AP Gov: Unit 1

The Great Compromise created a legislature made up of two chambers. What is this called?

• bicameral legislature
• unicameral legislature
• federalism
• social contract theory

How did the Antifederalists want representation to be assigned in Congress? (NJ Plan)

• equal for each state
• based on population
• to be determined by the national census every 10 years
• based on federalism

What democratic ideal grants the people the ability to influence the government?

• popular sovereignty
• social contract theory
• Publius
• States' Rights

The membership of the House of Representatives...

• is dependent upon population
• is favored by states with smaller populations.
• is apportioned according to the New Jersey Plan.
• is equal in each state, with each state having 2 reps.

What are federal powers that are written in the Constitution called?

• Expressed/Enumerated Powers
• Implied Powers
• Inherent Powers
• Necessary and Proper Powers

Powers given to Congress that are not stated in the Constitution but allowed if necessary?

• Expressed Powers
• Implied Powers
• Inherent Powers
• Necessary and Proper

Which of the following was one of the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government did not have the ability to tax.
• The national gov't was too strong, bordering on tyrannical.
• There was no way to amend the Articles of Confederation.
• The state governments were entirely too weak

This Clause identifies that identifies that states must recognize legal documents/action from other states.

• Full Faith and Credit Clause
• Necessary and Proper Clause
• Elastic Clause
• 8th Amendment

This event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and the danger of a tyranny of majority

• Shays Rebellion
• Whiskey Rebellion
• Constitutional Convention
• Battle of Saratoga

This Compromise identified how the slave population would be counted for representation purposes:

• Connecticut Compromise
• Great Compromise
• 3/5 Compromise
• Two Treatises of Government