AP Gov Key Concepts

1.) Imagine you're in a classroom with James, Anika, and Lily, and your teacher is explaining how the Declaration of Government inspired a system where laws and a Constitution would keep the governing authorities in check. What is this concept called?

• A. Elite Democracy

• B. Limited Government

• C. Mandates

• D. Federalism

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

2.) Avery and Priya are debating about federalism in their civics class. Avery claims that the powers specifically granted to the federal government are called what?

• A. Exclusive Powers

• B. Concurrent Powers

• C. Enumerated Powers

• D. Implied Powers

3.) Imagine you're in a classroom with Anika, Zoe, and James, and your teacher asks: "Which of these are listed in Article I Section 8?"

• A. Natural Rights

• B. Block Grants

• C. Mandates

• D. Enumerated Powers

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

4.) Imagine you're in a classroom with Oliver, Kai, and James, and your teacher asks: "In our awesome republic, where power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments, what is this system called?"

• A. Federalism

• B. Elite Democracy

• C. Social Contract

• D. Limited Government

5.) Imagine you're in a magical land where a wise council of wizards, including the brilliant Sophia, is chosen to make decisions for the kingdom. What form of democracy does this represent?

• A. Pluralist

• B. Participatory

• C. Elite

• D. Implied

6.) Olivia and Scarlett are organizing a school event and receive money from the federal government. However, this money comes with certain conditions or "strings" attached. What is this type of funding called?

• A. Exclusive Power

• B. Enumerated Power

• C. Block Grant

• D. Categorical Grant

7.) Imagine you're in a classroom debate with Jackson, Samuel, and Harper. The topic is about how the United States is governed. It's not ruled by kings or queens, but by the needs of the people. What is this political ideology called?

• A. Pluralist Democracy

• B. Republicanism

• C. Social Contract

• D. Natural Rights

8.) Aria, Arjun, and Michael are on a quest to uncover historical secrets! Which of the following was NOT a concept referred to in the legendary Declaration of Independence?

• A. Natural Rights

• B. Republicanism

• C. Block Grants

• D. Limited Government

9.) Imagine you're in a school where different clubs are making decisions about the upcoming school festival. Each club represents a group of students with common interests, like the Science Club, Drama Club, and Art Club. What model of democracy does this scenario represent?

• A. Participatory Democracy

• B. Pluralist Democracy

• C. Elite Democracy

• D. Moderate Democracy

10.) Imagine you're in a magical classroom where Professor Benjamin is explaining the wonders of the Elastic Clause. He tells you that this clause gives Congress the magical flexibility to make decisions that are "necessary and proper." What kind of powers is he talking about?

• A. Exclusive Powers

• B. Enumerated Powers

• C. Concurrent Powers

• D. Implied Powers

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5