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Study guide for CLEP CLEP American Government — Unit 1: Constitutional Foundations. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.
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Which of the following best describes the formation of the National Labor Union?
A movement to promote states' rights
A reaction to the decline of the railroad industry
An attempt to restrict immigration
A response to the growth of big business
A call for the abolition of slavery
Answer: D — The National Labor Union was formed as a response to the growth of big business, because it sought to address the economic and social challenges faced by workers in the post-Civil War period, by applying collective action to promote labor rights.
A college student earns a score of 4 on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam. What does this score indicate about the student's performance?
The student performed better than 80% of test-takers.
The student exceeded the national average by two standard deviations.
The student answered every multiple-choice question correctly.
The student's score was curved to ensure grade distribution.
The student met the criteria for college-level coursework in U.S. Government and Politics.
Answer: E — The AP exam is criterion-referenced, meaning students who meet the criteria receive the corresponding score.
Which clause gives Congress the power to make laws necessary for national welfare?
Necessary and Proper Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Establishment Clause
Due Process Clause
Answer: A — Necessary and Proper Clause is correct because it grants this power.
How many senators represent each state in Congress?
1
5
3
4
2
Answer: E — 2 is correct because the Constitution established that each state would have two senators, regardless of the state's population, to ensure equal representation in the Senate.
The rise of industrialization led to increased political influence by
Farmers and laborers
Foreign investors
Government bureaucrats
Industrialists and financiers
Small business owners
Answer: D — Industrialists and financiers is correct because industrialists gained political power.
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