AP Gov Quiz 2

All the following were concerns about the Articles of Confederation that led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 except

Dissatisfaction over safeguards of individual rights and liberties

Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following were true? 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.

I and III

Based on the different types of representative democracy, which of the following scenarios presents the most accurate description of a pluralist democracy?

The National Rifle Association lobbies Congress to oppose stricter gun control

Articles of Confederation

The document forming a federal government that lasted from 1781 to 1789.

Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

The national government lacked an effective power to raise revenue.

In the 1780s, proponents of the new Constitution cited Shays' Rebellion as an example in support of which of the following criticisms of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns.

Despite concerns raised by her constituents, a member of the House of Representatives votes in favor of a bill, believing that in the long term it is in the best interest of her constituents. This is an example of which of the following models of representation?

Trustee

Constitutional republic

a democratic system with elected representatives in which a Constitution is the supreme law of the land

Participatory or direct democracy

a theory emphasizing broad citizen involvement in government. (direct ballot initiatives, "take it to the streets"-demand change)

Pluralist democracy

a theory emphasizing the role of interest groups in the policy-making process

Political Party

an organized group of leaders, officeholders, and voters who work together to elect candidates to political office

A member of Congress votes in favor of a bill because of receiving many letters of support for the bill from constituents. Which form of democratic representation best describes this voting decision?

delegate

After extensive polling, a member of the House of Representatives learns that her constituents favor universal background checks for all gun purchases. Based on this information, the representative votes in favor of background checks in a criminal justice bill, although she personally opposes the provision. In doing so, she is acting as a

delegate

Political institutions

governments typically require a legislative function, an executive administration and a judicial court system

The importance of Shays' Rebellion to the development of the United States Constitution was that it

indicated that a strong, constitutionally designed national government was needed to protect property and maintain order.

Which of the following is a model of democracy that emphasizes the role of interest groups in advocating for public policy?

pluralist democracy

The government under the Articles proved inadequate because Congress:

● could not raise funds, ● could not regulate trade among the states or with foreign governments, ● could not conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states. ● Did not fund or maintain an army or national guard. In addition, amendments required unanimous ratification

Elite democracy

-a theory that the wealthy have more influence The ability of a small but powerful group of individuals to have an outsize influence on enacting policies

Shay's Rebellion

An uprising in western Massachusetts in opposition to high taxes and stringent economic conditions. Armed bands forced the closing of several courts to prevent execution of foreclosures and debt processes. Indicated that a strong, constitutionally designed national government was needed to protect property and maintain order.