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AP US Government - Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The American Revolution was based upon the ideas of

a)

enslaved philosophers

b)

intellectual frontiersmen

c)

European political thinkers

d)

George Washington

2.

The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about:

a)

The right of the people to rebel

b)

The existence of slavery

c)

The need to establish a standard currency

d)

The scope of power of national government

3.

The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both

a)

recognize the right of monarch to determine their own form of government

b)

support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed

c)

seek common ideals in gov't through creation of constitutional monarchy

d)

value the preservation of private property

4.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the

a)

British Parliament

b)

president

c)

state legislatures

d)

United States Senate

5.

Which principle most addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?

a)

Federalism

b)

The Bill of Rights

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

6.

Which of the following was NOT a problem with the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

the lack of power given to state legislatures

b)

the lack of an executive to lead the nation

c)

the inability of national govt to regulate national economy

d)

the unwillingness of the states to send money requested by national govt

7.

Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution

a)

Emphasizes state sovereignty over national sovereignty

b)

Emphasizes both national and state sovereignty

c)

Restricts ability of Congress to raise an army or navy

d)

Restricts the ability of Congress to tax

8.

The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be

a)

those who feared strong central government.

b)

those owed money by the US government.

c)

bankers and merchants.

d)

Those who owned land and favored a strong executive

9.

The _________, offered at the Constitutional Convention, called for each state to be equally represented in Congress.

a)

New Jersey Plan

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

three-fifths compromise

d)

Connecticut Compromise

10.

The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by

a)

the Federalists

b)

the Antifederalists

c)

James Madison

d)

Alexander Hamilton

11.

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

a)

Elect prez by electoral coll. rather than direct election

b)

The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn lower court decision

c)

requires that prez appointees to SCOTUS be approved by Senate

d)

Media criticism of public officials during campaign periods

12.

The importance of Shay’s rebellion to the development of the US Constitution was that it

a)

reinforced idea that slavery be outlawed in new constitution

b)

convinced leaders that a strong national gov. needed to protect property, maintain order

c)

convinced delegates at Constitutional Convention to accept Connecticut Plan

d)

revealed need to add Bill of Rights to Const & creating checks and balances

13.

The enumerated (or expressed) powers of Congress and the national government are those

a)

specifically spelled out in the Constitution

b)

not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but acknowledged

c)

involving taxes, spending, and fiscal policy

d)

set out in the first ten amendments

14.

As originally ratified, the US Constitution included provisions to

a)

guarantee states a greater role in economic policy making

b)

limit the importation of foreign goods

c)

increase the importance of the agrarian sector (farming)

d)

increase the economic powers of the central government

15.

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for

a)

all judicial appointments to be made by the President

b)

all revenue bills to originate in the Senate

c)

bicameral legislature with 1 house based state pop. & the other w/ equal representation

d)

the elimination of the importation of slaves

16.

Congress has the right to ʺmake all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution" its powers is called

a)

elastic clause

b)

enumerated powers

c)

heart of fiscal federalism

d)

hyperpluralism

17.

Federalism is a way of organizing a nation so that

a)

power is centralized in the national government

b)

both nat'l and state levels of govt have authority over the same land/people

c)

there is one federal govt and all regional govts are subunits

d)

power is centralized in state and local government

18.

Which of the following explains one of the effects of the elastic clause?

a)

allow the nat'l gov't to extend its powers beyond those enumerated in Constitution

b)

powers not delegated by the Constitution to the U.S. are reserved to states

c)

make the legislature the most powerful branch of the national government

d)

allow state governments to nullify federal laws within their borders

19.

All of the following is true about federalism in the U.S. EXCEPT

a)

it is a system of power sharing between units of government

b)

it decentralizes U.S. politics

c)

it makes state laws supreme over national laws

d)

the boundaries of federalism are clarified by the Tenth Amendment

20.

______ is an exclusive power of the federal govt, and ____ is a concurrent power shared with the states.

a)

Declaring war, levying taxes

b)

Creating banks, controlling the postal system

c)

Making laws, conducting elections

d)

Regulating commerce, establishing local governments

21.

The New Jersey Plan was a reaction by some states primarily to the fear that

a)

the president could use a legislative veto

b)

the Virginia Plan gave too much power to populous states

c)

Hamilton's National Bank would threaten foreign investments

d)

the national government had too much power under the Articles of Confederation

22.

Three-fifths of enslaved people were counted for purposes of

a)

electing the president

b)

allotting seats in the House of Representatives

c)

allotting seats in the Senate

d)

voting rights for Black people

23.

