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WorksheetsAP US Government Semester 1 Review
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
In Federalist Paper #10, what is a faction?
a majority tyranny
the extended sphere
special interest groups
the new Constitution
Madison suggests that the best way to handle the problem of factions is to remove the causes of them by either giving everyone the same opinion or by destroying the freedom for them to exist.
True
False
"Liberty is to faction what air is to fire", James Madison wrote.
True
False
How did James Madison view the existence of “faction” in America?
He feared faction and felt that there was no way to control it.
He liked faction and wanted the strongest faction to dominate
He refused to acknowledge that any factions existed in the new nation.
He feared faction but thought its effects could be managed by the existence of many competing factions.
Madison thought it was difficult to deal with the problems created by minority factions.
True
False
Which of the following factors was most likely at the source of any faction that arose according to James Madison?
regional differences
wealth and property differences
gender differences
racial and ethnic differences
James Madison placed a lot of trust in elected representatives in order to prevent the masses in America from having too much direct power.
True
False
To James Madison, the size of the American nation should be
small, to allow lots of individual attention.
medium, because he believed in Aristotle’s “moderation in all things.”
large, so that many diverse groups could exist.
spherical, in order for the president to be in the center.
Madison thought that the best form of government to handle the problem of factions was:
direct democracy
autocracy
dictatorship
republic
James Madison’s Federalist Paper #10 articulated the belief that the Constitution would:
lead to a tyranny of the majority
control the effects of factions
promote the growth of political parties
allow the states to maintain their preeminence
Madison thought that extensive republics were likely to produce good representatives because it would be difficult for unworthy candidates to win by unfair campaigning.
True
False
How did James Madison view the existence of “faction” in America?
He feared faction and felt that there was no way to control it.
He liked faction and wanted the strongest faction to dominate
He refused to acknowledge that any factions existed in the new nation.
He feared faction but thought its effects could be managed by the existence of many competing factions.
What document did the Constitution replace?
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Deceleration of Independence
In what city was the Constitutional Convention held?
New York
Annapolis
Williamsburg
Philadelphia
What was one problem with the Articles of Confederation?
Government was too strong
The states had no power
The government had too much money
No power to tax
What document declared America was independent from England?
Magna Carta
Charters of the VA Company of London
U.S. Constituion
Deceleration of Independence
How many states out of 13 were needed to ratify the new Constitution?
7
8
9
10
Federalist No. 51 was written by ...
Hamilton
Jefferson
Madison
Jay
According to Federalist No. 51, "If men were angels, no _____________ would be necessary."
courts
congress
states
government
Federalist No. 51 argues for the following principles of government in order to limit the power of government?
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Elitism and Pluralism
Hyperpluralism and Federalism
Federalism and Elitism
In Federalist #51, Madison argues that it would be too difficult for the officers of all 3 branches of government to be chosen ______.
by one another
directly by the people
by the state legislatures
by the new President
In Federalist #51, Madison infers that the _______ might not be qualified to make informed appointments of judges.
President
State legislatures
Congress
People
According to Federalist #51, why is it necessary to put limits on the power of government?
For effective policy implementation
To protect the states
Human nature requires it
To protect minority rights
Which of the following is an example of a check that the legislature places on the executive?
The power of impeachment and removal from office
The President can veto a bill
Congress establishes inferior courts
The courts can find legislation passed by Congress to be unconstitutional.
Which of the following is an example of a check that the executive places on the judiciary?
Presidents nominate justices
The House can impeach a justice
Congress establishes inferior courts
The courts can find actions of the President to be unconstitutional.
Federalist No. 51 was written by ...
Hamilton
Jefferson
Madison
Jay
Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
"The People"
According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________.
people's rights
people's wealth
the government's power
democracy
The US Constitution contains a preamble and 7 parts that are called ______________.
branches
legislatures
articles
colonies
Select all of the branches of the Federal Government.
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Federal Branch
Executive Branch
A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.
checks and balances
power and authority
politics and philosophy
life and liberty
The Federal Government and State Governments share power between each other. However, the ____________ government(s) has/have more authority and power.
State Governments
Federal Government
Local Governments
Foreign Governments
This branch of the Federal Government contains the office of the President and Vices President. The duty of this branch is to represent and enforce the nation's laws.
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Select all of the true statements about the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.
Responsible for making the nation's laws
Lawmaking body is called Congress
Contains a House of Representatives
Contains the Supreme Court Justices
Contains a Senate
Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Presidential Branch
How long does a justice of the Supreme Court remain a member of the Court?
