AP Gov 1.1 Review

What is the primary concept behind the "Social Contract" theory?

• The idea that government should be based on divine right

• The agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules

• The belief in absolute monarchy

• The notion that power should be concentrated in the hands of a few

Which philosopher is known for advocating the separation of powers in government?

• John Locke

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

Identify the form of government where power is held by a small group of people.

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Federalism

Explain how "Checks and Balances" function in a democratic government.

• They ensure that the military controls the government

• They allow one branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches

• They provide a system for citizens to vote directly on laws

• They ensure that the government is run by a single leader

What is the main difference between Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy?

• Direct Democracy involves citizens voting on laws directly, while Representative Democracy involves electing officials to make decisions

• Direct Democracy is ruled by a king, while Representative Democracy is ruled by a president

• Direct Democracy is a form of autocracy, while Representative Democracy is a form of oligarchy

• Direct Democracy is only practiced in ancient times, while Representative Democracy is modern

Which concept refers to the idea that government power should be restricted to protect individual freedoms?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Elite Democracy

Describe the principle of "Popular Sovereignty."

• The belief that the monarch has absolute power

• The idea that the power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed

• The concept that only the elite should rule

• The notion that power should be divided among different branches

What is the primary focus of "Republicanism" as a political ideology?

• The concentration of power in a single ruler

• The representation of citizens in government through elected officials

• The establishment of a theocratic state

• The promotion of a classless society

Which of the following best describes "Federalism"?

• A system where all power is held by a central government

• A system where power is divided between national and state governments

• A system where power is held by a single individual

• A system where power is held by the military

How does "Participatory Democracy" differ from "Elite Democracy"?

• Participatory Democracy involves widespread citizen involvement in decision-making, while Elite Democracy limits decision-making to a small group of elites

• Participatory Democracy is based on hereditary rule, while Elite Democracy is based on elections

• Participatory Democracy is a form of autocracy, while Elite Democracy is a form of oligarchy

• Participatory Democracy is only practiced in small communities, while Elite Democracy is practiced in large nations