AP US Government and Politics- Unit One(all solved)

Affirmative Action correct answers A policy designed to correct the effects of past discrimination; requirement by law that positive steps be taken to increase the number of minorities in businesses, schools, colleges, and labor. *Supreme Court Cases:* Regents of the University of California v. Ba...

Describe the purposes of government? correct answers establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty What are the differences between a monarchy and a dictatorship? correct answers Monarchy= divine right ...

elitist correct answers a theory that a few top leaders make the key decisions without reference to popular desires hyperpluralism correct answers A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weakened. pluralism correct answers a theory of governm...

Articles of Confederation correct answers A weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War Northwest Ordinance correct answers Enacted in 1787, it is considered one of the most significant achievements of the Articles of Confederation. It established a system for setting up ...

Declaration of Independence correct answers Letter written to formally declare the 13 colonies independent from Britain Provides justification for the break from Great Britain Is a declaration of natural rights - Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life, li...

Political System correct answers a set of institutions linking the government, politics, and public policy Conservative correct answers favors less government intervention, local government is the best way to govern Delegate Model correct answers Decisions made by the elected official mirror t...

Chapter 1: The Study of American Government correct answers ... Legitimacy correct answers political authority conferred by law or by a state or national constitution Authority correct answers the power or right to give orders or make decisions Democracy correct answers a political system i...

Young persons are more likely to rely on ______________as their source of news. correct answers the Internet Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. American libel laws make it difficult for public figure to sue and win for libel. B. America does not have an Official Secrets Act C. ...

Activist court correct answers Courts that establish new precedent and make decisions that forge new ground Advise and consent correct answers Senate's power regarding presidential appointments Affirmative Action correct answers A policy designed to give special compensation to a previously d...

Describe the purposes of government? correct answers establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty Compare and contrast a direct democracy vs an indirect democracy correct answers In a direct democracy ...

Describe the purposes of government? correct answers establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty Compare and contrast a direct democracy vs an indirect democracy correct answers In a direct democracy ...

Authority correct answers the right to use power (to make decisions and enforce obedience). Capitalism correct answers an economic system in which trade and industry is controlled by private owners, not government. Conservatism correct answers an approach to government typically favoring prope...