Unit 1 Government Test
When people have a fairly consistent view over a range of policy choices, they are said to have which of the following? Answers: a. A political ideology b. A faction c. An alliance d. A democratic ideal e. A political party
a. A political ideology
Which of the following are given to state or local governments for specific programs or projects? Answers: a. Categorical grants b. Inherent powers c. Expressed powers d. Mandates e. Block grants
a. Categorical grants
Which of the following was one of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress? Answers: a. Establishing an army and appointing a commander-in-chief b. Signing a treaty with Britain prohibiting trade with France c. Establishing a document with ambitious designs to join with Great Britain in a war against Spain d. Creating a unitary government in America e. Signing a treaty with France to declare war on Great Britain
a. Establishing an army and appointing a commander-in-chief
What is the purpose of block grants or federal aid given to state or local governments? Answers: a. It is to be spent in the way the state or local government decides to spend it. b. It is to be spent on a specific policy area decided on by the federal, state, and local governments. c. It is to be divided into discrete "blocks" of grants, each limited to $100 million. d. It is to be contingent on state/local endorsement of so-called "social" federal legislation. e. It is to be tied to federal mandates that state or local governments must then implement or they will be taxed on the money.
a. It is to be spent in the way the state or local government decides to spend it.
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are created equal" is similar to which of the following theorist's belief that government is based on the "consent of the governed"? Answers: a. John Locke b. Joseph Ellis c. John Hancock d. James Madison e. John Adams
a. John Locke
Which of the following was a purpose of the final version of the Declaration of Independence? Answers: a. Justify the colonists' revolt against Great Britain b. Disband the army headed by George Washington c. Support the idea of a strong central government d. Condemn the growing slave trade e. Guarantee personal civil rights to all colonists
a. Justify the colonists' revolt against Great Britain
"The government should act to create jobs during an economic crisis." Which of the following ideologies is most compatible with this quote? Answers: a. Liberal b. Anarchist c. Extreme conservative d. Conservative e. Libertarian
a. Liberal
The American system, with multiple points at which powers can block action, often leads to which of the following? Answers: a. Limited government b. Caretaker government c. Impeachment of government officials d. A call for new elections e. Effective government
a. Limited government
The scope and authority of power that Congress was granted under the Articles of Confederation can best be described as which of the following? Answers: a. Narrow b. Implied c. All-encompassing d. Powerful e. Broad
a. Narrow
How many special state conventions had to ratify the U.S. Constitution before it took effect? Answers: a. Nine b. Seven c. Thirteen d. Ten e. Eleven
a. Nine
Madison and the other Framers realized that the role of the new Constitution was to do which of the following? Answers: a. Serve as a gatekeeper to power b. Spell out the natural rights of citizens c. Strictly limit the power of government d. Create access to power for government officials e. Define what is meant by "citizen" and "rights"
a. Serve as a gatekeeper to power
Which of the following amendments are referred to as the Civil War amendments? Answers: a. Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments b. Twenty-First, Twenty-Second, and Twenty-Third Amendments c. Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Amendments d. Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Amendments e. Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Amendments
a. Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments
Because the delegates wanted to prevent the imposition of tyranny, by either the majority or the minority, the government they proposed had which of the following? Answers: a. An Electoral College b. A separation of powers c. A supremacy doctrine d. A guaranteed right to privacy e. A unicameral legislature
b. A separation of powers
In an autocracy, leaders typically rely on which of the following to maintain order? Answers: a. A team of problem solvers that listen to the people and their needs b. A strong army or secret police force c. A popularly elected group of sheriffs d. Reappointment by the national legislature e. Free and fair elections
b. A strong army or secret police force
The ways that the federal government helps support individuals in their efforts to attend college include which of the following? Answers: a. Tax breaks for education b. All of these are correct. c. Work-study programs d. Pell Grants e. Low-interest college loans
b. All of these are correct.
