Question 1

During the constitutional deliberations, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, to sway public opinion, wrote 85 essays known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Antifederalist Papers 
B)  Common Sense 
C)  The Federalist Papers 
D)  The Mayflower Compact 
E)  The Pluralist Papers 
A)  The Antifederalist Papers 
B)  Common Sense 
C)  The Federalist Papers 
D)  The Mayflower Compact 
E)  The Pluralist Papers

Question 2

The Jamestown colonists set a political precedent by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing the government to use a line-item veto 
B)  Instituting a direct democracy 
C)  Instituting a representative assembly 
D)  Creating a judicial system 
E)  Writing a constitutional document 
A)  Allowing the government to use a line-item veto 
B)  Instituting a direct democracy 
C)  Instituting a representative assembly 
D)  Creating a judicial system 
E)  Writing a constitutional document

Question 3

Who drafted the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  James Madison 
D)  John Adams 
E)  Benjamin Franklin 
A)  George Washington 
B)  Thomas Jefferson 
C)  James Madison 
D)  John Adams 
E)  Benjamin Franklin

Question 4

The chief obstacle to ratification of the Constitution by the states was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Its failure to abolish slavery 
B)  The omission of a Bill of Rights 
C)  The power it granted to tax 
D)  The lack of court structure below the Supreme Court 
E)  Inclusion of the plural executive 
A)  Its failure to abolish slavery 
B)  The omission of a Bill of Rights 
C)  The power it granted to tax 
D)  The lack of court structure below the Supreme Court 
E)  Inclusion of the plural executive

Question 5

Describe the methods of proposing and ratifying a constitutional amendment.

Accepted Answer

The methods of proposing and ratifying a

Question 6

The central government set up by the Constitution was likely to be seen in which of the following manners?

Accepted Answer

A)  As necessary by an Antifederalist, but dictatorial by a Federalist 
B)  As overbearing and burdensome by an Antifederalist, but as necessary by a Federalist 
C)  As corrupt by an Antifederalist, but benevolent by a Federalist 
D)  As authoritarian by an Antifederalist, but libertarian by a Federalist 
E)  As corrupt and authoritarian by an Antifederalist, but benevolent and libertarian by a Federalist 
A)  As necessary by an Antifederalist, but dictatorial by a Federalist 
B)  As overbearing and burdensome by an Antifederalist, but as necessary by a Federalist 
C)  As corrupt by an Antifederalist, but benevolent by a Federalist 
D)  As authoritarian by an Antifederalist, but libertarian by a Federalist 
E)  As corrupt and authoritarian by an Antifederalist, but benevolent and libertarian by a Federalist

Question 7

A constitutional amendment can be proposed in which of the following formats?

Accepted Answer

A)  A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures 
B)  A two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress 
C)  The legislatures in two-thirds of the states 
D)  A majority vote in both houses of Congress , provided the amendment is not vetoed by the president 
E)  A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures and/or a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress 
A)  A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures 
B)  A two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress 
C)  The legislatures in two-thirds of the states 
D)  A majority vote in both houses of Congress , provided the amendment is not vetoed by the president 
E)  A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures and/or a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress

Question 8

Which of the following was a purpose of the final version of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disband the army headed by George Washington 
B)  Condemn the growing slave trade 
C)  Guarantee personal civil rights to all colonists 
D)  Support the idea of a strong central government 
E)  Justify the colonists' revolt against Great Britain 
A)  Disband the army headed by George Washington 
B)  Condemn the growing slave trade 
C)  Guarantee personal civil rights to all colonists 
D)  Support the idea of a strong central government 
E)  Justify the colonists' revolt against Great Britain

Question 9

The Constitution vests all judicial authority of the United States in which of the following, as well as in other inferior courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Appeals Courts 
B)  The Supreme Court 
C)  The Chief Justice 
D)  The District Courts 
E)  The Constitutional Courts 
A)  The Appeals Courts 
B)  The Supreme Court 
C)  The Chief Justice 
D)  The District Courts 
E)  The Constitutional Courts

Question 10

The creative thinkers who designed the Constitution were most influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The historical and political context of the Civil War 
B)  The political philosophy of the time about how people should be governed 
C)  The historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during New World settlement 
D)  The historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during Old World settlement 
E)  The political philosophy of the time about how people should be governed, and the historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during New World settlement 
A)  The historical and political context of the Civil War 
B)  The political philosophy of the time about how people should be governed 
C)  The historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during New World settlement 
D)  The historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during Old World settlement 
E)  The political philosophy of the time about how people should be governed, and the historical experiences gained through trial of several forms of government during New World settlement

Question 11

The American system, with multiple points at which powers can block action, often leads to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective government 
B)  Caretaker government 
C)  Limited government 
D)  Impeachment of government officials 
E)  A call for new elections 
A)  Effective government 
B)  Caretaker government 
C)  Limited government 
D)  Impeachment of government officials 
E)  A call for new elections

Question 12

The protest movement of debt-ridden farmers facing foreclosures on their homes and farms was known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Boston Tea Party 
B)  The Boston Massacre 
C)  Shays' Rebellion 
D)  Bloody Thursday 
E)  The Farmers' Rebellion 
A)  The Boston Tea Party 
B)  The Boston Massacre 
C)  Shays' Rebellion 
D)  Bloody Thursday 
E)  The Farmers' Rebellion

Question 13

Describe the competing interests of the small states and large states. How were these conflicting interests resolved in the final version of the Constitution of 1787?

