AP Gov: Unit 1 and 2 Review

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The Great Compromise created a legislature made up of two chambers. What is this called?

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bicameral legislature

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How did the Antifederalists want representation to be assigned in Congress? (NJ Plan)

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equal for each state

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What democratic ideal grants the people the ability to influence the government? Options: popular sovereignty, social contract theory, Publius, States' Rights

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popular sovereignty

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The membership of the House of Representatives...

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is dependent upon population

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What are federal powers that are written in the Constitution called?

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Expressed/Enumerated Powers

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Powers given to Congress that are not stated in the Constitution but allowed if necessary?

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Implied Powers

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Which of the following was one of the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The national government did not have the ability to tax., The national gov't was too strong, bordering on tyrannical., There was no way to amend the Articles of Confederation., The state governments were entirely too weak

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The national government did not have the ability to tax.

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This event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and the danger of a tyranny of majority.

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Shays Rebellion

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This Compromise identified how the enslaved population would be counted for representation purposes:

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3/5 Compromise

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Which document set up America's first government?

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Articles of Confederation