AP Government Semester 1 Review

Which of the following is NOT a function of most governments? (I.A)

• To preserve order and stability
• To protect their sovereign territory
• To arrest all opponents
• To establish a legal system

Which of the following was stated by Aristotle? (I.A)

• “Oligarchy is the best form of government, with clear opportunities for its citizens”
• “Life, liberty and property”
• “Democracy is the best form of government and offers the best opportunities for citizens”
• “A democracy is a government in the hands of men with low birth rate, no property, and vulgar employments”

Which of these types of government sees power held in the hands of an elite few? (I.A)

• Democracy
• Theocracy
• Oligarchy
• Anarchy

Direct Democracy is best described as (I.A)

• When citizens meet and make decisions about public policy
• When citizens elect representatives, but still control the directly government and decisions on public policy
• When officials are decided without the input of citizens and are directly put into power
• When citizens elect representatives who make decisions about public policy for them

Which of the following phrases best describes the form of government of the United States? (I.A)

• Representative Democracy
• Authoritarian Democracy
• Direct Democracy
• Constitutional Democracy

The following passages from the Declaration of Independence is most influenced by…“Laws by Nature and Nature’s God”, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (I.A)

• Patrick Henry
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Thomas Jefferson

According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, government that is created by the people is dependent on the authority of the people to rule, which is otherwise known as (I.A)

• natural law
• democracy
• legitimacy 
• popular sovereignty 

Why was the idea of limited government created? (I.A, I.C)

• To ensure the protection of natural rights of citizens
• To prevent the rise of a tyranny
• To give the people more power over the government
• All of the above

Which of the following is most representative of a Federalist? (I.D)

• In favor of a stronger state and national government, and for each individual to define their own rights. Supports the Articles of Confederation.
• In favor of a weak state government, stronger national government, and individual liberties outlined by the state. Supports the Constitution.
• In favor of a strong state government, weaker national government, and strengthened rights for individual liberties. Supports the Constitution.
• Not in favor of any structure of government, and disagreed with the efforts of the Framers. Does not support the Constitution.

Federalist No. 51 written by ____________________, addresses the issue of __________________________. (I.D)

• Thomas Jefferson, the roles of each branches of government
• James Madison, separation of powers and checks and balances
• Alexander Hamilton, separation of powers and checks and balances
• Thomas Jefferson, the format of the Constitution