AP Government and Politics Practice Test

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.

Correct Answer:

Cable was a major factor in the political socialization of Trump voters.

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

Correct Answer:

See solution for the supported answer

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.

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.

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.

Correct Answer:

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

Correct Answer:

The percentage of white senators is higher than the percentage of male House members.

Explanation:

Correct answer: The percentage of white senators is higher than the percentage of male House members.

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