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WorksheetsAP US Government - Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins
The American Revolution was based upon the ideas of
enslaved philosophers
intellectual frontiersmen
European political thinkers
George Washington
The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about:
The right of the people to rebel
The existence of slavery
The need to establish a standard currency
The scope of power of national government
The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both
recognize the right of monarch to determine their own form of government
support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed
seek common ideals in gov't through creation of constitutional monarchy
value the preservation of private property
Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the
British Parliament
president
state legislatures
United States Senate
Which principle most addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?
Federalism
The Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which of the following was NOT a problem with the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
the lack of power given to state legislatures
the lack of an executive to lead the nation
the inability of national govt to regulate national economy
the unwillingness of the states to send money requested by national govt
Unlike the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution
Emphasizes state sovereignty over national sovereignty
Emphasizes both national and state sovereignty
Restricts ability of Congress to raise an army or navy
Restricts the ability of Congress to tax
The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be
those who feared strong central government.
those owed money by the US government.
bankers and merchants.
Those who owned land and favored a strong executive
The _________, offered at the Constitutional Convention, called for each state to be equally represented in Congress.
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
three-fifths compromise
Connecticut Compromise
The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by
the Federalists
the Antifederalists
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances as established by the Constitution?
Elect prez by electoral coll. rather than direct election
The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn lower court decision
requires that prez appointees to SCOTUS be approved by Senate
Media criticism of public officials during campaign periods
The importance of Shay’s rebellion to the development of the US Constitution was that it
reinforced idea that slavery be outlawed in new constitution
convinced leaders that a strong national gov. needed to protect property, maintain order
convinced delegates at Constitutional Convention to accept Connecticut Plan
revealed need to add Bill of Rights to Const & creating checks and balances
The enumerated (or expressed) powers of Congress and the national government are those
specifically spelled out in the Constitution
not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but acknowledged
involving taxes, spending, and fiscal policy
set out in the first ten amendments
As originally ratified, the US Constitution included provisions to
guarantee states a greater role in economic policy making
limit the importation of foreign goods
increase the importance of the agrarian sector (farming)
increase the economic powers of the central government
The Connecticut (Great) Compromise provided for
all judicial appointments to be made by the President
all revenue bills to originate in the Senate
bicameral legislature with 1 house based state pop. & the other w/ equal representation
the elimination of the importation of slaves
Congress has the right to ʺmake all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution" its powers is called
elastic clause
enumerated powers
heart of fiscal federalism
hyperpluralism
Federalism is a way of organizing a nation so that
power is centralized in the national government
both nat'l and state levels of govt have authority over the same land/people
there is one federal govt and all regional govts are subunits
power is centralized in state and local government
Which of the following explains one of the effects of the elastic clause?
allow the nat'l gov't to extend its powers beyond those enumerated in Constitution
powers not delegated by the Constitution to the U.S. are reserved to states
make the legislature the most powerful branch of the national government
allow state governments to nullify federal laws within their borders
All of the following is true about federalism in the U.S. EXCEPT
it is a system of power sharing between units of government
it decentralizes U.S. politics
it makes state laws supreme over national laws
the boundaries of federalism are clarified by the Tenth Amendment
______ is an exclusive power of the federal govt, and ____ is a concurrent power shared with the states.
Declaring war, levying taxes
Creating banks, controlling the postal system
Making laws, conducting elections
Regulating commerce, establishing local governments
The New Jersey Plan was a reaction by some states primarily to the fear that
the president could use a legislative veto
the Virginia Plan gave too much power to populous states
Hamilton's National Bank would threaten foreign investments
the national government had too much power under the Articles of Confederation
Three-fifths of enslaved people were counted for purposes of
electing the president
allotting seats in the House of Representatives
allotting seats in the Senate
voting rights for Black people
What part of the national government was inspired by the New Jersey Plan?
US House of Representatives
Electoral College
US Senate
US Supreme Court
What was the basis of representation under the Virginia Plan?
Statehood equality
Based on Population
States get the same number of representatives no matter the size
Based on the number of men in the state
The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to___.
draw up a bill of rights
discuss regulations on interstate commerce
revise the Articles of Confederation
Build an army
The Articles of Confederation attempted to create____.
A firm league of friendship among the states
a strong commitment to a National Government
A centralized government
none of the above
The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?
right of people to rebel
scope of power of the central government
representation of large and small states
Need to establish national bank
Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?
National govt lacked power to raise revenue
executive branch had too much power over legislature
judicial branch was created
federal govt had too much control over interstate commerce
which is the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of democracy?
Elite democracy concentrates on the role of interest groups; pluralist emphasizes the role of the individual
Elite theory emphasizes the role of the individual; pluralist emphasizes the role of the wealthy
Elite theory emphasizes the role of the wealthy and educated; the pluralist emphasizes the role of the interest group
none of the above
What is federalism?
The split between state and local powers
The split of power between the 3 branches
The split of power between the local govt and individuals
The split of power between the state and national govt.
The Three-Fifths Compromise dealt with issues of___.
The powers of Congress
Judicial Review
Counting State's Population
Powers of the Presidency
Why is the 10th amendment important?
It guarantees Freedom of Speech
It grants powers to the states and the people
It grants powers to the president
It says the individuals have rights not listed elsewhere
Which was NOT established by the Connecticut Compromise?
A bicameral legislature
2 senators per state
electoral votes based on state population
US representatives based on population
No branch of government performs the same functions as another. This is an example of ____.
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
In Federalist 10, James Madison argued that factions...
Were bad and could be countered by a small republic
were good and helped protect the rights of the people
Were bad and could be countered by a big republic
Were good by empowering the national government
Which of the following was NOT a problem in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to tax
Unanimous consent needed for amendments
The executive Branch was too powerful
National gov't was far inferior to state gov'ts
The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following except____.
