Unit 1 AP Review

Front

Which concept of John Locke's appears in the Declaration of Independence as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?

Back

Natural rights

Front

The idea that government power comes from the consent of the people is called:

Back

Popular sovereignty

Front

An implicit agreement among people to give up some freedoms to maintain social order

Back

social contract

Front

The principle that a government's power cannot be absolute is known as:

Back

Limited government

Front

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the military.

Back

Separation of powers

Front

The President can veto a law.

Back

Checks and balances

Front

Federalism refers to:

Back

The system of sharing power between national and state governments

Front

A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf is called:

Back

Republicanism

Front

Who is credited as the primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who is known as the primary drafter of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

James Madison