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AP Government - CH 2

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to 
a)
draw up a bill of rights 
b)
discuss regulations on intrastate commerce 
c)
revise the articles of confederation 
d)
build an army 
2.

Allows Congress to make any laws that they need to for carrying out their other powers

a)

Establishment Clause

b)

Privileges and Immunities Clause

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Necessary and Proper Clause

3.

Gives the Constitution precedent over state laws and state constitutions

a)

Establishment Clause

b)

Privileges and Immunities Clause

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Necessary and Proper Clause

4.

Gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations

a)

Establishment Clause

b)

Commerce Clause

c)

Supremacy Clause

d)

Necessary and Proper Clause

5.
When was Mayflower Compact written?
a)
1410
b)
1492
c)
1655
d)
1620
6.

The Mayflower Compact was written ___________.

a)

to establish an orderly community

b)

to create a strict dictatorship

c)

to reinforce the laws of England

d)

to guarantee universal religious tolerance

7.

Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?

a)

it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge

b)

it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share

c)

it means that the states are in control in our country

d)

it means that the church runs our government

8.
Ways government systems distribute power: Unitary
a)
Local government holds all the power
b)
National government holds all the power
c)
Federal holds all the political power
d)
USA is a unitary system
9.
Power is shared between national and local governments
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
10.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
11.
What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A stronger militia
c)
A common currency
d)
The ability to sign peace treaties
12.
Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?
a)
A Constitution established after the American Revolution
b)
A Declaration of Independence
c)
The 1st Constitution of the U.S.
d)
A strong form of government
13.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
14.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Lack of control over trade
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
15.

"Liberty is to faction what air is to fire", James Madison wrote.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
In Federalist 10, what is a faction?
a)
the tyranny of the majority
b)
the extended sphere
c)
a special interest group
d)
the new Constitution
17.

Federalist No. 51 argues for the following principles of government in order to limit the power of government?

a)

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

b)

Elitism and Pluralism

c)

Hyperpluralism and Federalism

d)

Federalism and Elitism

18.

According to Federalist #51, why is it necessary to put limits on the power of government?

a)

For effective policy implementation

b)

To protect the states

c)

Human nature requires it

d)

To protect minority rights

19.
Which court case establishes Judicial Review?
a)
Mculloh V Maryland
b)
Marbury V Madison
c)
Plessy V Ferguson
d)
Hamilton V Jefferson
20.

What is Judicial Review?

a)

The courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional

b)

Judges have a review system for some court cases

c)

The courts have the ability to reverse a decision

21.
What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
22.
What is "checks and balances?"
a)
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches. 
b)
The people elect their leaders. 
c)
The people are in charge. 
d)
The people have rights. (Bill of Rights) 
23.
Which proves that the USA uses separation of powers?
a)
The people vote for their leaders. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There are three branches of government. 
d)
The people have individual rights. (bill of rights) 
24.
Name that principle.....
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular SOvereignty
c)
Rule of lAw
d)
Individual Rights
25.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power. 
c)
power is divided between national and state government. 
26.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
27.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
28.
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
29.

People who supported the Constitution and favored a stronger national government were called:

a)

Radicals

b)

Activists

c)

Federalists

d)

Anti-Federalists

30.

Which group believed that the Constitution gave the national (central) government too much power and states too little power?

a)

Radicals

b)

Advocates

c)

Anti-Federalists

d)

Federalists

31.

A list of the colonists' complaints.

a)

Preamble

b)

Natural Rights

c)

Grievances

d)

Resolution of Independence

32.

Which complaint against King George III is stated in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

He had quartered troops among the colonists

b)

He had forced the colonists to accept the practice of slavery

c)

He had required the colonists to trade with French merchants

d)

He had failed to defend the colonists in the French and Indian War

33.

Which quote from Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation w/o representation?

a)

"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world"

b)

"for imposing taxes on us without our consent"

c)

"for depriving us of trial by jury"

d)

"for quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"

34.

After French & Indian War, the English gained control of land b/t Appalachian Mts & Mississippi River. In 1763 the Royal Proclamation said "colonist could not move west of the mountains". This was done to keep down trouble b/t British & Native Americans. How did this Proclamation impact colonial opinion towards the King?

a)

colonists argued Native Americans would not respect the Proclamation

b)

colonists agreed w/King that Native Americans land should be respected

c)

colonist disagreed with expanding their lands after the French & Indian War

d)

colonists were upset that the king would restrict their westward expansion

35.

The Constitution sets up a two house legislature, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Latin word for this is _______________.

a)

bicameral

b)

unicameral

c)

quid pro quo

d)

democracy

36.

A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Democracy

c)

Social Contract

d)

Business Agreement

37.

This act lowered the tax on molasses in order to stop colonial smuggling.

a)

The Townshend Acts

b)

The Sugar Act

c)

The Coercive Acts

d)

The Proclamation of 1763

38.

This act allowed England to make all decisions for the colonists and tax anything they wanted.

a)

The Declaratory Act

b)

The Townshend Acts

c)

The Sugar Act

d)

The Stamp Act

39.

This act allowed British soldiers to live in colonial homes.

a)

The Quebec Act

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Declaratory Act

d)

The Quartering Act

40.

This law placed a tax on all printed material in the colonies including wills, contracts, newspapers, and playing cards.

a)

The Declaratory Act

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Intolerable Acts

d)

The Coercive Acts

41.

These acts placed a tax only on imported goods like paper, glass, tea, and lead.

a)

The Intolerable Acts

b)

The Coercive Acts

c)

The Townshend Acts

d)

Writs of Assistance

42.

These very harsh acts were designed after the Boston Tea Party and included closing Boston Harbor until the colonists paid for the ruined tea.

a)

The Townshend Acts

b)

The Stamp Act

c)

The Sugar Act

d)

The Coercive Acts

43.

What was the COLONIAL name for the acts that closed Boston Harbor, banned town meetings, and other harsh penalties?

a)

The Coercive Acts

b)

The Townshend Acts

c)

The Intolerable Acts

d)

The Proclamation of 1763

44.

How many amendments have been added over time?

a)

10

b)

27

c)

30

d)

50

45.

The amendment process is

a)

easy and quick

b)

difficult and long

46.

How many Congress votes are required to ratify an amendment?

a)

2/3

b)

1/2

c)

1/3

47.

How many states must approve an amendment?

a)

1/3

b)

1/4

c)

3/4

48.

Define ratify

a)

formally suggesting an amendment

b)

to approve an amendment

49.

This writing was published during the American Revolution and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.

a)

Rights of man

b)

The American Crisis

c)

Common Sense

50.

Pick the modern English translation for the following excerpt: “But Britain is the parent country, say some. Then the more shame upon her conduct. Even brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families…

a)

“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement

b)

“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”

c)

“Don’t call Great Britain our caretaker – they’ve been abusive to us!”

d)

“There is nothing positive that will come from staying connected to Great Britain.”

51.

“Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island. In no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet.”

a)

“We need to be free NOW before things get any worse. If we wait, it will only be harder.”

b)

“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement.”

c)

“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”

d)

“How can a tiny country like Great Britain be expected to care for such a large nation like America. It just doesn’t make sense. It should be the other way around.”

52.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
53.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
54.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
55.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress creates lower federal courts?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
56.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
57.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
58.

Who can override the President’s Veto?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

59.

Who can declare Actions Unconstitutional?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

60.

Who can confirm appointments?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

61.

Who can call special sessions of congress?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

62.

Who ratifies treaties?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial