AP US Govt Foundational Docs Review

Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison

• John Dickinson

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What concept heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Social Contract Theory

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

According to the Articles of Confederation, how many votes were needed to pass laws?

• 7/13 votes

• 9/13 votes

• Unanimous consent

• 10/13 votes

What is the main purpose of the Federalist Papers as described in Federalist #10?

• To outline the benefits of a monarchy

• To argue against the need for a large republic

• To manage factions and promote the best ideas through a large republic

• To support the abolition of the federal government

Which amendment process is described in the U.S. Constitution for selecting the President and Vice President?

• Article 5

• Article 12

• Article 15

• Article 25

According to Brutus #1, what is a major concern about the power given to the central government by the Constitution?

• It allows for too many state governments.

• It is a blank check to Congress, making state governments obsolete.

• It strengthens local governments too much.

• It reduces the number of necessary federal employees.

What does Federalist #51 argue is necessary to prevent the government from becoming too centralized?

• A single, energetic executive

• Lesser power to the judiciary

• Checks and balances among various branches

• Complete autonomy for state governments

In Federalist #70, what is argued as a benefit of having a single, energetic executive?

• It prevents the executive from being held accountable.

• It leads to confusion and disagreement.

• It allows for quick and decisive response to crises.

• It encourages multiple parties to share blame.

According to Federalist #78, why must the judiciary be independent?

• To enforce decisions over the executive branch.

• To ensure justices are not beholden to their appointers.

• To allow the judiciary to control the legislative.

• To make judicial processes faster.

What principle does MLK Jr. highlight in "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" regarding justice?

• Justice delayed is justice denied.

• Nonviolent actions are ineffective.

• Legislative action should not be urgent.

• All people should not be treated equally under the law.