1.1 - 1.6 Review AP Gov

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Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?
- There was no executive branch to enforce laws.
- Each state had one vote in Congress, regardless of its size.
- Amendments to the Articles required approval from all states.
- The national government had the power to levy taxes.

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The national government had the power to levy taxes.

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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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The “Bill of Rights” is found in

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Amendments to the Constitution

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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 was stipulated in Article III of the Constitution?
creation of the Supreme Court, executive powers, powers of Congress, full faith and credit clause

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creation of the Supreme Court

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Which of the following statements is correct about the differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? Neither group was willing to dissolve the union over the questions of counting slaves for purposes of representation., The Federalists believed a Bill of Rights was essential whereas the Anti-Federalists did not., The Federalists believed in national sovereignty whereas the Anti-Federalists believed in strong state governments., The Federalists did not believe in the need for a presidential cabinet whereas the Anti-Federalists did.

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The Federalists believed in national sovereignty whereas the Anti-Federalists believed in strong state governments.

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution? A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen so they can receive federal highway grants, Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period, The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate, The election of the President by the Electoral College rather than by direct election

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The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate

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The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it indicated that a strong national government was needed to protect property and maintain order.

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

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Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1? A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states. A small republic is more susceptible to corruption than a large republic. A large republic would be preferable to a small one because more people could participate. A small republic would pose more danger to individual liberty than a large republic.

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A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states.