AP Gov Unit One: Foundations/Origins of American Democracy Key Terms

Question 1

Which of the following is not a foundational ideal of American democracy?

Accepted Answer

monarchical supremacy

Question 2

A California driver's license can be used to drive a rental car in Hawaii because of

Accepted Answer

full faith and credit

Question 3

The _____ Compromise established a bicameral legislature

Accepted Answer

Connecticut

Question 4

"Promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty" is a purpose set out in the

Accepted Answer

Preamble

Question 5

Having spheres of power that belong to the states reflects all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

centralization

Question 6

Federal funds provided to states for highways would probably be _(A)_; for transportation _(B)_

Accepted Answer

(A) categorical grants; (B) block grants

Question 7

The Federalist Papers were published to express and attempt to build support for

Accepted Answer

Ratification

Question 8

Power of the sword (POTUS) vs. power of the purse (Congress) reflects all of the below except

Accepted Answer

the Tenth Amendment

Question 9

Federal guidelines and standards for public education reflect

Accepted Answer

cooperative federalism

Question 10

"The right to swing your fist ends where the other man's nose begins" reflects which concept?

Accepted Answer

social contract

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