto bills to increase their leverage with Congress

A President may veto part of a bill

Congress often places provisions the President wants into a bill the President dislikes to amek a veto less likely

1989 Ap U.S. Govt. & Politics

1989 AP U.S. Govt. & Politics

If you are in AP U.S. Government, this is a practice test for the AP exam, so study study.

Questions: 54 | Attempts: 2917 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following principles protects a citizen from imprisonment without trial?

Representative government

Separation of powers

Due process

Checks and balances

Popular sovereignty

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