2023 Fall AP Government Final Exam

2023 Fall AP Government Final Exam

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Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The foundation of the US legal structure is

Back

the Constitution

Answer explanation

The foundation of the US legal structure is the Constitution.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The legislative branch is established in

Back

Article I

Answer explanation

The legislative branch is established in Article I. This article specifically outlines the powers and structure of the legislative branch.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Supremacy Clause is found in

Back

Article VI

Answer explanation

The Supremacy Clause is found in Article VI. It states that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the United States political system, the term Federalism refers to

Back

the division of powers between the levels of government

Answer explanation

Federalism in the US refers to the division of powers between levels of government.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The idea that governments only have power with the consent of the governed is called

Back

Popular sovereignty

Answer explanation

The concept that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed is known as popular sovereignty. It emphasizes the importance of the people's authority in determining the legitimacy of a government.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is American federalism most clearly exemplified by? A system of checks and balances among the three branches of government, A process by which international treaties are completed, The special constitutional status of Washington DC, The 10th Amendment to the Constitution

Back

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution

Answer explanation

American federalism is most clearly exemplified by the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which grants powers to the states and limits the power of the federal government.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Of the following, the most significant difference between the Constitution of 1787 and the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution

Back

provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers

Answer explanation

The Constitution provided for a strong national government with many powers, while the Articles created a weak central government with few independent powers.

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