AP Gov article 1 quiz

The declaration did which of the following

Announced sovereignty from Great Britain

Emoluments Clause

No Title of Nobility can use their title to gain profit from their position

What was the final straw of articles of confederation

Shays Rebellion

es post facto

changes legal consequences of law after the law is put in place (commit the crime when it was legal and have to be punished for it if it became a law)

the 3/5 compromise

made southern states more powerful by having more representation through slaves

The original goal of the constitution is to

revise the articles of confederation

According to the constitution how are senators originally chosen

state legislators

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from larger states argued that each state's representation in the legislature should be proportional to its population. Smaller states argued that each state should have equal representation, regardless of population. The disagreement over representation threatened to derail the ratification of the United States Constitution. Which statement accurately describes the compromise that led to both sides reaching agreement?

A bicameral legislature with an upper house representing each state equally and a lower house with representation proportional to each state's population

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.

Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?

A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other.

Brutus 1

Anti-federalist document advocating for state and individual rights, said constitution made the federal government too strong, large republic too bog to represent all the people

Legislative Process (Presentment Clause)

Bill passed to a house of congress; bill gets majority of votes in both houses; president can then pass bill into law or veto it. If vetoed, bill must attain 2/3 majority in both houses to become law.

3 powers denied to congress

Can't suspend habius corpus(arrested go to court) No bill of attainder law(guilty with no trial) No expost facto law(changes legal consequences of law after the new law was put into effect)

the great compromise

Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature and representation based on population in the other house

Tax and Spend Clause

Congress has power to collect and lay various taxes (clause 1)

Power to Declare War

Congress has the full power to declare war which the constitution grants

The electoral college compromise

Decision to not allow people to directly vote for the president, through using electors

United States Constitution

Document revising the Articles of confederation, made for a stronger federal government which established order and protection

Federalist 10

Federalist paper to demonstrate how a stronger federal government will not be ruled by factions, A large republic will cause factions to go against eachother.

Articles of Confederation

First system of government in the United States, was intentionally weak, gave a lot of power to state leaving federal government very weak

As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The direct election method conforms most to which of the following democratic ideals?

Government should be based on the consent of the governed

The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule, including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent. Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to?

Natural rights such as life, liberty, and property

In the 1950s Southern states attempted to prevent integration of their public schools. In return, the National Guard was sent to force states to implement federal regulations. This scenario illustrates which of the following about the relationship between the state and national governments?

The debate over the role of the central government and state powers is ongoing.

In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?

a large federal republic

bill of attainder

a legislature declaring a person guilty with no trial

Which branch of government did the writers of constitution want to be the strongest

congress

Fed 10 viewed factions as

destructive but inevitable in a republic

Federalist 51

explains how separation of powers and checks and balances will protect liberty while still having a strong federal government

Which party strong national government

federalists

Necessary and Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)

gives Congress the power to do whatever it deems necessary and constitutional to execute its powers and those of the federal government.

Commerce Clause

gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.

habius corpus

if you're arrested you have to go to court

Article I, Section 9 of the United States Constitution lists several powers that are denied to the federal government, such as granting titles of nobility and passing ex post facto laws. This best demonstrates which of the following ideals of democracy?

limited government

What did the articles establish

state sovereignty

Which clause allows congress to create new entitlements

tax and spend clause

In order to appease both Federalists and Anti-Federalists, it was agreed at the Constitutional Convention that a group of delegates would be charged with selecting the president. This would ensure that

the most capable individuals would decide which candidate would be president