Unit 1 Rapid Review AP Gov.

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Which chamber of Congress has a larger number of members?

house of representatives

What is the length of a term for a Senator?

6yrs

The Virginia plan proposed representation based on?

The plan called for a legislature divided into two bodies (the Senate and the House of Representatives) with proportional representation. That is, each state's representation in Congress would be based on its population.

Which plan for Congress favored small states with equal representation?

What does the term "ex post facto" refer to?

Latin phrase for after the fact, is a law that imposes criminal liability or increases criminal punishment retroactively

What is the purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?

the constitutional right that ensures that people have a chance to challenge their imprisonment in front of a judge. ensures that the government cannot detain someone without a lawful basis.

Federalist #10 argues primarily for

defended the form of republican government proposed by the Constitution. Critics of the Constitution argued that the proposed federal government was too large and would be unresponsive to the people.

What is another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause?

sometimes called the Elastic Clause because it gives Congress the flexibility to pass laws in other areas that aren't explicitly listed in the Constitution.

Who has the sole power to impeach?

house of representatives

Shay's Rebellion highlighted weaknesses in

highlighted the weakness of the states and the national government, because the states could not control a rebellion and the national government lacked the money to support them in a time of crisis.

How many votes are needed in Congress to propose an amendment?

Which group advocated for a strong central government?

The Federalist Party supported Hamilton's vision and agreed with his proposals for a national bank and heavy government subsidies. In foreign affairs, they supported neutrality in the war between France and Great Britain.

What is one purpose of a bicameral legislature?

Two chambers would provide an additional layer of checks and balances within Congress

How is a direct democracy different than a representative democracy?

In direct democracy the people decide on policies without any intermediary or representative, whereas in a representative democracy people vote for representatives who then enact policy initiatives.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

to announce the separation of the North American British colonies from Great Britain

What is an example of checks and balances?

How the different branches work together: The legislative branch makes laws, but the President in the executive branch can veto those laws with a Presidential Veto. The legislative branch makes laws, but the judicial branch can declare those laws unconstitutional.

What does the separation of powers ensure?

to prevent the concentration of power and provide for checks and balances.

Federalist #51 emphasizes the importance of

Madison explained the need for checks and balances between the branches. Taking a pessimistic view of powerful men, he argued that balances would allow the government to govern itself, because those in charge tend to try to gain power at the expense of others

The U.S. vs. Lopez decision primarily dealt with

The possession of a gun in a local school zone is not an economic activity that might, through repetition elsewhere, have a substantial effect on interstate commerce.

Which type of grant is more flexible for states?

block grants

What important clause was upheld in McCulloch vs. Maryland?

What important clause was upheld in McCulloch vs. Maryland?