Question 1

According to John Locke,inalienable rights in a social contract

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A) belong to the government only. 
B) belong to individuals but can be denied by government. 
C) belong to individuals and cannot be denied by government. 
D) cannot be guaranteed by any governmental body. 
E) are no longer as important to the individual as in a state of nature. 
A) belong to the government only. 
B) belong to individuals but can be denied by government. 
C) belong to individuals and cannot be denied by government. 
D) cannot be guaranteed by any governmental body. 
E) are no longer as important to the individual as in a state of nature. C

Question 2

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. C

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Shays' Rebellion

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A) was a successful revolt. 
B) convinced many political leaders that the national government was too powerful. 
C) convinced many political leaders that the national government was too weak. 
D) reinforced public support for the Articles of Confederation. 
E) occurred after the Philadelphia convention of 1787. 
A) was a successful revolt. 
B) convinced many political leaders that the national government was too powerful. 
C) convinced many political leaders that the national government was too weak. 
D) reinforced public support for the Articles of Confederation. 
E) occurred after the Philadelphia convention of 1787.

Question 5

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

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A) established national supremacy. 
B) set the precedent for judicial review. 
C) defined the scope of state powers under the Tenth Amendment. 
D) affirmed the necessary and proper clause. 
E) helped to end Thomas Jefferson's political career. 
A) established national supremacy. 
B) set the precedent for judicial review. 
C) defined the scope of state powers under the Tenth Amendment. 
D) affirmed the necessary and proper clause. 
E) helped to end Thomas Jefferson's political career.

Question 6

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 7

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

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Two main factors were the colonists' Eng

Question 8

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

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A) Aristotle's conception of democracy. 
B) Montesquieu's view of constitutionalism. 
C) Hobbes's idea of the state of nature. 
D) Locke's philosophy of inalienable rights. 
E) Madison's view of factions. 
A) Aristotle's conception of democracy. 
B) Montesquieu's view of constitutionalism. 
C) Hobbes's idea of the state of nature. 
D) Locke's philosophy of inalienable rights. 
E) Madison's view of factions.

Question 9

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

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Limited government is a government that

Question 10

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 11

________ presided over the Philadelphia convention of 1787.

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A) Benjamin Franklin 
B) Gouverneur Morris 
C) Edmund Randolph 
D) James Madison 
E) George Washington 
A) Benjamin Franklin 
B) Gouverneur Morris 
C) Edmund Randolph 
D) James Madison 
E) George Washington

Question 12

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

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A) specially chosen electors. 
B) state legislatures. 
C) direct vote of the people. 
D) state governors. 
E) federal magistrates. 
A) specially chosen electors. 
B) state legislatures. 
C) direct vote of the people. 
D) state governors. 
E) federal magistrates.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

The framers of the Constitution preferred which of the following political arrangements?

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A) a republic as opposed to a pure democracy 
B) a monarchy as opposed to a constitutional system 
C) a pure democracy over a republic 
D) a pure democracy over a representative democracy 
E) socialism over capitalism 
A) a republic as opposed to a pure democracy 
B) a monarchy as opposed to a constitutional system 
C) a pure democracy over a republic 
D) a pure democracy over a representative democracy 
E) socialism over capitalism

Question 16

Which of the following developments in the national political system did NOT provide for more popular control?

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A) primary elections 
B) direct election of U.S.senators 
C) recall elections 
D) initiative and referendum 
E) judicial review 
A) primary elections 
B) direct election of U.S.senators 
C) recall elections 
D) initiative and referendum 
E) judicial review

Question 17

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

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The Constitution made only a small provi

Question 18

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

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A) prosecute persons for acts that were legal at the time they were committed. 
B) establish a state religion based on Christian beliefs. 
C) enact laws that would legalize the practice of indentured servitude. 
D) jail a person without a court hearing to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment. 
E) silence freedom of the press. 
A) prosecute persons for acts that were legal at the time they were committed. 
B) establish a state religion based on Christian beliefs. 
C) enact laws that would legalize the practice of indentured servitude. 
D) jail a person without a court hearing to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment. 
E) silence freedom of the press.

Question 19

The Federalist Papers were written by

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A) Washington,Adams,and Jefferson. 
B) Franklin,Washington,and Lee. 
C) Jefferson,Locke,and Montesquieu. 
D) Madison,Hamilton,and Jay. 
E) Marshall,Jefferson,and Adams. 
A) Washington,Adams,and Jefferson. 
B) Franklin,Washington,and Lee. 
C) Jefferson,Locke,and Montesquieu. 
D) Madison,Hamilton,and Jay. 
E) Marshall,Jefferson,and Adams.

Question 20

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.

According to John Locke,inalienable rights in a social contract

The Great Compromise produced

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

Shays' Rebellion

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

President John Adams publicly indicated that

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

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

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

________ presided over the Philadelphia convention of 1787.

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

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

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

The framers of the Constitution preferred which of the following political arrangements?

Which of the following developments in the national political system did NOT provide for more popular control?

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

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

The Federalist Papers were written by

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

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

According to John Locke,inalienable rights in a social contract

The Great Compromise produced

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

Shays' Rebellion

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

President John Adams publicly indicated that

Explain why early Americans admired limited government.

The words of the Declaration of Independence reflected

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

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

________ presided over the Philadelphia convention of 1787.

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

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

Where is the Bill of Rights found in the Constitution?

The framers of the Constitution preferred which of the following political arrangements?

Which of the following developments in the national political system did NOT provide for more popular control?

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

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

The Federalist Papers were written by

In Federalist No.10,James Madison argued that

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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