AP Gov Unit 1 Quiz

Members of Congress receive many phone calls, meeting invitations, and e-mails from various competing interest groups asking for support on their preferred public policies. This situation best exemplifies which of the following models of democracy? (A) Pluralist (B) Politico (C) Elitist (D) Trustee

(A) Pluralist

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? (A) Popular sovereignty (B) Federalism (C) Separation of power (D) Limited government

(A) Popular sovereignty

Which of the following is commonly identified as a tribute of the Articles of Confederation? (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? (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. Test Booklet (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.

In The Federalist 10, James Madison argued that the new constitution would help control faction by doing which of the following? (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.

Which of the following ideals of democracy is reflected in the procedure for apportionment in the House of Representatives? (A) The federal government represents states equally. (B) Government is based on the consent of the governed. (C) Leaders in Congress are among the most well-informed in society. (D) Political power is distributed between the national government and state governments.

(B) Government is based on the consent of the governed.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government ... " The language in the first paragraph of the selection most closely parallels that of which of the following documents? (A) The Preamble to the United States Constitution (B) The Declaration of Independence (C) The Federalist 10 (D) Brutus I

(B) The Declaration of Independence

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

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

Which of the following best describes the influence of social contract theory on the Constitution of the United States? (A) The framers favored a direct democracy in which citizens voted on all major political decisions. (B) The framers attempted to legitimize the Constitution through an appeal to popular sovereignty. (C) The framers intended for the Constitution to limit individual rights and liberties. (D) The framers believed that a strong central government was necessary to control the chaotic relationships between the individual states.

(B) The framers attempted to legitimize the Constitution through an appeal to popular sovereignty.

Which of the following newspaper headlines best summarizes the excerpt from Washington's Farewell Address? (A) Washington Boasts of the Potential of the New Republic (B) Washington Warns of Dangerous Party Factions (C) Washington Endorses a Stronger Executive Branch (D) Washington Takes Negative View of Checks and Balances

(B) Washington Warns of Dangerous Party Factions

In 1974, the House of Representatives approved a resolution granting the Judiciary Committee authority to investigate impeachment of President Nixon for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. Which constitutional ideal of democracy is demonstrated in this scenario? (A) Popular sovereignty (B) Judicial review (C) Limited government (D) Federalism

(C) Limited Government

Which of the following best captures the author's argument regarding the forms of democracy? (A) Pluralist democracy, which seeks to shield elites from popular opinion, functions best when individual citizens do not participate in the process. (B) Participatory democracy, which emphasizes limited participation, marginalizes those who do not have the economic means to participate. (C) Pluralist democracy, though it involves groups at different stages of the process of developing policy, excludes a significant portion of the population. (D) Participatory democracy, which emphasizes expanded participation, creates too much conflict within the system.

(C) Pluralist democracy, though it involves groups at different stages of the process of developing policy, excludes a significant portion of the population.

Which of the following ideals of United States government is most relevant to this passage? (A) Natural rights (B) Popular sovereignty (C) Limited government (D) Social contract

(D) Social contract

Which of the following features of the United States Constitution would most concern the author of Brutus I? (A) The Bill of Rights, which protects individual liberties and states' rights (B) The reservation of any power not given to the federal government to the states (C) The two-year term for members of the House of Representatives (D) The supremacy clause, which gives the federal government supremacy over states

(D) The supremacy clause, which gives the federal government supremacy over states

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? (A) The national government did not provide sufficient protection of individual rights. (B) The lack of a centralized judiciary made enforcement of national laws difficult. (C) States with larger populations were underrepresented in Congress. (D) There was a lack of a national military power to address security concerns.

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