Gov Final
A faction is a group that strongly disagrees with another group. strongly favors ratifying the Constitution. strongly agrees with another group. strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
a
A result of the amendment process is that it requires Congress and the states to work together. it requires Congress and the states to work separately. it requires Congress and the states to recognize people's rights. it forces Congress and the states to respect legal records.
a
How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights? The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states. The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law. The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights. The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments.
a
How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution? They both opposed a strong federal government. They both disagreed with Patrick Henry. They both favored ratifying the Constitution. They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.
a
Ratification is best defined as the process of approving the Constitution. the process of supporting the Constitution. the process of writing the Constitution. the process of interpreting the Constitution.
a
The Constitution regulates government powers by providing guides and limits to the government's power. providing an undivided government power structure. providing a weakened central government structure. providing a majority of power to state governments.
a
The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to the states. Congress. the judicial branch. the executive branch.
a
The issue of slavery at the Constitutional Convention was actually an issue about representation. taxes. population. legislature.
a
The preamble begins with "We the People of the United States," which establishes the idea of popular sovereignty. judicial review checks and balances. separation of powers.
a
What did Anti-Federalists fear would happen if the Constitution became law? Congress would have too much power over states. States would have too much freedom to make their own laws. Congress and states would have equal power. States would control which laws Congress made.
a
What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan? to support the interests of the smaller states to implement a bicameral legislature to nominate William Paterson as chief executive to eliminate population as a basis for representation
a
Which best describes why some people such as James Madison thought that the Bill of Rights was unnecessary? Rights that were not listed would be unprotected. Natural rights could not be quantified. The Bill of Rights interfered with state laws. There was no flexibility in the stated rights.
a
Which best explains how the Supremacy Clause is connected to federalism? The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments. The Supremacy Clause establishes that the state governments have more power than the federal government. The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to share power equally. The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to fight for power.
a
Which best explains why the Privileges and Immunities Clause forbids states from discriminating against citizens from other states? The Constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of location, to have the same rights. The Constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of skin color, to have the same rights. The Constitution intended for all states, regardless of location, to respect each other's laws. The Constitution intended for all states, regardless of state laws, to respect enslaved persons.
a
Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause? The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
a
Which lists the steps involved in approving the Constitution in the correct order? i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote. ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote. ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Two-thirds of Congressional representatives had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote. ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. All of the original states had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law. i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote. ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution. iii. Three-fourths of Congressional representatives had to approve it. iv. The Constitution became law.
a
Which process does Article V of the Constitution describe? amending the Constitution granting powers to the states contradicting federal law returning enslaved persons
a
Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers? No single branch of government would have too much power. The president should have more power than the other branches. Power would be divided equally between federal and state government. Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.
a
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution? The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government. The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states. The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments. The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.
a
A bicameral legislature is made up of how many bodies? one two three four
b
A similarity between the ratification process in Article VII and the amendment process in Article V is that both involve dealing with the rights of citizens. overcoming difficult barriers. dealing with legal records. establishing government authority.
b
According to the 1790 census, where did enslaved people live within the United States? only in the South in every single state in a small portion of the North only in the far West
b
Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by the president and vice president. Congress and state legislatures. the president and the Supreme Court. Congress and the Supreme Court.
b
An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that state laws are superior to federal laws. federal laws are superior to state laws. judges do not have to follow federal laws. judges have to follow state laws.
b
Anti-Federalists argued that branches of government would keep each other in balance. it was impossible to separate government into equal branches. the Constitution would create a Republican government. a Republic should protect people from the government and from each other.
b
If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying? the Fourth Amendment the Fifth Amendment the Sixth Amendment the Eighth Amendment
b
In addition to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, Article IV, Section 2 includes the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Enslaved Persons Clause. Federal Approval Clause. State Approval Clause.
b
James Madison did not believe that the Bill of Rights was necessary but drafted the amendments because there was popular support for them. What best explains why there was popular support for the amendments? People thought that the Constitution was too vague. People felt that the Constitution did not sufficiently protect their rights. People believed that amendments could overcome constitutional limitations. People wanted to know their specific constitutional rights.
b
Read the excerpt from the Publius. In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this...is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them...as little connected with each other [as possible]. —Publius Which idea does this excerpt support? the Anti-Federalist idea that dividing the government into branches will not stop abuses of power the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government the Anti-Federalist idea that lawmaking should be a matter for states, not the federal government the Federalist idea that branches of government should overlap so they can check on each other's activities
b
Read the excerpt from the Publius. It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government... If men were angels, no government would be necessary. —Publius Which statement summarizes the publication's view of government? We need government so we have a means to control our leaders. We need government because people are flawed. We don't need government because people are well behaved. We don't need government because it has too many checks and balances.
