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.
attended by delegates from only 8 states
B.
secret
C.
very quick
D.
open to the public
Question #2
How many presidents have faced formal impeachment proceedings?
A.
2
B.
1
C.
3
D.
0
Question #3
The Articles of Confederation were approved by the First Continental Congress in
A.
1776
B.
1777
C.
1620
D.
1787
Question #4
According to the Constitution who organizes courts, aside from the Supreme Court?
A.
President
B.
Congress
C.
States
D.
Supreme Court
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.
a majority of Congress votes to suspend.
B.
in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety requires it.
C.
an election takes place.
D.
Americans gather to protest for the overthrow of the government.
Question #7
Prohibiting alcohol is an example of
A.
extending rights
B.
affecting government powers over individuals
C.
extending rights
D.
adjusting election rules
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.
New Jersey
B.
Virginia
C.
Massachusetts
D.
Connecticut
Question #10
The must have product of the eighteenth century that the British controlled for the colonists was
A.
cotton
B.
linen
C.
tea
D.
syrup
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