AP Gov Unit 1 Principles of American Government

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All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT: Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws. A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws. Congress worked in committees without a chief executive. Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.

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A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.

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Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate? Three-Fifths Compromise, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise

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Great Compromise

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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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Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant? Money given to states for special education programs, Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates, Money given to states unconditionally, Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation

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Money given to states for special education programs

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The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues? The right of the people to rebel, The existence of slavery, The scope of power of the central government, The need to establish a standard currency

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The scope of power of the central government

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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

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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 “Bill of Rights” is found in

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Amendments to the Constitution

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Which of the following statements best describes government under the Article of Confederation? The Confederation government established guidelines for setting new territories and admitting new states. The Confederation government was hampered in its ability to levy taxes. The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states. States could not make treaties without Congress’s approval.

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The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states.

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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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