Unit 1 Test - AP US Government and Politics

Efforts to change the amendment process have been requested. Have their efforts been successful?

These efforts have been unsuccessful. The amendment process was made difficult to protect individual rights.

The American Disability act is an example of a _________.

federal mandate

What was the main subject of disagreement between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

The strength of the central government.

What was discussed by Madison in Federalist 10?

The issues relating to factions.

What was one of the main disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation?

There was no ability to raise money from taxes.

What was Madison’s solution to factions?

He stated that in republics, especially large ones, the effects of factions are controlled.

What is meant by the term bicameralism?

Consisting of two legislative houses.

What principle of American Government is exemplified by Brown v. Board of Education?

This case shows federal change.

What was Brutus’ perspective on the central government provided by the Constitution?

He opposed the strong central government because of his focus on individual rights.

What role does bicameralism play in impeachment of the President?

The House of Representatives brings up the charges, and the Senate deliberates them to find whether the President is innocent or guilty of the charges.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

A rule issued by a bureaucratic agency can be checked by the Supreme Court.

Which of the following has been used the most to expand the federal government’s power?

The Commerce Clause — The federal government has the ability to regulate interstate commerce.

What are the main differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

Popular sovereignty and federalism are more expressed in the Constitution.

Which two landmark cases show the main ways that the views of federalism have changed?

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and United States v. Lopez (1995).

What is the name given to powers shared between the federal and state governments?

Concurrent powers.

What was the main effect of the Great Compromise?

The Great Compromise or Connecticut Compromise included bicameralism, a division of legislative power between the House of Representatives and the Senate.

All of the following are consequences of the federal system in the United States except:

A strict division of power between the federal and state governments.

What is required for an Amendment proposed and approved by both houses of Congress to be ratified?

It needs to be agreed upon by three-fourths of the states.

What statement from the Constitution references the Implied Powers Doctrine?

The Necessary and Proper Clause — To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.

Which ideal of democracy is best represented by the House of Representatives?

Popular sovereignty — a government based on the people.