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The Articles of Confederation provided that: A each state, no matter what its size, had only one vote in the congress. B a powerful central government would be formed to oversee the confederation of states. C the Congress of the Confederation could force the states to meet military quotas. D each state could send only one representative to the congress. E a bicameral assembly of representatives from the various states would act as the central governing body. F a powerful central government would be formed to oversee the confederation of states.

A

The _____ was America's first written constitution, which was adopted in 1639. A Fundamental Orders of Connecticut B Mayflower Compact C Pennsylvania Frame of Government D Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges E Massachusetts Body of Liberties

A

The issue of _____ in the states was an important part of the Articles of Confederation. A sovereignty B dictatorship C anocracy D anarchy E totalitarianism

A

Which of the following is a fear expressed by the Constitution's critics? A The rights of those in the minority would not be protected. B The new Constitution guaranteed too much personal freedom which would lead to chaos if unchecked. C Americans would consider themselves superior to other nations and declare war unreasonably. D A slave rebellion would ensue. E A confederate system of government would not work in a nation the size of the United States.

A

Which of the following is true of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? A It provided for the popular election of a governor and judges. B It set up the western boundary of the Connecticut colony C It provided the basic architectural layout for Connecticut. D It consisted of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. E It called for Connecticut's laws to be made by the British Crown

A

Which of the following was a weakness of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation? A The Congress of the Confederation had no power to raise revenues for the militia. B The Congress of the Confederation had no power to declare war on any country. C The Congress of the Confederation had no power to set standards for weights and measures. D The Congress of the Confederation could not settle disputes among different states. E The Congress of the Confederation could not enter into treaties and alliances.

A

Which of the following was proposed in the Great Compromise? A Each state would be granted equality in the Senate. B Congress had the authority to regulate trade and impose taxes. C Each slave would count as two-fifths of a person to determine representation in Congress. D Congress had the power to void any state's laws. E Congress had the authority to elect an executive office of more than one person.

A

hich of the following statements is true of the American government under the Articles of Confederation? A The president was appointed by Congress and had no executive powers. B Congress was established as a bicameral assembly of representatives. C Civil officers were appointed by the president to manage general affairs. D Each state could send only one representative to Congress.

A

In the context of the Articles of Confederation, in which of the following ways did the Constitution remedy the problem of the lack of an independent executive authority? A. By empowering the House of Representatives and the Senate equally B. By making the president the commander in chief of the army C. By giving the president limited appointment powers D. By establishing the United States Supreme Court E. By authorizing the Congress to establish "inferior" federal courts

B

The Madisonian Model refers to a model of government that _____. A relies on the principle of formal anarchy B separates the powers of the national government into three different branches C provides for a division of powers between a central government and several regional governments D relies entirely on centralization E gives the king or queen the sole power to make military-related decisions

B

The _____ favored large states, calling for a bicameral legislature which would elect the executive branch and create a national court system. A New Jersey Plan B Virginia Plan C Pennsylvania Plan D Great Compromise E three-fifths compromise

B

The legislative branch of the government in Rhenasia recently passed an occupational bill that makes it mandatory for individuals to acquire specific college degrees to be able to get employment. Before the bill could be enforced, the president of the country reviewed it and decided that the bill needs to be reconsidered. The bill is now being reconsidered in the legislative branch. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the scenario? A Partisanship B Veto power C Anarchy D Feudalism E Federalism

B

Valtonia is a large country with many states. Each state in the country has its own government. However, there is a central government in the country that shares sovereign power with all the state governments. The laws made by the legislative branch of the Valtonian central government are supreme and take precedence over conflicting state laws. In this scenario, which of the following concepts is illustrated? A Partisanship B Federalism C Formal anarchy D Veto power E Popular sovereignty

B

Which of the following is a reason why Rhode Island did not participate in the Constitutional Convention? A Rhode Island was strongly against a confederate system of government. B Rhode Island was strongly against creating a more powerful central government. C Rhode Island was strongly against conservatism. D Rhode Island had strong feelings of loyalty toward their home country, England.

