Multiple questions
Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The structure of the Articles of Confederation
neglected the principle “separation of powers” because it did not create a separate judicial branch
reflected the principle “separation of powers” through its three separate branches of government
made a legislative branch and a strong executive in line with the principle “separation of powers”
created a single strong legislative branch in line with the principle “separation of powers”
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Because of the principle of “rule of law,”
states can choose whether to follow national laws
people can legally break laws they do not agree with
even the president can be arrested and placed on trial
trials are not often necessary because the law is the judge
Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following describes “reserved powers?”
They are determined only by the president.
They are shared by the states and nation.
They belong to the national government.
They belong only to state governments.
Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The Declaration of Independence states that people have
natural rights that people are born with and that no government can take away
an obligation to obey their government at all times due to the social contract
individual rights that differ depending on what work each person does
a duty to ensure the majority of people support each government decision rights
Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Federalists and Anti-federalists
agreed on ratification of the Constitution with a strong central government
agreed on ratification of the Constitution without any significant changes
disagreed on ratification of the Constitution until slavery could be ended
disagreed on ratification of the Constitution and adding a bill of rights
Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The principle of limited government advocates that the powers of government should be limited by the rights and liberties of the people. Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the principle of limited government?
“He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.”
“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”
“He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.”
“He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.”
Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Trial by jury is an important right for a defendant on trial because it
gives citizens a meaningful way to participate in civic life
helps protect the not guilty from wrongful conviction
relieves judges from the burden of making decisions
ensures that criminals are punished for crimes
Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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You pass an officer making an arrest on the street. You hear her say to the suspect, “You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you…”
The officer’s words to the suspect and reasons for them most relate to the
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Who has the responsibility for settling disputes over meaning in the Constitution?
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
State branch
Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Did the Declaration of Independence reflect the principle of individual rights?
Yes, it listed the grievances against the king for abuses of the colonists’ rights.
Yes, it requested that the king restore colonists’ rights in order to keep peace.
No, the grievances listed only applied to colonists who worked for the king.
No, the document only stated the colonies themselves would be free.
Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following quotes best reflects the principle of popular sovereignty in the Declaration of Independence?
“We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here.”
“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations…”
“All men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Article Five of the U.S. Constitution describes the amendment process. This power best reflects the principle of
republicanism
natural rights
federalism
rule of law
Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following principles is evident through the “necessary and proper clause” in the U.S. Constitution?
rule of law
individual rights
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the principle of democracy?
It creates a republic government, which is the same as democracy.
Most of the people can elect leaders and petition the government.
It creates a republic form of government run by only a few officials.
Most of the people have no role or effect on the legislative branch
Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
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“I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do?”—Alexander Hamilton
Which of the following makes a true statement about the quote?
Hamilton is a Federalist and reasons that adding a list of rights to the Constitution would cause problems later.
Hamilton is a Federalist and reasons that the Constitution should not be ratified without a specific list of rights.
Hamilton is an Anti-Federalist and reasons that adding a list of rights to the Constitution would cause problems later.
Hamilton is an Anti-Federalist and reasons that the Constitution should not be ratified without a specific list of rights.
Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The Articles of Confederation reflected a strong belief in the supremacy of
the president
the court system
state government
federal government
Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following is a power the Constitution allows that could limit individual rights?
It allows all individual rights to be suspended during times of national emergency.
It allows the judicial branch has the sole authority to restrict rights when necessary.
It allows the president to add statements that place restriction on rights based on court case decisions.
It allows the legislative branch to make necessary and proper laws to maintain stability and security.
Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following makes a true statement?
The Constitution itself without its amendments contains no protections for individual rights.
The Constitution limits the powers of governments as one way of securing individual rights.
The Bill of Rights clearly and definitively lists specific situations where rights can be limited.
The Bill of Rights contains many loopholes government can use in order to restrict rights.
Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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“(The power to regulate commerce is) the power to regulate; that is, to prescribe the rule by which commerce is to be governed. This power, like all others vested in Congress, is complete in itself, may be exercised to its utmost extent, and acknowledges no limitations, other than are prescribed in the Constitution.”—Supreme Court
The Supreme Court defined the meaning of the power to “regulate commerce” in the case of
District of Columbia v. Heller
McCulloch v. Maryland
United States v. Nixon
Gibbons v. Ogden
Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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A natural disaster strikes, and many people are without food or shelter. To protect public safety, the government would most likely
limit food distribution to peaceful people
set a curfew to prevent criminal activity
distribute weapons for self-protection
have police search abandoned homes
Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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An accused criminal has the right to a trial by an impartial jury. Which of the following also reflects a right, but is a potential threat to the accused’s rights that the courts might limit?
Press access to evidence in the case before the trial begins
Press access to the suspect’s friends not involved in the crime
Jury access to evidence that may affect their opinion on the case
Jury access to the testimonies of several key witnesses to the crime
Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The framers of the Constitution could not have anticipated creating an air force. Therefore, its creation is an example of
a concurrent power
an implied power
an expressed power
a shared power
Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?
granting professional licenses
creating the post offices
establishing an air force
conducting elections
Question 24 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following makes a true statement about the Constitution and the government?
It shares the government’s power but gives final authority to the individual state governments.
It distributes the government’s power between three branches that all answer to the president.
It limits the government’s power through listing its responsibilities and including a bill of rights.
It reflects the principle of majority rule by having elections on each major legislative policy change.
Question 25 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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Which of the following is a check on the power of the judicial branch?
The president overturns a Supreme Court ruling.
The House of Representatives impeaches a justice.
The Senate nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
The Congress rejects a ruling by the Supreme Court.
Question 26 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
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“The majority, oppressing an individual, is guilty of a crime, abuses its strength, and by acting on the law of the strongest breaks up the foundations of society.”—Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it?
The rule of law is an essential principle in the nation but not nearly as important as the idea of majority rule.
The rule of law is the most important principle in the nation where votes of the majority determine the laws.
The rule of the majority with protection for the minority’s rights is essential for preserving the liberties of all.
The rule of the majority is the only principle on which this nation should run in order to protect democracy.
Question 27 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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“New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.”—U.S. Constitution
Based on this quote, the power to create new U.S. states is a
concurrent power
delegated power
reserved power
shared power
Question 28 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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What is the meaning of the idea “federalism?”
The nation unifies against foreign threats, but states are sovereign otherwise.
Government power and responsibility is spread out between three branches.
State governments and a central government share power and responsibility.
One single and powerful central government unifies and governs the country.
Question 29 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.—Madison, Number 51
Based on the quote, which of the following statements would Madison have likely supported?
Development of political parties is necessary to ensure the security and stability of a democratic government.
A government must have enough power to govern however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it.
One government can not carry out the will of the people alone, therefore the establishment of two separate governments is necessary.
A government must sometimes limit civil liberties of individuals to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
Question 30 (Essay Worth 11 points)
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“Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.”—James Madison
In at least two paragraphs, discuss the meaning and how this quote supports or rejects one of the following principles-limited government, natural rights, or separation of powers.
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