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

24.

What was the basis of representation under the Virginia Plan?

a)

Statehood equality

b)

Based on Population

c)

States get the same number of representatives no matter the size

d)

Based on the number of men in the state

25.

The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to___.

a)

draw up a bill of rights

b)

discuss regulations on interstate commerce

c)

revise the Articles of Confederation

d)

Build an army

26.

The Articles of Confederation attempted to create____.

a)

A firm league of friendship among the states

b)

a strong commitment to a National Government

c)

A centralized government

d)

none of the above

27.

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

28.

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

National govt lacked power to raise revenue

b)

executive branch had too much power over legislature

c)

judicial branch was created

d)

federal govt had too much control over interstate commerce

29.

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 the wealthy and educated; the pluralist emphasizes the role of the interest group

d)

none of the above

30.

What is federalism?

a)

The split between state and local powers

b)

The split of power between the 3 branches

c)

The split of power between the local govt and individuals

d)

The split of power between the state and national govt.

31.

The Three-Fifths Compromise dealt with issues of___.

a)

The powers of Congress

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Counting State's Population

d)

Powers of the Presidency

32.

Why is the 10th amendment important?

a)

It guarantees Freedom of Speech

b)

It grants powers to the states and the people

c)

It grants powers to the president

d)

It says the individuals have rights not listed elsewhere

33.

Which was NOT established by the Connecticut Compromise?

a)

A bicameral legislature

b)

2 senators per state

c)

electoral votes based on state population

d)

US representatives based on population

34.

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

35.

In Federalist 10, James Madison argued that factions...

a)

Were bad and could be countered by a small republic

b)

were good and helped protect the rights of the people

c)

Were bad and could be countered by a big republic

d)

Were good by empowering the national government

36.

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

37.

The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following except____.

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Social Contract Theory

d)

Republicanism

38.

What is popular Sovereignty?

a)

The people voting more directly on every bill/law

b)

Rights we are born with

c)

Power of the people

d)

A restricted Government

39.

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

a)

Elite Democracy

b)

Participatory Democracy

c)

Pluralist Democracy

d)

Representative Democracy

40.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of constitutional provisions?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

How many of the states are required to pass a constitutional amendment?

a)

1/2 of all states

b)

a majority of all states

c)

2/3 of all states

d)

3/4 of all states

43.

How much of the House and Senate are required to pass a constitutional amendment?

a)

1/2 of each

b)

a majority of each

c)

2/3 of each

d)

3/4 of each

44.

Which of the following is a correct statement about the federal government’s role in interstate commerce?

a)

The federal government has no role in regulating interstate commerce.

b)

The federal government’s role is limited to regulating activities that may lead to federal crimes.

c)

The federal government’s role has been greatly expanded through the interpretation of the interstate commerce clause.

d)

The federal government’s role is limited to regulating the transport of agricultural goods.

45.

The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in government, resulting in healthy democratic compromise and balance, is called

a)

socialism

b)

pluralism

c)

elitism

d)

participatory

46.

Which of the following was a direct outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

a)

A formula for calculating a state’s enslaved population for the purposes of representation was enacted.

b)

The presidential winner would be determined by three-fifths of the electors in the Electoral College.

c)

Amendments to the United States Constitution required three-fifths of the states to approve.

d)

The number of senators increased in three-fifths of the states with enslaved populations.

47.

What is the social contract theory?

a)

It is an agreement in which the government promises to protect the natural rights of people.

b)

It is an agreement between political actors to maintain their grip on power.

c)

It is an agreement in which the government promises to provide a minimum standard of living to citizens.

d)

It is an agreement in which the people promises to protect the natural rights of government.

48.

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

a)

The Bill of Rights

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

49.

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an exampleof

a)

state supremacy

b)

horizontal federalism

c)

dual federalism

d)

a federal mandate

50.

The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of

a)

a strong national government 

b)

state sovereignty

c)

universal suffrage

d)

an independent judiciary

51.

In the United States political system, the term Federalism refers to

a)

limits on the powers of the state governments

b)

limits on the powers of the national government

c)

the division of powers between the levels of government

d)

the legal authority of the courts to hear cases

52.

In a federal system of government, political power is primarily

a)

vested in local governments

b)

vested in the regional governments

c)

divided between the central government and regional governments

d)

divided between regional governments and local governments

53.

