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?

    <p>Judicial</p> 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?

    <p>Social contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of checks and balances is designed to:

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

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

    <p>Judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of popular sovereignty emphasizes:

    <p>The power of the people to govern themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which model of democracy did Brutus 1 favor?

    <p>Elite Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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

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

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

    What is federalism?

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

    What is unfunded mandate?

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

    What is devolution?

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

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