AP Gov Unit 1

Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?

• The Bill of Rights

• Separation of powers

• Representation

• Federalism

Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate?

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the infographic above?

• Once a proposed amendment passes the first round of approval, there are four ways it can be ratified.

• Amendment proposals are more easily passed by Congress than by states.

• Only a few amendments have been ratified by special conventions in at least three-fourths or 34 of the states.

• Amending the Constitution is a relatively easy process.

Both the national and states’ governments can establish court systems. This is an example of

• reserved powers

• a mandate

• concurrent powers

• full faith and credit clause

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:

• Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws.

• A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.

• Congress worked in committees without a chief executive.

• Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?

• A large republic makes it possible to abolish factions and concentrate all power at the national level.

• A large republic allows the federal government to dominate the state governments through the necessary and proper clause.

• A large republic is a direct democracy where the people have a direct vote in policy matters, which controls factions.

• A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.

Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1?

• A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states.

• A small republic is more susceptible to corruption than a large republic.

• A large republic would be preferable to a small one because more people could participate.

• A small republic would pose more danger to individual liberty than a large republic.

Who has the power of advice and consent to confirm presidential nominees?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Both houses of Congress

• Supreme Court

The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. This is an example of

• enumerated powers

• implied powers

• reserved powers

• concurrent powers

The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints?

• It's hard to define "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness."

• Politicians tend to be more focused on public opinion than policy.

• The members of the Continental Congress were old and feeble.

• Sometimes even wealthy and educated individuals don't know the best course of action.