APG Midterm Exam: 1-7
Gianna has served in her state government for four years and wants to move up to a national government role, but still represents the people of her state and advocate for their interests. Which action is Gianna MOST likely to take? A. run for re-election to gain more experience B. run for an open seat in the House of Representatives C. run for a local government in her hometown D. run for an open seat in the Senate
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The __________________________ branch is responsible for hearing and deciding on cases within federal courts.
judicial
The structures of government, including the executive, legislative, and judiciary are known as _____________________________________.
political institutions
If a fraction of majority is widespread throughout one state, a large _________________________________ prevents the interest of that fraction from spreading throughout the nation.
republic
According to John Locke, per the terms of the ___________________________, people give their governments the ability to rule over them to ensure an orderly and functioning society.
social contract
Large states worried that they would be ____________________________________ in a legislature with equal representation.
underrepresented
The Confederal Congress government was made up of one chamber, making it ________________________________.
unicameral
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Which statement BEST describes James Madison's attitude towards the Annapolis Convention? A. Hopeful for a major change in the structure of the government. B. Fearful of a major change in the structure of the government. C. Optimistic for change and participation among states. D. Reluctant for change to the Articles of Confederation.
A. Hopeful for a major change in the structure of the government.
Which scenario best shows an ex post facto law in effect? A. One month ago, Abigail performed an action that was not a crime then, but is now being punished for that action since it is now illegal. B. Carlos has been detained by the government for three months without knowing what he is being charged for and wants to find out. C. Martha was detained in the legislature immediately declared her guilty of multiple crimes without a trial. D. One year ago, Timothy committed a crime and is now being detained by law enforcement and has a date for a trial in the coming months.
A. One month ago, Abigail performed an action that was not a crime then, but is now being punished for that action since it is now illegal.
The Controlled Substances Act is an example of Congress exercising which constitutional power? A. Their authority to prohibit illicit substances. B. Their authority to overrule a president's veto. C. Their authority to levy taxes. D. Their authority to regulate interstate commerce.
A. Their authority to prohibit illicit substances.
Which statement BEST describes the feeling of those delegates who opposed slavery? A. They saw it as a message evil to the economic success of the country. B. They believed slavery was an immoral institution but did not day anything during the convention. C. They thought it was hypothetical to allow slavery while drafting a government based on liberty. D. They believed slaves should be acknowledged in the document with detain, limited rights.
A. They saw it as a message evil to the economic success of the country.
Federalism can be defined as: A. a system of government that divides power between the state and national governments. B. a system of government in which the states hold most of the power. C. a system of government in which the national government holds most of the power. D. a system of government in which one central authority holds all power.
A. a system of government that divides power between the state and national governments.
Who would have been MOST likely to attend the constitutional convention? A. a wealthy, well-educated white man B. a well educated white woman C. a slave with no education D. a poor, white farmer with no education
A. a wealthy, well-educated white man
Those in favor of a bill of rights argue that it would be necessary so as to: A. check the tendency of the government to infringe on the rights of individuals over time. B. safeguard against any legislation that might infringe on the rights of the individual. C. prevent a tyrannical government from forming and taking away rights. D. be updated and changed in the future as the priorities of the nation change
A. check the tendency of the government to infringe on the rights of individuals over time
A separation of powers within a government is best defined as: A. distributing powers across different institutions so that no one branch can become too powerful on its own. B. distributing powers across different branches so that the president is not overwhelmed with decision making. C. distributing powers from the national government to state government so that the national government cannot become too powerful. D. distributing powers across different institutions so that they can work together to make laws that are in the best interest of the national government.
A. distributing powers across different institutions so that no one branch can become too powerful on its own.
Bridget Mergens and the Boyd county GSA efforts both demonstrated: A. how to use tactics effectively in the political process. B. the public support for gay students social clubs. C. the failures of students in the legal realm. D. know how Christians can achieve their goals.