B

Which of the following is true of the Common Sense? a It was a pamphlet that reflected the Hobbesian views on world politics. b It helped sever the remaining ties of loyalty of the American colonists to the British monarch. c It described the glorious victory in the Seven Years' War by the joint efforts of the British and the American. d It expressed the desire to acquire a strong central government to prevent bickering among the states. e It was a book written by John Locke.

B

Which of the following is true of the Second Continental Congress? A It named Thomas Jefferson as its commander in chief. B It assumed the powers of a central government in response to restrictive British measures. C It was convened to declare war on Britain. D It was convened with the intention to declare independence from Great Britain.

B

Which of the following statements is true of America's transformation from colonies to states? A All thirteen constitutions lacked a bill of rights in the first draft. B All thirteen constitutions called for limited governments. D All the colonies were in favor of creating a strong central government. E All thirteen colonies had completely new constitutions. F All the new constitutions contained bills of rights that defined the personal liberties of all state citizens.

B

Which of the following was proposed in the New Jersey Plan? A A state's population would determine its number of representatives in Congress. B Congress would be able to regulate trade and impose taxes. C A unicameral legislature would have one chamber that represented the states equally. D The state laws would overrule the Acts of Congress in matters of conflict. E The legislature would create a national court system.

B

In the context of the debate over the ratification of the Constitution, the Anti-Federalists: A attempted to allay the fears expressed by the Constitution's critics. B promised to add a bill of rights to the Constitution in order to gain political support. C contended that the Constitution would lead the nation to aristocratic tyranny. D strongly opposed the inclusion of a bill of rights in the Constitution. E contended that the Constitution would lead the nation to aristocratic tyranny.

C

The Annapolis meeting was held for the purpose of: A declaring that American colonies are independent from the rule of the British Parliament. B discussing military strategy for the Seven Years' War. C considering the extension of national authority to issues of commerce. D subduing the use of British goods in New England. E discussing the ways to deal with the economic depression that resulted from the Revolutionary War.

C

The British victory in the _____ permanently altered the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. A. Third Carnatic War B. War of the Quadruple Alliance C. Seven Years' War D. Great Northern War E. King George's War

C

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, and most of the document was written by _____. James Otis, Jr. George Washington Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine John Locke

C

The _____ is a basic principle of government that requires those who govern to act in accordance with established law. A thumb rule B commerce clause C rule of law D supremacy clause E law of Murphy

C

The _____ is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that lists the freedomsósuch as the freedoms of speech, press, and religionóthat a citizen enjoys and that cannot be infringed on by the government. A Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges B Magna Carta C Bill of Rights D Fundamental Orders of Connecticut E Mayflower Compact

C

The _____ served as America's first national constitution and represented an important step in the creation of the American governmental system. A Declaration of Independence B Mayflower Compact C Articles of Confederation D Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges E Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

C

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention compromised on the issue of banning slavery by agreeing that: A slavery would be banned completely in the United States once the Constitution was ratified. B the issue would be put to a national vote as soon as the Constitution was ratified. C Congress could prohibit slave importation into the country beginning in 1808. D slaves could file a lawsuit against their owners for inhumane treatment. E slaves imported after 1808 would be granted citizenship.

C

The three-fifths compromise was proposed to resolve the issue of: A the weaknesses of the provisions under the Articles of Confederation. B extending national authority to issues of commerce. C the number of representatives from each state in the House of Representatives. D the distribution of power between the central government and state governments. E disproportionate representation of smaller states in the upper chamber of the legislature.

C

Which of the following is true of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? A. It consisted of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. B It provided the basic architectural layout for Connecticut. C It provided for the popular election of a governor and judges. D It set up the western boundary of the Connecticut colony E It called for Connecticut's laws to be made by the British Crown

C

Which of the following statements is true of the powers of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation? A The Congress could regulate commerce between the states or with other nations. B The Congress could regulate paper money. C The Congress could establish and control the armed forces, declare war, and make peace. D The Congress had the power to enforce its laws. E The Congress had the power to interpret its laws.