In the Federalist papers, James Madison expressed the view that political factions

a)

are undesirable but inevitable in a free nation

b)

should play a minor role in any free nation

c)

are central to the creation of a free nation

d)

are necessary to control the masses in a free nation

54.

The Federalists believed that a nation dominated by factions would lead to 

a)

a tyranny of the majority

b)

a protection of minority rights

c)

a recognition that factions would be in the best interests of the country

d)

another revolution

55.

The Virginia Plan would have created a 

a)

legislature dominated by the small states

b)

legislature dominated by the big states

c)

legislature controlled by the slave states

d)

legislature that balanced control between the large and small state

56.

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to 

a)

write a new constitution

b)

review the problems of the state governments

c)

revise the Articles of Confederation

d)

discuss foreign relations

57.

Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes

a)

Enumerated Powers

b)

Implied Powers

c)

Commerce Clause

d)

Industrial Clause

58.

States that Congress can exercise those powers that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the enumerated powers

a)

Necessary and Proper Clause

b)

Elastic Clause

c)

Enumerated Powers

d)

Rubber Band Clause

59.

In the Confederation Congress, when laws were voted on , each state got how many votes?

a)

one state: one vote

b)

votes were based on state population

c)

2 for the Northern states and 1 for the Southern states y'all

60.

Why is Shay's Rebellion signifigant?

a)

It showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough power

b)

It proved that farmers can be fierce fighters

c)

It scared Americans into investing and army

d)

It showed how powerful the army can be

61.

Established principle of national supremacy and legitimized implied powers.

a)

Marbury vs. Madison

b)

Brown vs.  Board of Education

c)

McCulloch vs. Maryland

d)

Obama vs. Harambe

62.

Why can no branch of government become too strong or powerful?

a)

Not enough laws are there to control power.

b)

separation of powers checks the other branches

c)

the president of the U.S. has all the control

d)

no one branch wants to be powerful

63.

The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states

a)

northern; southern

b)

large; small

c)

southern; northern

d)

small; large

64.

Which philosopher believed that people had natural rights and advocated for the social contract?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

65.

Which statement expresses Madison’s view of factions?

a)

They are essential to the spirit of debate and compromise that must characterize a healthy government.

b)

They cannot be eradicated, rising as they do from human nature, but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.

c)

They can be eliminated by distributing wealth, power, and land equally.

d)

They are fostered by liberty, and while they may slow the administration of government, they are a necessary evil in a republic.

66.

Which Federalist Paper argues for the necessity of a separation of powers?

a)

Federalist #10

b)

Federalist #51

c)

Federalist #78

d)

Federalist #85

67.

On the issue of slaves, the Constitution specified

a)

that a gradual end to slavery must be worked out by Congress and the states within ten   years. 

b)

that slavery would be banned beginning in 1800. 

c)

a boundary, known as the Mason-Dixon line, south of which slavery would be legal. 

d)

that slaves would count as three-fifths persons for counting the nation's population and   determining seats in the House.

68.

Which Court case helped strengthen the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Supremacy Clause?

a)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

b)

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

c)

Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

d)

U.S. v. Lopez (1995)

69.

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

a)

Representation in the Senate

b)

How slaves should be counted for representation

c)

How states should be represented

d)

Borders of states

70.

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals. It held that while Congress had broad lawmaking authority under the Commerce Clause, the power was limited, and did not extend so far from "commerce" as to authorize the regulation of the carrying of handguns, especially when there was no evidence that carrying them affected the economy on a massive scale

a)

Citizens United v FEC

b)

Roe v Wade

c)

US v Lopez

d)

McDonald v Chicago

71.

Which of the following statements best describes the Federalists?

a)

The Federalists remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.

b)

The Federalists led the fight to buy the Louisiana Purchase from France.

c)

The Federalists supported the new Constitution because they wanted a strong national government.

d)

The Federalists opposed the new Constitution because they opposed a strong national government.

72.

Of the following, the most significant difference between the Constitution of 1787 and the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution

a)

made states sovereign over the national government, while the Articles were based on national sovereignty

b)

was difficult to amend, while the Articles included an easier process requiring approval by a simple majority of states

c)

created a dominant national executive, while the Articles established a dominant national legislature

d)

provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers

73.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

a)

prohibited literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting

b)

prohibited racial discrimination in employment and public accommodations

c)

attempted to prevent racial gerrymandering

d)

ended an FBI program (COINTELPRO) used to spy on and break up citizen organizations

74.

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

a)

tax

b)

ask

c)

demand

d)

force