AP Government Unit 1 Review Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the United States Constitution?

To establish a system of socialism

To outline the structure of the federal government (correct)

To provide a framework for international relations

To create a direct democracy

Which principle is designed to prevent the abuse of power in the United States government?

Separation of powers (correct)

Divine right of kings

Federalism

Social contract

What is the term for the division of power between the national and state governments in the United States?

Socialism

Constitutionalism

Federalism (correct)

Separation of powers

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring that laws align with it?

Judicial Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the idea that the power of government comes from the people, rather than a monarch or other authority?

Social contract Signup and view all the answers

The principle of checks and balances is designed to:

Ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful Signup and view all the answers

The process by which the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional is known as:

Judicial review Signup and view all the answers

The concept of popular sovereignty emphasizes:

The power of the people to govern themselves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of formal amendment to the Constitution?

Proposal by the President and ratification by two-thirds of state legislatures Signup and view all the answers

Which model of democracy did Brutus 1 favor?

Elite Democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

To ensure that smaller states have a voice in presidential elections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between categorical grants and block grants?

Categorical grants are for specific purposes, while block grants are for general purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is federalism?

A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and smaller regional governments Signup and view all the answers

What is unfunded mandate?

A law that requires states to take a certain action without providing funding Signup and view all the answers

What is devolution?

The transfer of power from the federal government to state governments Signup and view all the answers

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