Question 1

Shays' Rebellion was an attempt to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the state of Massachusetts from foreclosing on the lands of debt-ridden farmers 
B)  invade New England by Loyalists from Canada 
C)  overthrow the federal government under the Articles of Confederation 
D)  bring a Georgian slave revolt to Virginia 
E)  force the British government to rescind the Tea Act 
A)  prevent the state of Massachusetts from foreclosing on the lands of debt-ridden farmers 
B)  invade New England by Loyalists from Canada 
C)  overthrow the federal government under the Articles of Confederation 
D)  bring a Georgian slave revolt to Virginia 
E)  force the British government to rescind the Tea Act

Question 2

Why was the Declaration of Independence a remarkable philosophical statement for its time?

Accepted Answer

A)  It asserted that slavery was a "morally unjust" institution that should be outlawed. 
B)  It asserted that there were "unalienable rights" that could not be abridged by governments. 
C)  It asserted that laissez-faire capitalism would be the "supreme law of the land" in America. 
D)  It asserted that America was "first and foremost, a Christian nation." 
E)  It asserted that efforts by European powers to colonize lands in North and South America would be viewed as an act of aggression by the United States. 
A)  It asserted that slavery was a "morally unjust" institution that should be outlawed. 
B)  It asserted that there were "unalienable rights" that could not be abridged by governments. 
C)  It asserted that laissez-faire capitalism would be the "supreme law of the land" in America. 
D)  It asserted that America was "first and foremost, a Christian nation." 
E)  It asserted that efforts by European powers to colonize lands in North and South America would be viewed as an act of aggression by the United States.

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following was NOT discussed as a purpose of government in the Constitution's preamble?

Accepted Answer

A)  to promote justice 
B)  to maintain peace at home 
C)  to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens 
D)  to defend the nation from foreign foes 
E)  to secure the "blessings of liberty" 
A)  to promote justice 
B)  to maintain peace at home 
C)  to guarantee an equal distribution of wealth for all citizens 
D)  to defend the nation from foreign foes 
E)  to secure the "blessings of liberty"

Question 5

The Boston Tea Party resulted in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the closure of Boston Harbor by the British 
B)  the restrictions of colonists' movement to the West 
C)  a change in colonial government 
D)  the Boston Massacre 
E)  the removal of accused persons to Britain for trial 
A)  the closure of Boston Harbor by the British 
B)  the restrictions of colonists' movement to the West 
C)  a change in colonial government 
D)  the Boston Massacre 
E)  the removal of accused persons to Britain for trial

Question 6

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 7

In the national debate over ratification of the new Constitution,the Federalists:

Accepted Answer

A)  supported a return to the Articles of Confederation 
B)  opposed the Constitution and preferred decentralized government 
C)  supported the Constitution and preferred a strong national government 
D)  supported a return to British rule 
E)  refused to support the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added 
A)  supported a return to the Articles of Confederation 
B)  opposed the Constitution and preferred decentralized government 
C)  supported the Constitution and preferred a strong national government 
D)  supported a return to British rule 
E)  refused to support the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was added

Question 8

The Declaration of Independence was the United States' first governing constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Procedures outlining how to amend the Constitution are found in Article

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  V 
E)  X 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  V 
E)  X

Question 10

The framers of the Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of:

Accepted Answer

A)  completely dominating Congress 
B)  withstanding excessive popular pressure by making it subject to indirect election through the electoral college 
C)  spending money with little interference from any other branch of government 
D)  regulating all forms of commerce 
E)  declaring war on any country that posed a threat to American national security 
A)  completely dominating Congress 
B)  withstanding excessive popular pressure by making it subject to indirect election through the electoral college 
C)  spending money with little interference from any other branch of government 
D)  regulating all forms of commerce 
E)  declaring war on any country that posed a threat to American national security

Question 11

The ability of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is a good example of what principle of limited government?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation of powers 
B)  federalism 
C)  checks and balances 
D)  civil liberties 
E)  majority rule, minority rights 
A)  separation of powers 
B)  federalism 
C)  checks and balances 
D)  civil liberties 
E)  majority rule, minority rights

Question 12

The framers of the Constitution attempted to create a government that could do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  promote commerce 
B)  protect private property from radical state legislatures 
C)  limit excessive democracy 
D)  restrict the power of the central government 
E)  lead to the eventual inclusion of nonwhites in political life 
A)  promote commerce 
B)  protect private property from radical state legislatures 
C)  limit excessive democracy 
D)  restrict the power of the central government 
E)  lead to the eventual inclusion of nonwhites in political life

