AP US Government Test 1 Review

1

100

In a democracy, citizens are expected to

Obey Laws, Vote, Pay Taxes

200

Why did the British Parliament enact all of the taxes on the colonists, which later became known as the Intolerable Acts?

To pay off War debts from the French and Indian War

300

The idea that 5 slaves would count as 3 citizens for Representation purposes in Congress

Three Fifths Compromise

400

At the Constitutional Convention, the two opposing plans for amending the Articles of Confederation were merged into one- including three branches of government and a bicameral Congress. What was this called?

The Great Compromise

500

Define Social Contract.

Government gains its authority from the consent of the governed

2

100

The creation of the Department of Homeland Security is an example of which purpose of government outlined in the Preamble?

Ensuring Domestic Tranquility

200

How did Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party?

Blockaded (closed off) Boston harbor

300

True or False. According to the Constitution, Religious tests CAN be used for determining public officeholders.

False. CANNOT be used.

400

Which Amendment prohibits the government from instituting cruel and unusual punishments?

Eighth Amendment

500

Which Clause in the Constitution states that legitimate Federal Laws supersede State laws?

Supremacy Clause

3

100

True or False. The Mayflower Compact is an example of a Social Contract.

True

200

Define Confederation.

Loose league of Friendship

300

Another name for the Necessary and Proper Clause is...

Elastic Clause

400

True or False. According to the Constitution, if someone has been acquitted of a crime, they can only be retried if new evidence of their guilt comes to light.

False. Fifth Amendment prohibits "Double Jeopardy"

500

Under which Clause is the government prohibited from declaring a national Religion?

Establishment Clause

4

100

Which type of Democracy involves all citizens voting on all policy decisions?

Direct Democracy

200

Which States, Big or Small, favored the Virginia Plan for the Constitution?

Big (populus) States

300

Which Article in the Constitution describes the amendment process?

Article V

400

Name one of the three Amendments that deal with Voting Rights.

15th (Slaves), 19th (Women), and 26th (18yo)

500

According to the Lemon Test, name one criteria that a law must meet in order to be considered Consitutional

does not foster excessive government entaglement with religion, does not inhibit religion, does not advance religion, has a secular purpose

5

100

True or False. Liberals are likely to favor spending for social welfare progams.

True

200

Which States, Big or Small, favored the New Jersey Plan for the Consitution?

Small States

300

Which Amendment includes the right to DUE PROCESS of law before you are convicted?

Fifth Amendment

400

Which Amendment did the Framers include in the Constitution as a result of the Quartering Act?

Third Amendment

500

In which 1966 case did the Supreme Court rule that arrested individuals must be read their constitutional rights?

Miranda v. Arizona