Political Science 1 - Government of the United States and California » Spring 2020 » Chapter 2 Exam

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Question #1
At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that __________ of slaves would be counted for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives.
A.   one-third
B.   four-fifths
C.   two-thirds
D.   three-fifths
Question #2
What is the name given to the rights that are inherent in all human beings and not dependent on government?
A.   natural rights
B.   positive rights
C.   Constitutional law
D.   intrinsic laws
Question #3
The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?
A.   Magna Carta
B.   the Articles of Confederation
C.   Declaration of the Rights of Man
D.   the Declaration of Independence
Question #4
The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?
A.   a military draft
B.   religious laws
C.   curfews
D.   taxes
Question #5
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.   James Madison
B.   George Washington
C.   Thomas Paine
D.   Thomas Jefferson
Question #6
Who of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution?
A.   Daniel Shays
B.   Federalists
C.   Constitutionalists
D.   Anti-Federalists
Question #7
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?
A.   monarchy
B.   oligarchy
C.   republic
D.   theocracy
Question #8
Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?
A.   bureaucratic
B.   executive
C.   judicial
D.   legislative
Question #9
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Gramm Rudman
B.   John Boehner
C.   John Locke
D.   Daniel Shays
Question #10
The Constitution limits the government's ability to suspend writs of habeas corpus. What does this protect individuals against?
A.   taxation of private property
B.   unlawful detention
C.   free speech infringement
D.   infringement of religious freedom
Question #11
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   universal male suffrage
B.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
C.   an independent judiciary
D.   the federalist system
Question #12
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   three-fifths
B.   majority
C.   two-thirds
D.   unanimous
Question #13
Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make American government legitimate?
A.   the divine right
B.   the right to bear arms
C.   consent of the governed
D.   executive privilege
Question #14
What was the subject of the Connecticut Compromise?
A.   the form of the executive branch
B.   the form and membership of the legislative branch
C.   the number of Supreme Court justices
D.   the legality of slavery
Question #15
__________ was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government.
A.   Whigs
B.   Anti-Masons
C.   The Federalists
D.   The Anti-Federalists
Question #16
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
A.   Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce.
B.   Amendments were too easy to ratify.
C.   The national government was too strong compared to the states.
D.   Congress imposed excessive taxes.
Question #17
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
A.   to prevent gridlock in government
B.   to ensure the power of the executive
C.   to promote the general welfare
D.   to prevent tyranny by any one branch
Question #18
How is a constitutional amendment ratified?
A.   either by a majority of state legislatures or by special state conventions in a majority of the states
B.   either by a majority of state governors or by a majority of the U.S. Senate
C.   either by three-fourths of state governors or by three-fourths of the U.S. Senate
D.   either by three-fourths of state legislatures or by special state conventions in three-fourths of the states
Question #19
Which of the following is a method for proposing constitutional amendments?
A.   by a majority of state governors
B.   by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress
C.   by a two-thirds vote in a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
D.   by a majority of voting-age citizens
Question #20
The meaning of the Constitution can change through __________.
A.   natural law
B.   congressional inaction
C.   national referendum
D.   judicial interpretation

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