Whatbest describes a linkage institution?

achannel where people’s concerns become a political agenda

Whichof the following is a reason for the separation of powers?

toprevent tyranny by any one branch

Whatwas the subject of the Great Compromise?

theform of the legislative branch

Inwhat crucial aspect did the Constitution improve upon the failed Articles ofConfederation?

strengthened federal government

Whatare policy impacts?

issuesthat attract serious attention of public officials

Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

Citizenslacked a national identity.

Inthe United States, pluralist theory suggests which of the following?

Manygroups vie for power with no group dominating politics.

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Unit 1: Constitutional Underpinnings

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A review of key concepts covered in Unit 1 of AP Government and Politics. (Constitutional Underpinnings)

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1
Whatdid Federalists prefer?
weaknational government
indirectelection of officials
shorter terms of office
strengthenedindividual liberties
2
Whattype of legislature did the United States have under the Articles ofConfederation?
divided
bicameral
unicameral
unified
3
What determines whom we select as our governmental leaders and what policies they pursue?
themedia
lobbyingefforts
publicopinion
politics
4
Priorto the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment, how were senators selected?
bystate governors
bythe president
bystate legislators
bydirect election
5
Whichof the following was part of both the Articles of Confederation and theConstitution?
Congress
collectionof taxes by the federal government
thepresidency
thefederal judiciary
6
Theprinciple that, in democracy, making choices requires that themajority’s desire is respected
pluralism
enlightenedrule
representation
majorityrule
7
How does ourgovernment respond to the priorities of its people?
througha policymaking system
throughpublic opinion polls
throughpolitical science
throughsocial networking
8
Whichprinciple of democracy is violated when wealthy have a disproportionately high influence?
equalityin voting
enlightenedunderstanding
citizencontrol of the agenda
effectiveparticipation
9
Empty question
Empty choice
Empty choice
10
Whichof the following best describes the Constitutional Convention?
TheConvention was inclusive of all types of citizens.
TheConvention was free of significant disagreement.
TheConvention was transparent.
TheConvention was secretive.
11
Whatbest describes a linkage institution?
theformation of a special interest group
achannel where people’s concerns become a political agenda
an environment where one learns aboutthe political process
alocation to express a political opinion
12
Whichof the following generally favored a strong national gov't and supportedthe Constitution?
Federalists
Constitutionalists
Whigs
Anti-Federalists
13
Inwhich of the following systems is gov't by representatives instead of directly by the people?
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
democracy
14
Intensecommitment to a candidate, culture, or ideology that sets people apart from others is...
liberalism
polarization
reification
laissez-faire economics
15
Theways in which people get involved in politics make up their political__________.
philosophy
party
participation
ideals
16
How many constitutionshas the United States had in its history?
five
one
three
two
17
TheU.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of the Articles of__________.
Revolution
Confederation
Democracy
Unity
18
Whichof the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
tocreate gridlock in government
toprevent tyranny by any one branch
toensure the power of the executive
topromote justice
19
TheU.S. troop surge in Afghanistan resulted from which of the following?
apresidential action
abudgetary choice
aregulation
a court decision
20
Whichtheory states that special interests groups are sovereign, and thegov't is their servant?
hyperpluralism
pluralism
balanceof power
elitism
21
Whatwas the subject of the Great Compromise?
thenumber of states in the Union
thenumber of Supreme Court justices
thelegality of slavery
theform of the legislative branch
22
Which economic policies limit the US gov't more than other those of industrialized countries?
laissez-faire
pluralist
populist
elitist
23
Whichof the following is a branch of the U.S. government?
legislative
presidency
Congress
SupremeCourt
24
Which of John Locke’s concepts inspired the phrase “life, liberty, & thepursuit of happiness”?
natural rights
limited government
the right to revolt
the consent of the governed
25
The Articlesof Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
three-fifths
unanimous
two-thirds
majority
26
Inwhat crucial aspect did the Constitution improve upon the failed Articles ofConfederation?
strengthened individual rights