A. how to use tactics effectively in the political process.
What was the root cause of Shay's rebellion? A. increased for closure to pay state debts B. a tyrannical national government C. unequal representation of states D. unsuccessful crop yields
A. increased for closure to pay state debts
According to James Madison, a faction is: A. A group of people with the same political views who campaign for a president that share similar values. B. A group of people with similar interests who use the government to achieve a goal, infringing on the rights of others in the process. C. A group of people who protest the government to get certain legislation passed that is in their best interest. D. A group of people who organized to overthrow the current government and establish their own government.
B. A group of people with similar interests who use the government to achieve a goal, infringing on the rights of others in the process.
The group opposed to the new Constitution and believed in strong state governments were known as: A. Federalist. B. Anti-federalist. C. Nationalist D. Constitutionalist.
B. Anti-federalist.
Despite the rebels being defeated, Shays rebellion was successful in: A. Stopping the foreclosure process. B. Drawing George Washington out of retirement. C. Boosting attendance at the Annapolis convention. D. Establishing new interstate trade laws.
B. Drawing George Washington out of retirement.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the tension inherent in the two versions of liberty? A. It deals with the ability to produce ideas but not to consume them. B. It may mean freedom from government interference or freedom to pursue one's dream. C. It applies only to situation in private but not those in public. D. It concerns only men and not women.
B. It may mean freedom from government interference or freedom to pursue one's dream.
Assume a committee in Congress wishes to propose a new amendment, what is required for the committee to do so? A. Passing the new amendment by a two-thirds vote in the Senate or passing the new amendment in a national convention called by all fifty states. B. Passing the new amendment by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress or passing the new amendment in a national convention called by two-thirds of the states. C. Passing the new amendment by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress or passing the new amendment in a national convention called by all fifty states. D. Passing the new amendment by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress or passing the new amendment in a national convention called by half of the states.
B. Passing the new amendment by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress or passing the new amendment in a national convention called by two-thirds of the states.
Which of the following statements best describe the relationship between politics and government? A. Democracy is a form of politics. B. Politics describe process that influence government. C. Government describes institutions that influence politics. D. Government and politics are forms of democracy.
B. Politics describe process that influence government.
Which statement best describes a criticism of the Constitution with regards to the motives of founding fathers? A. The constitution was a way of keeping slavery legal and without restrictions. B. The constitution allowed the founding fathers to increase personal wealth. C. The constitution was designed to give wealthy elites more power in the national government. D. The constitution gave more power to the states with wealthy plantation owners and slaves.
B. The constitution allowed the founding fathers to increase personal wealth.
Why did James Madison decide to campaign with the promise of adding a bill of rights during the later part of the ratification campaign? A. The constitution had already been ratified by nine states, so he could risk promising adding a bill of rights. B. The possibility of New York and Virginia not ratifying and the country splitting was too real and adding a bill of rights was a sure way of preventing that. C. Many of the states would not ratify unless Madison promise to add a bill of rights once the constitution was law. D. He was afraid that the Constitution would not be ratified with a bill of rights, so he proposed one only after most of the states had ratified.
B. The possibility of New York and Virginia not ratifying and the country splitting was too real and adding a bill of rights was a sure way of preventing that.
Why did James Madison study the history of different forms of government? A. To find out why dynasties lasted so long. B. To understand how to create a republic that would last. C. He wanted to know how to overthrow a monarchy. D. To understand how an empire is created.
B. To understand how to create a republic that would last.
A republic can be defined as: A. a Government ruled by a king or a queen. B. a government ruled by representatives of the people. C. a government ruled by a religious figurehead. D. a government ruled by one leader.
B. a government ruled by representatives of the people.
Which of the following is the BEST archetype of the American dream? A. a middle-class suburbanite who works as a middle manager in a company his father founded. B. a poor immigrant who becomes a wealthy and happy CEO by working two jobs and attending night school C. the scion of a rich family who uses his father's money and influences to get into good schools and eventually to run for political office D. an impoverished factory worker who perished in an in industrial accident at the age of thirty
B. a poor immigrant who becomes a wealthy and happy CEO by working two jobs and attending night school
In a tyranny of the minority: A. a small number of citizens takes over the government to pursue their interests B. a small number of citizens tramples on the rights of the larger population. C. a small number of citizens influence an entire state's government. D. a small number of citizens coordinate an attack on the rest of the population.
