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.   three-fifths
C.   two-thirds
D.   four-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.   intrinsic laws
C.   positive rights
D.   Constitutional law
Question #3
The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?
A.   Declaration of the Rights of Man
B.   the Declaration of Independence
C.   the Articles of Confederation
D.   Magna Carta
Question #4
The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?
A.   religious laws
B.   taxes
C.   curfews
D.   a military draft
Question #5
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.   James Madison
B.   Thomas Paine
C.   Thomas Jefferson
D.   George Washington
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.   republic
C.   oligarchy
D.   theocracy
Question #8
Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?
A.   legislative
B.   executive
C.   judicial
D.   bureaucratic
Question #9
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Daniel Shays
B.   Gramm Rudman
C.   John Locke
D.   John Boehner
Question #10
The Constitution limits the government's ability to suspend writs of habeas corpus. What does this protect individuals against?
A.   infringement of religious freedom
B.   free speech infringement
C.   taxation of private property
D.   unlawful detention
Question #11
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
B.   an independent judiciary
C.   universal male suffrage
D.   the federalist system
Question #12
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   majority
B.   unanimous
C.   two-thirds
D.   three-fifths
Question #13
Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make American government legitimate?
A.   executive privilege
B.   the right to bear arms
C.   the divine right
D.   consent of the governed
Question #14
What was the subject of the Connecticut Compromise?
A.   the form of the executive branch
B.   the legality of slavery
C.   the number of Supreme Court justices
D.   the form and membership of the legislative branch
Question #15
__________ was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government.
A.   The Anti-Federalists
B.   The Federalists
C.   Whigs
D.   Anti-Masons
Question #16
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
A.   Congress imposed excessive taxes.
B.   The national government was too strong compared to the states.
C.   Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce.
D.   Amendments were too easy to ratify.
Question #17
Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
A.   to promote the general welfare
B.   to ensure the power of the executive
C.   to prevent gridlock in government
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 three-fourths of state governors or by three-fourths of the U.S. Senate
C.   either by a majority of state governors or by a majority 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 a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
C.   by a majority of voting-age citizens
D.   by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress
Question #20
The meaning of the Constitution can change through __________.
A.   congressional inaction
B.   judicial interpretation
C.   natural law
D.   national referendum

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