Ap government congress Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TESTBANK FOR Corporate Finance, 3rd Edition by Jonathan Berk and Peter DeMarzo Corporate Finance, 3e (Berk/DeMarzo) Chapter 1 The Corporation 1.1 The Four Types of Firms 1) A sole proprietorship is owned by: A) one person. B) two of more persons. C) shareholders. D) bankers. Answer: A Diff: 1 Section: 1.1 The Four Types of Firms Skill: Definition 2) Which of the following organization forms for a business does NOT avoid double taxation? A) Limited partnership B) "C" corporati...

TESTBANK FOR Corporate Finance, 3rd Edition by Jonathan Berk and Peter DeMarzo Corporate Finance, 3e (Berk/DeMarzo) Chapter 1 The Corporation 1.1 The Four Types of Firms 1) A sole proprietorship is owned by: A) one person. B) two of more persons. C) shareholders. D) bankers. Answer: A Diff: 1 Section: 1.1 The Four Types of Firms Skill: Definition 2) Which of the following organization forms for a business does NOT avoid double taxation? A) Limited partnership B) "C" corporati...

THE AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS REVIEW Declaration of Independence - ANS-Letter written to formally declare the 13 colonies independent from Britain Provides justification for the break from Great Britain Is a declaration of natural rights - Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life, liberty, and property (John Locke) Establishes a foundation for popular sovereignty - "consent of the governed" government's source of authority is the people L...

AP Government – Congress Incumbents - ️ Those already holding office. In congressional elections, they usually win. Casework - ️ Activities of members of Congress that help constituents as individuals; cutting through bureaucratic red tape to get people what they think they have a right to get. Pork Barrel - ️ The mighty list of federal projects, grants, and contracts available to cities, businesses, colleges, and institutions available in a congressional district. ...

AP Gov Questions and Answers Multiple Choice Which of the following is considered a linkage instituiton? A. The bureaucracy B. Congress C. The executive Department D. The government E. The media [Correct Ans:- E All the following are characteristics of politics EXCEPT- A. Individuals with similar ideas banded together to form political parties B. The means through which individuals are groups get involved C. Who gets what, when, how, and why D. The passing of laws that serve to furt...

AP Gov Multiple Choice Questions And Answers Politics Of The Unted States Which of the following is considered a linkage instituiton? A. The bureaucracy B. Congress C. The executive Department D. The government E. The media - Correct Answer-E All the following are characteristics of politics EXCEPTA. Individuals with similar ideas banded together to form political parties B. The means through which individuals are groups get involved C. Who gets what, when, how, and why D. The passing...

AP US Government : Civil Rights, Amendments, and Court Cases Contents Civil Rights Constitutional Amendments Court Cases Civil Rights Question...1 The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) Supreme Court case resulted in what controversial interpretation of the first amendment? Possible Answers: Corporation personhood does not extend to religious observances. Corporations may organize political contributions of their employees but may not contribute themselves. ...

Unit 2 Terms: AMSCO AP Government and Politicsbicameral - correct answers The division of a legislature into two separate assemblies (or houses) pork barrel spending - correct answers The use of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators and win votes gerrymandering - correct answers Manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party marginal seats - correct answers Political districts in which candidates elected to the House of...

AP GOVERNMENT REVIEW SET 10th Amendment - correct answer Powers not expressly given to federal government by the Constitution are reserved to states or the people. Also known as "reserved powers amendment" or "states' rights amendment" 13th Amendment - correct answer Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70) 14th Amendment - correct answer (1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liber...

AP Government Unit 2All of the following were true of the government under the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: (a) Larger states had more votes in the national legislature. (b) Amendment required the support of all thirteen states. (c) The national government could not regulate commerce. (d) There was no judicial branch. (e) There was no executive branch. - correct answer (a) Larger states had more votes in the national legislature. There was popular representation, but each state on...

AP Gov Review Politics Of The United States of America Amendment Process - ANS-Two Ways: 2/3rds majority in both houses of congress then to States to ratify, or in constitutional conventions (never been used) Articles of Confederation - ANS-Pre-Constitution, was adopted by the second continental congress in 1781 during the revolution. Limited because states held most of the power, and congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or control money Block Grants - ANS-Money sent to sta...

AP Government - Interactions Among The Branches bicameralism - ️ Congress has two houses (House of Representatives and the Senate) House of Representatives - ️ Many restrictions to proceedings because of the amount of members/ Rules on how long you can debate/ Handle Appropriation Bills, pick president in Electoral College tie, Impeachment Senate - ️ Few restrictions because of small size / No debate rules, allowed to filibuster / Ratify treaties, pick vice president if ...