AP US History: Politics & Power 3

Question 1

What was Hamilton's financial plan and how did it shape American politics?

Accepted Answer

It called for federal assumption of state debts, a national bank, and tariffs, creating the first partisan divide

Answer

Hamilton's economic program established federal fiscal credibility but sparked opposition from Jefferson and Madison, creating the first American political parties.

Question 2

What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

Accepted Answer

It established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review

Answer

Chief Justice Marshall's opinion in Marbury v. Madison established that the Supreme Court has the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.

Question 3

How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence American politics and expansion?

Accepted Answer

It justified westward expansion as divinely ordained, driving territorial acquisition and Indian removal

Answer

Manifest Destiny was the belief that American expansion across the continent was both justified and inevitable, driving policies of territorial acquisition.

Question 4

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Accepted Answer

It prohibited discriminatory voting practices and dramatically increased Black voter registration in the South

Answer

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed literacy tests and other discriminatory practices, and provided federal oversight of elections in areas with histories of discrimination.

Question 5

What was the Watergate scandal and how did it affect the presidency?

Accepted Answer

A political scandal involving presidential abuse of power that led to Nixon's resignation and reforms limiting executive authority

Answer

Watergate exposed presidential abuse of power and led to Nixon's resignation, prompting reforms to limit executive authority and increase government transparency.

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AP US History: Politics & Power 3