Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the motivations of the Founders in writing the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system consistent with the dominant philosophical and moral principles of the day while also promoting commerce and protecting private property from radical state legislatures. 
B)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that would lead to their own personal enrichment. 
C)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system of direct democracy that maximized popular sovereignty. 
D)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that concentrated authority in one branch of government. 
E)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that ended slavery. 
A)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system consistent with the dominant philosophical and moral principles of the day while also promoting commerce and protecting private property from radical state legislatures. 
B)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that would lead to their own personal enrichment. 
C)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system of direct democracy that maximized popular sovereignty. 
D)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that concentrated authority in one branch of government. 
E)  The Founders' primary goal was to devise a system that ended slavery.

Question 2

The Constitution expressly gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review over Congress and the president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How was the power in Congress divided under the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each state had an equal vote. 
B)  Each state's votes were proportionate to its population. 
C)  The states were not formally represented in Congress. 
D)  Each state's power depended on its geographic size. 
E)  Each state's power depended on its economic wealth. 
A)  Each state had an equal vote. 
B)  Each state's votes were proportionate to its population. 
C)  The states were not formally represented in Congress. 
D)  Each state's power depended on its geographic size. 
E)  Each state's power depended on its economic wealth.

Question 4

During the ratification debates,who were the Antifederalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  those who opposed the new Constitution because they wanted a weaker central government 
B)  those who opposed the Constitution because it did not create a strong enough central government 
C)  those who opposed the Constitution because it did not provide women with the right to vote 
D)  those who supported the Constitution 
E)  those who believed that the United States should enter into a confederation with Britain and Canada 
A)  those who opposed the new Constitution because they wanted a weaker central government 
B)  those who opposed the Constitution because it did not create a strong enough central government 
C)  those who opposed the Constitution because it did not provide women with the right to vote 
D)  those who supported the Constitution 
E)  those who believed that the United States should enter into a confederation with Britain and Canada

Question 5

Alexander Hamilton argued that the chief executive office should possess

Accepted Answer

A)  popularity. 
B)  judgment. 
C)  energy. 
D)  gravitas. 
E)  integrity. 
A)  popularity. 
B)  judgment. 
C)  energy. 
D)  gravitas. 
E)  integrity.

Question 6

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  one year 
B)  two years 
C)  three years 
D)  four years 
E)  six years 
A)  one year 
B)  two years 
C)  three years 
D)  four years 
E)  six years

Question 7

The decision to give the national government control over commerce and finance was motivated primarily by the framers' desire to

Accepted Answer

A)  end slavery in the United States. 
B)  eliminate state and local governments. 
C)  promote economic development and protect property from radical state legislatures. 
D)  build international alliances. 
E)  guarantee economic equality for all citizens. 
A)  end slavery in the United States. 
B)  eliminate state and local governments. 
C)  promote economic development and protect property from radical state legislatures. 
D)  build international alliances. 
E)  guarantee economic equality for all citizens.

Question 8

Judicial review is the power of

Accepted Answer

A)  the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of government. 
B)  Congress to review the decisions of the federal courts. 
C)  the president to appoint judges to the federal courts. 
D)  the states to review the constitutionality of federal actions and laws. 
E)  the courts to review and edit pieces of legislation before they are voted on in Congress. 
A)  the courts to decide on the constitutionality of actions taken by the other branches of government. 
B)  Congress to review the decisions of the federal courts. 
C)  the president to appoint judges to the federal courts. 
D)  the states to review the constitutionality of federal actions and laws. 
E)  the courts to review and edit pieces of legislation before they are voted on in Congress.

Question 9

Which of the following was not a tool used by the Founders to prevent the dangers of "excessive democracy"?

Accepted Answer

A)  checks and balances 
B)  staggered terms in office 
C)  bicameralism 
D)  indirect election 
E)  senatorial courtesy 
A)  checks and balances 
B)  staggered terms in office 
C)  bicameralism 
D)  indirect election 
E)  senatorial courtesy

Question 10

The Constitution gives Congress the power to recognize other nations and to accept ambassadors from foreign countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On the subject of representation,Antifederalists wanted

Accepted Answer

A)  representative bodies that resembled those represented to the highest degree. 
B)  representatives to exercise independent judgment and wisdom. 
C)  representatives who would reflect commercial interests. 
D)  as few representatives as possible. 
E)  representatives who were significantly more educated and wealthier than the majority of the public. 
A)  representative bodies that resembled those represented to the highest degree. 
B)  representatives to exercise independent judgment and wisdom. 
C)  representatives who would reflect commercial interests. 
D)  as few representatives as possible. 
E)  representatives who were significantly more educated and wealthier than the majority of the public.

Question 12

The system of shared powers,divided between a central government and the states,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the electoral college. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  statism. 
D)  checks and balances. 
E)  the separation of powers. 
A)  the electoral college. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  statism. 
D)  checks and balances. 
E)  the separation of powers.

Question 13

At the Constitutional Convention,the plan to create a Congress where representation was distributed according to population was called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Virginia Plan. 
B)  Adams Proposal. 
C)  New Hampshire Suggestion. 
D)  Washington Doctrine. 
E)  New Jersey Plan. 
A)  Virginia Plan. 
B)  Adams Proposal. 
C)  New Hampshire Suggestion. 
D)  Washington Doctrine. 
E)  New Jersey Plan.

Which of the following statements best describes the motivations of the Founders in writing the Constitution?

The Constitution expressly gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review over Congress and the president.

How was the power in Congress divided under the Articles of Confederation?

During the ratification debates,who were the Antifederalists?

Alexander Hamilton argued that the chief executive office should possess

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

The decision to give the national government control over commerce and finance was motivated primarily by the framers' desire to

Judicial review is the power of

Which of the following was not a tool used by the Founders to prevent the dangers of "excessive democracy"?

The Constitution gives Congress the power to recognize other nations and to accept ambassadors from foreign countries.

On the subject of representation,Antifederalists wanted

The system of shared powers,divided between a central government and the states,is called

At the Constitutional Convention,the plan to create a Congress where representation was distributed according to population was called the

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Exam 2: The Founding and the Constitution

Which of the following statements best describes the motivations of the Founders in writing the Constitution?

The Constitution expressly gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review over Congress and the president.

How was the power in Congress divided under the Articles of Confederation?

During the ratification debates,who were the Antifederalists?

Alexander Hamilton argued that the chief executive office should possess

What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

The decision to give the national government control over commerce and finance was motivated primarily by the framers' desire to

Judicial review is the power of

Which of the following was not a tool used by the Founders to prevent the dangers of "excessive democracy"?

The Constitution gives Congress the power to recognize other nations and to accept ambassadors from foreign countries.

On the subject of representation,Antifederalists wanted

The system of shared powers,divided between a central government and the states,is called

At the Constitutional Convention,the plan to create a Congress where representation was distributed according to population was called the

American Political Culture

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Participation and Voting

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

Filters