AP Gov Required Documents

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What was a major limitation of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?

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Congress could not levy taxes directly.

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Which document is described as giving more power to the states and having a system of checks and balances?

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The Articles of Confederation

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According to Brutus No. 1, what is a potential threat to the liberties of the people? Options: Lack of a standing army, Maintenance of a standing army during peacetime, Unrestricted trade powers, Unlimited amendment process

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Maintenance of a standing army during peacetime

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What principle does the 10th Amendment affirm?

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Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states

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Which founding document emphasized the need for unanimous approval from all states to amend it?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What does James Madison define as 'factions' in Federalist 10?

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Groups of citizens with conflicting interests or opinions

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what right do the colonies assert? Options: The right to maintain British rule, The right to pay no taxes, The right to form their own government, The right to free trade with other nations

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The right to form their own government

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What is described as a solution to the problem of factions in Federalist 10?

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A republican form of government

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Which principle of the Constitution aims to restrict the authority of the federal government? Options: Republican Form of Government, Checks and Balances, Election of Representatives, Principle of limited government

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Principle of limited government

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What does Madison argue is necessary among the three branches of government to prevent the concentration of power in any one branch?

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Separation of Powers