Question 1

Presidents are

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A) directly selected by the people. 
B) selected by votes of the state legislatures. 
C) selected by votes of the Electoral College. 
D) subject to recall elections. 
E) subject to confidence votes by Congress. 
A) directly selected by the people. 
B) selected by votes of the state legislatures. 
C) selected by votes of the Electoral College. 
D) subject to recall elections. 
E) subject to confidence votes by Congress.

Question 2

The framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things.Explain this difference and identify which concept the framers favored.

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As the framers understood the word democ

Question 3

Under the original Constitution,Congress could not ban the slave trade until ________.

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A) 1808 
B) 1828 
C) 1848 
D) 1865 
E) 1887 
A) 1808 
B) 1828 
C) 1848 
D) 1865 
E) 1887

Question 4

President John Adams publicly indicated that

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A) the federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights. 
B) the Constitution was designed for a governing elite. 
C) dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic. 
D) he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule. 
E) he felt he was the president of the "common folk". 
A) the federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights. 
B) the Constitution was designed for a governing elite. 
C) dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic. 
D) he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule. 
E) he felt he was the president of the "common folk".

Question 5

A contemporary legislator who voted for a bill because of a belief in its benefit,even though his constituents back home overwhelmingly opposed the bill,would be performing the Edmund Burke role of

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A) trustee. 
B) delegate. 
C) statesperson. 
D) politician. 
E) oversight. 
A) trustee. 
B) delegate. 
C) statesperson. 
D) politician. 
E) oversight.

Question 6

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

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A) Article I,Section 8 
B) Article II 
C) the first ten amendments 
D) amendments 17 through 26 
E) Article III 
A) Article I,Section 8 
B) Article II 
C) the first ten amendments 
D) amendments 17 through 26 
E) Article III

Question 7

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

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A) leaders are the trustees of the people. 
B) a weak government is always preferable to a strong government. 
C) all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power. 
D) power must be used to offset power. 
E) legislators and executives cannot be trusted,but judges are trustworthy. 
A) leaders are the trustees of the people. 
B) a weak government is always preferable to a strong government. 
C) all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power. 
D) power must be used to offset power. 
E) legislators and executives cannot be trusted,but judges are trustworthy.

Question 8

The Constitution forbids Congress from

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A) proposing constitutional amendments. 
B) passing ex post facto laws. 
C) declaring war. 
D) proposing the repeal of constitutional amendments. 
E) creating a national university. 
A) proposing constitutional amendments. 
B) passing ex post facto laws. 
C) declaring war. 
D) proposing the repeal of constitutional amendments. 
E) creating a national university.

Question 9

The Great Compromise produced

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A) checks and balances. 
B) the abolition of slavery. 
C) a bicameral Congress. 
D) separation of powers. 
E) federalism. 
A) checks and balances. 
B) the abolition of slavery. 
C) a bicameral Congress. 
D) separation of powers. 
E) federalism.

Question 10

The document explaining the ideas of the Constitution and urging its ratification is

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A) the Mayflower Compact. 
B) the Declaration of Independence. 
C) The Anti-Federalist Papers. 
D) The Federalist Papers. 
E) the Declaration of Conscience. 
A) the Mayflower Compact. 
B) the Declaration of Independence. 
C) The Anti-Federalist Papers. 
D) The Federalist Papers. 
E) the Declaration of Conscience.

Question 11

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

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A) government is most dangerous when a single group is powerful enough to gain full political control. 
B) monarchies are preferable to democracies. 
C) America was not diverse enough to prevent powerful interest groups from exercising too much political power. 
D) interest groups should be heavily regulated in America. 
E) interest groups are less troublesome than political parties. 
A) government is most dangerous when a single group is powerful enough to gain full political control. 
B) monarchies are preferable to democracies. 
C) America was not diverse enough to prevent powerful interest groups from exercising too much political power. 
D) interest groups should be heavily regulated in America. 
E) interest groups are less troublesome than political parties.

Question 12

The idea that government should be restricted in its lawful uses of power and hence in its ability to deprive people of their liberty is expressed by the term

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A) federalism. 
B) self-government. 
C) judicial review. 
D) limited government. 
E) natural rights. 
A) federalism. 
B) self-government. 
C) judicial review. 
D) limited government. 
E) natural rights.

Question 13

The writers of the Constitution devised the Electoral College as the method of choosing presidents because

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A) direct election was impractical due to the poor systems of communication and transportation that existed in the late 1700s. 
B) that method would shield executive power from direct linkage to popular majorities. 
C) that method guaranteed a majority winner. 
D) that method would give weight to the preferences of ordinary people. 
E) the framers had a great deal of faith in the wisdom of the masses. 
A) direct election was impractical due to the poor systems of communication and transportation that existed in the late 1700s. 
B) that method would shield executive power from direct linkage to popular majorities. 
C) that method guaranteed a majority winner. 
D) that method would give weight to the preferences of ordinary people. 
E) the framers had a great deal of faith in the wisdom of the masses.

Question 14

The origin of the concept of separation of powers is most associated with

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A) Montesquieu. 
B) Aristotle. 
C) Hobbes. 
D) Locke. 
E) Jefferson. 
A) Montesquieu. 
B) Aristotle. 
C) Hobbes. 
D) Locke. 
E) Jefferson.

Question 15

Define judicial review and explain its origin and importance.

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Judicial review is the process whereby t

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

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A) the veto 
B) the impeachment process 
C) approval of treaties 
D) judicial review 
E) All these answers are correct. 
A) the veto 
B) the impeachment process 
C) approval of treaties 
D) judicial review 
E) All these answers are correct.

Question 17

Discuss constitutional democracy as conceived by the framers.Include a brief discussion of Edmund Burke's philosophy.

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According to the framers,a representativ

Question 18

Through the grants of power in the Constitution,the framers sought to

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A) define the powers of state governments. 
B) create a government in which sovereignty was invested in the national government only. 
C) both empower government and limit it. 
D) enumerate the rights of individuals. 
E) abolish slavery. 
A) define the powers of state governments. 
B) create a government in which sovereignty was invested in the national government only. 
C) both empower government and limit it. 
D) enumerate the rights of individuals. 
E) abolish slavery.

Question 19

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

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Two main factors were the colonists' Eng

Question 20

The framers' most significant modification of the traditional doctrine of the separation of powers was to

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A) include federalism. 
B) include a two-chamber legislature. 
C) define legislative power precisely,while defining executive and judicial power only in general terms. 
D) ensure that the powers of the separate branches overlap,so that each could better act as a check on the others. 
E) grant the power of judicial review to the judiciary. 
A) include federalism. 
B) include a two-chamber legislature. 
C) define legislative power precisely,while defining executive and judicial power only in general terms. 
D) ensure that the powers of the separate branches overlap,so that each could better act as a check on the others. 
E) grant the power of judicial review to the judiciary.

Presidents are

The framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things.Explain this difference and identify which concept the framers favored.

Under the original Constitution,Congress could not ban the slave trade until ________.

President John Adams publicly indicated that

A contemporary legislator who voted for a bill because of a belief in its benefit,even though his constituents back home overwhelmingly opposed the bill,would be performing the Edmund Burke role of

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

The Constitution forbids Congress from

The Great Compromise produced

The document explaining the ideas of the Constitution and urging its ratification is

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

The idea that government should be restricted in its lawful uses of power and hence in its ability to deprive people of their liberty is expressed by the term

The writers of the Constitution devised the Electoral College as the method of choosing presidents because

The origin of the concept of separation of powers is most associated with

Define judicial review and explain its origin and importance.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

Discuss constitutional democracy as conceived by the framers.Include a brief discussion of Edmund Burke's philosophy.

Through the grants of power in the Constitution,the framers sought to

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

The framers' most significant modification of the traditional doctrine of the separation of powers was to

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences

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Exam 2: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Presidents are

The framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things.Explain this difference and identify which concept the framers favored.

Under the original Constitution,Congress could not ban the slave trade until ________.

President John Adams publicly indicated that

A contemporary legislator who voted for a bill because of a belief in its benefit,even though his constituents back home overwhelmingly opposed the bill,would be performing the Edmund Burke role of

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

The Constitution forbids Congress from

The Great Compromise produced

The document explaining the ideas of the Constitution and urging its ratification is

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

The idea that government should be restricted in its lawful uses of power and hence in its ability to deprive people of their liberty is expressed by the term

The writers of the Constitution devised the Electoral College as the method of choosing presidents because

The origin of the concept of separation of powers is most associated with

Define judicial review and explain its origin and importance.

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

Discuss constitutional democracy as conceived by the framers.Include a brief discussion of Edmund Burke's philosophy.

Through the grants of power in the Constitution,the framers sought to

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

The framers' most significant modification of the traditional doctrine of the separation of powers was to

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

State and Local Politics: Maintaining Our Differences

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