AP GO PO Unit 1

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Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States? Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete in different policy areas.

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Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete in different policy areas.

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Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant? Money given to states for specific programs, Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates, Money given to states unconditionally, Money given to states to spend at their discretion

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Money given to states for specific programs

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The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues? The right of the people to rebel, The existence of slavery, The scope of power of the central government, The need to establish a standard currency

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The scope of power of the central government

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The “Bill of Rights” is found in

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Amendments to the Constitution

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The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

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reserve powers to the states

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Which constitutional principle most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments? Options: The Bill of Rights, Separation of powers, Representation, Federalism

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Federalism

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The outcome of a conflict between the Constitution and the states is determined by

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the supremacy clause

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Which of the following would least likely be favored by state governments? Options: unfunded mandates, categorical grants, block grants, revenue sharing

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unfunded mandates

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Which of the following is most likely to be preferred by state governments? Options: unfunded mandates, categorical grants, block grants, revenue sharing

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block grants

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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