Question 1

Which of these events occurred first?

Accepted Answer

A)  the battles of Lexington and Concord 
B)  the writing of the Declaration of Independence 
C)  the ratification of the Articles of Confederation by the required number of states 
D)  the first presidential and congressional elections take place 
E)  Shays's Rebellion 
A)  the battles of Lexington and Concord 
B)  the writing of the Declaration of Independence 
C)  the ratification of the Articles of Confederation by the required number of states 
D)  the first presidential and congressional elections take place 
E)  Shays's Rebellion

Question 2

Who among the following was NOT an anti-federalist??

Accepted Answer

A)  Edmund Randolph 
B)  George Mason 
C)  Richard Henry Lee 
D)  Patrick Henry 
E)  all were anti-federalists 
A)  Edmund Randolph 
B)  George Mason 
C)  Richard Henry Lee 
D)  Patrick Henry 
E)  all were anti-federalists

Question 3

The phrase, "We hold these truths to be self evident…" is found in what document?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Magna Carta 
B)  The US Constitution 
C)  The Articles of Confederation 
D)  The Declaration of Independence 
E)  The Federalist Papers 
A)  The Magna Carta 
B)  The US Constitution 
C)  The Articles of Confederation 
D)  The Declaration of Independence 
E)  The Federalist Papers

Question 4

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  federalism between states and the national government. 
B)  distinct spheres of responsibility for the three branches of the national government. 
C)  procedures for each branch of the national government to limit the power of the other branches. 
D)  civilian control of the national military. 
E)  influence of one branch of government over another. 
A)  federalism between states and the national government. 
B)  distinct spheres of responsibility for the three branches of the national government. 
C)  procedures for each branch of the national government to limit the power of the other branches. 
D)  civilian control of the national military. 
E)  influence of one branch of government over another.

Question 5

The ________ Compromise broke the deadlock at the Constitutional Convention concerning the issue of representation.

Accepted Answer

A)  New York 
B)  Georgia 
C)  Connecticut 
D)  Virginia 
A)  New York 
B)  Georgia 
C)  Connecticut 
D)  Virginia

Question 6

Which of the following statements is a principal part of the political philosophy of Jefferson and Locke that is embodied in the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government must be obeyed if society is to work efficiently. 
B)  Rule by a monarchy is inherently evil. 
C)  People can create a new government if the government fails to protect their rights. 
D)  Governments should have absolute authority over the people. 
E)  A strong, central government is necessary for a functioning government. 
A)  Government must be obeyed if society is to work efficiently. 
B)  Rule by a monarchy is inherently evil. 
C)  People can create a new government if the government fails to protect their rights. 
D)  Governments should have absolute authority over the people. 
E)  A strong, central government is necessary for a functioning government.

Question 7

What ideas of Locke did Jefferson include in the Declaration of Independence? What did the Declaration leave unsettled?

Accepted Answer

John Locke's ideas heavily influenced Th

Question 8

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress

Accepted Answer

A)  had little to do and had virtually no power. 
B)  was comprised of a House of Representatives and a Senate. 
C)  frequently declared state laws unconstitutional. 
D)  was all-powerful. 
E)  was dissolved. 
A)  had little to do and had virtually no power. 
B)  was comprised of a House of Representatives and a Senate. 
C)  frequently declared state laws unconstitutional. 
D)  was all-powerful. 
E)  was dissolved.

Question 9

Which of the following was a problem resulting from the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The central government had no way of raising money to finance its activities. 
B)  The central government could not prevent the outbreak of civil war among the states over the issue of slavery. 
C)  The central government was so powerful that it threatened individual liberty. 
D)  The state governments under the confederation were too weak. 
E)  The resulting national army was too large to support. 
A)  The central government had no way of raising money to finance its activities. 
B)  The central government could not prevent the outbreak of civil war among the states over the issue of slavery. 
C)  The central government was so powerful that it threatened individual liberty. 
D)  The state governments under the confederation were too weak. 
E)  The resulting national army was too large to support.

Question 10

The electoral college is

Accepted Answer

A)  based on the total number of representatives in Congress (House and Senate) from each of the states. 
B)  the method used to select federal judges. 
C)  no longer in existence, since the Twenty-Eighth Amendment provides for the direct election of the president. 
D)  the select group of enlightened voters envisioned by the founders who appoint the members of the United States Supreme Court. 
E)  a term for the portion of the American population that is eligible to vote. 
A)  based on the total number of representatives in Congress (House and Senate) from each of the states. 
B)  the method used to select federal judges. 
C)  no longer in existence, since the Twenty-Eighth Amendment provides for the direct election of the president. 
D)  the select group of enlightened voters envisioned by the founders who appoint the members of the United States Supreme Court. 
E)  a term for the portion of the American population that is eligible to vote.

