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

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