Question 13

The principle of giving each branch of government its own constituency is what Montesquieu calls a:

Accepted Answer

A)  tyranny 
B)  democracy 
C)  mixed regime 
D)  republic 
E)  system of federalism 
A)  tyranny 
B)  democracy 
C)  mixed regime 
D)  republic 
E)  system of federalism

Question 14

Each of the following was an Antifederalist except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patrick Henry 
B)  John Jay 
C)  George Mason 
D)  Richard Henry Lee 
E)  Elbridge Gerry 
A)  Patrick Henry 
B)  John Jay 
C)  George Mason 
D)  Richard Henry Lee 
E)  Elbridge Gerry

Question 15

The office of the president was designed by the framers to be capable of overcoming the inevitable stalemate of the bicameral legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and a loose alliance of nearly independent states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A conference held to analyze perceived flaws in the Articles of Confederation was called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Annapolis Convention 
B)  New York Delegation 
C)  Boston Massacre 
D)  Philadelphia Story 
E)  Shays' Rebellion 
A)  Annapolis Convention 
B)  New York Delegation 
C)  Boston Massacre 
D)  Philadelphia Story 
E)  Shays' Rebellion

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Three-fifths Compromise stated that no more than three out of every five states could be slave states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Only one-third of the Senate is up for re-election during any single election year because the framers believed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  too many elections would be difficult for the states to run 
B)  the voters should not have to make too many decisions during any single election 
C)  this was the only way to protect the Senate against radical changes 
D)  the state legislatures would conspire with each other to elect a Senate dominated by a single party 
E)  this would make members of the Senate more responsive to the preferences of their constituents 
A)  too many elections would be difficult for the states to run 
B)  the voters should not have to make too many decisions during any single election 
C)  this was the only way to protect the Senate against radical changes 
D)  the state legislatures would conspire with each other to elect a Senate dominated by a single party 
E)  this would make members of the Senate more responsive to the preferences of their constituents

Shays' Rebellion was an attempt to:

Why was the Declaration of Independence a remarkable philosophical statement for its time?

On the subject of representation,Antifederalists wanted:

Which of the following was NOT discussed as a purpose of government in the Constitution's preamble?

The Boston Tea Party resulted in all of the following except:

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

In the national debate over ratification of the new Constitution,the Federalists:

The Declaration of Independence was the United States' first governing constitution.

Procedures outlining how to amend the Constitution are found in Article

The framers of the Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of:

The ability of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is a good example of what principle of limited government?

The framers of the Constitution attempted to create a government that could do all of the following except:

The principle of giving each branch of government its own constituency is what Montesquieu calls a:

Each of the following was an Antifederalist except:

The office of the president was designed by the framers to be capable of overcoming the inevitable stalemate of the bicameral legislature.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and a loose alliance of nearly independent states.

A conference held to analyze perceived flaws in the Articles of Confederation was called the:

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

The Three-fifths Compromise stated that no more than three out of every five states could be slave states.

Only one-third of the Senate is up for re-election during any single election year because the framers believed that:

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Exam 2: The Founding and the Constitution

Shays' Rebellion was an attempt to:

Why was the Declaration of Independence a remarkable philosophical statement for its time?

On the subject of representation,Antifederalists wanted:

Which of the following was NOT discussed as a purpose of government in the Constitution's preamble?

The Boston Tea Party resulted in all of the following except:

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

In the national debate over ratification of the new Constitution,the Federalists:

The Declaration of Independence was the United States' first governing constitution.

Procedures outlining how to amend the Constitution are found in Article

The framers of the Constitution intended to create a presidency capable of:

The ability of the president to veto a bill passed by Congress is a good example of what principle of limited government?

The framers of the Constitution attempted to create a government that could do all of the following except:

The principle of giving each branch of government its own constituency is what Montesquieu calls a:

Each of the following was an Antifederalist except:

The office of the president was designed by the framers to be capable of overcoming the inevitable stalemate of the bicameral legislature.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and a loose alliance of nearly independent states.

A conference held to analyze perceived flaws in the Articles of Confederation was called the:

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

The Three-fifths Compromise stated that no more than three out of every five states could be slave states.

Only one-third of the Senate is up for re-election during any single election year because the framers believed that:

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters