COD chp 3 AP GOPO Quiz

What political philosophy presents the idea that all legitimate political authority is derived from the consent of the governed?

• social contract theory

• federalism

• laissez faire

• republicanism

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that the Articles of Confederation failed?

• lack of power to tax by the national government

• need for unanimous consent to act

• no legislative body to create laws

• inability to regulate interstate commerce

As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives directly elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The method for electing members of the House conforms most to the democratice ideal that government should be based on the consent of the _______________

The Declaraton of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule, including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent. Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to?

• Natural rights such as life and liberty

• The authority to create a centralized military among the colonies

• Social Contract -people give up their rights and the king protects them

• Concurrent powers allowing the colonies to draft their own laws

What event showed the need for a stronger national government to preserve order and protect property than the Articles of Confederation could provide?

What are ENUMERATED powers?

• powers assigned to Congress through the Constitution

• powers assigned to the executive branch by congress

• powers Congress creates for itself to function properly

• powers of the national government under the supremacy clause

The principle that gives each branch of government some scrutiny and control over the other branches is

• separation of powers

• federalism

• checks and balances

• implied powers

The Federalist papers did all of the following EXCEPT

• outline the benefits of a large republic

• argue for the necessity of a bill of rights

• provide a rationale for pluralism

• show that checks and balances would limit tyranny

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the powers necessary to effect its enumerated powers. This clause is called the __________________ clause.

What was the major premise of the Declaration of Independence?

• Great Britain never had a legitimate claim over the colonies

• A government's responsibility is to preserve order

• The American colonies need a direct democracy for their security

• A government that is destructive to the peoples' rights should be overthrown