AP Gov UT Assessments Recap

Which of the following did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights attempt to limit?

The divine right of kings

What was the enlightenment?

An intellectual movement that questioned existing political forms

In which way did the Enlightenment not contribute to the American Revolution?

Philosophers established the concept of rule by divine right of kings

Use the excerpt to answer the question:
“All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…”

Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke

The concept of natural rights was a radical departure in thought at the time of the Enlightenment because it-

Rejected the idea that rights were given by the ruler

Where did John Locke believe governments derive their power?

The people

A social contract exists when-

The government rules according to the consent of the governed on a specific agreement.

Use the excerpt to answer the question:

“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

Which of the following concepts does the excerpt illustrate?

Social contract theory

Which of the following concepts did Charles de Montesquieu develop?

Separation of powers

Which of the following is not a reason for the creation of the US Constitution?

To find housing for troops

“We must have a party to oppose those Federalists – the power of the state governments must be preserved!”

Thomas Jefferson

“The best system of government is achieved through the separation of powers.”

John Adams

“Why don’t we count the slave population as three-fifths for purposes of representation AND taxation?”

James Wilson

“While I prefer a unicameral legislature, there still might be room for the Great Compromise.”

Roger Sherman

“We must have a party to advocate for strong central governments – look at the failure of the Articles!”

Alexander Hamilton

“We cannot have the three-fifths compromise – there must be a complete abolition of slavery now!”

John Jay

“The most important function of the government is to raise and supply an army. The Articles cannot stand!”

George Washington

“A constitution must include a Bill of Rights – I am non-negotiable on this point!”

George Wilson

How did the Seven Years' War affect the relationship between the colonies and Great Britain?

It increased tensions between the two because Great Britain increased taxes to pay for the war.

Which of the following is a form of colonial self-government?

Virginia House of Burgesses

Why was the government created by the Articles of Confederation ineffective?

It did not have the powers to act effectively at the national level

What did the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson center on?

The amount of power that a central government should hold over the states

Why is James Madison the “father of the Constitution”?

He was influential in developing the structure of the Constitution

Which of the following best describes John Jay’s contributions to the writing of the Constitution"?

He helped author the Federalist Papers in support of a strong central government

Why did the larger states favor the Virginia Plan for representation?

Representation would be based on population

What did the Great Compromise create?

A bicameral legislature

Why was the Electoral College created?

To reconcile differences between states’ rights and federal rights supporters

What was the purpose of the 3/5 compromise?

It allowed slaves to be counted as part of the population to determine representation in the house of representaties

Which of the following is a principle included in the US Constitution?

Checks and balances

Those who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787 were called-

Federalists

Which group wanted a strong national government?

Federalists

Which group wanted a Bill of Rights?

Anti-Federalist

The national government is split into three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. Each branch has different duties, roles, and responsibilities to the people.

The statement above describes which of the following?

Separation of powers

What is the Bill of Rights a part of?

The US Constitution

Which of the following explains the purpose of the Constitution and, more broadly, the purpose of government?

The Preamble

What does Article VI - National Supremacy basically explain?

The national government has more authority in some areas than state governments

Which of the following is a correct statement about amendment process?

It is fairly difficult to amend the Constitution

How did the Founding Fathers believe most constitutional issues could be settled?

Through normal political processes

Many of the amendments to the Constitution, including the first ten, were ratified for what purpose?

To strengthen individual rights

Which of the following is a true statement about the Supreme Court’s current interpretation of free speech?

Only speech that calls for “imminent lawless action” presents enough danger to allow for government restriction