AP Government Unit 1

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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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Which of the following is a fundamental element of the United States Constitution? Recognition of the centrality of political parties in government, Division of government authority across political institutions, An executive branch that is more powerful than the legislature, Direct election of members of the executive branch

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Division of government authority across political institutions

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The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of

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a federal mandate

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The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of

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a federal mandate

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Giving state governments greater discretion in deciding how to achieve the specific goals of welfare reform is an example of

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devolution

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The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of

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state sovereignty

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Many scholars argue that categorical grants-in-aid do which of the following? Options: Giver states far too much power over national monies, Broaden state power beyond that outlined in the Constitution, Weaken the power of state governors and legislators, Strengthen the impact of the 10th Amendment

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Weaken the power of state governors and legislators

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In the United States political system, the term Federalism refers to

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the division of powers between the levels of government

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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 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

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

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In a federal system of government, political power is primarily

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divided between the central government and regional governments