AP US Government & Politics Exam Review questions with correct answers

Elitist Theory CORRECT ANSWER A small segment of the society dominated by the wealthy property owners who control the institutions of government. Pluralist Theory CORRECT ANSWER Different groups working together through compromise. Majoritarian Theory (Direct Theory) CORRECT ANSWER A majority vote that determines policy usually in the form of a referendum or initiative. Delegate Model of Representation (Representational View) CORRECT ANSWER Voters elect their representatives as their own delegates representing them for the primary purpose of acting exclusively as their voice in Congress. Republican Form of Government CORRECT ANSWER Describes the manner in which the United States Constitution defines our democracy, one that is characterized by representation by the people and for the people. Trustee Model of Representation (Attitudinal View) CORRECT ANSWER Voters elect their representatives as their own trustees giving them the autonomy to act for the good of the constituents enabling the congressman to act out of conscience even if the majority of voters might disagree. Initiatives CORRECT ANSWER Citizen-led proposals that get on the ballot after a certain number of signatures are obtained on a petition - a key component of direct democracy - from political reforms during the Progressive Era