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AP Government Test Review & Procedures. Scoring. 120 points total 90-120 75% 5 75-89 62% 4 60-74 50%3 36-5930%2 0-3529%1. Curriculum Outline. Constitution & Federalism5-15% Political Beliefs & Public Opinion, & Voting10-20% Parties, Interest Groups, Media10-20% - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AP Government Test Review & Procedures
Scoring
120 points total
90-120 75% 5
75-89 62% 4
60-74 50% 3
36-59 30% 2
0-35 29% 1
Curriculum Outline
Constitution & Federalism 5-15%
Political Beliefs & Public Opinion, & Voting10-20%
Parties, Interest Groups, Media 10-20%
3 Branches of Govt. and Bureaucracy 35-45%
Public Policy & The Budget 5-15%
Civil Liberties & Civil Rights 5-15%
Multiple Choice
60 Questions – 1 point each
45 Minutes
50% of total Test grade
No penalty for wrong answers (OK to guess)
Free Response
4 Free Response Questions Each worth 15 points
100 Minutes Total 25 minutes for each question
50% of grade
Do not write a thesis
Answer question clearly and directly
You can add a “spare tire” If the question asks for two examples or reasons you can give 3 The reader is required to read all of them and give credit for
the best 2
Free Response
1. Read the ENTIRE Question Carefully. If the question is split up, answer it in the same manner (ex. Question A, Question B, etc...)
2. Make sure you directly answer the question asked. If the question asks for Multiple Answers then GIVE multiple answers /examples, characteristics, etc...
3. Don't cater to only one ideology or philosophy. Just answer the question.
4. Be to the POINT and CONCISE-don't get lost in the words (Usually 1 page is enough!)
5. Think back to the Multiple Choice Part- was there anything in there you can use?
6. Answer EVERY Question and completely as possible. DO NOT Give up on any question You may score a few points for trying! (Use the Spare Tire if needed!)
7. Black INK is easiest for Readers to read your essay! No pencils please.
The Incumbency Advantage
Single most important factor in determining the outcome of congressional elections Pork barrel Franking privilege gerrymandering
Federalism
Power divided between central governments and regional governments
Federal government prevails when there is conflict Necessary & Proper clause Commerce clause Federal mandates
All have increased the power of the Federal government relative to the states
Process of Amending the Constitution illustrates structure of American Government
Selection of Supreme Court Justices
By President w/ majority vote of Senate
Judicial Restraint Use framers of the Constitutions'’ original intent
when deciding cases
Judicial Activism Supreme Court must correct injustices when other
branches fail to do so
The Electoral College
President not elected directly by people
Must receive majority of electoral votes
Winner Take All System Candidate who wins a plurality of votes get all
state’s electoral votes
Difficult for 3rd Parties
If there is a tie House decides the President
African American Voting Patterns
Vote predominantly democratic
Support more liberal candidates
Voter Turnout
U.S. is lower than most Western democracies
Majority don’t vote in nonpresidential elections
More education = More voting
More income = More voting
Older = More Voting
Women vote more than men
Divided Government
President & Congress from different parties
Slows legislative process
More partisanship
President can use media to gain support
The Veto Power
President can Veto a bill Congress can over ride 2/3rds vote
Pocket Veto Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a
bill and President does nothing
Line Item Veto Ruled unconstitutional
President & Cabinet
President appoints Cabinet Need consent of Senate Pres. Can fire Cabinet w/o consent
Divided Loyalties Loyal to goals of their department
Often difficulty in controlling Cabinet Form Iron Triangles with interest groups &
congressional committees
The Federalist Papers
Federalist 10 Madison Political factions undesirable but inevitable A large republic would fragment political power and
curb the threat posed by factions
14th Amendment & Selective Incorporation
Made African Americans citizens Voided Dred Scot decision
Due Process Clause Forbids states from acting in an unfair way
Equal Protection Clause Forbids a state from discriminating against or drawing
unreasonable distinctions between persons
Selective Incorporation Uses 14th Amendment to extend most of the Bill or
Rights to states
Political Socialization
Political values are formed and passed from one generation the next
Family is the most important agent
Critical Election
When groups of voters change their traditional patterns of party loyalty
Triggers party realignment
Selection of Supreme Court Cases
Nearly all cases reach S.C. by a writ of certiorari
Rule of Four
Refuses to hear most lower court appeals
The Mass Media
Affects which issues public things are important
Horse Race Journalism Media focuses on polls, personalities, and sound bits Instead of key issues
Articles of Confederation
Weak central government that had limited power over the states
Created a unicameral Congress
Lacked power to levy taxes or regulate interstate trade
The Role of State Legislatures
In the Original Constitution Chose U.S. Senators Change with 17th Amendment
Now elected by the people of each state
State Legislatures Determine boundary lines of congressional districts
State Legislature Ratify amendments by a 3/4ths vote of the states