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AP U.S. Government & Politics Review Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (15-22% Exam Weight) 1.1 Ideals of Democracy Important Documents The Declaration of Independence An official statement to summarize the colonist views Justified colonists break from Great Britain as well as their declaration of war

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A major principle of the American system of government. Helps maintain separation of powers so that no one branch gets too powerful. Explained in Federalist 51. Examples: President vetos laws; Senate confirms appointments & treaties; Congress impeaches president & judges...

Interstate Commerce Clause – Gives Federal Government authority to regulate all of interstate commerce. This clause gives the federal government authority to regulate businesses that go between state lines, and justifies many federal laws (Civil Rights Act) .

What type of government did the Anti-Federalists argue in Brutus No. 1 was best? Why? A confederacy, because it allows for states to keep many of their sovereign rights while still benefiting from mutual defense and free trade.

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We will review everything you need to know about the first unit from the AP US Government course, Foundations of American Democracy! Learn more about the principles of government, federalism, and some key court cases and foundational documents …

Alabama Literacy Test (Extra Credit Due before unit test. Take screen shot of completed test score and Email it) Unit Four: Public Opinion, Socialization, Policy & Ideology. Fact v. Opinion Pew Research. Video Baker v. Carr.