Which of the following provides the most common way to remove elected officials from office and can be the primary mechanisms for forging responsiveness? Answers: a. Interest groups b. Elections c. Impeachment d. Indictments e. Political parties
b. Elections
Freedom of speech, press, petition, and assembly, as well as the free exercise of religion, is guaranteed by which of the following amendments? Answers: a. Eighth b. First c. Second d. Fourth e. Fifth
b. First
Which of the following are obstacles to influence that may limit access to participation? Answers: a. Solutions b. Gates c. Gateways d. Public policies e. Problems
b. Gates
When Antifederalists complained of too much power for the president in the new Constitution, Hamilton made which of the following arguments? Answers: a. Presidents have public pressure limiting what they can do. b. He could be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors". c. Presidents can be voted out of office. d. He would be limited by the vice president. e. Judicial review limits some of the president's actions.
b. He could be impeached for "high crimes and misdemeanors".
Which of the following is the first step in the policy-making process? Answers: a. Discussing whether the problem needs to be addressed b. Identifying the problem c. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution d. Placing the problem on the agenda of the policy makers e. Formulating a solution
b. Identifying the problem
Which of the following is not part of the policy-making process? Answers: a. Enacting and implementing the solution b. Informing the media of possible solutions c. Placing the problem on the agenda of the policy makers d. Formulating a situation e. Identifying the problem
b. Informing the media of possible solutions
Which of the following groups would favor government efforts to increase equality, including higher taxes on the wealthy and more support for those in need? Answers: a. Conservatives b. Liberals c. Populists d. Moderates e. Libertarians
b. Liberals
The last 2 of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution were which of the following? Answers: a. New Hampshire and Massachusetts b. North Carolina and Rhode Island c. Delaware and Pennsylvania d. New Jersey and New York e. South Carolina and Georgia
b. North Carolina and Rhode Island
According to the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, the functions of government do not include which of the following? Answers: a. Ensure domestic tranquility b. Promote economic security c. Provide for the common defense d. Establish justice e. Promote the general welfare
b. Promote economic security
Unlike Athens, the early United States had a population of nearly 4 million people, which made direct democracy impractical. Instead, the Framers created which of the following? Answers: a. Dictatorship b. Representative democracy c. Direct democracy d. Socialist government e. Constitutional monarchy
b. Representative democracy
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal" are the first words of which of the following documents? Answers: a. The Bill of Rights b. The Declaration of Independence c. The United Nations Charter d. The Magna Carta e. The Constitution of the United States of America
b. The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution vests all judicial authority of the United States in which of the following, as well as in other inferior courts? Answers: a. The Chief Justice b. The Supreme Court c. The Constitutional Courts d. The District Courts e. The Appeals Courts
b. The Supreme Court
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was brought about by which of the following? Answers: a. Publication of the Treaty of Paris b. The failure of the Articles of Confederation c. The end of the Revolutionary War d. The publication of the Declaration of Independence e. A request by President Washington
b. The failure of the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following is the best description of the political value known as liberty? Answers: a. Freedom to do whatever you want b. The greatest freedom of the individual consistent with the freedom of other individuals c. Incompatible with government authority d. A uniquely American value e. Available only in the United States
b. The greatest freedom of the individual consistent with the freedom of other individuals
Gains in civic interest lead to broader public involvement, which in turn leads to which of the following? Answers: a. Highlighted interest group agendas b. Income equality c. Advances in equality d. A decrease in the size of government e. Less partisanship
c. Advances in equality
Participating in the public sphere obviously includes voting, but it also includes which of the following other activities? Answers: a. Social networking in support of a candidate b. Volunteering for a political campaign c. All of these are correct. d. Writing letters to your representatives in Congress e. Attending political rallies
c. All of these are correct.
