45 Flashcards AP Government Exam Review

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What does James Madison argue in The Federalist Paper No. 10?

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A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism.

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What is commonly identified as a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government lacked effective power to raise revenue.

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Which form of financial aid from the national government gives states the broadest discretion in spending?

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Block grants

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Why was Brutus considered an Anti-Federalist?

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He believed a centralized government posed a major threat to individual rights.

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What is the most accurate interpretation of the political cartoon?

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State governments prefer federal funding but do not want federal oversight over how the money is spent.

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Which of the following policies would the states most likely prefer according to the political cartoon? Options: Federal mandates, Regulatory preemption, Block grants, Categorical grants.

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Block grants.

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Which clause has been used most to expand the power of the national government?

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The Commerce Clause of the Constitution

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Which pair of Supreme Court cases best illustrates how views of federalism have shifted in the United States?

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What is a consequence of concurrent powers in a federal system of government?

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Different states may handle the same issue in different ways, creating inconsistencies and potentially complicating the governance process.

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The decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) reflected new ideas about federalism at the time that can be best characterized by which of the following?

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Acknowledgment of the limitations of national power and a recognition of the reserved powers of the states.