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