AP Gov AP Test Review Questions And Answers

AP Gov AP Test Review Questions And Answers
U.S POLITICS
Explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. -
ANSWER-In DOI - equality, consent of the governed, the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness, and the right of people to alter or abolish the government
natural rights - ANSWER-The rights of all people to dignity and worth; also called human rights
popular sovereignty - ANSWER-A belief that ultimate power resides in the people
republicanism - ANSWER-A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at
the will of the people The government is based on consent of the governed.
social contract - ANSWER-An agreement for mutual benefit between n individual or group and the
government or community as a whole
The Declaration of Independence - ANSWER-drafted by Jefferson with help from Adams and Franklin,
provides a foundation for popular sovereignty
The U.S. Constitution - ANSWER-drafted at the Philadelphia Convention and led by George Washington,
with important contributions from Madison, Hamilton, and members of the "Grand Committee,"
provides the blueprint for a unique form of political democracy in the U.S.
Explain how models of representative democracy are visible in major institutions, policies, or debates in
the U.S. - ANSWER-Participatory democracy is shown in movements such as occupy wall street, pluralist
id prevalent in the powerful interest groups, and elite-dominated politics prevail today as individuals
with the most time, education, money, etc... will take more action and be heard