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AP Gov Unit 1.1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that governments only have power with the consent of the governed is called

a)

Social Contract

b)

Republicanism

c)

Natural rights

d)

Popular sovereignty

2.

Social contract is best described as

a)

When a society has a consensus about its basic beliefs

b)

When we elect representatives to govern on our behalf

c)

When the people vote directly on all matters

d)

When people agree to obey the government as long as it protects their rights

3.

Electing representatives to govern on our behalf is called

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Republicanism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Natural rights

4.

If Congress passes a law and the president vetoes it, this is an example of

a)

Limited government

b)

Republicanism

c)

Social Contract

d)

Popular sovereignty

5.

People who advocate for the legalization of marijuana would most likely agree with which argument?

a)

We started in a state of nature and therefore should get in touch with nature by consuming plants

b)

The idea of popular sovereignty says that individual people should be able to do what they want

c)

Social Contract theory says that people don't need to follow laws that they don't like

d)

The natural right of liberty includes the right to consume what you want

6.

A member of the Senate makes a statement to the press that she is unsure of how she is going to vote on a bill. After numerous calls from her constituents asking her to vote for the bill, she votes in support of the bill.

This is an example of which of the following democratic ideals?

a)

Social contract

b)

Republicanism

c)

Natural rights

d)

Limited government

7.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

a)

Comparison A

b)

Comparison B

c)

Comparison C

d)

Comparison D

8.

The govt of MD is considering increasing its welfare benefits significantly.

Which of the following describes a difficulty that the state govt may face in the policy implementation process?

a)

Due to the "full faith and credit" clause of Article IV, citizens of other states might expect to receive Maryland's welfare benefits in addition to their own

b)

Due to the exclusive powers of the federal government, MD does not have the power to tax its citizens in order to pay for an increase in benefits

c)

Due to the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law, MD cannot extend welfare benefits to its citizens unless other states do as well

d)

Due to the "privileges and immunities" clause of Article IV, poorer citizens of other states might move to Maryland in order to take advantage of the benefits

9.

An informal group advocating for a $15 minimum wage collects 590,000 signatures from registered voters in their state. In the next election, this initiative appears on the ballot for voters to decide whether it becomes a state constitutional amendment.

This is an example of which of the following models of democracy?

a)

Pluralist democracy

b)

Elite democracy

c)

Representative democracy

d)

Participatory democracy

10.

"Liberty is to faction what air is to fire", James Madison wrote in which paper?

a)

Federalist #10

b)

Federalist #51

c)

Federalist # 70

d)

Brutus I

11.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and had a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

12.

How did James Madison view the existence of “faction” in America?

a)

He feared faction and felt that there was no way to control it.

b)

He liked faction and wanted the strongest faction to dominate

c)

He refused to acknowledge that any factions existed in the new nation.

d)

He feared faction but thought its effects could be managed by the existence of many competing factions.

13.

The Anti-Federalists in Brutus #1 argue that the proposed constitution would create too _________ a republic, a system of government that has never successfully existed in history.

a)

small

b)

large

c)

weak

d)

divided

14.
Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the state governments
d)
national government
15.
Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak national government
c)
Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states
d)
All of the  above
16.
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
17.

The Great (Connecticut) Compromise was a compromise between--

a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
18.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
19.

What does Article IV (4) establish?

a)

The Constitution is Supreme

b)

How to amend the Constitution

c)

How to ratify the Constitution

d)

Relationships between the states

20.
What does Article V (5) establish?
a)
The Constitution is Supreme
b)
How to amend the Constitution
c)
How to ratify the Constitution
d)
Relationships between the states
21.

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

22.

This branch can override a presidential veto.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

23.

This branch can appoint Supreme Court Justices.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

24.

This branch confirms all appointments to the Supreme Court.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

25.

This branch can declare legislation unconstitutional.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

26.

This branch can veto legislation.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

27.

Who can formally initiate the impeachment process?

a)

the House of Representatives

b)

any citizen of the United States

c)

the President

28.

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI (6) states that 

a)
state laws are superior to federal laws
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
expressed powers are superior to implied powers
d)
Alabama is superior to Auburn
29.
Powers of Congress that are stated in the Constitution
a)
expressed
b)
reserved
c)
implied
d)
concurrent
30.

What part of the national government was inspired by the New Jersey Plan?

a)

US House of Representatives

b)

Electoral College

c)

US Senate

d)

US Supreme Court

31.

The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?

a)

right of people to rebel

b)

scope of power of the central government

c)

representation of large and small states

d)

Need to establish national bank

32.

which is the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of democracy?

a)

Elite democracy concentrates on the role of interest groups; pluralist emphasizes the role of the individual

b)

Elite theory emphasizes the role of the individual; pluralist emphasizes the role of the wealthy

c)

Elite theory emphasizes the role of a select few powerful elites; the pluralist emphasizes the role of political parties and interest groups

d)

none of the above

33.

No branch of government performs the same functions as another. This is an example of ____.

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation of Powers

34.

Which of the following was NOT a problem in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress had no power to tax

b)

Unanimous consent needed for amendments

c)

The executive Branch was too powerful

d)

National gov't was far inferior to state gov'ts

35.

Direct involvement of citizens in political decisions-- not through elected officials

a)

Elite Democracy

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

36.

The outcome of a conflict between the federal Constitution & law, and the states is determined by

a)

the Great Compromise

b)

the supremacy clause

c)

Federalist #10

d)

judicial review

37.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?

a)

A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen so they can receive federal highway grants

b)

Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period

c)

The requirement that presidential appointments be approved by the Senate

d)

The election of the President by the Electoral College rather than by direct election

38.

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

a)

enumerated powers

b)

implied powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

concurrent powers

39.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

40.

In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?

a)

A large federal republic

b)

A large unitary government

c)

A small direct democracy

d)

A law that prohibits factions

41.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of representative democracies?

a)

In a pluralist democracy conflict is unlikely, whereas in an elite democracy conflict arises from an overabundance of choice.

b)

In a pluralist democracy conflict may arise and compromise is required, whereas in an elite democracy elites are willing to bargain with the broader public when making policy decisions.

c)

In a pluralist democracy interest groups actively compete in the political arena, whereas in an elite democracy a small number of powerful elites have the most influence.

d)

In a pluralist democracy small groups comprised of upper class rule according to self-interest, whereas in an elite democracy interest groups compete to promote policy preferences.

42.

In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress to execute its enumerated powers come from the 

a)
Necessary and Proper Clause
b)
Supremacy Clause
c)

Origination Clause

d)

Presentment Clause

43.

All of the following powers are enumerated in the Constitution EXCEPT

a)

The power to maintain an army and navy

b)

The power to establish and fund welfare programs

c)

The power to coin money

d)

The power to punish acts of treason

44.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
45.
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none