B. a small number of citizens tramples on the rights of the larger population.
The anti-federalist argument regarding the powers of the national government was that: A. the strength of the national government would give states too much responsibility. B. a stronger national government might infringe on the rights of the states. C. the stronger national government would not accurately represent American citizens. D. the national government would be too large to effectively conduct foreign policy.
B. a stronger national government might infringe on the rights of the states.
Who would MOST likely be a supporter of the proposed Constitution? A. A rural citizen B. a wealthy merchant C. an uneducated shopkeeper D. Samuel Adams
B. a wealthy merchant
How did the founding fathers treat the topic of slavery during the Constitutional Convention? A. as a practice that would help overseas trade B. as a question of representation in states C. as a practice to be outlawed under the new government D. as a moral issue, most found it deeply immoral
B. as a question of representation in states
Your principal has selected you to become chairperson of planning for your senior prom. You want to make decisions about the prom in a republican manner. Which course of action should you take as a result? A. collect all seniors in the auditorium and make decisions by a simple majority vote B. ask each group of twenty seniors to select people to speak on their behalf on prom matters. C. select a small group of friends to serve as the prom committee to make all decisions D. make all pertinent decisions about the dance personally
B. ask each group of twenty seniors to select people to speak on their behalf on prom matters.
The great compromise established a two-chamber legislature, making it: A. unicameral. B. bicameral. C. the senate. D. the House of Representatives
B. bicameral.
Members of the Cccupy Wall Street, who protested the 1 percent of people who they argued controlled a disproportionate amount of wealth and thus political power, would MOST likely advocate which theory of democracy? A. popular sovereignty theory B. elitist theory C. participatory democracy theory D. pluralist theory
B. elitist theory
Pluralist theory is defined as a theory that: A. widespread political participation is essential for democratic government. B. emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process. C. governments right to rule comes from the people. D. the elites have a disproportionate amount of influence in the policymaking process.
B. emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process.
According to the Great Compromise, how were States to be represented? A. equally in the House of Representatives, proportionately in the Senate B. equally in the Senate, proportionately in the House of Representatives C. equally in both the House of Representatives and the Senate D. proportionately in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
B. equally in the Senate, proportionately in the House of Representatives
According to Brutus No. 1, the tendency of men to increase their power and authority is rooted in: A.economic well-being B. human nature C. social upbringing D. environmental influences
B. human nature
It is 1786 and William, who lives in Rhode Island, is hearing talk of replacing the articles of confederation. Which is a fear William is MOST likely to have. A. slavery being outlawed B. loss of equal representation in Congress C. a national government that is too weak D. fear of high taxation
B. loss of equal representation in Congress
LOOK UP AGAIN Which delegate would MOST likely be familiar with the concept of separation of powers? A. one who has studied past forms of government B. one who has studied the written works of Baron de Montesquieu C. one who has studied essays from John Adams D. one who has contemplated on the failure of the Articles of Confederation
B. one who has studied the written works of Baron de Montesquieu
If the legislature declares a person guilty of a crime without a trial, they are: A. suspending the writ of habeas corpus. B. passing a bill of attainder. C. establishing an ex post facto law. D. violating Article VI
B. passing a bill of attainder.
Totalitarian states and authoritarian states are similar in that both: A. allow for some dissent from social institutions not under government control. B. seek to suppress their citizens' voices to maintain a grip on power. C. give the government unlimited authority without any restraint. D. allow the people to choose their representatives.
B. seek to suppress their citizens' voices to maintain a grip on power.
Which agreement states that the slave trade cannot be restricted until 1908 at the earliest? A. Three-Fifths Compromise B. the Compromise on Importation C. the Virginia plan D. the New Jersey plan
B. the Compromise on Importation
A unicameral legislature where each state receives one vote in the legislature is afforded new powers are characteristics of: A. the Constitution. B. the New Jersey plan. C. the Virginia plan. D. the Constitutional Convention.
B. the New Jersey plan.
Why is the assertion of popular sovereignty placed where it is in the constitution? A. to win support for the document among skeptics B. to assert its primacy over all branches of government C. to place is rhetorically underneath the presidency D. To remind people that the courts are more important than the people
B. to assert its primacy over all branches of government
Why was the Equal Access Act passed in 1984? A. to allow college students to create school-sponsored Bible clubs legally B. to extend protections to public high school students to organize religious clubs C. to integrate America's public school along ethnic and racial lines D. to permit every high school to have a school-supported Christian club
B. to extend protections to public high school students to organize religious clubs
Which statement best describes the supremacy clause? A. A clause that establishes decisions made at a state-level courts to be considered as the supreme law of the land. B. A clause that states the decisions made by the president regarding cases is the supreme law of the land. C. A clause that declares the Constitution, and any national law and treaties, as the supreme law of the land. D. A clause that allows for the supreme court to take over any state-level case at any time during the life of the case.
C. A clause that declares the Constitution, and any national law and treaties, as the supreme law of the land.
Which statement BEST defines a system of checks and balances? A. A government in which each branch assists the other branches to passing laws. B. A government in which each branch has completely separate powers form one another. C. A government in which each branch has the ability to prevent the other branches from making policy. D. A government in which each branch functions as a separate , smaller government within itself.
C. A government in which each branch has the ability to prevent the other branches from making policy.
Which statement BEST describes the constitutional convention? A. A meeting held to establish a completely new form of government. B. A meeting held to discuss trade in navigation issues. C. A meeting held to fix the Articles of Confederation. D. A meeting held to decide who the president should be.
C. A meeting held to fix the Articles of Confederation.
Why was the national government left intentionally weak under the Articles of Confederation? A. Americans could not find a suitable president immediately after the Revolutionary War. B. Americans did not want to feel misrepresented by a large national government. C. Americans feared a government that would become a tyrannical as Great Britain had. D. Americans did not what a government to tax them unjustly.
C. Americans feared a government that would become a tyrannical as Great Britain had.
Which statement BEST describes Federalist No. 51? A. an essay in which John Jay argued that a bill of rights in the Constitution would prevent the. government from trampling on the rights of people. B. An essay in which Alexander Hamilton argued that the economy under the constitution would thrive with a stronger national government. C. An essay in which James Madison argued that tyranny will be prevented through separation of powers and federalism. D. An essay in which George Washington argued that anarchy would be the only option if the Constitution was not adopted.
C. An essay in which James Madison argued that tyranny will be prevented through separation of powers and federalism.
As a result of the Boyd county GSA's legal case against the school district: A. the Supreme Court broadly extended the rights of the public school students. B. same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide by the U.S. Supreme Court. C. Boyd county school district employees were required to undergo anti-harassment training. D. the Boyd county GSA was prohibited from using school property for its club meetings.
C. Boyd county school district employees were required to undergo anti-harassment training.
Article VII of the Articles of Confederation calls for all cost of defense to be taken from a common treasury, why was this an issue? A. States spent money on their own state defense and did not have funds available for national defense. B. The costs of defense were often more than what the treasury had available. C. Congress did not have the power to tax and states generally refused to send money when it was requested. D. States would argue over who would receive more protection based on contribution to the treasury.
C. Congress did not have the power to tax and states generally refused to send money when it was requested.
Jane is reading a Federalist Paper that describes the problem of factions and how the dangers of such groups can be mitigated with a large republic and a republican government. Which of the Federalist Papers is Jane reading? A. Federalist No. 51 B. Federalist No. 12 C. Federalist No. 10 D. Federalist No. 63
C. Federalist No. 10
Which is an issue that divided the Federalist and the Antifederalist? A. How much power the president would have in the new government. B. How states would be represented in the new government. C. How a republic could be successful in such a large nation. D. How slavery would be handled in a new government
C. How a republic could be successful in such a large nation.
How is the Electoral College an example of the founders' mistrust of pure democracy? A. It keeps the wealthy and educated elites in control of the national government. B. It allows for the will of the people to be checked in the election of representatives. C. It prevents the president from being directly elected by American citizens. D. It establishes a way for people to influence elections and have their own voices heard.
