Question 1

Basically, the New Jersey Plan was

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A)   the result of the Great Compromise.
B)   a way for large states to grab power.
C)   simply an amendment of the Articles of Confederation.
D)   simply an amendment of the Mayflower Compact.
E)   the Constitution.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Did the government under the Articles of Confederation do more to preserve individual liberty than that of the federal government under the Constitution? Why or why not?

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Question 3

The supremacy doctrine asserts the priority of

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A)   large states over small states.
B)   non-slave states over slave states.
C)   national law over state laws.
D)   natural law over man-made laws.
E)   the legislative body over the chief executive.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which groups are involved in proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution?

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A)   The state legislatures, the president, and Congress
B)   The Senate, the Supreme Court, and the House of Representatives
C)   Congress, the president, and the people
D)   The Senate, the House of Representatives, and the state legislatures
E)   The House of Representatives, the president, and the SenateF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

All of the following developments took place in the colonial period EXCEPT

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A)   the colonists developed a concept of limited government.
B)   the colonists exercised a large measure of self-government.
C)   the colonists passed the Pennsylvania Frame of Government, which foreshadowed our modern Constitution.
D)   Louisiana was established as the last of the thirteen colonies.
E)   the colonists acquired crucial political experience.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 6

Describe the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances, and explain why the Founding Fathers included these concepts in the framework of the Constitution.

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Question 7

The process of amending the U.S. Constitution is an intentionally difficult one. Yet those in each branch of government have found ways in which the Constitution can be changed informally. Describe the methods, both formal and informal, of constitutional change.

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Question 8

A constitutional amendment can be ratified by

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A)   a majority of the popular vote.
B)   a positive vote in three-fourths of the legislatures of the various states.
C)   a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.
D)   approval of the legislatures in two-thirds of the states.
E)   presidential approval.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The Second Continental Congress

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A)   established an army.
B)   signed a treaty with Great Britain that avoided armed conflict.
C)   signed a treaty with France to declare war with the colonies on Great Britain.
D)   created a unitary government in the United States.
E)   brought the remaining seven colonies into its organization.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The Anti-Federalists advocated

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A)   altering the Constitution to include guaranteed personal liberties.
B)   a strong central government.
C)   ratifying the new Constitution.
D)   an end to slavery.
E)   rule by the aristocracy.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The three-fifths compromise illustrates the power of at the Constitutional Convention.

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A)   the southern states
B)   the northern states
C)   the small states
D)   the large states
E)   womenF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The first permanent English colony in the Americas was a settlement at

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A)   Massachusetts Bay.
B)   Roanoke.
C)   Jamestown.
D)   Charles Town.
E)   Philadelphia.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Did the founders intend the United States to be a Christian nation? Describe both sides of the argument.

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The question of whether the founders intended the United States to be a Christian nation is a topic of much debate and controversy. There are two main sides to this argument.

On one side, some argue that the founders did indeed intend for the United States to be a Christian nation. They point to the fact that many of the founding fathers were Christians themselves and that the principles of Christianity heavily influenced the founding documents of the United States, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. They also argue that the early laws and practices of the United States were heavily influenced by Christian values and beliefs, and that the founders saw Christianity as a crucial foundation for the new nation.

On the other side, some argue that the founders did not intend for the United States to be a Christian nation. They point to the fact that the Constitution explicitly prohibits the establishment of a state religion and guarantees freedom of religion for all citizens. They also argue that many of the founders were proponents of religious freedom and believed in the separation of church and state. They point to quotes from some of the founding fathers that suggest a desire for a secular government that does not favor any particular religion.

Ultimately, the question of whether the founders intended the United States to be a Christian nation is a complex and nuanced one. While some evidence suggests that the founders were influenced by Christian principles, there is also evidence to suggest that they intended for the United States to be a nation that respects and protects religious freedom for all its citizens. The debate continues to this day, with both sides presenting compelling arguments to support their positions.

Question 14

The colonists' fury over taxation reached its peak over

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A)   the French and Indian War.
B)   the repeal of the Stamp Act.
C)   the passage of the Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges.
D)   the Boston Tea Party.
E)   the Mayflower Compact.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

In 1803, the Supreme Court claimed the power of for itself in Marbury v. Madison.

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A)   judicial review
B)   constitutional amendment
C)   legislative ratification
D)   executive review
E)   appealF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following taxes did the British NOT impose on the colonists?

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A)   The Sugar Act
B)   The Stamp Act, which taxed, among other things, legal documents and newspapers
C)   Duties on glass, lead, and paint
D)   A tax on tea
E)   An income taxF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT a compromise made in the Constitution?

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A)   There was no ban on the importation of slaves before 1808.
B)   Only a Supreme Court was mandated, and the establishment of lower courts was left up to Congress.
C)   Slavery was outlawed.
D)   Representation in the House of Representatives was based on a state's population.
E)   States were equally represented in the Senate.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

In almost all states, the branch was predominant.

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A)   military
B)   bureaucratic
C)   judical
D)   executive
E)   legislativeF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The concept of separation of powers was included in the Constitution to prevent

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A)   disputes between the federal and state governments.
B)   the imposition of export taxes.
C)   a major dispute over power between the House and the Senate.
D)   disputes over power between Congress and the president.
E)   the imposition of tyranny-either by the majority or by a minority.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above E

Question 20

The Federalists advocated

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A)   preserving the status quo.
B)   returning to the Articles of Confederation.
C)   ratifying the new Constitution.
D)   a strong state government system.
E)   constitutional monarchy.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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