AP GOV FINAL Part 1

In The Federalist 10, James Madison argued that the new constitution would help control faction by doing which of the following? Responses A By creating a large republic, the new constitution made it less likely that a faction could gain enough power to completely dominate. B The new constitution had significant limits on the freedom of expression, thereby limiting the ability of factions to organize. C The new constitution gave political parties specific powers in the government which limited their influence. D The use of the electoral college and the indirect election of senators would limit the influence that factions could wield.

A. By creating a large republic, the new constitution made it less likely that a faction could gain enough power to completely dominate

The Declaration of Independence states "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This was a revolutionary change from the system of British monarchy, which was based on the divine right of kings. For which of the ideals of democracy does this quote provide a foundation? Responses A Popular sovereignty B Federalism C Separation of power D Limited government

A. Popular sovereignty

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation? Responses A The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue. B The executive branch was granted too much power over the legislature. C The federal government had too much control over interstate commerce. D The judicial branch was elected and did not consistently adhere to rule of law.

A. The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue

Which of the following best describes Madison's primary concern about representative government? Responses A Those who seek to represent the people may be tempted to act in their own interests instead. B A truly representative government will quickly become too large to function effectively. C Local government is ineffective because there are not enough competitive factions. D Long term lengths may lead to political representatives who are disengaged from their constituents.

A. Those who seek to represent the people may be tempted to act in their own interests instead.

The decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) reflected new ideas about federalism at the time that can be best characterized by which of the following? Responses A A consolidation of power in the national government based on national supremacy B Acknowledgement of the limitations of national power and a recognition of the reserved power of the states. C A delegation of power from the state governments to the federal government, increasing the power of the United States government D An increase in cooperative federalism, where power and duties are shared between the federal and state governments

B. Acknowledgement of the limitations of national power and a recognition of the reserved power of the states

The case United States v. Lopez (1995) struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act because Responses A it violated Fourth Amendment protections against unwarranted searches B Congress exceeded its authority in the use of the commerce clause C the Second Amendment is a right incorporated to the states D students retain their First Amendment rights while attending public schools

B. Congress exceeded its authority in the use of the commerce clause

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the arguments made in The Federalist 10 and Brutus 1 ? Responses A The Federalist 10: Factions are inevitable with sovereignty Brutus 1: A strong national government is needed B The Federalist 10: Factions are most dangerous at the local level Brutus 1: Small republics are best for stable governments C The Federalist 10: Power should be concentrated in the executive branch to address factions Brutus 1: National government is too far from the people D The Federalist 10: The effects of factions cannot be controlled Brutus 1: Popular sovereignty leads to anarchy

B. The Federalist 10: Factions are most dangerous at the local level Brutus 1: Small republics are best for stable governments

The increasing number of state and local government employees reflects which of the following about the political system in the United States? Responses A There has been a trend toward more liberal state governments since 1970. B The addition of new states to the union has weakened the power of the national government. C State and local governments provide many necessary public services in a federal system. D The shrinking of the national budget has led to a decrease in the number of federal employees.

C. State and local governments provide many public services in a federal system

Based on The Federalist 21, which of the following arguments about government would Hamilton likely agree with? Responses A The national government, by natural right, has more power than the state governments. B Separation of powers means that the national government is limited to passing only legislation that all the states want. C Under federalism, the states retain more power than the national government. D As a practical matter, the laws of the national government ought to have supremacy over state laws.

D. As a practical matter, the laws of the national government ought to have supremacy over state laws.

Which of the following is the best example of a constitutional concept that supports the vision of the United States as a union of states, rather than a union of individual citizens? A Supremacy clause B Judicial review C The electoral college D Separation of powers

The electoral college