strengthened states rights
strengthened democratic principles
strengthened federal government
27
Which philosopher greatly influenced the colonists’ views on therole of government?
Martin Heidegger
JohnLocke
Michael Foucalt
JohnDewey
28
What theory says group competition results in an approximation of public interest in policy?
pluralisttheory
bureaucratictheory
balance-of-powertheory
hyperpluralisttheory
29
Inwhat year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1789
1798
1776
1791
30
Whichphilosopher inspired the Founding Fathers with his concept of natural law?
EdmundBurke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
JohnLocke
JeremyBentham
31
Whatmost closely exemplifies equality in voting?
afree press
adequateand equal opportunities to express preferences
freespeech
oneperson, one vote
32
WhichContinental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence?
Fifth
Fourth
Second
Third
33
Thecolonists rebelled against the unilateral imposition by the British government of...
curfews
amilitary draft
religiouslaws
taxes
34
Whois at the center of all theories of elite domination of politics?
thenouveau riche
bigbusiness
theCongress
thepresident
35
Aset of values widely shared within a society is referred to as which of thefollowing?
politics
public policy
political culture
government
36
_____of the governed made the exercise of political power in the new American systemlegitimate.
Submission
Control
Exploitation
Consent
37
Whatare the institutions that make public policy decisions for a societycollectively known as?
the national media
the armed forces
government
political culture
38
In drafting the Declaration of Independence Jefferson moved away from the concept of ____ right
constitutional
historical
inalienable
divine
39
Duringthe colonial era, the colonists retained the right to do which of thefollowing?
regulatetrade
negotiatetreaties
levytaxes
wagewar
40
Which was most likely to support proposed provisions thatstrengthened national power?
JamesMadison
PatrickHenry
SamuelAdams
GeorgeMason
41
Whatare policy impacts?
choicesthat governments make in response to political issues
effects that policy has on people and on society’s problems
branchesof government charged with taking action on issues
issuesthat attract serious attention of public officials
42
Underthe Constitution, the president is elected by which of the following?
ElectionCollege
CongressionalCollege
PresidentialCollege
ElectoralCollege
43
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
Citizenslacked a national identity.
The government derived its power fromthe citizens themselves
The national government was too strongcompared to the states
Congressimposed excessive taxes.
44
Burningthe flag is __________ protected by the Constitution.
aprivate action
never
freespeech
aform of due process
45
Whichconstitutional plan called for one-house with representationbased on population?
Ohio
Connecticut
Virginia
NewJersey
46
Which publication shaped colonists’ belief thatreconciliation with Britain was impossible?
Articles ofConfederation
Federalist No. 10
American Cousin
Common Sense
47
Whowas the author of the Declaration of Independence?
BenjaminFranklin
JohnAdams
ThomasJefferson
JamesMadison
48
Whatis the name given to the law that would govern human beings before governmentsexisted?
originallaw
naturallaw
Constitutionallaw
Biblicallaw
49
Inthe United States, pluralist theory suggests which of the following?
Toomany influential groups cripple govt’s ability to govern.
Societyis governed by an upper-class elite.
Manygroups vie for power with no group dominating politics.
Congressis stronger and more influential than the presidency
50
Whichof the following remains a compelling source for determining the intent of theFramers?
Minutesof the Constitutional Convention
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Federalist Papers
51
How manyamendments have been made to the Constitution since its ratification?
thirty-six
twelve
ten
twenty-seven
52
Whichof the following plans proposed proportional representation in the House and the Senate?
NewJersey
Massachusetts
Ohio
Virginia
53
__________Rebellion was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by statecourts.
Shay’s
Miller’s
Brown’s
Smith’s
54
Asa system, how does democracy function?
byensuring freedom, justice, and peace to all citizens
To select policymakers who represent public preferences
byperpetuating and upholding the values ofthe party in power
bygranting a status of privilege to the most active voters
55
Aside from theFirst Amendment, what portion of the Constitution deals with state & religion?
Article VII
Article III
Article VI
Article XIII
56
Whichof the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution?
farmers
bankers
merchants
lawyers
57
Whatcondition occurs when interests conflict and no side is strong enough to establish policy?
divided government
policy gridlock
hyperpluralism
separation of powers
58
