Political Science 101 - Introduction to Government » Spring 2021 » Test 1 Chapter 1 to 3

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Question #1
Anti-Federalist wanted a strong central government that took power away from the states
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Which of the following statements describes the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of a government in which there is a constitutional separation between them as in the United States Constitution?
A.   The branches are separate but equal.
B.   The executive branch has more power.
C.   The judicial branch has more power.
D.   The legislative branch has more power.
Question #3
Which of the following does NOT describe the Great Compromise?
A.   equal representation in the Senate
B.   3/5 of the slaves counted toward the state populations
C.   representation in the House of Representatives was based on the population of the state
D.   a Congress made up of 2 houses
Question #4
What determines the number of members that each state sends to the House of Representatives?
A.   the Constitution
B.   the President
C.   the laws in each state
D.   the population of each state
Question #5
The Supreme Court is part of what institution?
A.   judicial branch
B.   electoral college
C.   legislative branch
D.   executive branch
Question #6
In which form of government does a small group of elite people hold political power?
A.   oligarchy
B.   monarchy
C.   totalitarian
D.   direct democracy

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