Unit 3 AP Gov/Pol

Which of the following best describes Alexander Hamilton’s role at the Constitutional Convention?

He gave long, radical speeches but had little direct influence.

In what Article of the Constitution is interstate relations addressed?

4th Article.

Which clause of the 14th Amendment is most often used to challenge discriminatory laws?

Equal Protection Clause.

In what Article of the Constitution is the Privileges and Immunities clause found?

4th Article.

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

26th Amendment.

Which amendment reserves powers to the states?

Tenth Amendment.

Which constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments?

Federalism.

Which compromise led to the creation of a bicameral legislature?

The Great Compromise.

Which document argued that a strong executive was necessary for effective government?

Federalist No. 70.

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?

It outlawed literacy tests and other discriminatory voting practices.

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

19th amendment.

What was the primary purpose of the 14th Amendment?

To guarantee citizenship and equal protection under the law.

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution states that:

Federal laws and the Constitution take precedence over state laws.

What was the primary argument of Brutus No. 1 against the Constitution?

It gave too much power to the national government.

Which clause requires states to recognize legal decisions, such as criminal cases, from other states?

Full Faith and Credit Clause.

The Three-Fifths Compromise primarily benefited which group?

Southern states.

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

To support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

What role does the Speaker of the House play in Congress?

They act as the leader of the House of Representatives and set the legislative agenda.

Which clause allows Congress to make laws necessary to carry out its powers?

Necessary and Proper Clause.

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power shared by both state and federal governments?

Establishing Courts.

According to James Madison in Federalist No. 10, what was the best way to control factions?

Creating a large republic to dilute factional influence.

Which of the following was a key argument used by the Anti-Federalists?

The Constitution should include a Bill of Rights.

The 3/5 Compromise primarily affected representation in which chamber of Congress?

House of Representatives.

Which of the following was NOT an argument made in favor of the Electoral College?

It allows Congress to directly select the president.

The Supremacy Clause, found in Article VI of the Constitution, establishes that:

The Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

What was the key result of the Great Compromise?

A balance between representation based on population and equal representation for states.

Which of the following amendments abolished slavery?

13th Amendment.

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

To revise the Articles of Confederation.

Which of the following was a key difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

The Virginia Plan favored representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan supported equal representation for states.

Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?

Federal funding given to states for highway construction with strict conditions.

What is the primary function of the Necessary and Proper Clause?

To give Congress flexibility in lawmaking.

Which Supreme Court case expanded the interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause to end segregation in school?

Brown v. Board of Education.