Ch 3 quiz

What is the proportion of states that must support a constitutional amendment in order for it to be considered? Simple majority Three-fourths Two-thirds Unanimous

3/4

Which of the following options was a primary idea behind the New Jersey Plan? Replace the Articles of Confederation Give states with large and small populations equal representation Preserve the spirit of the Declaration of Independence Create a national judiciary and one or more supreme courts

Give states with large and small populations equal representation

Which term describes what Congress relies upon in order to take action and execute its enumerated powers? Implied powers Sovereignty Veto Judicial review

Implied powers

Why is the brevity of the U.S. Constitution considered to be one of its greatest strengths? It is less costly to print and produce. It allows for interpretation that keeps changing with the times. It makes it easier for other nations to use as a model. It is easier for students to understand.

It allows for interpretation that keeps changing with the times

The principles underlying the Declaration of Independence were rooted in the writings of which philosopher? John Locke Daniel Shays Charles A. Beard Alexis de Tocqueville

John Locke

What did James Madison's Federalist 10 argue that the new Constitution would do? Madison argued that the Constitution would obliterate the states and destroy liberty. Madison argued that the Constitution would keep the republic small and contained. Madison argued that the Constitution would promote the tyranny of mob rule. Madison argued that the Constitution would break and control factions.

Madison argued that the Constitution would break and control factions

Why were the Sons of Liberty formed in the colonies? The group was formed to protest and destroy items being taxed by the British. The Sons of Liberty drafted the first Constitution. The group consisted of farmers who were protesting the merchants' policy to charge higher prices for their produce. The Sons of Liberty were representatives of the British government formed to maintain loyalty to Britain.

The group was formed to protest and destroy items being taxed by the British

What was created with the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)? Supremacy clause Miranda rights Lemon test Judicial review

judicial review

Which word is never used in the U.S. Constitution? Slavery Amendment Justice People

slavery

The idea of consent on the part of those who are governed is derived from which concept? Separation of powers Majoritarian model of democracy Pluralist model of democracy Social contract theory

social contract theory

Why were the Framers skeptical that a republican government could be sustained? A republic only works when there is a single branch of government. A republic would only work to serve large, diverse colonies. A republic works best in small territories. A republic only works when there is an established monarchy.

A republic works best in small territories

What compact among the thirteen original colonies established the first government of the United States? Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation Great Compromise Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)

Articles of Confederation

Which institution best captures the Framers' desire to avoid a majoritarian model of democracy? Supremacy clause Taxation Supreme Court Electoral College

Electoral college

What did the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution do? Expanded the right to vote Gave authority and responsibility to the chief executive Changed the reliance of democracy to majority rule rather than majority consent Set progressive taxation and establish an income tax

Expanded the right to vote

When the Electoral College was created as the nation's official voting system, what fear related to the federal government was eliminated? Fear of checks and balances and a chief executive Fear of implied powers in the Constitution Fear of a popular vote controlled by the people Fear of a strong central government or monarchy

Fear of a popular vote controlled by the people

What is the division of power between a central government and regional governments, one that essentially creates two bodies of law? Federalism Sovereignty Unitary rule Checks and balances

Federalism

Which model of democracy best reflects the system of governance established by the U.S. Constitution? Autocracy Pluralist Monarchy Majoritarian

Pluralist

When thinking about the processes to amend the U.S. Constitution, which method has never been used before? Proposing amendments during a national convention Ratifying amendments by three-fourths vote of the states Proposing amendments by two-thirds vote in the House and Senate Ratifying amendments by way of state convention

Proposing amendments during a national convention

What were the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan both concerned with, but had different approaches to addressing? The Supreme Court Slavery Representation State boundaries

Representation

Which form of government is designed so that power resides in the people and is exercised by their elected representatives? Monarchy Aristocracy Direct democracy Republicanism

Republicanism

Which 1780s event demonstrated that the "league of friendship" under the Articles was incapable of suppressing insurrection and keeping order, creating a sense of urgency at the Philadelphia Convention to strengthen the national government? War of Independence Second Continental Congress Shays's Rebellion Boston Tea Party

Shay's Rebellion

What is the main reason why Antifederalist states agreed to ratify the Constitution? Amendments were added to more clearly define the branches of government. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. Amendments were added that reintroduced principles of the British government. The components of the Articles of Confederation were incorporated.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

What belief was commonly shared by the Antifederalists? Political power should be more centralized. State power should be limited. The Constitution should not be ratified. The Articles of Confederation should be repealed.

The Constitution should not be ratified

Which plan, offered during the Constitutional Convention, suggested three branches of government and two houses in the legislature? Connecticut Compromise Three-Fifths Compromise Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan

Virginia Plan

Where is the power of government located in a republic? With the individual states With the individual political parties With the elected representatives With the monarch

With the elected representatives