In a confederal system of government, the central government has which of the following? Answers: a. Supreme power over the states/provinces b. Almost all the power c. Almost no real power d. Equal power with the states/provinces e. Almost no real power except during times of war
c. Almost no real power
As Madison and the other Founders noted, the best check on excesses of power that threaten a fair and just government is which of the following? Answers: a. Knowledgeable bureaucrats b. A bipartisan Congress c. An engaged public d. A powerful executive e. An activist Supreme Court
c. An engaged public
The United States tends to favor an economic system in which business enterprises and key industries are privately owned. This is known as which of the following? Answers: a. Socialism b. Communism c. Capitalism d. Libertarianism e. Populism
c. Capitalism
Which of the following is the term for the fundamental law undergirding the structure of government? Answers: a. Social contract b. Parliament c. Constitution d. Federal system e. Congress
c. Constitution
Which of the following states/districts does not have a voting member in the House of Representatives? Answers: a. Hawaii b. Wyoming c. District of Columbia d. Montana e. Alaska
c. District of Columbia
If top political jobs for both political parties are filled only from an inner circle of top corporate leaders, this would be evidence for which of the following? Answers: a. Pluralist theory b. The interest group model c. Elite theory d. Substantive democracy e. Authoritarianism
c. Elite theory
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the power to do which of the following? Answers: a. Regulate interstate and foreign commerce b. Compel the states to meet military quotas c. Establish and control the armed forces d. Compel states to pay their share of government costs e. Collect taxes directly from the people
c. Establish and control the armed forces
The Virginia Plan included which of the following? Answers: a. It worked to the advantage of the small states. b. It called for Supreme Court justices to select the president. c. It called for a bicameral legislature. d. It settled all of the controversies. e. It provided for the direct election of the president by the people.
c. It called for a bicameral legislature.
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against which of the following people, including the suspension of popularly elected colonial legislatures, taxing without representation, and trials without juries? Answers: a. King George II b. Thomas Jefferson c. King George III d. Queen Elizabeth e. George Washington
c. King George III
The Great Compromise resolved the impasse between which of the following two groups? Answers: a. Federalists and Antifederalists regarding the executive branch b. Northern and southern states regarding slavery c. Large and small states regarding representation d. Northern and southern states regarding representation e. Large and small states regarding the executive branch
c. Large and small states regarding representation
An American who supports the creation of election districts that are likely to vote for minority candidates for public office and wants more restrictions on business is likely to be of what political ideology? Answers: a. Libertarianism b. Majoritarianism c. Liberalism d. Socialism e. Conservatism
c. Liberalism
Which of the following groups believes that the government should not interfere in economic or social matters? Answers: a. Conservatives b. Moderates c. Libertarians d. Populists e. Liberals
c. Libertarians
The Supreme Court first declared that the courts have the power to overturn government acts that conflict with the Constitution in which of the following cases? Answers: a. Dred Scott v. Sandford b. McCullough v. Maryland c. Marbury v. Madison d. Gideon v. Wainwright e. Hamilton v. Burr
c. Marbury v. Madison
Which of the following was true of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention? Answers: a. Most represented a cross-section of American society. b. Only a few came from professional backgrounds. c. Most were members of the upper class, and a majority came from professional backgrounds. d. Very few were members of the upper class. e. Most were senior statesmen with governmental experience.
c. Most were members of the upper class, and a majority came from professional backgrounds.
Which of the following purposes of government is best defined as "a state of peace and security"? Answers: a. Legitimacy b. Authority c. Order d. Liberty e. Politics
c. Order
The struggle over power or influence within organizations that can grant benefits or privileges best defines which of the following? Answers: a. Elections b. Political science c. Politics d. A state government e. National government
c. Politics
The selection of senators by state legislatures was intended to serve as a check on which of the following? Answers: a. Larger states b. The president c. Popular will d. State legislatures e. The Senate
c. Popular will
Which of the following is a problem with American democracy? Answers: a. The rate of turnout in elections is at an all-time high. b. The government always responds to public opinion. c. Racial tensions persist across the country. d. The U.S. national debt is the lowest it's ever been. e. Political polarization is decreasing.
c. Racial tensions persist across the country.
The Tea Party movement has aligned itself for the most part with which of the following political parties? Answers: a. Socialist b. Libertarian c. Republican d. Democrat e. Communist
c. Republican
Originally, the Constitutional Convention's purpose was to do which of the following? Answers: a. Overturn articles amended by the Second Continental Congress b. Raise money for a national army to stop Shays' Rebellion c. Revise the Articles of Confederation d. Adopt a new constitution e. File a formal tax protest with Great Britain
c. Revise the Articles of Confederation
A republic is a form of government in which power derives from which of the following? Answers: a. A supreme mandate from the masses, rather than from divine right b. The benevolence of the leaders c. The citizens, but their representatives make policy and govern d. Sectarian violence e. The majoritarian consensus of elites
c. The citizens, but their representatives make policy and govern
The most basic weakness of the Articles of Confederation was which of the following? Answers: a. An overpowering executive b. Congress's lack of power to declare war c. The inability of Congress to raise funds d. Tax levels that were too high for most Americans e. Congress's lack of power to conduct foreign affairs
c. The inability of Congress to raise funds
The chief obstacle to ratification of the Constitution by the states was which of the following? Answers: a. The lack of court structure below the Supreme Court b. Inclusion of the plural executive c. The omission of a Bill of Rights d. The power it granted to tax e. Its failure to abolish slavery
c. The omission of a Bill of Rights
Which of the following is true regarding evaluation of the American political system? Answers: a. Voter turnout is higher in the United States than in most other democracies. b. Political institutions are generally unstable. c. The public trust of public institutions is low. d. Poverty is declining in the United States. e. Political polarization is declining in the United States.
