AP USGOV SUII EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) - ANSWER A law passed in 1990 that requires
employers and public facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with
disabilities and prohibits discrimination against these individuals in employment.
Anti-Federalists - ANSWER This group rose up as the opponents of the Constitution
during the period of ratification. They opposed the Constitution's powerful centralized
government, arguing that the Constitution gave too much political, economic, and
military control. They instead advocated a decentralized governmental structure that
granted most power to the states
Bicameral legislature - ANSWER A law making body made of two houses (bi means 2).
Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House of
Representatives and The Senate.
Bill of attainder - ANSWER a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a
trial or a fair hearing in court
Block grants - ANSWER Federal grants given more or less automatically to states or
communities to support broad programs in areas such as community development and
social services
Categorical grants - ANSWER These grants are funds the federal government gives to
state and local governments to spend on specific activities within specific programs.
The federal government usually requires localities and states to apply for categorical
grants for specific purposes.
Central government - ANSWER a form of government in which the national government
has most of the power, while the states have little power
Checks and balance - ANSWER A system that allows each branch of government to limit
, the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Clean Air Act (1970) - ANSWER The law aimed at combating air pollution, by charging
the EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) with protecting and improving the quality of
the nation's air.
Commerce Clause - ANSWER The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given
the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
Concurrent powers - ANSWER powers shared by the state and federal government Ex:
power to tax citizens
Conditions-of-aid - ANSWER terms set by the national government that states must meet
if they are to receive certain federal funds
Cooperative federalism - ANSWER system in which both federal government and state
governments cooperate in solving problems
Dual federalism - ANSWER A system of government in which both the states and the
national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for
some policies.
Elastic Clause - ANSWER Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, which allows Congress
to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the
Constitution.
Electoral College - ANSWER a body of people representing the states of the US, who
formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
Elite democracy - ANSWER A political system in which the privileged classes acquire
the power to decide by a competition for the people's votes and have substantial
freedom between elections to rule as they see fit.
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) - ANSWER A law passed in 1990 that requires
employers and public facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" for people with
disabilities and prohibits discrimination against these individuals in employment.
Anti-Federalists - ANSWER This group rose up as the opponents of the Constitution
during the period of ratification. They opposed the Constitution's powerful centralized
government, arguing that the Constitution gave too much political, economic, and
military control. They instead advocated a decentralized governmental structure that
granted most power to the states
Bicameral legislature - ANSWER A law making body made of two houses (bi means 2).
Example: Congress (our legislature) is made of two house - The House of
Representatives and The Senate.
Bill of attainder - ANSWER a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a
trial or a fair hearing in court
Block grants - ANSWER Federal grants given more or less automatically to states or
communities to support broad programs in areas such as community development and
social services
Categorical grants - ANSWER These grants are funds the federal government gives to
state and local governments to spend on specific activities within specific programs.
The federal government usually requires localities and states to apply for categorical
grants for specific purposes.
Central government - ANSWER a form of government in which the national government
has most of the power, while the states have little power
Checks and balance - ANSWER A system that allows each branch of government to limit
, the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Clean Air Act (1970) - ANSWER The law aimed at combating air pollution, by charging
the EPA(Environmental Protection Agency) with protecting and improving the quality of
the nation's air.
Commerce Clause - ANSWER The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given
the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
Concurrent powers - ANSWER powers shared by the state and federal government Ex:
power to tax citizens
Conditions-of-aid - ANSWER terms set by the national government that states must meet
if they are to receive certain federal funds
Cooperative federalism - ANSWER system in which both federal government and state
governments cooperate in solving problems
Dual federalism - ANSWER A system of government in which both the states and the
national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for
some policies.
Elastic Clause - ANSWER Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, which allows Congress
to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers of the
Constitution.
Electoral College - ANSWER a body of people representing the states of the US, who
formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
Elite democracy - ANSWER A political system in which the privileged classes acquire
the power to decide by a competition for the people's votes and have substantial
freedom between elections to rule as they see fit.
