Ap us gov Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Declaration of Independence CORRECT ANSWER 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, liberty, and property (John Locke) Establishes a foundation for popular sovereignty - "consent of the governed" government's source of authority is the people List of grievances against King George ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCING GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA CORRECT ANSWER ... Democracy CORRECT ANSWER a means of selecting policymakers and of organizing government so that policy represents and responds to the public's preferences. Elite and class theory CORRECT ANSWER argues that society is divided along class lines and that an upper-class elite rules on the basis of its wealth. Government CORRECT ANSWER institutions that make public policy for a society. Gross domestic product CORRECT ANSWER...

THE AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS REVIEW Declaration of Independence - ANS-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, liberty, and property (John Locke) Establishes a foundation for popular sovereignty - "consent of the governed" government's source of authority is the people L...

Describe the purposes of government? CORRECT ANSWER 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 ANSWER Monarchy= divine right Dictatorship=ruler seizes power compare and contrast a direct democracy vs an indirect democracy CORRECT ANSWER In a direct democracy people make the decisions directly. In an indirect democracy peop...

Affirmative Action CORRECT ANSWER 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. Bakke (1978) Gratz v. Bollinger (2003) Agenda Setting CORRECT ANSWER The process of forming the list of matters that policymakers intend to address. Ambassador CORRECT ANSWER A personal representa...

AP US Government : Constitution and Government Foundations Contents Constructing the Constitution 1 Modern Impacts of the Constitution 76 Constructing the Constitution Question...1 Which of these best describes the position of Anti-Federalists on the Constitution? Possible Answers: They opposed the adoption of the Constitution because it contained a written Bill of Rights. They supported the adoption of the Constitution because it centralized power in the hands of the Federal Gove...

Describe some of the purposes of government CORRECT ANSWER Make economic decisions, promote general welfare Compare/contrast a direct democracy with an indirect democracy CORRECT ANSWER An indirect democracy elects representatives whereas a direct democracy is voted entirely by the citizens Traditional theory of democracy CORRECT ANSWER Promote majority rule, ex small town meeting Pluralist theory of democracy CORRECT ANSWER More than one center power, ex interest groups Elite theory...

Elitist Theory CORRECT ANSWER A small segment of the society dominated by the wealthy property owners who control the institutions of government. Pluralist Theory CORRECT ANSWER Different groups working together through compromise. Majoritarian Theory (Direct Theory) CORRECT ANSWER A majority vote that determines policy usually in the form of a referendum or initiative. Delegate Model of Representation (Representational View) CORRECT ANSWER Voters elect their representatives as their ow...

AP US Gov Ch.1 and Ch.2 (AMSCO 2021)Adams, John - correct answers a member of the Second Continental Congress that drafted the Declaration of Independence; strong supporter of independence; becomes 2nd President and avoids war with France Declaration of Independence - correct answers 1776 statement, issued by the Second Continental Congress, explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain--provided moral and legal justification for their rebellion Franklin, Benjamin - correct ...

AP US Government : Public Policy Contents Formation of Policies 1 Implementation and Impact of Policies 5 Policy Relations 17 Formation of Policies Question....1 In a closed-shop company __________ Possible Answers: The United States government provides funding to support the company. shareholders have little to no say in the running of the company. workers must be union members throughout their employment. every decision taken by the company has to be ratified by the shareho...