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WorksheetsAP Gov - Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What is a bicameral legislature?
A legislature where members are elected every two years
A one house legislature
A legislature in the national/central government
A two house legislature/chambers that have different structures and rules
Which plan of government provided for a unicameral structure (with one legislature to make laws)?
The US Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
Match the following aspects of the US Constitution with their parts:
Defines the role of Congress
Article 1
Defines the role of the Executive Branch, including the President
Article II
Defines the role of the Judiciary
Article III
Defines how the Constitution can by amended
Article V
Establishes that the US Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws
Supremacy Clause (A6C2)
How did the framers of the US Constitution guarantee that changes could be made to the Constitution to allow for political change, but also ensure that there were checks and balances to the process?
They included Article V to allow for the amendment process involving both the national government and the states.
They created three branches of government.
They created a judicial branch.
They allowed presidents to have the power of veto.
Match the following checks and balances to the correct branch of government:
Approval is granted by this body for presidential appointments to the SCOTUS
The Senate
The power of veto is granted to reject laws passed by Congress
The President
The power to impeach a president or justice
Congress/legislative branch
The power to declare a law unconstitutional (judicial review)
The Supreme Court of the United States
Who must ratify or accept a constitutional amendment after it has be proposed by Congress?
3/4 of the states
2/3 of the states
The Secretary of State
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
Match the following
Solved the debate over representation at the Constitutional Convention
The Great (Connecticut) Compromise
Solved the debate over slavery at the Constitutional Convention
Three-Fifths Compromise
Powers shared by the national and state governments - multiple access points for citizens seeking change
Concurrent powers
Who was most wary of the Supremacy Clause?
Antifederalists like Brutus
Who championed a large republic with a strong central government?
James Madison & Alexander Hamilton
Questioned the Constitution's protections of States Rights
AntiFederalists
Federalists
Pluralism
Elitism
Articles of the Confederation
Created a National Government that was too weak
Created State Governments that were too weak
Created an Executive Branch that was too powerful
Created a Judicial Branch that was too powerful
BiCameral
Means a one house legislature
Means a two house legislature
Means a three house legislature
Means no riding camels on Broad Street after midnight
Bill of Rights
Establishes the rules for impeaching a President
Establishes the people's right of Habeas Corpus
Establishes term limits for Congressmen
Establishes the Supremacy Clause
Commerce Clause
Says only the states can regulate foreign trade
Says states will regulate their own trade with other states
Says that the Federal Government will regulate all trade
Says that all trade is forbidden. Fend for yourself.
Electoral College
Is the group that "formally" elects the President based on states' votes.
Is the group that has to propose all laws for Congress to consider
Is the group in charge of ensuring fair and secure elections
Ensures that our elections reflect a direct democracy
Elite Democracy
Suggests that a few large groups will dominate our democracy
Suggests that a wealthy, isolated group of people will dominate our democracy
Suggests that politicians will always follow the will of the people
Suggests that the working class will rise up to dominate our democracy
Pluralist Democracy
Suggests that a few large groups will dominate our democracy
Suggests that a wealthy, isolated group of people will dominate our democracy
Suggests that politicians will always follow the will of the people
Suggests that the working class will rise up to dominate our democracy
Extradition
People from all states must be treated equally within states
Licensing from states must be recognized by other states
An accused criminal must stand trial in the state where they committed a crime
States may not make pacts or agreements w/ one another w/o Congressional approval
Privileges and Immunities Clause
People from all states must be treated equally within states
Licensing from states must be recognized by other states
An accused criminal must stand trial in the state where they committed a crime
States may not make pacts or agreements w/ one another w/o Congressional approval
Full Faith and Credit Clause
People from all states must be treated equally within states
Licenses from states must be recognized by other states
An accused criminal must stand trial in the state where they committed a crime
States may not make pacts or agreements w/ one another w/o Congressional approval
Marbury vs Madison
Established Judicial Review
Reinforced the Full Faith and Credit Clause
Established the practice of Extradition
Reinforced the Supremacy Clause
McCulloch vs Maryland
Established Judicial Review
Reinforced the Full Faith and Credit Clause
Established the practice of Extradition
Reinforced the Supremacy Clause
Mandates
Unfunded directives from the Federal Government
Money given to the states in exchange for them meeting certain criteria
Money distributed to the states based on how well they respond to given directives
Project Grants
Unfunded directives from the Federal Government
Money given to the states for particular purposes in exchange for the states meeting certain criteria
Money distributed to the states based on how well they respond to given directives
The Senate
Legislative Chamber where each state gets 2 representatives
Legislative Chamber where each state gets representatives based on their population
Legislative Chamber where states get representatives based on how much they pay in taxes
Legislative Chamber where members are selected by 'the lower' house
The House of Representatives
Legislative Chamber where each state gets 2 representatives
Legislative Chamber where each state gets representatives based on their population
Legislative Chamber where states get representatives based on how much they pay in taxes
Legislative Chamber where members are selected by 'the lower' house
Impeachment
The House of Representatives' ability to charge EXE and JUD branch officials with wrongdoing
