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AP Government and Politics Practice Test

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Prepare with the AP Government and Politics Practice Test practice quiz. This question bank includes 55 questions covering state, states, united, emily, and list. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Question 1
Percentage of Frequent Use of Media by Candidate Supporters in 2016 Which of the following conclusions is accurate based on the information presented in the bar chart?
Cable was a major factor in the political socialization of Trump voters.
A decrease in the analysis of policy issues by the media
monitor state voting where there had been instances of discrimination.
The reliability of the news is lessened.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Cable was a major factor in the political socialization of Trump voters.
Question 2
Percentage of Frequent Use of Media by Candidate Supporters in 2016 Which of the following trends is reflected in the bar graph?
A decrease in the analysis of policy issues by the media
See solution for the supported answer
To support progressive change from pro-choice Democratic women elected to office
Judicial Activism
Explanation:
Even though late-night comedians use their monologues to satirize the news, supporters of the 2016 candidates used it less frequently than other media outlets.
Question 3
Which of the following choices reflect the information provided in the chart?
In the past 30 years, more than half of incumbents have won reelection.
Even though late-night comedians use their monologues to satirize the news, supporters of the 2016 candidates used it less frequently than other media outlets.
Non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections showed the greatest increase of any of the highlighted ethnic groups between 1986 and 2012.
The gap between non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections has narrowed significantly since 2000.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections showed the greatest increase of any of the highlighted ethnic groups between 1986 and 2012.
Question 4
Which of the following conclusions about voter turnout is accurate based on the information provided in the chart?
In the past 30 years, more than half of incumbents have won reelection.
Non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections showed the greatest increase of any of the highlighted ethnic groups between 1986 and 2012.
Even though late-night comedians use their monologues to satirize the news, supporters of the 2016 candidates used it less frequently than other media outlets.
The gap between non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections has narrowed significantly since 2000.
Explanation:
Correct answer: The gap between non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black voter turnout in presidential elections has narrowed significantly since 2000.
Question 5
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the pie charts?
The percentage of white senators is higher than the percentage of male House members.
The Reserved Powers clause of the Tenth Amendment
Even though public opinion polls show that Congress is unpopular, people still vote for their sitting representatives and senators.
Judicial Activism
Explanation:
Correct answer: The percentage of white senators is higher than the percentage of male House members.

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AP Government and Politics Practice Test

This practice set contains 55 questions from the matching question bank and focuses on state, states, united, emily, and list. Work through each question carefully, review the provided solutions, and revisit topics that need more study before your next attempt.

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