APUSH Unit 1 Questions

Tax protest groups have been organized throughout the United States. Some of these groups claim the tax system unfairly benefits the wealthy. Others oppose local property taxes. Some groups want a flat tax, in which everyone would pay the same percentage of income. These groups are an example of

Tax protest groups have been organized throughout the United States. Some of these groups claim the tax system unfairly benefits the wealthy. Others oppose local property taxes. Some groups want a flat tax, in which everyone would pay the same percentage of income. These groups are an example of

C. CIVIL SOCIETY.

[White men in suits around the table saying "yes".] The cartoon from Europe also represents which theory of American democracy?

A. ELITISM.

[White men in suits around the table saying "yes"/ "NO" signs seen thru window] The protests shown in the cartoon are an example of

D. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY.

[visual - Civil Liberties Map of the world] supports what conclusion

B THE US HAS A COMPARATIVELY HIGH LEVEL OF CIVIL LIBERTIES.

Why did Shays's Rebellion cause concern about the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?

B IT DEMONSTRATED THE FINANCIAL INSECURITY OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.

[He has the power of receiving ambassadors from, and a great influence on their appointments to foreign courts;...]

Summarize the argument made in Anti federalist Paper 67.

A THE CONSTITUTION CREATES AN EXECUTIVE WITH TOO MUCH POWER:

Which constitutional provision best supports the arguments made in Anti-federalist Paper 67?

B ARTICLE II, SECTION I

Which statement in Federalist No 51 directly addresses the arguments made in Anti-federalist Paper 67?

C "EACH DEPARTMENT SHOULD HAVE A WILL OF ITS OWN":

How do separation of powers and federalism impact civil society?

D THERE ARE MUTUAL ACCESS POINTS FOR CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS TO INFLUENCE POLICY-MAKING:

[Constitution .. "We the People", reading book titled "How to Deal with Bullies"] What is the viewpoint in this cartoon?

C CHECKS AND BALANCES PREVENT ONE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT FROM BEING TOO POWERFUL

Describe the impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise.

A SOUTHERN STATES RECEIVED MORE REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION

Describe the argument made in Federalist No 10.

C FACTIONS ARE INEVITABLE, BUT REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT CAN CONTROL THEM

["In US v Morrison (2000), the Supreme Court struck down the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, stating: Gender-motivated crimes of violence are not, in any sense of the phrase, economic activity....] What is the case that best serves as precedent for the decision in US v Morrison?

B UNITED STATES VS LOPEZ (1994):

What steps could Congress take to encourage states to enact higher penalties for domestic violence?

C USE A GRANT-IN-AID TO INFLUENCE STATE POLICIES REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

[Map of States & spending of FANF Funds on Core Welfare Reform Services.] What do we know by reading the map?

D STATES HAVE DISCRETION IN HOW TO SEND WELFARE FUNDS THEY RECEIVE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVNT

[Map of States & spending of FANF Funds on Core Welfare Reform Services.] What type of grant-in aid is most likely to lead to the result shown in the map?

A BLOCK GRANTS

["Schools won't have to cut the salt in meals just yet and they can serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday. The move by the Trump administration rolls back rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama as part of her healthy eating initiative"]

What trend is being described in the passage above?

A DEVOLUTION OF POWER

Which part of the Constitution would states use to challenge federal nutrition guidelines?

A THE TENTH AMENDMENT

What was the trend in the decisions of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall?

C THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT GAINED POWER IN COMPARISON TO THE STATES

[Elephant claims belief in federalism but goes off when California wants to set environmental standards that are stricter than the federal government's standards.] What is the symbolism depicted in the elephant cartoon?

C-The elephant (Republican Party) is relying on the Supremacy Clause to prevent California from setting those stricter environmental laws.