c. The public trust of public institutions is low.
College students who want lower college loan interest rates, baby boomers who want increases in Social Security payments, and parents who want more money spent on public education are all looking out for which of the following? Answers: a. Their political participation b. Their civic interest c. Their self-interest d. Their partisanship e. Their political socialization
c. Their self-interest
Why didn't the framers of the Constitution create a direct democracy? Answers: a. Direct democracy had never been used before. b. It wasn't the best way to resist manipulative politicians. c. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority. d. They were worried about the efficiency of ballot-counting mechanisms. e. The people had expressed support for a government similar to a monarchy.
c. They believed the rights of the minority would be suppressed by the dominating majority.
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by whom? Answers: a. George Washington b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson d. John Locke e. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph's Virginia Plan was a proposal of 15 resolutions that did which of the following? Answers: a. Called for all states to be represented equally in the national legislature b. Included no provision for a president because of the distrust of so much concentrated power c. Served as a minor variation on the Articles of Confederation d. Called for a national executive who would be elected by the legislative body e. Called for a unicameral legislative body
d. Called for a national executive who would be elected by the legislative body
Under separation of powers, the U.S. system keeps power among branches balanced by enabling one branch to counter the actions of another by the use of which of the following? Answers: a. Economic manipulation b. Republicanism c. Federalism d. Checks and balances e. Authority
d. Checks and balances
Which of the following groups believes that lower taxes will prompt greater economic growth that will ultimately benefit everyone, including the poor? Answers: a. Moderates b. Liberals c. Democrats d. Conservatives e. Anarchists
d. Conservatives
The idea that most important government decisions are made by an identifiable and stable minority that shares certain characteristics—especially wealth and business connections—is known as which of the following? Answers: a. Oligarchy b. Aristocracy c. Pluralist theory d. Elite theory e. The interest group model
d. Elite theory
Which of the following is another term for an avenue for participation in the political process? Answers: a. Solution b. Public trust c. Institutional participation d. Gateway e. Gate
d. Gateway
Who works together to determine public policies? Answers: a. The public, the media, and interest groups b. Interest groups, Congress, and the Justice Department c. The president, local police, and educational institutions d. Individuals, organizations, and political institutions e. The U.S. Supreme Court, the NRA, and the public
d. Individuals, organizations, and political institutions
Which of the following is true of the First Continental Congress? Answers: a. It produced a document that the colonists found to be coercive. b. It was held in Boston, Massachusetts. c. It urged colonists to purchase British goods to win favor with the king. d. It encouraged the colonists to petition King George III to express their grievances. e. It declared independence from Great Britain.
d. It encouraged the colonists to petition King George III to express their grievances.
