AP Government Unit 1

The Chief Justice who established the principle of judicial review was:

• Earl Warren

• Oliver Wendell Holmes

• Roger B. Taney

• John Marshall

The case that established the principle that the federal government could pass any laws necessary and proper to the attainment of constitutional ends was:

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sanford

• Schenk v. United States

• McCullough v. Maryland

The case that stated a law prohibiting guns near schools is a criminal statute that does not relate to commerce or any sort of economic activity is:

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Fergusson

• Hernandez v. Texas

• United States v. Lopez

In the Federalist Papers, James Madison argues that political liberty is best protected by:

• a small republic with a parliamentary system.

• a written constitution.

• a small democracy with a unitary government.

• the fragmentation of political power in a large republic.

The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in government resulting in health democratic compromise and balance is called:

• elite power politics

• socialism

• rational choice

• pluralism

Which of the following is a correct statement about the federal government's role in interstate commerce?

• The federal government has no role in regulating interstate commerce.

• The federal government's role is limited to regulating activities that may lead to federal crimes.

• The federal government's role is limited to regulating the transport of agricultural goods.

• The federal government's role has been expanded through the interstate commerce clause.

After a constitutional amendment has been proposed by both houses of congress, its adoption requires:

• support by a majority vote of the people.

• signature by the president.

• official filing with the secretary of state.

• ratification by three-fourths of the states.

Which of the following amendments to the Constitution most likely provides the basis for a driver to challenge the constitutionality of police use of sobriety checkpoints in enforcing drunk driving laws?

• The 1st Amendment

• The 8th Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 4th Amendment

The reserved powers of the state government can best be described as those powers:

• implied in the 5th amendment.

• listed specifically in the 10th Amendment.

• granted to the states as part of the implied powers clause.

• not specifically granted to the national government or denied to the states.

In the federal system of government, political power is primarily

• vested in local governments

• vested in the regional governments

• vested in the central government

• divided between the central government and regional governments