Chapter 2 AP Gov

Question 1

Great compromise

Answer 1

Bicameral legislature

Question 2

The supremacy clause

Answer 2

Laws passed by Congress and the constitution are the law of the land

Question 3

Representation of slaves

Answer 3

3/5 compromise

Question 4

3 principles of the constitution

Answer 4

Federalism
Seperation
of powers
checks and balances

Question 5

Separation of powers

Answer 5

Goal was to seperate the institutions

Question 6

Checks and balances

Answer 6

Each branch, along with state governments, keep each other in check

Question 7

Federalism

Answer 7

Power is separated between states and federal government

Question 8

Legislative branch

Answer 8

Passes all laws

Question 9

Enumerated powers

Answer 9

Powers granted to the federal government (Congress)

Question 10

Elastic clause

Answer 10

Make laws that are necessary and proper

Question 11

Executive branch

Answer 11

Carry out and enforce laws, pardon people, appoint judges, make foreign treaties

Question 12

Amendment process

Answer 12

2/3 of house and senate or 3/4 statewide conventions

Question 13

What did Charles Beard say?

Answer 13

The founders were all motived to protect property rights

Question 14

George mason

Answer 14

Virginia state bill of rights and us bill of rights