The Senate's ability to charge EXE and JUD branch officials with wrongdoing
The concept that all people have the right to a trial by jury
The concept that nectarines are actually better than peaches
I. Congress could not tax the states directly.
II. The executive branch of government exercised more power than Congress.
III. Congress was a unicameral body.
IV. States were represented in Congress proportionally according to population.
To choose the president through an indirect vote we use the
Commerce compromise
Great Compromise
Three-fifths Compromise
Electoral College
The ____________ clause gives federal law ultimate authority when there is a conflict between states and the national government.
elastic
supremacy
necessary and proper
full faith and credit
If the president vetoes a bill, how can the veto be overridden?
By a majority vote of the Supreme Court
By a 2/3 vote of the Senate
By a 2/3 vote of both house of Congress
By a majority vote in both houses
All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:
Nine of the thirteen states had to approve all laws.
A national court system ruled on the constitutionality of laws.
Congress worked in committees without a chief executive.
Congress could raise money by borrowing or by asking states for money.
Which of the following was adopted to resolve the issue of representation in the House and Senate?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Which of the following accurately characterizes the main difference between elite theories and pluralist theories of politics in the United States?
Elite theories argue that a single minority dominates in all policy areas; pluralist theories argue that many minorities compete in different policy areas.
Elite theories argue that social status is the major source of political power; pluralist theories argue that wealth is the major source.
Elite theories view government as efficient; pluralist theories view it as slow and wasteful.
Elite theories concentrate on the role of interest groups; pluralist theories emphasize the role of individuals.
Which of the following is the best example of a categorical grant?
Money given to states for special education programs
Money given to individuals in the form of tax rebates
Money given to states unconditionally
Money given to states to spend at their discretion on transportation
The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about which of the following issues?
The right of the people to rebel
The existence of slavery
The scope of power of the central government
The need to establish a standard currency
In a federal system of government, political power is primarily
vested in the regional governments
vested in the central government
divided between regional governments and local governments
divided between the central government and regional governments
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides protections for the disabled, is an example of
a federal mandate
horizontal federalism
dual federalism
state supremacy
Which of the following statements best describes government under the Article of Confederation?
The Confederation government established guidelines for setting new territories and admitting new states.
The Confederation government was hampered in its ability to levy taxes.
The Articles of Confederation had been written so that real power remained with the states.
States could not make treaties without Congress’s approval.
Giving state governments greater discretion in deciding how to achieve the specific goals of welfare reform is an example of
an unfunded mandate
implied powers
dual federalism
devolution
Cooperative federalism can best be described by which of the following statements?
Government must have cooperation from the people in order to make legislative decisions.
Different levels of government are involved in common policy areas.
The federal government must make regulations that can be applied across every state in the same way.
Business and government can work together to more effectively accomplish shared goals.
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to
prevent states from taxing agencies of the federal government
reserve powers to the states
restrict the application of judicial review
allow for the burning of the flag as an expression of protest
Which of the following constitutional principles most directly addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?
The Bill of Rights
Separation of powers
Representation
Federalism
Of the following, which has been used most to expand the power of the national government?
The First Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The habeas corpus clause of the Constitution
The commerce clause of the Constitution
The outcome of a conflict between the Constitution and the states is determined by
the Great Compromise
the supremacy clause
Federalist #10
judicial review
Which of the following would least likely be favored by state governments?
unfunded mandates
categorical grants
block grants
revenue sharing
Which of the following statements is correct about the differences between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Neither group was willing to dissolve the union over the questions of counting slaves for purposes of representation.
The Federalists believed a Bill of Rights was essential whereas the Anti-Federalists did not.
The Federalists believed in national sovereignty whereas the Anti-Federalists believed in strong state governments.
he Federalists did not believe in the need for a presidential cabinet whereas the Anti-Federalists did.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Constitution?
A requirement that states lower their legal drinking age to eighteen so they can receive federal highway grants
Media criticism of public officials during an election campaign period
The requirement that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate
The election of the President by the Electoral College rather than by direct election
The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it
revealed the necessity of adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution
demonstrated the intensity of anti-ratification sentiment within the thirteen states
convinced the delegates attending the Constitutional Convention to accept the Connecticut Plan
indicated that a strong national government was needed to protect property and maintain order
States and localities have the most discretion in establishing policy when federal funding is derived from
categorical grants
matching grants
block grants
project grants
The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. This is an example of
enumerated powers
implied powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
“Dual Federalism” refers to the fact that
the Constitution provides two layers of government in the nation—the national and the state
There are two major forms of aid from the national government to the states—categorical and block grants
both the national and state governments can levy taxes on citizens
there is a distinct line between policies surrounding public education and private education in the states.
Both the national and states’ governments can establish court systems. This is an example of
reserved powers
a mandate
concurrent powers
full faith and credit clause
“In every free government, the people must give their assent to the laws by which they are governed. This is the true criterion between a free government and an arbitrary one. The former are ruled by the will of the whole, expressed in any manner they may agree upon; the latter by the will of one, or a few. If the people are to give their assent to the laws, by persons chosen and appointed by them, the manner of the choice and the number chosen, must be such, as to possess, be disposed, and consequently qualified to declare the sentiments of the people; for if they do not know, or are not disposed to speak the sentiments of the people, the people do not govern, but the sovereignty is in a few. Now, in a large extended country, it is impossible to have a representation, possessing the sentiments, and of integrity, to declare the minds of the people, without having it so numerous and unwieldy, as to be subject in great measure to the inconveniency of a democratic government….” --Brutus 1
Average citizens cannot be trusted to vote because of low levels of education.
The federal government should have greater authority than state legislatures.
Nations with extended territory cannot fairly represent their citizens in a republican form of government.
A small federal legislature is the best way to represent the will of the people in a large country.
Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1?
A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states.
A small republic is more susceptible to corruption than a large republic.
A large republic would be preferable to a small one because more people could participate.
A small republic would pose more danger to individual liberty than a large republic.
Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?
A large republic makes it possible to abolish factions and concentrate all power at the national level.
A large republic allows the federal government to dominate the state governments through the necessary and proper clause.
A large republic is a direct democracy where the people have a direct vote in policy matters, which controls factions.
A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.
In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?
A large federal republic
A large unitary government
A small direct democracy
A law that prohibits factions
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the infographic above?
Once a proposed amendment passes the first round of approval, there are four ways it can be ratified.
Amendment proposals are more easily passed by Congress than by states.
Only a few amendments have been ratified by special conventions in at least three-fourths or 34 of the states.
Amending the Constitution is a relatively easy process.
The cartoon expresses which of the following viewpoints?
It's hard to define "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness."
Politicians tend to be more focused on public opinion than policy.
The members of the Continental Congress were old and feeble.
Sometimes even wealthy and educated individuals don't know the best course of action.
Which inference is most clearly drawn from the graph?
More federal grant money goes to "Other" than to all specifically identified categories combined.
During the period 2000-2010, "Transportation" funding grew by a greater percentage than "Income security" funding.
The category receiving the largest federal funding has shifted over time from "Education, training, employment, and social services" in 1975 to "Health" in 2011.
The same amount of funding has been allocated to "community and regional development" each year since 1978.
In United States v. Morrison, the Supreme Court struck down the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, stating: "Gender-motivated crimes of violence are not, in any sense of the phrase, economic activity. While we need not adopt a categorical rule against aggregating the effects of any non economical activity in order to decide these cases, thus far in our Nation's history out cases have upheld Commerce Clause regulation of intrastate activity only where that activity is economic in nature."
Which of the following cases best serves as precedent for the decision in United States v. Morrison?
U.S. v. Lopez
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
None of these cases could serve as precedent.
If the president vetoes a bill, how can the veto be overridden?
By a majority vote of the Supreme Court
By a 2/3 vote of the Senate
By a 2/3 vote of both house of Congress
By a majority vote in both houses
Who has the power of advice and consent to confirm presidential nominees?
Senate
House of Representatives
Both houses of Congress
Supreme Court
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
The Court ruled that states have authority over commercial activity within their borders, weakening national power.