b
The framers of the US Constitution wrote the Preamble to establish the sovereignty of individual states. introduce the core ideas of the new government. define the roles of domestic and foreign policies. enforce the powers of the confederation government.
b
The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing city-states to follow their own form of government. citizens to participate in government. elected representatives to make all decisions. strong leaders to make all decisions.
b
What is the Bill of Rights? a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States a list of the fundamental rights held by the government a list of demands from the American colonies for independence
b
What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth amendments? They protect the rights of noncitizens. They protect rights not listed in the Constitution. They protect the federalist system. They protect the federal government from the states.
b
What was the primary way that the economy in the South differed from the economy of the North? The farms of the South did not rely on enslaved labor. The farms of the South raised agricultural products. The factories of the South provided important exports. The factories of the South were far more advanced.
b
Where did democracy begin? the Fertile Crescent Greek city-states the United States the Assyrian Empire
b
Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution? freedom to speak about anything freedom to meet peacefully freedom from search and seizure freedom from being detained
b
Which is the best example of how the Constitution made the federal government stronger in dealing with other countries? The federal government has the power to regulate state trade. The federal government has the power to maintain a military. The federal government has the power to make laws. The federal government has the power to collect taxes.
b
Which power does the federal government share with state governments? printing money collecting taxes setting up local governments conducting foreign affairs
b
Who heads the judicial branch of government? Congress the Supreme Court the president the cabinet
b
According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution would make the president too weak. could make the president less powerful than Congress. could give the president too much influence. would make the president work closely with states.
c
All citizens in ancient Athens took part in government by voting in the Senate. Council of 500. General Assembly. legislative branch.
c
How did the Great Compromise resolve the dispute about representation? It sided completely with the unicameral legislature. It focused representation on the larger states, not the smaller states. It created balance by blending the Virginia and New Jersey plans. It gave every state the same number of state representatives.
c
How many states had to vote for the Constitution to approve it? two-thirds three-fourths nine of thirteen all thirteen
c
How many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the Constitution? One-quarter. One-half Three-fourths Five-eighths
c
The Constitution was a result of multiple legislations. democracies. compromises. populations.
c
The First Amendment protects the right to bear arms. a speedy trial. free speech. a jury trial.
c
The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if the amendment receives a majority vote. the president supports them. the amendment receives a two-thirds vote. the judiciary branch supports them.
c
The Ten Commandments are a list of rules for organizing government. ensuring the separation of powers. living and worshiping. ruling an empire.
c
The process of approving the Constitution is best described as simple. unofficial. difficult. unfair.
c
The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states. describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government. introduce and explain the core ideas of the new government. define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
c
To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed by the president. the Supreme Court. Congress or the states. the vice president.
c
Under what circumstances did John Locke think it would be acceptable for the people to overthrow the government? It is never acceptable, as overthrowing the government would be a violation of the social contract. If the people were to break the social contract and seek a different type of rule, the people could overthrow the government. If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the government. If the government failed to accept new natural rights, the people could overthrow the government.
c
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise rule about enslaved people? They were not to be counted at all. They were counted as full equals. They were partially counted. They were counted in some states.
c
What was the main issue of the Constitutional Convention? taxes slavery representation delegation
c
What would a bill of rights accomplish? It would let individuals govern themselves. It would give the government more power. It would limit government powers. It would give all power to the states.
c
When the Supreme Court declares a law that was created by Congress unconstitutional, it is an example of presidential veto. popular sovereignty. checks and balances. habeas corpus.
c
Which amendment was meant to allay Federalist fears that by guaranteeing specific rights the Constitution would not protect other unspecified rights? the First Amendment the Fourth Amendment the Ninth Amendment the Tenth Amendment
c
Which best describes Patrick Henry? He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution. He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution. He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution. He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.
c
Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments? habeas corpus individual rights federalism republicanism
c
Which of these is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights? the right to bear arms freedom to petition the right to call witnesses freedom of assembly
c
Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states? Each city-state had the same level of influence. Each city-state had the same social organization. Each city-state had its own form of government. Each city-state allowed all people to vote.
c
Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate? Their economy was based on agriculture. They had far fewer large cities than the southern states. They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states. They had very large farms called plantations.
c
Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause? Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights. Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection. Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states. Enslaved persons who escape must be granted their freedom.
c
Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion? The states were not ready to give up all of their independence. The states believed the Articles of Confederation were adequate. Each state was looking out for its personal interests and needs. Each state was certain that cooperation would lead to mutiny.
c
A republic is a form of government where all citizens take an active role in decision making. military leaders represent the people. a chief executive makes all the decisions. elected officials represent the people.
