AP Gov Unit 1 Test

In his most famous work, The Second Treatise of Government, he argues that sovereignty resides in the people and explains the nature of legitimate government in terms of natural rights and the social contract.

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

During a general election, a referendum is placed on the ballot to decriminalize marijuana in your state. This best reflects which of the following theories of democracy?

• Participatory

• Pluralist

• Elitist

• Representative

Which of the following ideals is prominent in the Declaration of independence?

• Limited Government

• Pure democracy

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

Which event demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The publishing of Common Sense

• Signing the Northwest Ordinance

• The Election of 1788

• Shay's Rebellion

Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of this quote? "In Federalist Paper Number 10, James Madison stated, 'There are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction: the one, by removing its causes; the other, by controlling its effects.'"

• Factions must be eliminated for democracy to survive.

• Government should be designed to control the negative impact of factions.

• Human nature makes factions inevitable.

• It is easy to eliminate the causes of faction and difficult to control their effects.

The above quote demonstrates that both the Federalists and the Antifederalists agreed that: "It is here taken for granted, that all agree in this, that whatever government we adopt, it ought to be a free one; that it should be so framed as to secure the liberty of the citizens of America..." --Brutus 1

• Elected representatives should reflect the interests of their constituents.

• The purpose of government is to promote the interests of those who are educated in what is best for citizenry.

• Checks and balances are necessary to prevent tyranny.

• Democratic governments are created to respect freedoms and the will of its citizens.

Which of the following pairs was a compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?

• The Great (Connecticut) Compromise / The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise / The Compromise of 1850

• The Great (Connecticut) Compromise / The Missouri Compromise

• Compromise on the importation of slaves / The Compromise Tariff

There is evidence that the President of the United States has taken bribes while in office. How would the Framers most likely have dealt with such a situation?

• The Cabinet would invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office.

• The Supreme Court would order the President to stand trial.

• Congress would begin impeachment proceedings.

• The Vice President would assume an interim presidential status while criminal proceedings took place.

James Madison drafted the Virginia plan that outlined three federal branches, but emphasized the need for a proportional government. This was reflected in the Great Compromise, which addressed

• the importation of slavery.

• how representation in the legislature would be determined.

• how to elect the president.

• the length of Congressional terms.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• Wanted to remain with Great Britain vs Wanted states to have a greater degree of sovereignty

• Wanted a stronger national government vs More common among the merchant class

• Patrick Henry was an outspoken leader vs Favored the necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause

• Argued for the ratification of the Constitution vs Supported a Bill of Rights