02.07 Module Exam

Which of the following quotes best reflects the principle of natural rights in the Declaration of Independence?

"All men ...are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.—Madison, Number 51 Based on the quote, which of the following statements would Madison have likely supported?

A government must have enough power to govern however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it.

People who are against capital punishment argue that it violates the

Eighth Amendment

You see a show on television where police officers search a house for evidence in a crime. The suspects claim that the officers had no right to enter their home, based on the

Fourth Amendment

"(The power to regulate commerce is) the power to regulate; that is, to prescribe the rule by which commerce is to be governed. This power, like all others vested in Congress, is complete in itself, may be exercised to its utmost extent, and acknowledges no limitations, other than are prescribed in the Constitution."—Supreme Court The Supreme Court defined the meaning of the power to "regulate commerce" in the case of

Gibbons v. Ogden

The principle of limited government advocates that the powers of government should be limited by the rights and liberties of the people. Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the principle of limited government?

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."

"All men having power ought to be mistrusted."—James Madison Imagine you are a representative to a state legislature meeting, debating the proposed Constitution. You have just read this quote in a newspaper essay. Which of the following is the best description of how you would respond?

If you were an Anti-federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a confederation of sovereign states is the best form of government

"Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power."—James Madison In at least two paragraphs, discuss the meaning and how this quote supports or rejects one of the following principles-limited government, natural rights, or separation of powers.

In my opinion, the word "liberty" is feeling a sense of freedom and independence. If Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, our natural rights are at risk. Natural rights are rights that are given to us. Our rights can't be taken away from the government or anyone. These rights are given to us at birth. Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of power. If this was happening, then the separation of powers aren't doing their job. Separation of powers is supposed to limit and have equal power among the three branches of government. If one branch has more power than the other, there could be chaos. The principle of "Separation of Powers" will be rejected and our liberty will have been affected.

Which of the following makes a true statement about the Constitution and the government?

It limits the government's power through listing its responsibilities and including a bill of rights.

Who has the responsibility for settling disputes over meaning in the Constitution?

Judicial branch

An accused criminal has the right to a trial by an impartial jury. Which of the following also reflects a right, but is a potential threat to the accused's rights that the courts might limit?

Press access to evidence in the case before the trial begins

What is the meaning of the idea "federalism?"

State governments and a central government share power and responsibility.

Which of the following is an example of a limit to executive power under the Constitution?

The Senate rejects a justice nominee.

Is the principle "separation of powers" evident in the U.S. Constitution?

Yes, it is shown because the first three articles describe the three branches of government.

"The powers of government are too heavily weighted on the side of the national government and against the state governments." The author or speaker of this quote would have been

an Anti-federalist arguing against ratification of the Constitution in favor of a weaker national government

The veto power of the president under the U.S. Constitution best reflects the principle of

checks and balances

According to the American colonists, a government is only legitimate if it has

consent of the governed

Expressed powers are

delegated powers of the national government

Federalists and Anti-federalists

disagreed on ratification of the Constitution and adding a bill of rights

Which of the following is an example of an implied power?

establishing an air force

Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?

granting professional licenses

The structure of the Articles of Confederation

neglected the principle "separation of powers" because it did not create a separate judicial branch

A person who strongly believes in the principle of federalism would favor a government where

power is as equally divided as possible between the state and central governments

Republicanism is similar to the idea of representative democracy because both

refer to people electing leaders to make government decisions

Ratifying amendments is an example of a

reserved power that is exclusive to the state governments

The Declaration of Independence reflected the idea of social contract because it

said a new government must form due to the king's actions

An example of how the Constitution safeguards individual rights is

separating the powers into branches

A natural disaster strikes, and many people are without food or shelter. To protect public safety, the government would most likely

set a curfew to prevent criminal activity

One way the Constitution safeguards individual rights is through

the first 10 amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights

The U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of individual rights because

the framers added a Bill of Rights through the amendment process