Which of the following political groups strongly supports property rights and opposes attempts to regulate personal behavior and moral values? Answers: a. Anarchists b. Traditionalists c. Liberals d. Libertarians e. Conservatives
d. Libertarians
The idea that each citizen must have a chance to have his or her voice heard in government is the root of which of the following? Answers: a. Political culture b. Political economy c. Civil society d. Political equality e. Self-determination
d. Political equality
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was a lack of which of the following? Answers: a. State-supported currencies b. A national system of courts c. A bicameral legislature d. Power to raise funds for the militia e. Power to tax exports
d. Power to raise funds for the militia
Actions by the government to achieve a goal are known as which of the following? Answers: a. Politics b. Factional decisions c. Policy agenda d. Public policy e. Government
d. Public policy
The framers of the Constitution chose to form what type of government? Answers: a. Totalitarian regime b. Limited constitutional monarchy c. Oligarchical regime d. Republic e. Authoritarian regime
d. Republic
Which of the following classes of powers are not given to the federal government by the Constitution, nor reserved to the states? Answers: a. Enumerated powers b. Inherent powers c. Concurrent powers d. Reserved powers e. Implied powers
d. Reserved powers
What ancient British legal principle holds that all people are equal before the law, all are subject to it, and no one is above it? Answers: a. Habeus corpus b. Positivism c. Stare decisis d. Rule of law e. Human rights
d. Rule of law
The assignment in the Constitution of lawmaking, law-enforcing, and law-interpreting functions to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively, is known as which of the following? Answers: a. Inherent powers b. The supremacy clause c. The implied powers clause d. Separation of powers e. Direct democracy
d. Separation of powers
The president of the United States is selected by which of the following? Answers: a. The U.S. Senate b. A popular vote of the people c. The governors of the states d. The Electoral College e. The House and Senate combined
d. The Electoral College
In monarchies, autocracies, and oligarchies, a single person or small elite rules society. These systems are by definition which of the following? Answers: a. Anarchist b. Responsive c. Fascist d. Undemocratic e. Democratic
d. Undemocratic
What do governors have the ability to do with a line-item veto? Answers: a. Veto legislation in its entirety b. Pass independent legislation c. Propose specific provisions in legislation d. Veto certain parts of spending bills without vetoing the entire bill e. Sign and pass legislation in its entirety
d. Veto certain parts of spending bills without vetoing the entire bill
A constitutional amendment can be proposed in which of the following formats? Answers: a. A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures b. A two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress c. The legislatures in two-thirds of the states d. A majority vote in both houses of Congress , provided the amendment is not vetoed by the president e. A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures and/or a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress
e. A national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures and/or a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress
What action can citizens in some states take to force a special vote to remove state elected officials before their terms expire? Answers: a. A town meeting b. A referendum c. A veto d. An initiative e. A recall
e. A recall
The Articles of Confederation established a voluntary association of independent states that did which of the following? Answers: a. Relied on the national government to resolve all regional conflicts b. Did not collect tariffs on goods coming into the state c. Paid a yearly levy to the national government to enforce state laws d. Were represented on the basis of population in the Confederate assembly e. Agreed to only limited restraint on their freedom of action
e. Agreed to only limited restraint on their freedom of action
The general welfare clause is found in which of the following parts of the Constitution? Answers: a. Article III b. Article IV c. Article V d. Article II e. Article I
e. Article I
Which of the following is true regarding college costs? Answers: a. College affordability is the most talked-about subject on today's political agenda. b. Congress has done nothing to fund financial aid for college students. c. Both public and private college costs have remained stable over the last decade. d. The costs of both public and private colleges have decreased in recent years. e. College affordability is a concern for almost all college students.
e. College affordability is a concern for almost all college students.
A government program that is funded by the national government but run and managed by state governments is emblematic of which of the following? Answers: a. Enumerated powers b. The supremacy clause c. Dual federalism d. Reserved powers e. Cooperative federalism
e. Cooperative federalism
Which of the following perspectives holds that society is really ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interest? Answers: a. Majoritarian theory b. Personality theory c. Interest group theory d. Pluralistic theory e. Elite theory
e. Elite theory
The expectation that incomes will level out or that standards of living will be roughly the same for all citizens is known as which of the following? Answers: a. Equality of opportunity b. Political equality c. Welfare equality d. The leveling effect e. Equality of outcome
e. Equality of outcome
The Constitution did not give Congress the authority to establish the Internal Revenue Service. Congress did so, however, to implement its power to "lay and collect taxes." This an example of which of the following types of power? Answers: a. Expressed b. Reserved c. Inherent d. Delegated e. Implied
e. Implied
The "necessary and proper clause" is the basis for which of the following powers? Answers: a. War powers b. Reserved powers c. Executive powers d. Judicial powers e. Implied powers
e. Implied powers
Which of the following is a characteristic of elite theory? Answers: a. It emphasizes governmental control over economic policy, but not social institutions. b. It implies that the president must come from the party that holds the majority in Congress. c. It is viewed by political scientists as a theory that works well as a description of both how democracies should function and how democracies actually do function. d. It indicates that a single ruler controls all aspects of the government, but not economic and social institutions. e. It is the perspective that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interests.
e. It is the perspective that society is ruled by a small number of people who exercise power to further their self-interests.
