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AP US Gov't Exam 1 Review

Quiz by Joe Pilakowski

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  • Q1
    Because the Founders wanted to prevent the imposition of tyranny and the power of the federal government in too few of hands, what they proposed had a(n) __________.
    electoral college with each state getting 1 vote for president
    unitary democracy
    principle of separation of powers
    judicial review specified within the Constitution
    30s
  • Q2
    According to the original Constitution before any amendments, only the __________ would be directly elected by the people in the Federal Legislature - the Congress.
    Senate
    House of Representatives
    president
    Supreme Court
    30s
  • Q3
    The Great (Connecticut) Compromise __________.
    established states would be equally represented in the HoR
    established that states would be represented according to the size of their populations in the Senate
    created a unicameral legislative body
    created a Congress composed of two chambers: one with representation based on population and the second with equal state representation
    30s
  • Q4
    The most fundamental weakness of the Articles of Confederation was a lack of __________.
    power to raise funds
    a state system of courts
    a bicameral legislature
    power to declare war
    30s
  • Q5
    The Declaration of Independence was necessary to __________.
    create for a delicate balance of federal and state power
    identify the reasons the British saw separation from the colonies as necessary
    establish the legitimacy of the new nation in the eyes of the colonists
    establish a framework for a new system of government that would allow representation without taxation
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is TRUE?
    The significance of the slavery issue at the Constitutional Convention is greatly exaggerated, given the fact that there were less than 5,000 slaves in the United States in 1787.
    There was fear that Southern states would withhold their support if the Constitution threatened the existence of slavery
    Benjamin Franklin, the president of the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery, left the Convention without signing because of slavery
    James Madison would not compromise on slavery.
    30s
  • Q7
    Pluralist theory proposes that people's interests are BEST protected by __________.
    individuals
    elected representatives
    the majority
    interest groups
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best represents a problem with Participatory/Majority control in a republic?
    popular sovereignty
    direct democracy
    Wealthy members furthering their own interests
    Low Voter Turnout
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is the best example of direct democracy?
    England in the twentieth century.
    All Greek citizens voting to go to war
    Louisiana's use of the parish representation.
    The United States during the 1890s.
    30s
  • Q10
    The American Republic derives its powers from __________.
    citizens
    a direct democracy
    the Declaration of Independence
    the U.S. Supreme Court
    30s
  • Q11
    The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts unconstitutional was established by __________.
    Marbury v. Madison
    the Bill of Rights
    a Constitutional Amendment
    the Separation of Powers
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following examples is the BEST the constitutional means referred to in Federalist Paper # 51 to help create the government he desired most.
    Pluralism
    Social Contracts
    The Electoral College
    Separation of Powers
    30s
  • Q13
    Recently enough signatures were gained in Nebraska to put medicinal marijuana in the hands of Nebraska voters. This is a solid example of _____________.
    direct democracy
    Elitism
    Federalism
    Liberalism
    30s
  • Q14
    _________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence and was influenced by many who believed in natural rights and the social contract at the time.
    James Madison
    Samuel Adams
    Thomas Jefferson
    John Adams
    30s
  • Q15
    The theory that individuals come together by mutual consent, giving up some of their individual liberty in order to gain the protection of their rights is known as __________.
    the social contract
    limited government
    libertarianism
    socialism
    30s

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