Whatdid the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
thefederalist system
abicameral legislature
anindependent judiciary
separationof powers
59
Whatdid the Framers agree the main object of government was?
protectionof individual liberties
nationaldefense
equaldistribution of wealth
protectionof private property
60
At theConstitutional Convention, delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as ___ a person.
three-fifths
one-third
four-fifths
two-thirds
61
Whatis an example of a collective good?
food stamps
acollege education
cleanair
atoll road
62
Free speechand a free press are essential to which principle of traditional democratictheory?
effectiveparticipation
citizencontrol of the agenda
enlightenedunderstanding
equalityin voting
63
Whileworking on the Constitution, what aspect of the new gov't most concernedJames Madison?
democraticinstitutions
politicalparties
taxationwithout representation
tyrannyof the majority
64
Whatmakes up the government’s policy agenda?
theissues that make up party platforms
theissues that inform public opinion polls
theissues that attract the serious attention of the media
Serious issues that attract attention of public officials
65
Which of thefollowing specifies the procedure for amending the Constitution?
Article VI
Article I
Article III
Article V
66
Jackieattends a protest against animal testing. Which of the following secures herright?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
TheFederalist Papers
Writ of Habeas Corpus
67
Whatis the principle that each branch of the gov't has the means to influence other branches?
balancesand powers
checksand freedoms
checksand balances
weightsand measures
68
Which of thefollowing debated and drafted the Declaration of Independence?
ContinentalCongress
RevolutionaryCongress
ConstitutionalCongress
AmericanCongress
69
Who wrote “Common and durable source of factions hasbeen unequal distribution of property”?
AlexanderHamilton
JamesMadison
PaulRevere
ThomasJefferson
70
Inwhat year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1801
1789
1776
1797
71
Thewho of politics includes voters, candidates, groups and parties; the whatrefers to...
thesubstance of politics and government—benefits and burdens
institutions respond to voters, candidates, groups & parties
media that covers voters, candidates, groups, & parties
proceduresthrough which all voters get what they want
72
Whatdoes the writof habeas corpus protect individuals against?
unlawfulincarceration
privateproperty taxation
religious freedom infringement
freespeech infringement
73
Howdoes government usually protect its national sovereignty?
bypolitically socializing the young
bycollecting taxes
bymaintaining armed forces
bymaintaining schools, libraries, hospitals, and highways
74
A lawpassed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are examples of...
publicpolicies
exercisesin public opinion
interestgroups
redtape
75
Thecolonists generally believed that a constitution should mark the limits of what gov't power?
natural
legitimate
inherent
defined
76
Whatkind of public policy involves the legislative enactment of taxes andexpenditures?
courtdecision
congressionalstatute
budgetarychoice
presidentialaction
77
Howdid the Framers implement equality in voting?
state-determinedeligibility
suffragebased on property ownership
direct popular election for presidentonly
universalmale suffrage except for slaves
78
Which of thefollowing is true of public policy?
Itincludes all decisions and nondecisions made by government
Itis specifically defined as government action.
Itonly emerges through formal legislative procedures.
Itisn't relevant unless it is coupled with political culture
79
Which advocates for limited gov't based on popularconsent, but protects against tyranny?
libertarianism
democracy
federalism
republicanism
80
Whichof the following was a powerful economic group during the colonial era?
Pennsylvaniaminers
Massachusettsclergy
southernfisherman
NewEngland merchants
81
Inwhat year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1791
1797
1788
1776
82
Whois given primary credit for writing the Constitution?
JohnAdams
ThomasJefferson
BenjaminFranklin
JamesMadison
83
Inthe United States, the national government derives its power from which of thefollowing?
citizens
states
courts
legislature
84
Before 1754, most of North America was claimed by which country?
Spain
England
Russia
France
85
Whichof the following generally opposed the Senate because it would operate as an upper house?
Whigs
Anti-Federalists
Republicans
Federalists
86
Which theorycontends that American society is divided along class lines?
pluralism
balanceof power
elitism
hyperpluralism
87
Whichof the following is a method of ratification for a constitutional amendment?
bythree-fourths of the state legislatures
byhalf of the state legislatures
by three-fourths of the state governors
bythree-fourths of voting-age citizens

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