AP Government Required Documents

What did the Declaration of Independence identify as justifications for rebellion?

• Taxation without representation

• Violations of liberty by King George III

• Lack of voting rights

• Economic exploitation

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are considered unalienable rights?

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Right to bear arms

• Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

• Right to a fair trial

What did the Declaration of Independence assert about the legitimacy of independence from Britain?

• It was a temporary measure

• It was necessary for economic reasons

• It was a legitimate and necessary act

• It was supported by all colonies equally

On what did the Declaration of Independence argue that government power depended?

• The wealth of the nation

• The consent of the governed

• The strength of the military

• The approval of the British Parliament

What was a key characteristic of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong federal authority

• The ability to levy taxes

• Limited powers and weak central government

• A single national judiciary

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes was each state entitled to in decision-making?

• Proportional to population

• Two votes per state

• One vote per state

• Votes based on economic contribution

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• No President or Judiciary

• Ability to veto by any state

• No standing army

• Centralized national army

What was the primary idea behind the strength of the government as outlined in the Constitution?

• To allow absolute freedom without government interference

• To be strong enough to preserve order but not so strong as to undermine liberty

• To concentrate power among a small elite group

• To promote economic growth as the main objective

What did the Great Compromise establish in the U.S. Constitution?

• A single legislative body with equal representation for all states

• A bicameral legislature with the House based on population and the Senate with equal representation

• A judicial system controlled directly by the President

• A direct democracy where citizens vote on all laws

What was the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise in the U.S. Constitution?

• It allowed for the direct election of senators

• It established the Supreme Court

• It counted slaves as 3/5 of a person for purposes of taxation and representation

• It abolished slavery