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

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