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.   two-thirds
B.   four-fifths
C.   three-fifths
D.   one-third
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.   Magna Carta
B.   the Declaration of Independence
C.   Declaration of the Rights of Man
D.   the Articles of Confederation
Question #4
The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?
A.   a military draft
B.   curfews
C.   religious laws
D.   taxes
Question #5
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.   Thomas Jefferson
B.   Thomas Paine
C.   James Madison
D.   George Washington
Question #6
Who of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution?
A.   Federalists
B.   Constitutionalists
C.   Anti-Federalists
D.   Daniel Shays
Question #7
Which of the following is a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws?
A.   republic
B.   monarchy
C.   oligarchy
D.   theocracy
Question #8
Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?
A.   executive
B.   judicial
C.   bureaucratic
D.   legislative
Question #9
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Gramm Rudman
B.   Daniel Shays
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.   free speech infringement
B.   infringement of religious freedom
C.   taxation of private property
D.   unlawful detention
Question #11
What did the Connecticut Compromise help to establish?
A.   the federalist system
B.   universal male suffrage
C.   the Senate and the House of Representatives
D.   an independent judiciary
Question #12
The Articles of Confederation required __________ consent from the states for ratification.
A.   unanimous
B.   three-fifths
C.   majority
D.   two-thirds
Question #13
Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make American government legitimate?
A.   consent of the governed
B.   executive privilege
C.   the divine right
D.   the right to bear arms
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.   Whigs
B.   The Anti-Federalists
C.   Anti-Masons
D.   The Federalists
Question #16
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
A.   The national government was too strong compared to the states.
B.   Congress imposed excessive taxes.
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 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 governors or by a majority of the U.S. Senate
B.   either by a majority of state legislatures or by special state conventions in a majority of the states
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 a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
C.   by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress
D.   by a majority of voting-age citizens
Question #20
The meaning of the Constitution can change through __________.
A.   congressional inaction
B.   national referendum
C.   natural law
D.   judicial interpretation

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