AP Gov Unit 1 Review

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Why are there debates about the balance of power between the federal and state governments?

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To ensure the protection of individual rights

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Is the Bill of Rights necessary? Why or why not?

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Yes, because it protects the rights of individuals from government infringement.

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How does the Constitution affect you and the choices you make?

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It impacts the laws and policies that govern daily life

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What are the democratic ideals reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

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Natural rights and participatory democracy

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How are models of representative democracy visible in major institutions, policies, events, or debates in the U.S.?

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Through the emphasis on broad participation in politics

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What were the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy?

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Federalists supported a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists wanted more power reserved to state governments.

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What specific incidents highlighted key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Lack of power to coin money, Lack of an executive branch to enforce laws, Lack of power to regulate interstate commerce, Lack of centralized military power to address Shays' Rebellion

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Lack of centralized military power to address Shays' Rebellion

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What were the compromises necessary for ratification of the Constitution?

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Great (Connecticut) Compromise, Electoral College, and Three-Fifths Compromise

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How do the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances affect the U.S. political system?

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They create multiple access points for stakeholders and institutions to influence public policy.

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What is federalism and how does it impact policymaking?

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It is the system of government in the United States where power is shared between the national and state governments.