Federalism and Democracy Concepts Review

Mr. Waddell provides an overview of the Unit 1 exam for AP US Government and Politics, detailing the exam format, including multiple-choice and comparison chart questions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding key documents, Federalist Papers, and court cases like US vs Lopez and McCulloch vs Maryland. The video also covers democracy, linkage institutions, and the Constitution, focusing on federalism, checks and balances, and separation of powers. Students are encouraged to review these topics thoroughly for the exam.

What type of questions will be included in the Unit 1 exam?

• True/false and fill-in-the-blank

• Oral and written

• Multiple choice and comparison chart

• Essay and short answer

Which document is known for discussing the separation of powers and checks and balances?

• Federalist No. 10

• Brutus No. 1

• Federalist No. 51

• Declaration of Independence

Which court case is associated with the concept of federalism?

• Roe vs. Wade

• Marbury vs. Madison

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• U.S. vs. Lopez

What is the primary focus of the court case McCulloch vs. Maryland?

• Civil rights

• Federalism and state power

• Judicial review

• Freedom of speech

Which of the following is NOT a concept of democracy discussed in the review?

• Elitism

• Monarchism

• Hyper pluralism

• Pluralism

What role do linkage institutions play in democracy?

• They create laws

• They interpret the Constitution

• They connect people to the government

• They enforce policies

What was a key reason for writing the Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To correct the Articles of Confederation

• To abolish state governments

• To create a new currency

Which principle is NOT a component of the Constitution?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Absolute monarchy

• Checks and balances

What is the main idea behind federalism?

• A coalition of independent nations

• Power divided between federal and state governments

• A single central government

• Complete state independence

Which amendment gives power to the states?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment