AP Test Practice

Nevada has just captured a fugitive from California and officials are arranging for a transfer back to the California justice system. This is an example of ________________

extradition

The formal amendment process is a classic example of which principle?

federalism

Which of the following rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

freedom from poll taxes in federal elections

Popular sovereignty essentially affirms the principle that

government derives their power from the consent of the governed.

When there are too many competing interests, government becomes very weak and is defined by the

hyperpluralist view

According to the original Constitution, Senators were chosen by

state legislators

Evidence that the framers were concerned about the whims of the people is seen in which of the following?

the method by which the president is elected.

"Dual Federalism" refers to

the state and federal government's clear and distinct separate layers of influence.

All of the following were considered weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT

the state governments were too weak

Unfunded mandates are usually a financial burden for

the states

Which amendment guarantees the states their reserved powers?

10th amendment

Which amendment is largely responsible for selectively incorporating the Bill of Rights to the states?

14th amendment

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies majoritarian politics?

A congressman consistently votes according to the public opinion polls taken in his district.

The Great Compromise established

Bicameral congress

Anti-federalists demanded this feature during the ratification phase of the new U.S. Constitution, as it was present in most state constitutions:

Bill of Rights

Which type of grant is given by the federal government to the states for a specific purpose, often with strings attached?

Categorical grants

Federalist Paper No. 51 discusses which of the following issues?

Checks and Balances

The power to define crimes and set punishment is best classified as a(n)

Concurrent powers

In Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), the Supreme Court ruled

Congress had the exclusive right to regulate interstate commerce.

Education is a policy area today that reflects the basic principles of

Cooperative federalism

Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to carrying out its enumerated powers. This clause is also known as the

Elastic Clause

A marriage license issued in one state is valid and honored in all states under the constitutional provision of

Full Faith and Credit Clause

McCulloch v. Maryland was decided using the following to validate the ruling: I. The Necessary and Proper Clause II. The Supremacy Clause III. The Full Faith and Credit Clause IV. The Privileges and Immunities Clause

I and II

Which of the following provisions are found in the 6th amendment? I. Right to a speedy trial II. Right to an attorney III. No double jeopardy IV. No self-incrimination

I and II only.

The arguments used by the Anti-federalists to oppose the ratification of the Constitution included: I. The Constitution gave too much power to the federal government. II. The Constitution did not provide strict term limits. III. The Constitution created a powerful national judiciary. IV. The Constitution took too many rights away from the states.

I, II, III, and IV

The power of the federal government was expanded by the following Supreme Court decisions: I. McCulloch v. Maryland II. Marbury v. Madison III. Printz v. U.S. IV. Gibbons v. Ogden

I, II, and IV only

The U.S. government's power to acquire territory is typical of any federal government and is therefore, an example what type of power?

Inherent powers

Which founder was a firm advocate of states' rights?

Jefferson

Which enlightenment thinker served as Thomas Jefferson's primary influence in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

Locke

Which Supreme Court case officially established judicial review?

Madbury V. Madison

Which enlightenment thinker promoted the principle of the separation of powers?

Montesquieu

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argued that factions in a republic are

Natural but controllable by institutions

Which of the following best explains the significance of Shay's Rebellion?

The rebellion increased fear that the national government did not have the power to effectively defend the nation under the Articles of Confederation

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

The requirement that executive treaties be approved by the Senate.

The first amendment guarantees all of the following liberties EXCEPT

The right to bear arms

Why were The Federalist Papers written?

To argue the merits of the newly proposed Constitution.

The addition of new states is defined in which article of the Constitution?

article 4

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

The power to regulate intrastate commerce

The fact that out-of-state residents pay higher tuition at state universities than in-state students is an exception to

The privileges and communities

The 3/5ths compromise is so named because

Only 3/5ths of the founders agreed to its terms at the convention.

What was the founder's primary goal in establishing federalism?

Prevent too much centralized power.

Which principle is summed up in the following explanation?: "People agree to surrender a certain degree of their rights in exchange for protection by the government."

Social Contract Theory

All of the following are examples of informal amendments to the Constitution EXCEPT

Supreme Court Precedents

The Supremacy Clause in the Constitution states that

The Constitution is the highest law in the land