Political Science 355 - American National, State, and Local Governments » Fall 2021 » Morone and Kersh Chapter 2 Quiz

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Question #1
The constitutional deliberations were
A.   very quick
B.   attended by delegates from only 8 states
C.   secret
D.   open to the public
Question #2
How many presidents have faced formal impeachment proceedings?
A.   3
B.   1
C.   0
D.   2
Question #3
The Articles of Confederation were approved by the First Continental Congress in
A.   1787
B.   1776
C.   1620
D.   1777
Question #4
According to the Constitution who organizes courts, aside from the Supreme Court?
A.   Supreme Court
B.   States
C.   Congress
D.   President
Question #5
The Founders adopted a federal system
A.   because the division of sovereignty between a strong central government and regional governments is a basic principle of all democratic governments.
B.   as a compromise between those who wanted a strong central government and those who wanted to retain strong state governments.
C.   because they were inspired by John Locke, who advocated such a division of powers.
D.   because they hoped King George III would approve.
Question #6
According to article 1, section 9 of the Constitution, habeas corpus may not be suspended unless
A.   Americans gather to protest for the overthrow of the government.
B.   an election takes place.
C.   in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety requires it.
D.   a majority of Congress votes to suspend.
Question #7
Prohibiting alcohol is an example of
A.   affecting government powers over individuals
B.   adjusting election rules
C.   extending rights
D.   extending rights
Question #8
The Second Continental Congress faced the job of
A.   building a navy
B.   creating a new government
C.   paying the army
D.   declaring independence
Question #9
The _____ Plan put forth a unicameral legislature.
A.   Virginia
B.   Massachusetts
C.   Connecticut
D.   New Jersey
Question #10
The must have product of the eighteenth century that the British controlled for the colonists was
A.   linen
B.   tea
C.   syrup
D.   cotton

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