AP Gov Chapter 2

Question 1

The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak national government with limited powers and gave most authority to individual states

Answer 1

Articles of confederation

Question 2

Groups of individuals often with a shared interest that could potentially work against the public good

Answer 2

Factions

Question 3

An armed uprising in 1786 led by farmers in Massachusetts protesting economic hardships and high taxes highlighting the weaknesses of the articles of confederation

Answer 3

Shays rebellion

Question 4

A structure proposed by James Madison where government power is limited to protect individual rights achieved through checks and balances and a separation of powers

Answer 4

Madisonian Model

Question 5

A system in which each branch of government can limit the power of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. Ex: president can veto laws, congress can override a veto and courts can declare laws unconstitutional

Answer 5

Checks and balances