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