The Court ruled that creating a national bank fell within the national government's enumerated powers, confirming national powers.
The Court upheld a division of power between the states and the national government by allowing states to tax national banks within their borders.
The Court ruled that the necessary and proper clause allows the national government to create banks, strengthening national powers.
By holding that Congress may regulate activity that is neither interstate nor commerce under the Interstate Commerce Clause, the Court abandons any attempt to enforce the Constitution's limits on federal power....
---Justice Clarence Thomas, dissenting opinion, Gonzales v. Raich
Which of the following statements best describes the viewpoint conveyed in the quotation?
The system of federalism is threatened by the national government's expansion of power under the commerce clause.
The federal government's authority under the commerce clause applies to interstate and commercial activity.
The Tenth Amendment established a federal system of government where powers are reserved to the states.
The commerce clause allows the federal government to regulate commercial activity within each state.
Government in which citizens choose representatives to make laws and to govern on their behalf
Power
Citizens
Republic
Values
A political system in which all citizens meet to discuss government matters and to vote firsthand
Direct democracy
Dictatorship
Representative democracy
Theocracy
What were the Articles of Confederation?
A design of government in which each branch has powers that can prevent the other branches from making policy
A governing document that created a union of thirteen sovereign states in which the states, not the union, were supreme
A document asserting that persons born in the U.S. are citizens and prohibits states from denying persons due process or equal protection under the law
A design of government that distributes powers across institutions in order to avoid making one branch too powerful on its own
Which of the following policies is the Tenth Amendment?
A constitutionally required process for selecting the president through slates of electors chosen in each state, who are pledged to vote for a nominee in the presidential election
An agreement reached by delegates at the Constitutional Convention that a slave would count as three-fifths of a person in calculating a state’s representation
Reserves powers not delegated to the national government to the states and the people; the basis for federalism
Asserting that persons born in the U.S. are citizens and prohibits states from denying persons due process or equal protection under the law
What is a Social Contract?
An agreement for a plan of government that drew upon both the VA and NJ plans; it settled issues of state representation by calling for a bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives apportioned proportionally and a Senate apportioned equally
An agreement whereby individuals voluntarily commit to establish a government that will protect the common interests of all
The belief that the authority and legitimacy of government is based on the consent of the individuals living within its boundaries
A governing agreement that creates a union of sovereign states in which the states are supreme
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
People who favored national action over action at the state and local levels
People who joined together to create a group that were not government affiliated but fought to change things within the government
People who opposed the proposed constitution who favored stronger state governments and adding individual rights to the U.S. constitution
People who favor state of local action rather than national action
Which answer below describes Congress?
A form of government in which elected leaders represent the interests of the people
A national legislative (law-making) body that was created under the Articles of Confederation and in Article I of the U.S. Constitution
The branch of the federal government that interprets that laws of the nation
A political system in which there are certain restrictions placed on the government to protect individual rights and liberties
What was a key difference between the Virginia Plan and present-day American government?
The Virginia Plan did not call for 3 branches.
The Virginia Plan did not divide the legislature into two houses.
In the Virginia Plan, the president was not elected by the people.
In the Virginia Plan, none of the legislature was elected by the people.
The Great Compromise refers to the
adoption of the Virginia Plan
creation of the Senate and the House of Representatives
adoption of the New Jersey Plan
decision to count each slave as sixty percent of a person
How do citizens express their opinions about issues per a referendum?
letters
the ballot
town meetings
petitions
Madison's main argument in Federalists No. 10 and No. 51 was in defense of
small democracies governed by direct democracy
a bill of rights
large republics
large legislatures with small districts and frequent turnover
The effect of Shay's Rebellion on the attendance of the Constitutional Convention was
the fear of the collapsing of state governments
the fear of British intervention
the fear of public outcry against strengthening the Articles
the fear of war
Which statement MOST accurately characterizes the motives of the Framers behind the Constitution?
Most acted out of a mixture of motives, with economics playing a modest role
Those with no debt, but who did have slaves supported the Constitution
Those who had debt, but no slaves opposed the Constitution
The Framers support was divided along class lines
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
I. Congress could not tax the states directly.
II. The executive branch of government exercised more power than Congress.
III. Congress was a unicameral body.
IV. States were represented in Congress proportionally according to population.
Which of the following SCOTUS cases does the description below provide:
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
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Schenck v. United States (1919)
US v Lopez (1994)
McDonald v Chicago (2010)