4 years
6 years
8 years
for life
Another name for the Legislative branch is....
the President
Mr. Bean
Congress
Which branch of government is the President part of?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What does ratify mean?
to agree
to change
The Legislative branch of government....
makes the laws
executes the laws
interprets the laws
The Executive Branch.....
makes the laws
executes the laws
interprets the laws
To amend, means....
to agree
to change
How many Articles are there to the Constitution?
5
6
7
Which picture best shows the Supreme Court (the Judicial Branch)?
Term length of a Senator
2 years
4 years
6 years
Forever
Term length of a Representative
2 years
4 years
6 years
Forever
Term length of a Supreme Court Justice
2 years
4 years
6 years
Forever
Minimum age of a Senator
25 years
30 years
35 years
None
Minimum age of a President
25 years
30 years
35 years
None
Minimum age of a Supreme Court Justice
25 years
30 years
35 years
None
What is judicial review?
Power to determine constitutionality
Power to approve judicial appointments
Power to appoint Supreme Court Judges
Power to impeach judges
True or False: Both the House and the Senate can write tax/revenue laws.
True
False
True or False: The Senate approves Presidential appointments
True
False
True or False: Both the House and the Senate can write tax/revenue laws.
True
False
Which of these is NOT a Congressional Power?
Override Presidential vetoes
Meet with foreign leaders to make treaties
Declare war on a foreign country
Regulate trade and commerce in the US
Who has the power to impeach the President?
House of Representatives
Senate
Vice President
Supreme Court
Who has the power to try an impeached President?
House of Representatives
Senate
Vice President
Supreme Court
True or False: The "Supremacy Clause" (Article 6) states that the Constitution is the highest law in the land.
True
False
How can the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Veto laws they don't like
Overturn an override
Write constitutional amendments
Impeach Senators
Article 4 demands equality and prevents discrimination between who?
The House and the Senate
The President and Vice President
People from different states
Natural born citizens and immigrants
Article 5 states that amendments must pass with what percentages?
51% of Congress, 51% of States
67% of Congress, 67% of States
67% of Congress, 75% of States
75% of Congress, 67% of States
National (federal) government with 3 branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial.
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
No judicial branch (federal courts)
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Weak central government
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bicameral Legislature (Senators and House of Representatives)
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Government could not collect taxes
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Could not enforce states to obey laws
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Regulate trade between states and other countries
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
All states needed to approve changes to the Articles.
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Levy and collect taxes.
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation based on _______.
population of each state.
number of state delegates.
one state, one vote
delegates appointed by the president.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on _______.
population of each state.
number of state delegates.
one state, one vote
delegates appointed by the president.
One of the ___________________ of the Legislative Branch is Congress's power to declare war; however, the President has the authority to commit troops to military action so long as it adheres to the War Powers Resolution.
Enumerated Powers
Judicial Powers
Executive Powers
Reserved Powers
The Enumerated Powers are those given specifically to the _______________________ and include the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, coin money, and declare war.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
State Government
The Origination Clause states that all bills for raising revenue must start in the ___________________, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as in the case of other bills.
House of Representatives
President's Cabinet
Appropriations Committee
Supreme Court
Which article established (started) the Judicial Branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Which of these is the HIGHEST court?
Supreme Court
Juvenile Court
Appeals Court
What are the 2 levels of court?
Supreme Court
State and Federal
Juvenile and Pokemon
What government principle is best illustrated by this action?
How many Articles are there in the Constitution?
4
7
14
27
Article 1 is about....
The Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Article 2 is about...
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Article 3 is about....
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Article 4 is all about...
The relations between the states and the rights of the people
how amendments are done
how the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
Ratification
Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to abandon the Articles of Confederation?
In hopes that they could return to Great Britain as colonies.
To create a strong central government in their new nation.
The delegates wanted to create a monarchy.
They were looking to become part of the French Empire.
Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks & Balances
Natural Rights
The leader of the House of Representatives is the
Representative
Whip
Speaker
vice president
A presidential election is won by the candidate who
receives a majority of electoral votes.
receives a majority of the popular vote.
wins the popular vote in more than 25 states.
wins the primary election in a majority of states.
Presidential appointees for cabinet department heads and other top government offices must be approved by a
Congress
Supreme Court
The People
Vice President
What was the name of the papers written to support the Constitution?
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
