AP Gov Fall Final Review

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Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and they led to a ________ National Government.

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Failure, Weak.

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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, Checks and Balances, Federalism

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Federalism

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which required states to provide reasonable accommodations for those who had disabilities is an example of a:

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An unfunded mandate

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Which statement expresses Madison’s view of factions? They cannot be eradicated, given that they are part of human nature but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.

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They cannot be eradicated, given that they are part of human nature but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.

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Which Court case helped strengthen the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Supremacy Clause?

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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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What is the most significant difference between the Constitution of 1787 and the Articles of Confederation?

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The Constitution provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers.

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Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant? Money given to states for special education 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 on transportation

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Money given to states for special education programs

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The Bill of Rights consists:

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The first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution

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Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10? A large republic makes it possible to abolish factions and concentrate all power at the national level. A large republic allows the federal government to dominate the state governments through the necessary and proper clause. A large republic is a direct democracy where the people have a direct vote in policy matters, which controls factions. A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.

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A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.

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Which of the following correctly describes the concept of "prior restraint"? Options: The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press, The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest, The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government, The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional

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The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press