AP Gov Unit 1 Baby Monkey Review

Which of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation government?

• The Confederation Congress had the power to tax.

• It protected individual rights and liberties.

• It allowed for a strong military.

• It allowed for smooth economic relations between the states.

Government’s power is restricted by laws or a written Constitution to protect individual rights and liberties.

• Social contract

• Natural rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Limited government

The federal government gives Maine money for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

• Catergorial grant

• Block grant

• Mandate

• Devolution

Which of the following was NOT part of the Great Compromise?

• Electoral College used to elect president

• Equal representation in the Senate

• Revenue bills start in the House

• Bicameral legislature

According to James Madison in Federalist 51, which branch is the strongest?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judiciary

• States

The SCOTUS case United States v. Lopez involved which provision of the Constitution?

• Full faith and credit clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

Which of the following is true about the separation of powers?

• It allows for laws to be passed super easily

• The ambition of individuals is controlled

• It allows states to operate without federal interference

• The rights of the people are guaranteed

Which of the following could get you in trouble in spite of First Amendment protections?

• Kneeling during the national anthem

• A newspaper editorial criticizing the president

• Protesting a decision of the Supreme Court

• Threatening someone online

Interest groups compete in the political arena, with each promoting its policy preferences through organized efforts. Conflict among groups may result, requiring bargaining and compromise.

• Participatory democracy

• Pluralist democracy

• Elite democracy

• Dual federalism

Which of the following is a reserved power?

• Establishing courts

• Levying taxes

• Conducting elections

• Declaring war