Unit 1 AP Government review

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All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws. A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws. Congress worked in committees without a chief executive. Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.

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A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.

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All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws. A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws. Congress worked in committees without a chief executive. Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.

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A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.

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All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws. A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws. Congress worked in committees without a chief executive. Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.

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A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.

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Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate? Three-Fifths Compromise, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise

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Great Compromise

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Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate? Three-Fifths Compromise, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise

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Great Compromise

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Which of the following statements best describes government under the Article of Confederation? Options: The Confederation government established guidelines for setting new territories and admitting new states. The Confederation government was hampered in its ability to levy taxes. The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states. States could not make treaties without Congress’s approval.

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The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states.

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The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it

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indicated that a strong national government was needed to protect property and maintain order

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The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule, including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent. Which principle or idea would these grievances be most related to?

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Natural rights such as life, liberty, and property

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Which of these best describes Republicanism?

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A political ideology advocating for a government based on elected representatives.

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Which of these best describes "natural rights"? Options: Privileges that can be revoked., Socially constructed norms and values., Rights granted by the government., Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals.

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Fundamental rights inherent to all individuals.