Accepted Answer

The competing interests of the small sta

Question 14

Which of the following is the term for the fundamental law undergirding the structure of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parliament 
B)  Social contract 
C)  Constitution 
D)  Congress 
E)  Federal system 
A)  Parliament 
B)  Social contract 
C)  Constitution 
D)  Congress 
E)  Federal system

Question 15

The Great Compromise resolved the impasse between which of the following two groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large and small states regarding the executive branch 
B)  Large and small states regarding representation 
C)  Northern and southern states regarding representation 
D)  Northern and southern states regarding slavery 
E)  Federalists and Antifederalists regarding the executive branch 
A)  Large and small states regarding the executive branch 
B)  Large and small states regarding representation 
C)  Northern and southern states regarding representation 
D)  Northern and southern states regarding slavery 
E)  Federalists and Antifederalists regarding the executive branch

Question 16

One result of the Second Continental Congress was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A brief reconciliation with Great Britain 
B)  A plan for the Boston Tea Party 
C)  The decision to create thirteen colonies 
D)  The adoption of the Declaration of Independence 
E)  Increases in colonial taxes paid to Great Britain 
A)  A brief reconciliation with Great Britain 
B)  A plan for the Boston Tea Party 
C)  The decision to create thirteen colonies 
D)  The adoption of the Declaration of Independence 
E)  Increases in colonial taxes paid to Great Britain

Question 17

The Articles of Confederation established a voluntary association of independent states that did which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relied on the national government to resolve all regional conflicts 
B)  Paid a yearly levy to the national government to enforce state laws 
C)  Agreed to only limited restraint on their freedom of action 
D)  Were represented on the basis of population in the Confederate assembly 
E)  Did not collect tariffs on goods coming into the state 
A)  Relied on the national government to resolve all regional conflicts 
B)  Paid a yearly levy to the national government to enforce state laws 
C)  Agreed to only limited restraint on their freedom of action 
D)  Were represented on the basis of population in the Confederate assembly 
E)  Did not collect tariffs on goods coming into the state

Question 18

Which of the following is true with regard to the Great Compromise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was advanced by delegates from Georgia. 
B)  It proposed a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate. 
C)  It was presented too late to be considered. 
D)  It was proposed by Delaware. 
E)  It proposed a unicameral legislature in which each state would have one vote. 
A)  It was advanced by delegates from Georgia. 
B)  It proposed a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate. 
C)  It was presented too late to be considered. 
D)  It was proposed by Delaware. 
E)  It proposed a unicameral legislature in which each state would have one vote.

Question 19

The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing without representation, and trials without juries?

Accepted Answer

A)  King George II 
B)  King George III 
C)  Queen Elizabeth 
D)  George Washington 
E)  Thomas Jefferson 
A)  King George II 
B)  King George III 
C)  Queen Elizabeth 
D)  George Washington 
E)  Thomas Jefferson

Question 20

Which of the following was true of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very few were members of the upper class. 
B)  Only a few came from professional backgrounds. 
C)  Most represented a cross-section of American society. 
D)  Most were senior statesmen with governmental experience. 
E)  Most were members of the upper class, and a majority came from professional backgrounds. 
A)  Very few were members of the upper class. 
B)  Only a few came from professional backgrounds. 
C)  Most represented a cross-section of American society. 
D)  Most were senior statesmen with governmental experience. 
E)  Most were members of the upper class, and a majority came from professional backgrounds.

During the constitutional deliberations, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, to sway public opinion, wrote 85 essays known as which of the following?

The Jamestown colonists set a political precedent by doing which of the following?

Who drafted the Bill of Rights?

The chief obstacle to ratification of the Constitution by the states was which of the following?

Describe the methods of proposing and ratifying a constitutional amendment.

The central government set up by the Constitution was likely to be seen in which of the following manners?

A constitutional amendment can be proposed in which of the following formats?

Which of the following was a purpose of the final version of the Declaration of Independence?

The Constitution vests all judicial authority of the United States in which of the following, as well as in other inferior courts?

The creative thinkers who designed the Constitution were most influenced by which of the following?

The American system, with multiple points at which powers can block action, often leads to which of the following?

The protest movement of debt-ridden farmers facing foreclosures on their homes and farms was known as which of the following?

Describe the competing interests of the small states and large states. How were these conflicting interests resolved in the final version of the Constitution of 1787?

Which of the following is the term for the fundamental law undergirding the structure of government?

The Great Compromise resolved the impasse between which of the following two groups?

One result of the Second Continental Congress was which of the following?

The Articles of Confederation established a voluntary association of independent states that did which of the following?

Which of the following is true with regard to the Great Compromise?

The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing without representation, and trials without juries?

Which of the following was true of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

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Exam 2: The Constitution

During the constitutional deliberations, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, to sway public opinion, wrote 85 essays known as which of the following?

The Jamestown colonists set a political precedent by doing which of the following?

Who drafted the Bill of Rights?

The chief obstacle to ratification of the Constitution by the states was which of the following?

Describe the methods of proposing and ratifying a constitutional amendment.

The central government set up by the Constitution was likely to be seen in which of the following manners?

A constitutional amendment can be proposed in which of the following formats?

Which of the following was a purpose of the final version of the Declaration of Independence?

The Constitution vests all judicial authority of the United States in which of the following, as well as in other inferior courts?

The creative thinkers who designed the Constitution were most influenced by which of the following?

The American system, with multiple points at which powers can block action, often leads to which of the following?

The protest movement of debt-ridden farmers facing foreclosures on their homes and farms was known as which of the following?

Describe the competing interests of the small states and large states. How were these conflicting interests resolved in the final version of the Constitution of 1787?

Which of the following is the term for the fundamental law undergirding the structure of government?

The Great Compromise resolved the impasse between which of the following two groups?

One result of the Second Continental Congress was which of the following?

The Articles of Confederation established a voluntary association of independent states that did which of the following?

Which of the following is true with regard to the Great Compromise?

The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing without representation, and trials without juries?

Which of the following was true of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

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Federalism

Civil Liberties

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