Political Science 1 - Government of the United States and California » 2019 » Quiz 2

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Question #1
Who of the following generally favored a strong national government and supported the proposed US Constitution?
A.   Constitutionalists
B.   Federalists
C.   Daniel Shays
D.   Loyalists
Question #2
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?
A.   oligarchy
B.   monarchy
C.   theocracy
D.   republic
Question #3
Burning the flag is generally considered to be ________ that is protected by the Constitution.
A.   a commercial act
B.   a private action
C.   a form of due process
D.   free speech
Question #4
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   John Locke
B.   Daniel Shays
C.   Graham Rudman
D.   John Boehner
Question #5
In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A.   1791
B.   1776
C.   1781
D.   1786
Question #6
The Constitution limits the government's ability to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. What does this protect individuals against?
A.   taxation of private property
B.   unlawful detention
C.   free speech infringement
D.   infringement of religious freedom
Question #7
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
B.   the federalist system
C.   an independent judiciary
D.   universal male suffrage
Question #8
___________ was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.
A.   Boston Tea Party
B.   Marbury v. Madison
C.   Whiskey Rebellion
D.   Shays Rebellion
Question #9
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   unanimous
B.   three-fifths
C.   majority
D.   two-thirds
Question #10
Which of the following specifies the procedures for amending the Constitution?
A.   Article VI
B.   Article III
C.   Article V
D.   Article I
Question #11
Which of the following most directly protects individuals' civil liberties?
A.   The Federalist Papers
B.   The Declaration of Independence
C.   Second Treatise of Civil Government
D.   The Bill of Rights
Question #12
__________were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak central government.
A.   The Anti-Federalist
B.   The Federalists
C.   Anti-Masons
D.   Whigs
Question #13
Which of the following was a problem under the articles of confederation? 
A.   Congress imposed excessive taxes
B.   The national government was too strong compared to the states
C.   Amendments were too easy to ratify
D.   Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce
Question #14
John Locke's belief that government derives its authority from the people influenced the Declaration of Independence, which says "Government are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from __________"
A.   the divine right of kings
B.   the consent of the governed
C.   the right to revolt
D.   government itself
Question #15
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
A.   to ensure the power of the executive
B.   to prevent gridlock in government
C.   to prevent tyranny by any one branch
D.   to promote the general welfare
Question #16
How is a constitutional amendment ratified?
A.   either by a majority of state governors or a by a majority of the US Senate
B.   either by 3/4 of state governors or by 3/4 of the US Senate
C.   either by a majority of state legislatures or by special state conventions in a majority of the states
D.   either by 3/4 of state legislatures or by special state conventions in 3/4 of the states
Question #17
What was a fear of the Anti-Federalists during the Constitutional Convention and subsequent debate?
A.   that a weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States
B.   that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of the states
C.   that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
D.   that powerful state governments would infringe on on individual liberties
Question #18
Which of the following is a method for proposing constitutional amendments?
A.   by a 2/3 vote in a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
B.   by a majority of state governors
C.   by a majority of voting age citizens
D.   by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress
Question #19
The meaning of the Constitution can change through
A.   natural law
B.   congressional inaction
C.   judicial interpretation
D.   national referendum
Question #20
What was the name given to the rights that are inherent in all human beings and not dependent on government?,,
A.   constitutional law
B.   intrinsic laws
C.   natural rights
D.   positive rights

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