Question 11

According to Table 2.1, the Preamble of the Constitution

Accepted Answer

A)  establishes the legislative branch. 
B)  establishes the executive branch. 
C)  states the purpose of the Constitution. 
D)  establishes judicial review. 
E)  outlines concerns about federalism. 
A)  establishes the legislative branch. 
B)  establishes the executive branch. 
C)  states the purpose of the Constitution. 
D)  establishes judicial review. 
E)  outlines concerns about federalism.

Question 12

Signing statements are

Accepted Answer

A)  unconstitutional, according to the US Supreme Court. 
B)  found in Article II of the US Constitution. 
C)  issued by presidents to set out their thinking on a law. 
D)  have only been used by recent presidents. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  unconstitutional, according to the US Supreme Court. 
B)  found in Article II of the US Constitution. 
C)  issued by presidents to set out their thinking on a law. 
D)  have only been used by recent presidents. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Montesquieu's views are incorporated in

Accepted Answer

A)  separation of powers. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  popular sovereignty. 
D)  republicanism. 
E)  democracy. 
A)  separation of powers. 
B)  federalism. 
C)  popular sovereignty. 
D)  republicanism. 
E)  democracy.

Question 14

The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which branch of the government was made directly accountable to the people under the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  the House of Representatives 
B)  the president 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
D)  the U.S. Senate 
E)  the electoral college 
A)  the House of Representatives 
B)  the president 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
D)  the U.S. Senate 
E)  the electoral college

Question 16

A confederation is a system of government in which power is concentrated in one central government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast eighteenth-century republicanism and the democratic ideal.

Accepted Answer

Eighteenth-century republicanism and the

Question 18

A republican form of government is one that is led by the Republican party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The key idea of "all men are created equal" is found clearly in the original US Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Article I, Sections 9 and 10, forbids states from imposing taxes or duties on other states' exports or entering into foreign treaties. These provisions

Accepted Answer

A)  expanded state governments' trading options. 
B)  broke down barriers to trade. 
C)  allowed only the federal government to trade with foreign nations. 
D)  were declared unconstitutional in Gibbons v Ogden. 
E)  increased the federal government's tax base. 
A)  expanded state governments' trading options. 
B)  broke down barriers to trade. 
C)  allowed only the federal government to trade with foreign nations. 
D)  were declared unconstitutional in Gibbons v Ogden. 
E)  increased the federal government's tax base.

Which of these events occurred first?

Who among the following was NOT an anti-federalist??

The phrase, "We hold these truths to be self evident…" is found in what document?

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to

The ________ Compromise broke the deadlock at the Constitutional Convention concerning the issue of representation.

Which of the following statements is a principal part of the political philosophy of Jefferson and Locke that is embodied in the Declaration of Independence?

What ideas of Locke did Jefferson include in the Declaration of Independence? What did the Declaration leave unsettled?

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress

Which of the following was a problem resulting from the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

The electoral college is

According to Table 2.1, the Preamble of the Constitution

Signing statements are

Montesquieu's views are incorporated in

The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

Which branch of the government was made directly accountable to the people under the Constitution?

A confederation is a system of government in which power is concentrated in one central government.

Compare and contrast eighteenth-century republicanism and the democratic ideal.

A republican form of government is one that is led by the Republican party.

The key idea of "all men are created equal" is found clearly in the original US Constitution.

Article I, Sections 9 and 10, forbids states from imposing taxes or duties on other states' exports or entering into foreign treaties. These provisions

Democracy and American Politics

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

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Exam 2: The Constitution

Which of these events occurred first?

Who among the following was NOT an anti-federalist??

The phrase, "We hold these truths to be self evident…" is found in what document?

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to

The ________ Compromise broke the deadlock at the Constitutional Convention concerning the issue of representation.

Which of the following statements is a principal part of the political philosophy of Jefferson and Locke that is embodied in the Declaration of Independence?

What ideas of Locke did Jefferson include in the Declaration of Independence? What did the Declaration leave unsettled?

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress

Which of the following was a problem resulting from the weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

The electoral college is

According to Table 2.1, the Preamble of the Constitution

Signing statements are

Montesquieu's views are incorporated in

The Declaration of Independence was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson.

Which branch of the government was made directly accountable to the people under the Constitution?

A confederation is a system of government in which power is concentrated in one central government.

Compare and contrast eighteenth-century republicanism and the democratic ideal.

A republican form of government is one that is led by the Republican party.

The key idea of "all men are created equal" is found clearly in the original US Constitution.

Article I, Sections 9 and 10, forbids states from imposing taxes or duties on other states' exports or entering into foreign treaties. These provisions

Democracy and American Politics

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters