Question 1

Because the Founders wanted to prevent the imposition of tyranny and the power of the federal government in too few of hands, what they proposed had a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

principle of separation of powers

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electoral college with each state getting 1 vote for president

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unitary democracy

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judicial review specified within the Constitution

Question 2

According to the original Constitution before any amendments, only the __________ would be directly elected by the people in the Federal Legislature - the Congress.

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House of Representatives

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Senate

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president

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Supreme Court

Question 3

The Great (Connecticut) Compromise __________.

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created a Congress composed of two chambers: one with representation based on population and the second with equal state representation

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established states would be equally represented in the HoR

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established that states would be represented according to the size of their populations in the Senate

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created a unicameral legislative body

Question 4

The most fundamental weakness of the Articles of Confederation was a lack of __________.

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power to raise funds

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a state system of courts

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a bicameral legislature

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power to declare war

Question 5

The Declaration of Independence was necessary to __________.

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establish the legitimacy of the new nation in the eyes of the colonists

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create for a delicate balance of federal and state power

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identify the reasons the British saw separation from the colonies as necessary

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establish a framework for a new system of government that would allow representation without taxation

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE?

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There was fear that Southern states would withhold their support if the Constitution threatened the existence of slavery

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The significance of the slavery issue at the Constitutional Convention is greatly exaggerated, given the fact that there were less than 5,000 slaves in the United States in 1787.

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Benjamin Franklin, the president of the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery, left the Convention without signing because of slavery

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James Madison would not compromise on slavery.

Question 7

Pluralist theory proposes that people's interests are BEST protected by __________.

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interest groups

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individuals

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elected representatives

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the majority

Question 8

Which of the following best represents a problem with Participatory/Majority control in a republic?

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Low Voter Turnout

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popular sovereignty

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direct democracy

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Wealthy members furthering their own interests

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of direct democracy?

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All Greek citizens voting to go to war

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England in the twentieth century.

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Louisiana's use of the parish representation.

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The United States during the 1890s.

Question 10

The American Republic derives its powers from __________.

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citizens

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a direct democracy

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the Declaration of Independence

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the U.S. Supreme Court

Question 11

The power of the Supreme Court to declare acts unconstitutional was established by __________.

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Marbury v. Madison

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the Bill of Rights

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a Constitutional Amendment

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the Separation of Powers

Question 12

Which of the following examples is the BEST the constitutional means referred to in Federalist Paper # 51 to help create the government he desired most.

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Separation of Powers

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Pluralism

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Social Contracts

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The Electoral College

Question 13

Recently enough signatures were gained in Nebraska to put medicinal marijuana  in the hands of Nebraska voters.  This is a solid example of _____________.

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direct democracy

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Elitism

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Federalism

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Liberalism

Question 14

_________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence and was influenced by many who believed in natural rights and the social contract at the time.

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison

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Samuel Adams

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John Adams

Question 15

Thomas Jefferson states in the Declaration of Independence the following:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.

This above quote best ties to ____________.

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Natural Rights

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Limited Government

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Popular Sovereignty

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Republicanism

Question 16

The Anti-Federalist that was the most vocal in the press was _________.

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Brutus

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Samuel Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate belief of a core Federalist?

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Believing in a larger republic

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Believing a Bill of Rights should be in the original Constitution.

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Favoring most all power in the States

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Favoring the Judicial Branch

Question 18

Which of the following is the best political analysis of Shays Rebellion?

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The lack of a national military and stronger government scared politicians

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The belief that natural rights were not being provided.

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State with large populations were underrepresented.

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The belief that a change in the Articles of Confederation were not necessary.

Question 19

Which of the following best ties to Federalist #10?

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A large and diverse republic would help the republic

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Hamiltons belief in the Electoral College

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Political parties were not going to happen in the US

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A small republic was preferred

Question 20

Which of the following is a Legislative check on the Executive?

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Confirmation Power - approving leadership choices

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Impeaching federal judges

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Judicial Review

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Nomination Power

Question 21

Which of the following is an Executive check on the Judiciary?

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Nomination Power

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Confirmation Power

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Impeaching federal judges

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Judicial Review

Question 22

Which of the following had a large role in the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

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James Madison

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Patrick Henry

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 23

A republic derives (receives) its power from _________.

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elected citizens

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a singular ruler

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natural rights

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a declaration of independence

Question 24

If one were to argue AGAINST the participatory model of democracy which of the following would be the best SUPPORT for that argument?

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the lack of voter turnout in elections

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the great membership of Americans in interest groups

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the overwhelming support of voters in America

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the lack of any examples of elitism in American Government

Question 25

Which of the following is TRUE about slavery and the Convention and its outcomes?

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It was feared southern states would withhold their support if slavery was not allowed to continue.

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Slavery would not be allowed to be taxed.

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Slaves would not count in the population

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There was not a need for compromises with slavery.

Question 26

See the image for the question....

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D

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B

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A

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C

Question 27

The power of Judicial Review was established by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

a court case

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The Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Legislative Branch

Question 28

The Anti-Federalists believed ___________________.

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as written the Constitution created an overly powerful Federal Government

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as written the Constitution was much better than the Articles of Confederation

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the Constitution best reflected the participatory model

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the Constitution was too restrictive on the Federal Government

Question 29

Which of the following documents best expresses the need of a small republic and centered power at the local level?

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Brutus #1

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Federalist #10

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Declaration of Independence

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Federalist #51

Question 30

What did Adam Smith advocate for in his famous book "The Wealth of Nations?"

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the free market

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direct democracy

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mercantilism

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participatory democracy

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