d
According to the Constitution, the right of freedom of religion supports practicing religions that are national and official. practicing religions approved by the government. practicing religion only in private settings. practicing any religion that one chooses.
d
According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? to guarantee everyone's rights to stop people from depriving others of their rights to ensure equal rights for all to prevent the government from abusing people's rights
d
During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on delegation. location. condition. population.
d
How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government? They favored it. They mostly favored it but had some concerns. Some opposed it and some favored it. They opposed it.
d
How did the Enlightenment's theories of government view the role of government? as benevolent as absolute as transparent as useful
d
How many of the Ten Commandments can be found in the laws of the United States? none one all three
d
Read the Preamble to the US Constitution. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. According to the Preamble, where does the power for government come from? the welfare the leaders the defence the people
d
Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution. . . . [A]nd secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. According to this excerpt of the preamble, who were freedoms and rights established for? federal and state elected officials executive and judicial officials leaders and past generations framers of the Constitution and future generations
d
Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution. . . . [I]nsure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare. What is the goal of government according to the above excerpt of the preamble? The government is responsible for creating and maintaining a system that exists to serve state governments. The government is responsible for setting up and operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government. The government is responsible for preserving and enforcing the legal order. The government is responsible for protecting and supporting its citizens.
d
Read the preamble to the Constitution. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from? the order the union the defence the people
d
Read the quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle. [A] state which becomes progressively more and more a unity will cease to be a state at all. Plurality of numbers is natural in a state; and the further it moves away from plurality towards unity, the less of a state it becomes. Aristotle believed that the citizens of a successful state must share the same beliefs. follow the leadership of a dictator. hold annual elections. allow for a diversity of opinions.
d
Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed the president should be less powerful than the other two branches. the president should give more power to the states. the president should have unlimited power to govern the nation. the president should have enough power to lead.
d
What does the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel guarantee an accused criminal to? the right to a speedy trial the right to call witnesses the right to a public trial the right to a lawyer
d
What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights? They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers. They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power. They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it. They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
d
Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government? governing commerce interpreting laws regulating taxes enforcing laws
d
Which statement about the Great Compromise is accurate? It included all of Edmund Randolph's ideas. It was a completely new and different plan. It overlooked the issue of state representation. It merged the ideas of multiple delegates' plans.
d
Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate? The Three-Fifths Compromise decided where the greatest enslaved populations were. The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to the free states. The Three-Fifths Compromise was based on the results of 1790 census. The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue.
d
Which statement about the Virginia Plan is accurate? It called for a unicameral legislature. It supported the interests of the smaller states. It proposed an executive staff instead of a single executive. It inspired the creation of the New Jersey Plan.
d
Why did Anti-Federalists favor a bill of rights? It would split power equally between the President and Congress. It would put goverment in the hands of individual states. It would give the government more power to make laws. It would protect individual citizens' freedoms.
d
The most important benefit of having a difficult amendment process is that it.
ensures that checks and balances are respected
Read the quote by Baron de Montesquieu. When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner. According to the quote, is lost if one person has too much power.
freedom
Read the preamble to the Constitution. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. In the preamble, the phrase "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility" means to improve the government system and structure. to create a system of laws for internal peace. to identify the seat of power in the government. to install this government system for the nation.
not a
The process of approving the Constitution is best described as simple. unofficial. difficult. unfair.
not a
Which could be considered an act indicating acceptance of the social contract? using electricity watching network news broadcasts driving on the highway taking a shower
not a or b
A direct democracy is one in which all citizens vote on important decisions. elect representatives to make decisions for them. choose a strong leader to make all the laws. vote in a Council of 500.
not b
Which best explains how Article IV is connected to federalism? Article IV grants powers to states while limiting the powers of the federal government. Article IV grants powers to federal government while limiting the powers of the states. Article IV grants powers to states while limiting the powers of the executive branch. Article IV grants powers to federal government while limiting the powers of the judicial branch.
not b
What did Hobbes think government control was necessary for? providing safety and security erasing natural human tendencies creating a balanced society overcoming corruption
not c
Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause? The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens. The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.
not c
Why did the Constitution create a separation of powers for the national government? to prevent the government from being controlled by one branch to eliminate overlapping government powers among the branches to reduce government powers among all branches to replace stronger branch powers with weaker powers
not c
The idea that government is not above the law is an example of rule of law. federalism. limited government. guaranteed rights.
not d
The Bill of Rights consists of the first-------- amendments to the Constitution.
ten
Read the quote from Immanuel Kant. Have the bravery to use your own reason! - that sums up the meaning of enlightenment. According to the quote, the Enlightenment encourages people to -------- for themselves.
think