C. It prevents the president from being directly elected by American citizens.
Which statement BEST describes how the rebels were treated following she's rebellion? A. Many were ridicules and could not return to their normal lives. B. Many were executed for their participation in the rebellion. C. Many return to their homes and towns and lived normal lives. D. Many were forced to live life in hiding.
C. Many return to their homes and towns and lived normal lives.
How were the members of Shay's Rebellion able to genuinely challenge the Massachusetts government? A. Through violent ambush tactics. B. Rebels had monetary incentive to fight. C. Many were veterans of the Revolutionary War. D. There was no opposition fight against Shay's Rebellion.
C. Many were veterans of the Revolutionary War.
Why did the founding fathers generally mistrust pure democracy? A. Pure democracy did not work under the Articles of Confederation. B. They did not want to give every person an equal voice in the new government. C. State legislatures based on pure democracy had trampled on the rights of the minority. D. They wanted to prevent uneducated people from having a direct say in important matters.
C. State legislatures based on pure democracy had trampled on the rights of the minority.
One important outcome if the Annapolis Convention? A. Resolution of trade and navigation disputes among the conflicting states. B. The drafting of a new form of government. C. The call for another convention in Philadelphia the following year. D. The adoption of a new amendment giving power over trade relations to the national government.
C. The call for another convention in Philadelphia the following year.
What makes inalienable rights inalienable? A. They only apply to property-owning males. b. They are God-given. C. They cannot be taken away by government. D. They are ceded by government.
C. They cannot be taken away by government.
What key concept was crucial to defending against the dangers of tyranny, according to James Madison? A. a democratic government with separation of powers B. a republican government with a bicameral legislature C. a federal system with separation of powers D. a system of articles with equal state representation
C. a federal system with separation of powers
A bill of rights is: A. a list of rights that the government has over the people. B. a list of rights individuals have that are given to them by the government. C. a list of rights individuals have that cannot be taken away by the government. D. a list of rights that states maintain under the new form of government.
C. a list of rights individuals have that cannot be taken away by the government.
According to an essay James Madison wrote regarding slavery, how should slavery be considered? A. as property B. as people C. as both people and property D. as animals
C. as both people and property
In a constitutional republic,_________ make most of the laws and policies of the nation. A. the president and his/her council B. the people directly C. elected representatives D. justices of the court system
C. elected representatives
Which of the following best articulates the Boyd county GSA's rationale for suing the school district in 2002? A. closing down the schools for the year stunted the students' educational growth B. shutting down all non-curricular clubs violated students' First and Second Amendment rights. C. enforcing a club shut down against only the GSA discriminated against the GSA D. banding the GSA violated the students' due process rights
C. enforcing a club shut down against only the GSA discriminated against the GSA
A Federalist is: A. someone who believes states should retain sovereignty. B. someone who supports the Articles of Confederation. C. someone who supports the Constitution D. someone who thinks national government should be weak.
C. someone who supports the Constitution
Congress is granted the powers necessary to carrying out it's enumerated abilities through: A. The commerce clause. B. the implied powers clause. C. the necessary and proper clause. D. the expressed or enumerated powers clause.
C. the necessary and proper clause.
The concept of popular sovereignty implies that the government's right to rule comes from: A. a small group of connected people. B. God or a deity of some type. C. the people. D. the wealth.
C. the people.
The approval of how many states required to amend the Articles of Confederation? A. nine B. seven C. thirteen D. ten
C. thirteen
Which statement BEST reflects the argument made and Brutus No. 1 regarding the power of state governments? A. As state governments and the national government conflict over authority, there will eventually be another war between state militias and the national army. B. The constitution does not provide any protection for the states and therefore leaves them vulnerable to the national government. C. States will retain power throughout the republic, but it will not be enough power to keep the national government from being too strong. D. Any power retained by the states will be seen as a clog in additional power will be removed from the states and the federal government will grow stronger.
