Unit One

"The Congress has the power... to create all laws that are necessary and proper..." can be found in which part of the Constitution?

Article One

On which of the following issues did Federalists and Jeffersonians have most widely differing views?

Creating a national bank

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from larger states argued that each state's representation in the legislature should be proportional to its population. Smaller states argued that each state should have equal representation, regardless of population. The disagreement over representation threatened to derail the ratification of the United States Constitution. Which statement accurately describes the compromise that led to both sides reaching agreement?

A bicameral legislature with an upper house representing each state equally

Shay's Rebellion highlighted which of the following weaknesses of the national government under the Articles Of Confederation?

Lack Of Power to keep a standing Army

In the McCullough v Maryland decision, which two provisions in the Constitution were upheld and strengthened?

The Necessary And Proper Clause and The Supremacy Clause

As a compromise, the framers agreed on a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives elected by popular vote within states and the Senate selected by state legislatures. The direct election method conforms most to which of the following democratic ideals?

Government should be based on the consent of the governed

Which is the most democratic institution of government that represents the framers' commitment to a limited republic?

House Of Representatives

Article I, Section 9 of the United States Constitution lists several powers that are denied to the federal government, such as granting titles of nobility and passing ex post facto laws. This best demonstrates which of the following ideals of democracy?

Limited Government

In The Federalist 10, which of the following did James Madison argue would best control the negative effects of factions?

A large federal republic

Which of the following best characterizes the general argument made in Brutus 1?

A large republic is dangerous to personal liberty and undermines the states

Which of the following is an accurate summary of James Madison's argument in The Federalist 10?

A large republic presents more opportunities for groups to participate, compete, and limit each other

Which of the following is a chief argument in James Madison's Federalist No. 10?

A large, diverse republic will tame factions

Which of the following statements accurately describes federalism?

Federalism is a sharing of powers between national ad regional governments

Most members of the Congress believe the legal driving age should be 18, because statistics show that drivers under 18 have many more accidents than people 18 or older. Which of the following is the most practical and lasting action Congress can take to address the issue?

Mandate States to set the driving age to 18 and then withhold highway funds from any state that does not comply

Which of the following cases expanded the powers of Congress by defining the necessary and proper clause more broadly?

McCullough vs. Maryland

The Declaration of Independence cites specific reasons for separating from British rule, including the British imposing taxes and maintaining a standing army without consent. Which of the following principles or ideas would these grievances be most related to?

Natural rights such as life, liberty, and property

In the 1950s Southern states attempted to prevent integration of their public schools. In return, the National Guard was sent to force states to implement federal regulations. This scenario illustrates which of the following about the relationship between the state and national governments?

The debate over the role of the central government and state powers is ongoing

Which statement about impeachment under the Constitution is true?

The house can impeach officials for "high crimes or misdemeanors"

In order to appease both Federalists and Anti-Federalists, it was agreed at the Constitutional Convention that a group of delegates would be charged with selecting the president. This would ensure that

The most capable individuals would decide which candidate would be president

Which of the following represents the majority opinion in United States v. Lopez?

The power of the federal government in relation to state governments are limited in this case

The Gun-Free School Zones Act made it illegal for individuals knowingly to carry a gun in a school zone. The Supreme Court determined this act to be an unconstitutional stretch of the commerce clause in

United States vs. Lopez