AP Government Unit 1

Front

Which theory contends that our society is divided along class lines and that a narrow upper-class strata rules regardless of the formal organization of government? Options: Elite, Communist, Socialist, Egalitarian

Back

Elite

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, did the national government have the power to charge taxes of the states?

Back

False

Front

Why is Shay's Rebellion significant?

Back

It showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough power.

Front

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 as a condition of receiving funds through federal highway grant programs, 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

Back

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

Front

As originally ratified, the United States Constitution included provisions designed to: limit the importation of foreign manufactured goods, increase the economic powers of the central government, increase the economic importance of the agrarian sector relative to that of the manufacturing sector, guarantee the states a greater role in economic policy-making.

Back

increase the economic powers of the central government

Front

Which branch of government makes the nation's laws and is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Which philosopher believed that people had natural rights and advocated for the social contract?

Back

John Locke

Front

What theory argues that people should rebel against kings that do not respect the right of the governed? Options: Pluralism theory, Social Contract theory, Hyperpluralism theory, Elite theory

Back

Social Contract theory

Front

In Federalist 10, what is a faction?

Back

a special interest group

Front

Which statement expresses Madison’s view of factions? Options: They are essential to the spirit of debate and compromise that must characterize a healthy government., They cannot be eradicated, rising as they do from human nature, but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government., They can be eliminated by distributing wealth, power, and land equally., They are fostered by liberty, and while they may slow the administration of government, they are a necessary evil in a republic.

Back

They cannot be eradicated, rising as they do from human nature, but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.