D. Any power retained by the states will be seen as a clog in additional power will be removed from the states and the federal government will grow stronger.
How does a republican form of government lessen the dangers of large fractions? A. By allowing people to vote directly for laws that are in their own interest. B. By giving more power to the national government than the state governments. C. By establishing separate branches of government with checks and balances. D. By making it difficult for unqualified candidates to be voted into positions of power.
D. By making it difficult for unqualified candidates to be voted into positions of power.
Which statement BEST describes the economic state of America following the revolutionary war? A. Difficult, but on track to rebound with sound policy in place. B. Thriving, with a surplus of hard money. C. Thriving, as a result of successful interstate trade. D. Difficult, lacking hard money with increased debt.
D. Difficult, lacking hard money with increased debt.
Assume Spain has territory in North America and hopes to acquire more. What outcome would Spain hope for from the Philadelphia Convention. A. Success, so trade between territories would go smooth. B. Success, so purchase deals would be made. C. Failure, so the United States would not be successful and want to expand themselves. D. Failure, so Spain could launch a war on the weak United States and overtake all territory.
D. Failure, so Spain could launch a war on the weak United States and overtake all territory.
Heather is a political scientist who has thoroughly studied the Federalist Papers, and believes that the most important federalist is one in which separation of powers and tyranny are discuss. Which Federalist is Heather talking about? A. Federalist No. 1 B. Federalist No. 10 C. Federalist No. 45 D. Federalist No. 51
D. Federalist No. 51
Which of the following is a civil society group? A. Texas department of transportation B. U.S. Treasury Department C. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) D. Habitat for Humanity
D. Habitat for Humanity
Which statement BEST explains a method for ratifying a proposed amendment to the constitution? A. Ratification by a two-thirds vote in three-fourths of state ratifying conventions. B. Ratification by a two-thirds vote in three-fourths of state legislatures. C. Ratification by a majority vote in two-thirds of state ratifying conventions. D. Ratification by a majority vote in three-fourths of state legislatures.
D. Ratification by a majority vote in three-fourths of state legislatures.
On what basis did Bridget Mergens request to start a Christian Bible study club at her school? A. There was a Jewish club at the school. B. The school was a Catholic institution C. The state passed a law to allow for this. D. Students with other interests had created clubs.
D. Students with other interests had created clubs.
Which statement BEST defines the writ of habeas corpus? A. The right of someone being detained to have a lawyer present during all questioning. B. The right of someone in prison to have a jury of their peers in court. C. The right of someone being arrested to know the date of their court appearance. D. The right of someone being detained by the government to know the charges against them.
D. The right of someone being detained by the government to know the charges against them.
According to Article VII, what factor determined how much a state was supposed to contribute to the common treasury? A. Each state was to contribute equally. B. The proportion of wealthy elites within each state. C. The population of each state. D. The size and value of land within each state.
D. The size and value of land within each state.
A document that outlines principles for governance and establishes institutions of government is called: A. a league of friendship. B. The Articles of Confederation. C. a republic. D. a constitution
D. a constitution
The Federalist Papers are: A. a collection of eighty-five essays that outline the theory behind the constitution. B. a series of newspaper articles that argue in favor of Articles of Confederation. C. a group of pamphlets that argue in favor of restriction on slavery. D. a series of essays written to inform people of the Constitutional Convention.
D. a series of essays written to inform people of the Constitutional Convention.
Brutus No. 1 can be described as: A. an anti-Federalist paper that advocates for the Articles of Confederation and outlined the strengths of the Articles. B. an Anti-Federalist paper that urged readers to vote against the Constitution in the upcoming ratifying elections. C. an Anti-Federalist paper that argued slavery was immoral and should be made illegal in a government that emphasizes liberty and human rights. D. an Anti-Federalist paper that argued America was too large to be governed as a republic and the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
D. an Anti-Federalist paper that argued America was too large to be governed as a republic and the Constitution gave too much power to the national government.
