AP GOV UNIT 1 TEST

1.2 Specific values have contributed to the relative longevity of democrat in the USA Which systems of government embodies the values that seem most important to us citizens A. constitution democracy B. federalism c. republic d. stadium e. direct democracy

D

2.3 which OF THE FOLLOWING IS A EXAMPLE OF JUDICIAL REVEIW. A. Congressional review of federal court nominees B. Presidential appointment of federal court judges C. The federal courts agreeing to review ones attention D. Federal Courts determination that a law is consistent with the constitution E. Federal courts agreeing to review a case from lower courts

D

One reason that the founders were skeptical about using direct democracy as a model for the constitution was that? a. Direct Democracy had not worked very well for the ancient greeks b. Direct democracy does not allow ordinary people much input into government c. They feared that representatives would be allowed too much political power d. They feared that direct democracy would lead to chaos and violence e. Direct Democracy allows minorities to be over represented in the legislature

D

Which of the following resulted in a federal system with a strong central government? a. The AOC b. Revolutionary War c. The Declaration of Independence d. The Constitutional Convention e. Shay's Rebellion

D

2.1 the constitution reflect the framers respect for _______ Law, which implies a universal right and wrong A. Natural B. Formal C. Federal D. Corporal E. Civil

A

3.5 What is the likely future for federalism A. Congress may reduce the size of national programs B. Homeland security will be turned over to the states C. There will be many new issues on the national agenda D. The national government will become more passive E. The decentralist position will prevail

A

The Bill of Rights was adopted primarily... A Calm fears that the Constitution would restrict freedom B. Ensure that the Constitution had the support of the Federalist c. Protect that states against the potential abuses by the national government d Guarantee that congress had sufficient authority to address national econ ideas e Satisfy Madison's concerns about factions and to check their effects

A

The main purpose of the federalist Papers was to A. Encourage states not to ratify the Constitution B. Explain the rationale behind the Constitution provisions C. Limit the power of the central government D. Encourage partisan support for the Federalist Papers E. Promote the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

B

Which of the following are aspects that Federalist believed in, except... a. Supported powerful central government b. Freedoms and rights should be more guaranteed c. Constitution explicitly protected individual liberties d. Limit the powers of state governments e. None of the above pertain to either group

B

Which state was the compromise that led to a bicameral legislature named after? A. Rhode Island B. Connecticut C. New Hampshire d.MAine E. New york

B

2.4 The supreme courts determination that the necessary and proper clause permitted the establishment of a national bank illiterates the concept of A. Congressional Elaboration B. Judicial interpretation C. Elusive privilege D. Reserved Powers E. Substantive due process

B

3.1 Canada has a central government in Ottawa, the nations capital, along with ten provinces and three territories, each of which has its own government according to Canada's constitution both the provinces and the central government have powers to tax and regulate individual citizens which type of government best describes Canada A. A unitary state B. A cooperative federalist state C. Confederation D. a territorial union E A competitive federalist state

B

3.4 Which of the following are example of a federalist mandate. A. The new York state legislator passes a law requiring all new York school teachers to spend 10 hours a year learning new teaching techniques B. Congress passes a law require all coal plants in the us to reduce their carbon emission by 30% by 2015 C. The supreme court upholds a law to requiring teenage women to get parental permission to have a abortion D. The federal emergency management agency sends funds from the national government to help cleanup after a tornado E. Congress passes an increase in minimum wage that applies to all state an local employs

B

2.2 The constitutional prevision that the senate must confirm the president nominees to the federal courts represents the A. Principal of separation of power B. Limited authority of the government C. Systems of checks and balances D. System of federalism E. Principal of judicial review

C

2.5 One of the reasons that the constituting has never been altered through the convention process includes which of the following A. All states are require to agree to the convention B. amendment potions must be agreed by 3/5ths of the states C. Uncertainty over what could and could not be considered at the convention D. The presidents willingness to alter the constitution as necessary E. Congressional Authority to unilaterally amend the constitution

C

What system of government did the Articles of Confederation establish? A Unitary b Federal C Confederal D Monarchy E Dictatorship

C

Which of the following problems, under the AOC, convinced many that the government needed to be changed? a. Presidential powers exceed legislature powers b. Central taxes were excessive and could not be challenged c. Both interstate and foreign trade had no centralized regulation d. States could not tax one another's trade goods e. The Supreme Court refused to rule in the interstate matters

C

1.5 Identify agreement that impeded ratification of the constitution A. apposition to a strong government B. the lack of bill of rights C. Equal representation in congress for large and small states D. barriers to free commerce E. All of the above

E

In a Constitutional democracy elected officials a. build coalitions b. Mediate among factions c. Are expected to embody many positive attributes d. Are many scapegoats e. All of the Above

E

Which of the following arguments support the decentralist case? A. The Constitution is a compact among sovereign States B. The national government is an agent of the states C. The national government should not interfere with activities reserved to the states D. State governments reflect the people's wishes more accurately than the national government E. All of the Above

E