24 Government Semester Review
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- Q1
Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?
Natural Rights
Rule by the majority
Divine right
Social contract
60s - Q2
The Founding Fathers considered that the idea of natural law should be --
naturally easy for all of society to agree upon.
similar to the divine right of kings.
based on justice and transcend man-made law.
made in accordance with long-held traditions.
60s - Q3
Which of the following Founding Fathers is remembered as both a strong supporter of central government as well as the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Mason
60s - Q4
Why is a written constitution important to limited governments?
It outlines the responsibilities and role of political parties in the election process.
It provides the purposes of the government and defines the rights of citizens.
It ensures against corrupt, ineffectual, or ineffective leaders having power.
It details the political theory that is the foundation of the political system.
30s - Q5
Why did writers of the Constitution put the words "to form a more perfect union" in the Preamble?
The newly formed country wanted to secure liberty that would endure for coming generations of citizens.
The newly formed country wanted to be sure that states' rights were given the same weight as had been given earlier.
The newly formed country needed to keep domestic peace as a top priority in the new constitution as it was written.
The newly formed country had been operating under the Articles of Confederation, which was a flawed document.
30s - Q6
Which Founding Father demanded the U.S. Constitution describe the rights of states and individuals that the federal government should protect?
Roger Sherman
James Wilson
James Madison
George Mason
30s - Q7
Opponents of the New Jersey Plan argued that the plan favored —
a strong central government
a split bicameral legislature
less populous states
slaveholding states
30s - Q8
What resolution came about in response to the debate over legislative representation?
The New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
The Virginia Plan
The Article of Confederation
30s - Q9
While the U.S. Constitution can be amended in various ways, which method has been used most often?
Proposed in Congress and ratified by state constitutional conventions
Proposed in Congress and ratified by state legislatures
Proposed in state legislatures and ratified by state constitutional conventions
Proposed in state legislatures and ratified by Congress
30s - Q10
• Belief in individual rights • Belief in universal equality • Belief in the protection of minority rights
They are principles reflected in the founding documents of the United States.
They are ways in which the Declaration of Independence limited the power of government.
They are Enlightenment ideas that informed the debate between Hobbes and Locke.
They are Judeo-Christian traditions that influenced the Founding Fathers beliefs.
30s - Q11
Why did the Founding Fathers feel they needed to ensure religious freedom in the 1st Amendment?
They believed that states would try to establish an official religion if not banned in the Constitution.
They believed that a government-sponsored religion would become so strong it could wield power.
They felt the need of a wall of separation between church and state as is worded in the Constitution.
They believed that religions other than Christianity might become too powerful if given freedom.
30s - Q12
Which of the following is a likely advantage of a unitary system of government?
Less revenue is needed to run the government.
Local concerns of citizens are addressed by a single legislative body.
Centralized authorities with all power can decide issues quickly.
States' issues are given highest attention.
30s - Q13
One of the checks on power described in the U.S. Constitution includes the power of the Senate to —
approve Cabinet position nominations
declare laws unconstitutional
ratify constitutional amendments
impeach the President
30s - Q14
The protection of personal freedoms in the First Amendment is important because it serves as --
a model for government agencies to follow
a check on the power of the government
an inspiration for other governments
a shield for government leaders
30s - Q15
Which system of government has the advantage of keeping government leaders highly accountable to voters?
Presidential
Federalist
Parliamentary
Monarchy
30s