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.   Loyalists
B.   Federalists
C.   Constitutionalists
D.   Daniel Shays
Question #2
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?
A.   theocracy
B.   republic
C.   oligarchy
D.   monarchy
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.   free speech
D.   a form of due process
Question #4
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   John Locke
B.   Graham Rudman
C.   John Boehner
D.   Daniel Shays
Question #5
In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A.   1776
B.   1791
C.   1786
D.   1781
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.   infringement of religious freedom
C.   free speech infringement
D.   unlawful detention
Question #7
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   universal male suffrage
B.   an independent judiciary
C.   the federalist system
D.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
Question #8
___________ was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.
A.   Shays Rebellion
B.   Whiskey Rebellion
C.   Boston Tea Party
D.   Marbury v. Madison
Question #9
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   unanimous
B.   majority
C.   two-thirds
D.   three-fifths
Question #10
Which of the following specifies the procedures for amending the Constitution?
A.   Article VI
B.   Article V
C.   Article III
D.   Article I
Question #11
Which of the following most directly protects individuals' civil liberties?
A.   Second Treatise of Civil Government
B.   The Bill of Rights
C.   The Declaration of Independence
D.   The Federalist Papers
Question #12
__________were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak central government.
A.   The Anti-Federalist
B.   Anti-Masons
C.   Whigs
D.   The Federalists
Question #13
Which of the following was a problem under the articles of confederation? 
A.   Congress imposed excessive taxes
B.   Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce
C.   Amendments were too easy to ratify
D.   The national government was too strong compared to the states
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 consent of the governed
B.   the divine right of kings
C.   the right to revolt
D.   government itself
Question #15
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
A.   to prevent tyranny by any one branch
B.   to prevent gridlock in government
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 3/4 of state governors or by 3/4 of the US Senate
C.   either by a majority of state governors or a by a majority of the US Senate
D.   either by a majority of state legislatures or by special state conventions in a majority 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 powerful state governments would infringe on on individual liberties
C.   that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of the states
D.   that a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
Question #18
Which of the following is a method for proposing constitutional amendments?
A.   by a majority of state governors
B.   by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress
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.   natural law
B.   national referendum
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.   natural rights
B.   constitutional law
C.   intrinsic laws
D.   positive rights

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