AP Gov Module 1 Review

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The ideas of John Locke and the Declaration of Independence are similar in that both

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support concept of natural rights and gov't built on consent of governed

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The debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists were primarily about:

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The scope of power of national government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most power rested with the

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state legislatures

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Which principle most addresses the relationship between the national and state governments?

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Federalism

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The group most likely to approve of the Articles of Confederation would be those who feared strong central government.

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those who feared strong central government.

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The Bill of Rights was a compromise for constitutional ratification demanded by

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the Antifederalists

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Which of the following is an example of checks and balances as established by the Constitution? Options: Elect prez by electoral coll. rather than direct election, The Supreme Court’s ability to overturn lower court decision, requires that prez appointees to SCOTUS be approved by Senate, Media criticism of public officials during campaign periods

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requires that prez appointees to SCOTUS be approved by Senate

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The Constitution's Preamble, beginning with the words "We the People," is an illustration of ____.

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popular sovereignty

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Which of the following is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation? National govt lacked power to raise revenue, executive branch had too much power over legislature, judicial branch was created, federal govt had too much control over interstate commerce

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National govt lacked power to raise revenue

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A member of the Senate makes a statement to the press that she is unsure of how she is going to vote on a bill. After numerous calls from her constituents asking her to vote for the bill, she votes in support of the bill. This is an example of which of the following democratic ideals? Social contract, Republicanism, Natural rights, Limited government

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Republicanism