Shays' Rebellion plays an important role in American history for which of the following reasons? Answers: a. It represents the first major battle to occur in the southern colonies during the American Revolution. b. It enabled the colonists to reorganize and gain the upper hand against the British in the Revolutionary War. c. It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. d. It anticipated the states' rights battle. e. It made obvious the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
e. It made obvious the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
During the time of the Constitutional Convention, why was federalism an appealing compromise? Answers: a. It permitted states to nullify actions of the national government. b. It allowed politicians to avoid issues of slavery and women's suffrage. c. It prevented cities and states from being dominated by a single group or faction. d. It made the national government the focal point of dissatisfaction. e. It maintained state traditions while creating a strong national government to handle common problems.
e. It maintained state traditions while creating a strong national government to handle common problems.
Which of the following is absent in a republic? Answers: a. Bureaucracy b. Separation of powers c. Legislative body d. Rule of law e. Monarch
e. Monarch
Clean air is an example of which of the following that no one can be excluded from and that benefits all citizens? Answers: a. Private goods b. Public policy c. Self-interest d. General welfare e. Public goods
e. Public goods
The protest movement of debt-ridden farmers facing foreclosures on their homes and farms was known as which of the following? Answers: a. The Boston Tea Party b. The Farmers' Rebellion c. Bloody Thursday d. The Boston Massacre e. Shays' Rebellion
e. Shays' Rebellion
The Bill of Rights includes how many amendments to the U.S. Constitution? Answers: a. Twenty-Seven b. Eight c. Twelve d. Thirteen e. Ten
e. Ten
The Framers did not trust the people, so they created which of the following two important limits on popular influence? Answers: a. The election of the House and the selection of ambassadors b. The selection of judges and the election of the Senate c. The election of the president and the election of the House d. Direct democracy in the states e. The election of the president and the election of the Senate
e. The election of the president and the election of the Senate
In a unitary system of government, the ultimate government authority is located on which of the following levels? Answers: a. The local or municipal level b. The state or provincial level and the local or municipal level c. The regional level d. The state or provincial level e. The national or central level
e. The national or central level
The Bill of Rights provided for which of the following? Answers: a. Protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial b. The protection of individual liberties from the national government, and protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial c. The protection of individual liberties from state governments d. Equal protection under the law e. The protection of individual liberties from the national government
e. The protection of individual liberties from the national government
When examining the Constitution, why are reserved powers not clearly defined? Answers: a. The issue of slavery prevented a list of specific powers from being drafted by the founders. b. The majority of power was to be retained by the people with individual rights taking priority over those of the state governments. c. The founders intended the Supreme Court to evaluate the needs of the states on an ongoing basis. d. The national government was developing a detailed list but preferred to first establish a basic foundation. e. The states had all the power when the Constitution was written because of the Articles of Confederation.
e. The states had all the power when the Constitution was written because of the Articles of Confederation.
Which of the following was true of the Antifederalists? Answers: a. They supported a strong central government. b. They lived in urban areas and attended the Constitutional Convention. c. They attended the Constitutional Convention. d. They lived in urban areas. e. They opposed the new Constitution.
e. They opposed the new Constitution.
What is the basic premise of federalism? Answers: a. State and local governments may not exercise powers of their own that are independent of the national government. b. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses. c. Supreme political authority remains with the states. d. The national government has ultimate sovereignty over a country's land and people. e. Two or more governments share power and authority over the same land and people.
e. Two or more governments share power and authority over the same land and people.
What was the central question in the McCulloch v. Maryland case? Answers: a. Whether or not the Supreme Court had the power to investigate the executive branch b. Whether or not it should remove one of its own members from the Court c. Whether or not Congress had the power to regulate commerce along major waterways d. Whether or not the executive branch had the power to institute a peacetime draft e. Whether or not Congress had the power to establish a national bank
e. Whether or not Congress had the power to establish a national bank