C

Following Paine's publication of common sense the Second Continental Congress: A appointed Paine as the commander in chief of its army. B immediately accepted the resolution for independence proposed by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. C suggested that all colonies come together and establish a central government separate from Britain. D voted for free trade at all American ports with all countries except Britain. E was convened to declare war on Britain.

D

In May 1776, when the republican sentiment pervaded the colonies, which of the following states had unicameral legislatures? A New Hampshire and Delaware B Rhode Island and Connecticut C Maryland and Virginia D Pennsylvania and Georgia E North Carolina and Massachusetts

D

In the context of the Articles of Confederation, in which of the following ways did the Constitution remedy the problem of the lack of an independent executive authority? A By establishing the United States Supreme Court B By giving the president limited appointment powers C By authorizing the Congress to establish "inferior" federal courts D By making the president the commander in chief of the army

D

In the context of the debate over the ratification of the Constitution, which of the following is a difference between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists? A Unlike the Federalists, the Anti-Federalists were in favor of a strong central government. B Unlike the Federalists, the Anti-Federalists had attended the Constitutional Convention. C Unlike the Federalists, the Anti-Federalists could communicate with each other more easily and readily. D Unlike the Federalists, the Anti-Federalists argued that the Constitution needed a bill of rights.

D

One of the weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation was: A that it encouraged the importation of slaves. B that the president was given extensive appointment powers. C the authorization of Congress to establish federal courts. D the lack of a judiciary that was independent of the state courts. E the lack of voting powers of the common people to choose their president.

D

The _____ were passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party to close Boston Harbor and place the government of Massachusetts under direct British control. A Trade and Navigation Acts B Mutiny Acts C Townshend Acts D Coercive Acts

D

Which of the following is true of a confederation? A A confederation is a party convention held at the local level that elects delegates to conventions at the national level. B A confederation is an involuntary association of independent states. C In a confederation, states are governed independently so that they can achieve their individual goals. D The member states of a confederation let the central government undertake a limited number of activities. E The member states of a confederation are typically prohibited from governing most state affairs.

D

Which of the following is true of a confederation? A. A confederation is a party convention held at the local level that elects delegates to conventions at the national level. B. A confederation is an involuntary association of independent states. C. In a confederation, states are governed independently so that they can achieve their individual goals. D. The member states of a confederation let the central government undertake a limited number of activities. E. The member states of a confederation are typically prohibited from governing most state affairs.

D

According to the three-fifths compromise, _____. A. children would not be considered as part of the population for determining representation in Congress B. each child would count as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in Congress C. three-fifths of the northern population would be represented in Congress D. slaves would not be counted as part of the population for determining representation in Congress E. each slave would count as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in Congress

E

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed by _____. A a four-fifths vote of the state legislatures requesting Congress to call a national convention B a three-fourths vote of the state legislatures in favor of the proposed amendment C a three-fourths vote in the House of Representatives requesting Congress to call a national convention D a three-fourths vote of the state legislatures requesting Congress to call a national convention E a two-thirds vote in the Senate and in the House of Representatives in favor of the amendment

E

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed by _____. A. a three-fourths vote of the state legislatures in favor of the proposed amendment B. a three-fourths vote in the House of Representatives requesting Congress to call a national convention C. a four-fifths vote of the state legislatures requesting Congress to call a national convention D. a three-fourths vote of the state legislatures requesting Congress to call a national convention E. a two-thirds vote in the Senate and in the House of Representatives in favor of the amendment

E

As opposed to the Anti-Federalists, which of the following is an advantage the Federalists had in the debate over ratification of the Constitution? A They wrote brilliantly, attacking nearly every clause of the new constitution document. B They stood for the status quo which gave them the support of the working class. C They had the support of ordinary farmers and merchants. D They favored the bill of rights more strongly than the Anti-Federalists. E They had attended the Constitutional Convention and were familiar with its arguments.

E

In the context of the First Continental Congress, which of the following is true of the committees of "safety" or "observation"? A. They conducted paramedical training for the colonists' army. B. They were formed after the battles at Lexington and Concord. C. They were formed as a result of the Second Continental Congress. D. They were responsible for hanging people who violated the boycott against Britain. E. They spied on neighbors and suppressed pro-British opinions.

