Unit 1 Foundations of American Democracy Practice Test 2024

Last Updated on April 4, 2025

AP Government and Politics Exam: Unit 1 Foundations of American Democracy Practice Test 2025: Let’s start this party with the wicked-awesome Unit 1 Foundation of American Democracy Practice Test! Trust us; this is the ultimate way to get your political groove on and strut your stuff come exam day.

So, what’s on the agenda for this remarkable practice test? It’s all about the essence of American democracy—the fundamental principles that make the United States a shining beacon of freedom and justice. Our founding fathers laid the groundwork, and now it’s your turn to showcase your profound understanding.

Unit 1 Foundations of American Democracy Practice Test

This engaging quiz offers 20 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions carefully designed to cover the pivotal ideas that have shaped our nation. You’ll delve into the core constitutional principles, examine the intricate framework of the government, and dissect the complex dynamics of federalism.

Unit 1 - Practice Test

Unit 1 AP Government and Politics Practice Test

AP Government and Politics Practice Test
Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
(1. Constitutional Foundations
2. Federalism)
Total Items: 20
Section: 1 - Multiple Choice
Time Limit: N/A

1 / 10

Amending the Constitution is a multi-step process. Which of the following steps are required to amend the Constitution?

(A) proposal at the national level

(B) proposal at the state level

(D) congressional ratification

2 / 10

The Bill of Rights includes

(A) the Preamble

(B) the Articles of Confederation

(D) the first 10 amendments

3 / 10

The Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)

(A) supported the concept of national supremacy

(B) established the principle of judicial review

(D) strengthened the powers of the states

4 / 10

Those who support the pluralist theory of democracy believe that

(A) government depends on the “consent of the governed”

(B) interest groups compete to promote their preferences

(D) a small number of powerful corporate and military leaders rule in their own self-interest

5 / 10

Slavery and the taxation of exports were important topics to the Founding Fathers. Which compromise describes how the Founding Fathers resolved both of these issues?

(A) Great Compromise

(B) Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

(D) Three-Fifths Compromise

6 / 10

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of government under the Articles of Confederation?

(A) The national judiciary resolved arguments between the states.

(B) Congress lacked the power to tax.

(D) It was unable to control commercial interests.

7 / 10

Compared to government under the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution

(A) is harder to amend

(B) created a league of friendship among the states

(D) called for separation of powers among the three branches of government

8 / 10

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to

(A) write a new constitution

(B) review the problems of the state governments

(D) deal with the issue of slavery

9 / 10

Which of the following documents best describes a government based on unity, natural rights, and the social contract theory?

(A) Articles of Confederation

(B) Declaration of Independence

(D) U.S. Constitution

10 / 10

Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances as it functions today?

(A) The congressional veto

(B) A declaration of war by Congress

(D) The ratification of treaties by the Senate

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