AP U.S. Government and Politics

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AP U.S. Government and Politics - Unit 1

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Which of the following was the enlightenment philosopher that expressed his concerns regarding natural human rights given by god including life, liberty, and property? *

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A. Thomas Hobbes

B. John Locke

C. Charles De Montesquieu

D. Jean Jacques Rousseau

Which of the following is a democracy that discourages participation by the majority of the citizens and prioritizes the wealthy/ higher class? *

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A. Participatory

B. Pluralist

C. Elite

D. None of the above

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the AOC? *

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A. Set a precedent of Federalism between states and government

B. Negotiated Revolutionary War Treaty

C. Established the Northwest Ordinance

D. Created a system do draft soldiers

Which compromise was made from the fights regarding the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan in order to solve the issue? *

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A. The Mississippi Compromise

B. The Great Compromise

C. The ⅗ Compromise

D. The Final Compromise

What federalist paper argued that separation of powers and checks and balances would guarantee control in government since no faction would be able to take over each other and have total control? *

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A. Federalist 10

B. Federalist 70

C. Federalist 51

D. Federalist 39

Which Anti Federalist dissent talked about the critiques of the Constitution including the opposition of a national government and others like representatives and standing armies? *

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A. Brutus 1

B. Brutus 10

C. Brutus 27

D. None of the Above

What clause allows Congress to make all laws that appear “Necessary and proper” to conduct its delegated powers? *

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A. Commerce clause

B. Bill of Attainder clause

C. Necessary and proper clause

D. Establishment Clause

What ideology was derived from the Supreme Court case Marbury V. Madison in 1803?

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A. Judicial Review

B. Due Process

C. Popular Sovereignty

D. Social Contract

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Which of the following powers IS NOT a reserved power under Federalism? *

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A. Issuing Licenses

B. Regulation of Intrastate

C. Running and paying for federal elections

D. Building Roads

Which of the following is a Delegated power under Federalism? *

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A. Printing Money

B. Declaring war

C. Making treaties and conducting foreign policy

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

From the list below, what is one power the legislative branch that the other branches don't? *

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A. Conducting foreign policy

B. Interpreting the constitution and other laws

C. Grants money

D. Administering the law

From the list below, what is one way the executive branch checks on the judicial branch unde Checks and Balances? *

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A. Appointing Judges

B. Vetoing bills

C. Impeachment of Supreme Court

D. Reject treaties

How many ratification methods are there to ratify an amendment? *

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A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Which of the following is NOT a freedom found in the 1st amendment of the Constitution? *

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A. Freedom of Religion

B. Freedom of Petition

C. Freedom of Participation

D. Freedom of Press

Which of the following is NOT a principle found in the 5th amendment to the Constitution? *

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A. Grand Jury

B. Double Jeopardy

C. Self Incrimination

D. Habeas Corpus

Which amendment gave voting rights to all males of all races in 1870? *

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A. 14th Amendment

B. 13th Amendment

C. 15th Amendment

D. 17th Amendment

Which Amendment eliminated the racially pushed poll tax against African Americans when attempting to vote in southern elections? *

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A. 21th Amendment

B. 24th Amendment

C. 27th Amendment

D. 19th Amendment

In state and local governments, who is given the charge of leading the state executive branch? *

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A. Senator

B. Senior Representative

C. Governor

D. None of the above

What clause states Congress cannot pass a legislature banning freedom of worship in regards to religion? *

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A. Full Faith and Credit Clause

B. Ex Post Facto Clause

C. Supremacy Clause

D. Free exercise Clause

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of federalism? *

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A. Efficiency among legislation

B. Greater participation from citizens

C. Regional political autonomy and choices

D. Many levels of government

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