AP Gov Exam 2025-2026 100% All Accurate

1) What is the system wherein citizens come together to discuss and pass laws and select their rules? -
ANS-direct democracy
1) Why is a direct democracy not practical for a big country like the United States? - ANS-too slow
1) Three problems with the Articles of Confederation - ANS-lack of national judicialry, lack of ability to
tax, lack of executive branch
1) what event signaled tat the articles of confederation were not effective and a strong central
government was needed? - ANS-Shay's Rebellion
1) Virginia Plan - ANS-A plan that said representation would be based on population or wealth
1) What was the plan that called for a single house legislature were representation was equal between
the states? - ANS-New Jersey Plan
1) What was the plan that called for a single house legislature where representation was equal between
states? - ANS-Connecticut Compromise
1) Who wrote the Federalist Papers? - ANS-James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
1) What was the process for ratification of the constitution? - ANS-9/13 states voted to ratify through a
popular election
1) what is a theory that divides powers between all three branches? - ANS-separation of powers
1) what is it called when each branch has authority over the others? - ANS-checks & balances