AP Gov Federalism

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the federal government's powers under the U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?

• Under the U.S. Constitution, the government could rise money through taxation, whereas under the Articles of Confederation, the government could only raise money through tariffs.

• Under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government was in charge of printing and coining money, whereas under the Articles of Confederation, each state was in charge of printing and coining money.

• Under the U.S. Constitution, amendments were harder to ratify, whereas under the Articles of Confederation, amendments were easier to ratify.

• Under the U.S. Constitution, key legislation requires a majority of either house to pass Congress, whereas under the Articles of Confederation, key legislation required a two-thirds vote to pass Congress.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Federalists and Antifederalists?

• Federalists thought direct popular rule is necessary, whereas Antifederalists thought direct popular rule is dangerous.

• Federalists thought the size of the Republic must be large, whereas Antifederalists thought the size of the Republic must be limited.

• Federalists thought strong state power is desirable, whereas Antifederalists thought strong state power is undesirable.

• Federalists thought the Articles of Confederation were deeply flawed, whereas Antifederalists thought the Articles of Confederation were functional.

(DOC 4) Which of the following concepts best summarizes Hamilton's point in the passage?

• Due process before the law

• Equality of opportunity

• Constitutional supremacy

• Popular sovereignty

(DOC 4) The passage could potentially be used for justification of which of the following?

• A popularly elected President

• Federalism

• Congressional term limits

• Judicial review

(DOC 4) Hamilton's view of authority, as expressed in the passage, aligns with which of the following constitutional principles?

• Separation of powers

• Representative democracy

• Federalism

• Pluralism

(DOC 1) According to the quote, the Constitution prevents the dangers of faction by

• Separating church and state.

• Separating power among the the three distinct branches of government.

• Dividing power between the national and state governments.

• Creating national councils to secure the nation against danger.

(DOC 1) Based on the text, which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?

• Factions pose more of a danger at the federal level than the state level.

• Smaller nations are less likely to suffer the problems of factions.

• A weak central government ensures that factions will not form.

• Large republics help disperse and limit the damage of factions.

(DOC 2) Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on the information in the table?

• Conservative politicians are trying to slow the process of devolution.

• States will work hard to meed conditions of aid established by the federal government.

• Health care entitlements are the largest source of federal grants to the states.

• Educational grants come mostly in the form of categorical grants.

(DOC 3) The chart is displaying trust in the various levels of government, as held by Republican, Democratic, and independent voters. Which of the following accurately describes the information presented in the chart?

• Of the three partisan groups, independents are the least trusting of the federal government.

• Republicans control the majority of state governments.

• State governments are the most effective at passing legislation.

• The federal government is the least favorably viewed level of government.

In which of the following types of federal systems is the separation of power between national and state governments most clearly established?

• Dual federalism

• Competitive federalism

• Cooperative federalism

• Asymmetric federalism