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.   four-fifths
B.   two-thirds
C.   one-third
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.   Constitutional law
B.   natural rights
C.   intrinsic laws
D.   positive rights
Question #3
The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?
A.   the Articles of Confederation
B.   Magna Carta
C.   the Declaration of Independence
D.   Declaration of the Rights of Man
Question #4
The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?
A.   curfews
B.   religious laws
C.   taxes
D.   a military draft
Question #5
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.   George Washington
B.   Thomas Jefferson
C.   James Madison
D.   Thomas Paine
Question #6
Who of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution?
A.   Constitutionalists
B.   Anti-Federalists
C.   Daniel Shays
D.   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.   republic
B.   theocracy
C.   oligarchy
D.   monarchy
Question #8
Which branch of government is responsible for passing laws?
A.   judicial
B.   legislative
C.   bureaucratic
D.   executive
Question #9
Which of the following philosophers greatly influenced the colonists' views on the role of government?
A.   Gramm Rudman
B.   John Locke
C.   John Boehner
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.   unlawful detention
B.   taxation of private property
C.   infringement of religious freedom
D.   free speech infringement
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.   three-fifths
B.   two-thirds
C.   unanimous
D.   majority
Question #13
Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make American government legitimate?
A.   executive privilege
B.   consent of the governed
C.   the divine right
D.   the right to bear arms
Question #14
What was the subject of the Connecticut Compromise?
A.   the form and membership of the legislative branch
B.   the legality of slavery
C.   the form of the executive branch
D.   the number of Supreme Court justices
Question #15
__________ was/were most likely to support a strong state government and a weak national government.
A.   Anti-Masons
B.   The Anti-Federalists
C.   Whigs
D.   The Federalists
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 prevent gridlock in government
C.   to ensure the power of the executive
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 three-fourths of state governors or by three-fourths of the U.S. Senate
C.   either by three-fourths of state legislatures or by special state conventions in three-fourths of the states
D.   either by a majority of state legislatures or by special state conventions in a majority of the states
Question #19
Which of the following is a method for proposing constitutional amendments?
A.   by a majority of voting-age citizens
B.   by a majority of state governors
C.   by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress
D.   by a two-thirds vote in a special election called for the purpose of voting on the amendment
Question #20
The meaning of the Constitution can change through __________.
A.   natural law
B.   judicial interpretation
C.   congressional inaction
D.   national referendum

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