AP Government Unit 1 Quiz 1

All of the following issues were decided at the Constitutional Convention EXCEPT

• Representation in the legislature

• The method by which states would run elections

• Method of electing the President

• Federal control over import taxes

The framers of the Constitution intended to establish

• A democratic republic

• A direct democracy

• An authoritarian state

• A social democracy

Which of the following describes the social contract theory as advanced by John Locke?

• It is an agreement between political actors to maintain their grip on power

• It is an agreement in which the government promises to provide a minimum standard of living to citizens

• It is an agreement in which the government promises to protect the natural rights of the people

• It is an agreement in which the government promises to maintain a stable economy for the nation

The Declaration of Independence could be used to support an argument that

• The national government needed to be strong to put down rebellions

• The lack of a federal judiciary contributed to injustices

• The federal government needs the power to tax in order to raise a strong army

• A strong executive branch, without proper checks and balances, could lead to tyranny

Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution does which of the following?

• Restricts the ability of Congress to tax

• Restricts the ability of congress to establish an army or navy

• Establishes a unitary form of government

• Emphasizes both national sovereignty and federalism

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue

• The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature

• The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce

• The judicial branch was elected and did not consistently adhere to the law

Which of the following has NEVER been a trait identified as an important ideal in the US system of government?

• Holding regular, frequent, and competitive elections

• Protecting minority rights

• Having a lively and free press

• Achieving income equality

Which of the following ideals of democracy is reflected in the procedure for apportionment in the House of Representatives?

• The federal government represents states equally

• Government is based on the consent of the governed

• Leaders in congress are among the most well-informed in society

• Political power is distributed between the national government and state governments

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for

• The process by which a president is elected in the USA

• Equal representation of states in the federal legislature

• The elimination of the importance of slaves after 20 years

• A bicameral legislature

Which of the following is the correct pairing of powers found in the (1) Articles of Confederation and powers found in the (2) Constitution

• (1) Protection of the individual liberties (2) No protection of specific individual rights

• (1) Powerful executive branch (2) Federal government supreme over states

• (1) Unicameral legislature (2) Bicameral legislature

• (1) Amendment requires unanimity of all states (2) Amendment requires the president’s approval