Summative Review #2 AP Gov

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In the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence

Jefferson claims that

Which of the following best describes the claim found in the Declaration of Independence that follows the list of the grievances?

The King of England had broken the social contract with the colonists

Based on your knowledge of the grievances listed in the Declaration

which of the following best describes their impact on the debates held at the Constitutional Convention?

Which of the following statements is true based on the unalienable rights found in the Declaration of Independence?

God and the forces of nature are greater than any government

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence reflected what shift in the beliefs among American colonists?

They were no longer going to engage in reconciliation attempts with Britain

The belief in natural rights

as found in the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following Enlightenment ideas most influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke's theory of resisting "the aggressor" from the Second Treatise on Government

Which of the following best describes an alternative intent of the Declaration of Independence (aside from the desire to declare independence)?

It sought to persuade colonists to support the revolution

The principles put forth in the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence served as inspiration for which of the following?

The Bill of Rights

In what ways were the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Paine's Common Sense similar?

They both stated that the colonists needed to make a permanent break from Britain

In Federalist No. 10

James Madison claims that

In explaining the sentiments of the Framers of the Constitution

a political scientist would most likely use Federalist No. 10 to illustrate which of the following?

Which of the following statesmen offered views in direct opposition to those advocated in Federalist No. 10?

George Clinton

Which of the following events inspired James Madison to pen Federalist No. 10?

Shay's Rebellion

Which of the following best describes a major assumption made by James Madison in Federalist No. 10?

Minority factions will always be overwhelmed by the majority

The sentiments of Federalist No. 10 reflect what shift in American political belief from the Revolutionary Era?

A federal government based on shared sovereignty between a central government and constituent states offers the best hope of stability

What was one of the short-term effects of Federalist No. 10?

The state of New York ratified the new Constitution in 1788

Based on Federalist No. 10

which of the following statements could best be inferred about James Madison's political philosophy?

The author of Brutus No. 1

Robert Yates

Brutus No. 1 most clearly reflects the principles of which of system of government?

Confederated

In Brutus No. 1

Robert Yates claims that

In Federalist No. 51

its author James Madison

Which of the following was an intended short term effect of Federalist No. 51?

Encourage ratification of the new Constitution in New York and Virginia

A political scientist would most likely use Federalist No. 51 to illustrate which of the following?

Checks and balances between the branches of government

Which of the following best describes James Madison's point of view when writing Federalist No. 51?

In order to avoid tyranny

Based on Federalist No. 51

which of the following can best be inferred about one of the three branches of the federal government?

Which of the following French Enlightenment thinkers inspired the writing of Federalist No. 51 and its support of separation of powers?

Montesquieu

In Federalist No. 51

James Madison writes under the pseudonym "Publius". This was a reaction to Anti-Federalist authors signing a number of their pamphlets as

The author of Federalist No. 51 could best be described as

A student of the Enlightenment

Which of the following groups was founded on principles that were in direct opposition to the ideology of empowered states advocated in the Articles of Confederation?

Federalists

How did the Articles of Confederation affect the power of the federal government to influence economic policy?

It severely limited its power because states were in control of both taxation and commerce

Which of the following most clearly reflects the motives behind the creation of the Articles of Confederation?

Fears that a centralized government would too closely resemble the British monarch

Which of the following figures would be the strongest proponent of the system of government established by the Articles of Confederation?

Patrick Henry

Which of the following most closely aligns with the provision in the Articles of Confederation that "each state shall have one vote?"

The New Jersey Plan

The Articles of Confederation most directly reflect the principles of which of the following?

Commone Sense by Thomas Paine

Which of the following was a short-term effect of the Articles of Confederation?

Economic tension between the states

Which of the following describes one of the most direct long-term political effects of the Articles of Confederation?

The rise of political parties with competing ideas on the balance of political power between the federal and state governments

Which of the following describes a significant achievement of the Articles of Confederation?

Successful negotiation

A large amount of money given by the federal government to a state government with very specific restrictions and strict provisions on how that money is to be spent is called

A categorical grant

Which of the following requires states to adopt new policies

expectations

Which of the following best describes cooperative federalism?

A system of government in which the national and state governments work together to complete projects and implement programs

What is dual federalism?

A system of government in which the national and state governments remain supreme within their own spheres

Which of the following is the definition of mandate?

A ruling requiring state compliance with federal regulations

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 did which of the following?

It required the Congressional Budget Office to analyze the impact of unfunded mandates on states and required a separate congressional vote on bills that impose unfunded mandates

Which of the following is the definition of new federalism?

A system of government in which the national government restores more authority and power back to the states

Unfunded mandates are an example of which of the following?

Fiscal federalism

Why would a member of the U.S. House of Representatives who is seeking re-election choose not to support block grants?

Block grants give Congress less control over how the money is used

Which of the following best describes dual federalism?

A system of government in which the national and state governments remain supreme within their own spheres

Which of the following is the definition of an unfunded mandate?

A statute or regulation that requires a state or local government to perform certain actions

Which of the following is the definition of devolution?

A movement to transfer the responsibilities of governing from the federal government to state and local governments

A political scientist would most likely use Article III of the Constitution to illustrate which of the following?

The powers and structure of the judicial branch.

Which of the following best describes an alternative intent of the declaration of independence?

It sought to persuade the colonists support revolution