AP Gov: Unit 1 Test 1

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The Great Compromise created a legislature made up of two chambers. What is this called?

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bicameral legislature

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How did the Antifederalists want representation to be assigned in Congress? (NJ Plan)

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equal for each state

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What democratic ideal grants the people the ability to influence the government? Options: popular sovereignty, social contract theory, Publius, States' Rights

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popular sovereignty

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The membership of the House of Representatives...

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is dependent upon population

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Which of the following was one of the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The national government did not have the ability to tax., The national gov't was too strong, bordering on tyrannical., There was no way to amend the Articles of Confederation., The state governments were entirely too weak

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The national government did not have the ability to tax.

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This event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles and the danger of a tyranny of majority.

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Shays Rebellion

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This Compromise identified how the slave population would be counted for representation purposes:

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3/5 Compromise

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Which document set up America's first government? Options: Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

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If you want the government to stay out of your life as much as possible, which principle do you ultimately desire?

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Limited Government

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Federalist 51 ...

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asserts that separation of branches helps promote effective government.