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.   republic
C.   theocracy
D.   monarchy
Question #3
Burning the flag is generally considered to be ________ that is protected by the Constitution.
A.   a private action
B.   a form of due process
C.   a commercial act
D.   free speech
Question #4
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Daniel Shays
B.   John Boehner
C.   John Locke
D.   Graham Rudman
Question #5
In what year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A.   1781
B.   1776
C.   1786
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.   taxation of private property
B.   infringement of religious freedom
C.   unlawful detention
D.   free speech infringement
Question #7
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   the federalist system
B.   universal male suffrage
C.   an independent judiciary
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.   Marbury v. Madison
D.   Boston Tea Party
Question #9
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   majority
B.   three-fifths
C.   unanimous
D.   two-thirds
Question #10
Which of the following specifies the procedures for amending the Constitution?
A.   Article I
B.   Article III
C.   Article V
D.   Article VI
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 Federalist Papers
D.   The Declaration of Independence
Question #12
__________were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak central government.
A.   The Federalists
B.   Whigs
C.   The Anti-Federalist
D.   Anti-Masons
Question #13
Which of the following was a problem under the articles of confederation? 
A.   Congress imposed excessive taxes
B.   Amendments were too easy to ratify
C.   Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce
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 right to revolt
C.   the divine right of kings
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 ensure the power of the executive
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 legislatures or by special state conventions in 3/4 of the states
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 governors or by 3/4 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 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 weak national government would undermine the survival of the United States
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 voting age citizens
C.   by a 2/3 vote in each house of Congress
D.   by a majority of state governors
Question #19
The meaning of the Constitution can change through
A.   judicial interpretation
B.   congressional inaction
C.   national referendum
D.   natural law
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.   positive rights
C.   natural rights
D.   intrinsic laws

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