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.   Daniel Shays
C.   Loyalists
D.   Federalists
Question #2
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?
A.   monarchy
B.   republic
C.   oligarchy
D.   theocracy
Question #3
Burning the flag is generally considered to be ________ that is protected by the Constitution.
A.   a commercial act
B.   free speech
C.   a private action
D.   a form of due process
Question #4
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Daniel Shays
B.   John Locke
C.   Graham Rudman
D.   John Boehner
Question #5
In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A.   1786
B.   1791
C.   1781
D.   1776
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.   free speech infringement
C.   taxation of private property
D.   infringement of religious freedom
Question #7
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   the federalist system
B.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
C.   universal male suffrage
D.   an independent judiciary
Question #8
___________ was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.
A.   Marbury v. Madison
B.   Shays Rebellion
C.   Whiskey Rebellion
D.   Boston Tea Party
Question #9
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   three-fifths
B.   two-thirds
C.   majority
D.   unanimous
Question #10
Which of the following specifies the procedures for amending the Constitution?
A.   Article V
B.   Article I
C.   Article III
D.   Article VI
Question #11
Which of the following most directly protects individuals' civil liberties?
A.   The Bill of Rights
B.   Second Treatise of Civil Government
C.   The Federalist Papers
D.   The Declaration of Independence
Question #12
__________were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak central government.
A.   Whigs
B.   Anti-Masons
C.   The Federalists
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.   The national government was too strong compared to the states
C.   Amendments were too easy to ratify
D.   Congress imposed excessive taxes
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.   government itself
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 promote the general welfare
B.   to prevent gridlock in government
C.   to ensure the power of the executive
D.   to prevent tyranny by any one branch
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 legislatures or by special state conventions in 3/4 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 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 a powerful judiciary would restrict freedom of religion
C.   that a strong national government would infringe on the rights of the 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 majority of voting age citizens
B.   by a 2/3 vote in a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
C.   by a majority of state governors
D.   by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress
Question #19
The meaning of the Constitution can change through
A.   judicial interpretation
B.   natural law
C.   national referendum
D.   congressional inaction
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.   constitutional law
C.   natural rights
D.   intrinsic laws

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