AP Gov - Unit 1 Review

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The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about:

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The scope of power of national government

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The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both

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support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the

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state legislatures

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Which principle most addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?

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Federalism

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Which of the following was NOT a problem with the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: the lack of power given to state legislatures, the lack of an executive to lead the nation, the inability of national govt to regulate national economy, the unwillingness of the states to send money requested by national govt

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the lack of power given to state legislatures

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Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution

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Emphasizes both national and state sovereignty

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The _________, offered at the Constitutional Convention, called for each state to be equally represented in Congress.

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New Jersey Plan

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The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by

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the Antifederalists

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances as established by the Constitution? Options: Elect prez by electoral coll. rather than direct election, The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn lower court decision, requires that president's Supreme Court nominees be approved by Senate, Media criticism of public officials during campaign periods

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requires that president's Supreme Court nominees be approved by Senate

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The importance of Shay’s rebellion to the development of the US Constitution was that it

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convinced leaders that a strong national gov. needed to protect property, maintain order