E

One of the valuable political assets that the framers of the Constitution brought with them when they met in Philadelphia in 1787 was _____. A the authority given by the British Crown B the Mayflower Compact C their anti-Christian approach D the divine right theory E their English political heritage

E

The principle of limited government rests on the concept of _____. A the rule of law B veto power C the separation of powers D no taxation without representation E popular sovereignty

E

Which of the following best describes the Boston Tea Party? A It was a protest by the British Parliament members to oppose the import of tea from the New World into Britain. B It was a convention attended by the delegates from nine American colonies and members of the British Parliament. C It was conducted by American colonists in rebellion against the Coercive Acts passed by the British Parliament. D It was conducted by the British to foster British loyalty among the American colonists after the Seven Years' War. E It was a gesture of protest conducted by the American colonists over taxation imposed by the British Parliament.

E

Which of the following is a crisis America faced after the Revolutionary War ended? A States were being annexed by foreign powers in the absence of military support from the new central government. B States increasingly taxed each other's exports, which led to a loss of their competitiveness in global markets. C States were prevented from entering into agreements with foreign powers despite their sovereignty. D States started issuing too many new loans, which led to a subprime mortgage crisis. E States started printing their own money at dizzying rates, which led to inflation.

E

Which of the following is a reason for the resentment felt by the British colonists in America toward their motherland after the Seven Years' War? A The British government used the colonists as slaves in Britain. B The colonists were prisoners who had escaped from Britain. C The British refused to include the colonists in their army. D The colonists did not like being ruled by a distant government. E The British government decided to impose taxes on the colonists.

E

Which of the following statements is true of the powers of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation? A The Congress had the power to interpret its laws. B The Congress had the power to enforce its laws. C The Congress could regulate paper money. D The Congress could regulate commerce between the states or with other nations. E The Congress could establish and control the armed forces, declare war, and make peace.

E

William Patersonís argument against the Virginia Plan was that: A the slaves were being considered part of the population while considering election of representatives. B a bicameral legislature would unnecessarily complicate parliamentary procedures. C the number of representatives in legislature should be in proportion to each state's population. D each state had votes proportionate to its population under the Articles of Confederation. E the convention had no power to change the existing arrangement of equality in the voting rights.

E

he first battles of the American Revolution were fought between British soldiers (Redcoats) and colonial citizen soldiers (Minutemen) in _____. A Pennsylvania B Georgia C Connecticut D Virginia E Massachusetts

E

The Articles of Confederation provided that: A. a bicameral assembly of representatives from the various states would act as the central governing body. B. each state could send only one representative to the congress. C. a powerful central government would be formed to oversee the confederation of states. D. the Congress of the Confederation could force the states to meet military quotas. E. a powerful central government would be formed to oversee the confederation of states. F. each state, no matter what its size, had only one vote in the congress.

F

Which of the following colonies did not participate in the First Continental Congress? Rhode Island Virginia New York Georgia Pennsylvania

Georgia

The _____ was a social contract drawn up by the Pilgrims, a group of English Protestants, who came to the New World on a ship in 1620. Bill of Rights Magna Carta Mayflower Compact Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges Declaration of Independence

Mayflower Compact

The citizens of Plutonia rebelled against their government for bringing in new press regulations. Since the Constitution of Plutonia does not give the government the power to regulate press, the government does not have the power to bring in any press regulations. The Plutonian government repealed all the regulations it had imposed on the press. In this scenario, which of the following concepts is illustrated? Federalism Formal anarchy Veto power The separation of powers Popular sovereignty

Popular soveirgnty

_____ was the only state that did not send any delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Rhode Island New Hampshire Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland

RHODE ISLAND

A _____ is defined as a league of independent states that are united only for the purpose of achieving common goals. faction republic caucus confederation congress

confederation

A _____ is a group of persons forming a cohesive minority. congress faction confederation caucus republic

faction

In 1776, _____ were suspicious not only of executive authority in their own states but also of national authority as represented by the Continental Congress. libertarians nationalists moderates republicans

republicans