AP Gov Unit 1 Review

Which of the following best describes the type of democracy envisioned by the founders of the United States?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Participatory democracy

• Liquid democracy

According to the presentation, which view of political power in the United States maintains that the most important changes come from morally impassioned elites?

• The class view

• The power elite view

• The pluralist view

• The creedal passion view

Which type of politics involves policy changes where one group will benefit and the costs are widely distributed to others?

• Majoritarian politics

• Interest group politics

• Client politics

• Entrepreneurial politics

Which Enlightenment idea was NOT mentioned as an influence on the founders?

• Natural rights

• Social contract theory

• Limited government

• Utilitarianism

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new form of government

• To justify rebellion against King George III

• To create a bill of rights

• To form a confederation of states

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

• One vote per state

• No President

• No taxation

• A strong central judiciary

What was the "Great Compromise" in the Constitution?

• The creation of the Electoral College

• The establishment of the Bill of Rights

• The creation of the House and Senate structure

• The compromise on slavery

Which constitutional principle divides power between the federal government and the states?

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution since its ratification?

• 10

• 17

• 27

• 37

Which document argued that a republic could only work in a small, cohesive society?

• The Federalist Papers

• Brutus I

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence