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

The framers entrusted the selection of U.S.senators to

Marbury v.Madison is a landmark Supreme Court decision because it

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

The Federalist Papers were written by

In his criticism of the Constitution,the economist Charles Beard argued that

________ referred to his victory in the presidential election as the "Revolution of 1800".

The direct election of U.S.senators came about due to

The "Three-Fifths Compromise" was a response to

How did Congress retaliate to the Supreme Court's reprimand,in Marbury v.Madison,that it had passed legislation that exceeded its constitutional authority?

The Constitution prevents the government from suspending the writ of habeas corpus,meaning that the government cannot

Explain how provisions for majority rule have changed throughout U.S.history.Include examples from the Jacksonian era and the Progressive movement.

Which of the following is NOT among the checks Congress has on the executive?

Which of the following nations is often noted as an example of a government that has a system of checks and balances but is often plagued by political extremes?

According to John Locke,inalienable rights in a social contract

The first plan of government for the United States was a

Presidential appointments and treaties must be approved by

Which of the following was NOT provided for by the Articles of Confederation?

________ was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

Define limited government and its relation to liberty.Explain ways in which the Constitution limits government.

The European philosopher whose concept of natural rights had a great impact on American politics is