<p>Okay, well, it's March and the AP test is coming up, so I thought I would start this thread.</p>
<p>Basically, you should answer the question of the person above you and then ask a new question. I'm thinking that it would be good if the questions were either short answer or multiple choice, and also term definitions. But maybe questions that require longer answers will work as well.</p>
<p>I'll start - Describe McCulloch vs. Maryland.</p>
<p>Alright my niggas McCulloch sued Maryland. Question asked, can people sue their states? Result, nah son.</p>
<p>^Er. I think "question asked" would be whether the state or federal authority should have prevailed. In particular, whether or not the state had the right to impose taxes on the guy's funds in a bank created by the federal government. The answer was no.</p>
<p>Question: What is the current status of federal vs state jurisdiction and what are the cases that have influenced it? Elaborate. </p>
<p>I ask for an elaboration since it's pointless if we have one sentence answers...it's better to go in-depth and at least have 3-5 if not more. That's much better for review imo. Also, it would probably be better if everyone tried to ask questions that are in some way related to the previous question. That way we fully cover entire areas, not just random trains of thought :)</p>
<p>What study guide did you guys use to prepare for the AP US Gov exam? I am aware that PR isn't enough, so that was why I asked. And my teacher recommended the Pearson one ( that accompanies Government in America) or the Fast Track( the wilson text: American Government). Interestingly, I doubted why she would recommend texts that accompany the textbooks, knowing that the publishers use that as a marketing ploy most of the time.</p>
<p>I am going to use the Princeton Review book.</p>
<p>My class uses Government in America.</p>
<p>I'll give a question:
Describe Marbury vs. Madison.</p>
<p>ugh. I have a gov paper due in a little over a week. I have to summarize, analyze, and react to 25 supreme court cases. =(</p>
<p>Marbury v. Madison establishes "Judicial Review". Basically gives the supreme court the power to declare what is and isn't constitutional. Until this point, the Supreme court was seen as the weakest of the 3 branches of gov't. </p>
<p>question:
Why are the Executive Branches' powers disputed so often (consider vagueness and ambiguity).</p>
<p>Well even balance of power exists the supreme court has the power to use judicial review. And furthermore, Congress often exploits their powers using filibusters or vetoes. And the president can "override" a veto by using an executive order. you'llsee...</p>