The Three-Fifths Compromise is BEST deceived as: A. an agreement that allows only three-fifths of the votes cast by slaves to be considered in an election. B. an agreement that gives states where slaves are more than three-fifths of the population an extra seat in Senate. C. an agreement that states that only three-fifths of the slaves in each state can vote in an election. D. an agreement that states that slaves count as three-fifths of a person fur representative purposes.
D. an agreement that states that slaves count as three-fifths of a person fur representative purposes.
How long did the compromise on slavery last? A. twenty years B. fifteen years C. thirty years D. eighty years
D. eighty years
The legislature branch is responsible for: A. hearing cases and judging on the Constitutionality of laws. B. negotiating treaties with foreign countries. C. commanding the army and navy. D. making and passing laws.
D. making and passing laws.
Which power is in enumerated power of the executive branch? A. declaring war B. ratifying treaties C. writing laws D. nominating judges to federal courts
D. nominating judges to federal courts
You and your classmates have had enough of your AP government teacher's tyranny and seek to remove yourself from his or her autocratic rule. You intend to write a manifesto, as did Thomas Jefferson in 1776, because that seemed to stir up public opinion so well. As a result of your affinity for Jefferson and his declaration, your manifesto should include all the following EXCEPT a(n): A. pledge between your classmates to stick together through the crisis. B. list of grievances against your tyrannical AP U.S. government teacher. C. explanation of a natural rights of AP U.S. government students. D. plan for a future in better A.P. U.S. government teacher.
D. plan for a future in better A.P. U.S. government teacher.
Michelle is a resident of Alabama. She wants to sue for her civil rights but wants to do so in a way that will be hardest to overturn and will be applicable nationwide. She should base her legal argument on principles found in: A. U.S. federal law. B. Alabama's Constitution. C. Alabama law. D. the U.S. Constitution.
D. the U.S. Constitution.
In its most basic form, power in a democracy is held by: A. elected officials. B. the president. C. congress. D. the people.
D. the people.
Daniel is in charge of reporting to the delegates how many states plan on ratifying the Constitution and so far can report that six states intend on ratifying. How many more states are needed to ratify the constitution? A. seven B. six C. four D. three
D. three
Participatory democracy theory is defined as a theory that: A. The leaders have a disproportionate amount of influence in the policymaking process. B. emphasizes the role of groups in the policymaking process. C. government's right to rule comes from the people. D. widespread political participation is essentials for democratic government.
D. widespread political participation is essentials for democratic government.
Shays rebellion was a grassroots uprising against the ____________________ state government.
Massachusetts
Which statement BEST defines the Riot Act? A. A law that absolved sheriffs or other officials from prosecution from killing rebels or rioters. B. A law that allowed members of Shays's rebellion to riot in the streets during specific hours. C. A law that allowed anyone to rebel against the government without legal repercussions. D. A law that forbid the courts from processing foreclosures as a result of riots.
A. A law that absolved sheriffs or other officials from prosecution from killing rebels or rioters.
Which statement best summarizes the powers given to the legislature under the Great Compromise? A. Additional powers over commerce, lawmaking, and taxation. B. Fewer power than those afforded by the Articles of Confederation. C. Additional powers over lawmaking, including over state laws. D. Similar powers to those under the Articles of Confederation, but with taxation power.
A. Additional powers over commerce, lawmaking, and taxation.
According to Madison, how does bicameralism further prevent the possibility of tyranny in a republic? A. Each chamber has different authorities and methods of being elected. B. Not all the legislative powers is concreted in one chamber. C. States are represented equally in both houses so one state cannot trample another. D. The term of congressmen are limited to no power must be given up every two years.
A. Each chamber has different authorities and methods of being elected.
All of the following ideas were affirmed as self evident in the declaration of independence, making them part of the counties DNA except that: A. God orientated a constitutional republic for the United States. B. all men are created equal. C. the Creator endowed all men with certain unalienable rights. D. all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
A. God orientated a constitutional republic for the United States.