Natural Rights
Participatory Democracy
Social Contract Theory
Republicanism
What is popular Sovereignty?
The people voting more directly on every bill/law
Rights we are born with
Power of the people
A restricted Government
Direct involvement of citizens in political decisions-- not through elected officials
Elite Democracy
Participatory Democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Representative Democracy
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of constitutional provisions?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government?
A
B
C
D
How many of the states are required to pass a constitutional amendment?
1/2 of all states
a majority of all states
2/3 of all states
3/4 of all states
How much of the House and Senate are required to pass a constitutional amendment?
1/2 of each
a majority of each
2/3 of each
3/4 of each
Which of the following is a correct statement about the federal government’s role in interstate commerce?
The federal government has no role in regulating interstate commerce.
The federal government’s role is limited to regulating activities that may lead to federal crimes.
The federal government’s role has been greatly expanded through the interpretation of the interstate commerce clause.
The federal government’s role is limited to regulating the transport of agricultural goods.
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
socialism
pluralism
elitism
participatory
Which of the following was a direct outcome of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
A formula for calculating a state’s enslaved population for the purposes of representation was enacted.
The presidential winner would be determined by three-fifths of the electors in the Electoral College.
Amendments to the United States Constitution required three-fifths of the states to approve.
The number of senators increased in three-fifths of the states with enslaved populations.
What is the social contract theory?
It is an agreement in which the government promises to protect the natural rights of people.
It is an agreement between political actors to maintain their grip on power.
It is an agreement in which the government promises to provide a minimum standard of living to citizens.
It is an agreement in which the people promises to protect the natural rights of government.
Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?
The Bill of Rights
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an exampleof
state supremacy
horizontal federalism
dual federalism
a federal mandate
The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of
a strong national government
state sovereignty
universal suffrage
an independent judiciary
In the United States political system, the term Federalism refers to
limits on the powers of the state governments
limits on the powers of the national government
the division of powers between the levels of government
the legal authority of the courts to hear cases
In a federal system of government, political power is primarily
vested in local governments
vested in the regional governments
divided between the central government and regional governments
divided between regional governments and local governments
In the Federalist papers, James Madison expressed the view that political factions
are undesirable but inevitable in a free nation
should play a minor role in any free nation
are central to the creation of a free nation
are necessary to control the masses in a free nation
The Federalists believed that a nation dominated by factions would lead to
a tyranny of the majority
a protection of minority rights
a recognition that factions would be in the best interests of the country
another revolution
The Virginia Plan would have created a
legislature dominated by the small states
legislature dominated by the big states
legislature controlled by the slave states
legislature that balanced control between the large and small state
The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to
write a new constitution
review the problems of the state governments
revise the Articles of Confederation
discuss foreign relations
Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes
Enumerated Powers
Implied Powers
Commerce Clause
Industrial Clause
States that Congress can exercise those powers that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the enumerated powers
Necessary and Proper Clause
Elastic Clause
Enumerated Powers
Rubber Band Clause
In the Confederation Congress, when laws were voted on , each state got how many votes?
one state: one vote
votes were based on state population
2 for the Northern states and 1 for the Southern states y'all
Why is Shay's Rebellion signifigant?
It showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough power
It proved that farmers can be fierce fighters
It scared Americans into investing and army
It showed how powerful the army can be
Established principle of national supremacy and legitimized implied powers.
Marbury vs. Madison
Brown vs. Board of Education
McCulloch vs. Maryland
Obama vs. Harambe
Why can no branch of government become too strong or powerful?
Not enough laws are there to control power.
separation of powers checks the other branches
the president of the U.S. has all the control
no one branch wants to be powerful
The New Jersey Plan was supported by _____ states and the Virginia Plan was supported by _____ states
northern; southern
large; small
southern; northern
small; large
Which philosopher believed that people had natural rights and advocated for the social contract?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
Which statement expresses Madison’s view of factions?
They are essential to the spirit of debate and compromise that must characterize a healthy government.
They cannot be eradicated, rising as they do from human nature, but their effects can be controlled by a sound system of government.
They can be eliminated by distributing wealth, power, and land equally.
They are fostered by liberty, and while they may slow the administration of government, they are a necessary evil in a republic.
Which Federalist Paper argues for the necessity of a separation of powers?
Federalist #10
Federalist #51
Federalist #78
Federalist #85
On the issue of slaves, the Constitution specified
that a gradual end to slavery must be worked out by Congress and the states within ten years.
that slavery would be banned beginning in 1800.
a boundary, known as the Mason-Dixon line, south of which slavery would be legal.
that slaves would count as three-fifths persons for counting the nation's population and determining seats in the House.
Which Court case helped strengthen the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Supremacy Clause?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
U.S. v. Lopez (1995)
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
Representation in the Senate
How slaves should be counted for representation
How states should be represented
Borders of states
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
Citizens United v FEC
Roe v Wade
US v Lopez
McDonald v Chicago
Which of the following statements best describes the Federalists?
The Federalists remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
The Federalists led the fight to buy the Louisiana Purchase from France.
The Federalists supported the new Constitution because they wanted a strong national government.
The Federalists opposed the new Constitution because they opposed a strong national government.
Of the following, the most significant difference between the Constitution of 1787 and the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution
made states sovereign over the national government, while the Articles were based on national sovereignty
was difficult to amend, while the Articles included an easier process requiring approval by a simple majority of states
created a dominant national executive, while the Articles established a dominant national legislature
provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
prohibited literacy tests as a prerequisite to voting
prohibited racial discrimination in employment and public accommodations
attempted to prevent racial gerrymandering
ended an FBI program (COINTELPRO) used to spy on and break up citizen organizations
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
tax
ask
demand
force
