Types of Government; Principles of the Constitution; Great Compromise
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- Q1The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan proposed at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 disagreed with each other about the representation in the legislative branch. What BEST explains the reason for this disagreement?Some states wanted equal representation, but others wanted representation according to size of populationSome states wanted indirect elections, but others wanted elections by universal suffrage.Some states wanted representatives appointed by governors, but others wanted them appointed by state legislators.Some states wanted a parliamentary system, but others wanted separate branches of government.30s
- Q2Which of these is NOT present in a country with a limited governmenta citizen chooses to run for public officea president eliminates regular electionsa court reviews the constitutionality of a lawa citizen sues for protection of equal rights30s
- Q3Which phrase is the basis for democratic government in the United States?"all men are created equal""deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed""endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights""life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"30s
- Q4Which presidential action checks the power of the Supreme Court?vetoing a Supreme Court decisiondeclaring a law unconstitutionalimpeaching a Supreme Court justicenominating a candidate for the Supreme Court30s
- Q5Which principle of the U.S. government consists of supreme authority belonging to the people?federalismrule of lawlimited governmentpopular sovereignty30s
- Q6Which of these is considered a limited government?democracyoligarchytheocracydictatorship30s
- Q7What document protects the freedoms of American citizens?Missouri CompromiseDeclaration of IndependenceConstitutionMayflower Compact30s
- Q8Which of these is an aspect of limited government?private property ownership is discouragedrulers are typically religious leadersgovernment leaders belong to the same familyindividual liberty is respected30s
- Q9Life, liberty, and PROPERTY was replaced withfreedom to worshippursuit of happinessexpression of ideasrule by democracy30s
- Q10Which of these was a correction to the Articles of Confederation suggested by Alexander Hamilton in the Federalist Papersallowing the states to nominate federal representatives to governmentenforcing the rule of law for elected officials in state governmentcreating a system of checks and balances in the federal systemcreating an electoral college to determine president30s
- Q11What is the belief that society includes groups inside and outside the government who both cooperate and compete with each other. These interactions create a balance that results in the protection of rights.pluralismegalitarianismauthoritarianismcommunism30s
- Q12Which democratic principle of the U.S. government is expressed in "WE THE PEOPLE"?separation of powersfederalismpopular sovereigntychecks and balances30s
- Q13Which of these types of governments typically allows the MOST citizen participation?theocracydictatorshipdemocracyoligarchy30s
- Q14This is based on: 1. system of agreed upon laws everyone must obey 2. has a constitution that limits government power 3. respects individual libertyauthoritarian dictatorshipcommunismabsolute monarchydemocracy30s
- Q15Which of the following statements BEST identifies a way that democracy differs from other forms of government?Government ensures stability and order.Government has the primary responsibility for securing economic prosperity.Government promotes individual freedom and rightsGovernment's role is to promote equality.30s