Question 1

James Madison was the author of many of the essays known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of James Madison was the author of many...

Question 2

The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority 
B)  three-fifths 
C)  three-fourths 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  unanimous 
A)  majority 
B)  three-fifths 
C)  three-fourths 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  unanimous

Question 3

The Constitution permits Congress to establish lower national courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss which political group had the most impact on the formation of the Constitution and why.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Recognize the

Question 5

Analyze the 2000 presidential election and explain who you believe actually won the election.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Discuss the p

Question 6

Discuss the developments that led to the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 7

Which of the following allows a president to alter the meaning of a bill while signing it into law?

Accepted Answer

A)  veto 
B)  line-item veto 
C)  dissenting statement 
D)  signing statement 
E)  presidential dissent 
A)  veto 
B)  line-item veto 
C)  dissenting statement 
D)  signing statement 
E)  presidential dissent

Question 8

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

Accepted Answer

A)  1776 
B)  1777 
C)  1788 
D)  1791 
E)  1797 
A)  1776 
B)  1777 
C)  1788 
D)  1791 
E)  1797

Question 9

One of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was that it could not prevent __________ warfare between the states.

Accepted Answer

A)  political 
B)  outright 
C)  commercial 
D)  religious 
E)  territorial 
A)  political 
B)  outright 
C)  commercial 
D)  religious 
E)  territorial

James Madison was the author of many of the essays known as the __________.

The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.

The Constitution permits Congress to establish lower national courts.

Discuss which political group had the most impact on the formation of the Constitution and why.

Analyze the 2000 presidential election and explain who you believe actually won the election.

Discuss the developments that led to the American Revolution.

Which of the following allows a president to alter the meaning of a bill while signing it into law?

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

One of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was that it could not prevent __________ warfare between the states.

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The News Media

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Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

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The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

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Exam 2: The Constitution

James Madison was the author of many of the essays known as the __________.

The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.

The Constitution permits Congress to establish lower national courts.

Discuss which political group had the most impact on the formation of the Constitution and why.

Analyze the 2000 presidential election and explain who you believe actually won the election.

Discuss the developments that led to the American Revolution.

Which of the following allows a president to alter the meaning of a bill while signing it into law?

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

One of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was that it could not prevent __________ warfare between the states.

Democracy and American Politics

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters