Question 1

All but one state constitution formed after the American Revolution

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A)  provided for choosing governors in direct annual elections.
B)  provided for a less direct form of self-government than the national-level framers intended.
C)  provided for annual legislative elections.
D)  included more severe checks and balances than the U.S.Constitution.
E)  drastically limited the power of the executive in comparison to the legislature.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following chronologies is correct?

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A)  Boston Tea Party; First Continental Congress; and Declaration of Independence
B)  Shays's Rebellion (1773) ; Annapolis Convention (1774) ; and Declaration of Independence (1776) 
C)  Stamp Act (1775) ; Declaration of Independence (1776) ; and Philadelphia Convention (1788) 
D)  Common Sense (1769) ; Declaration of Independence (1776) ; and The Federalist Papers (1783) 
E)  Declaration of Independence (1776) ; Articles of Confederation (1787) ; Constitution (1791) ; and Federalist No.10 (1795) F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Define limited government and its relation to liberty.Explain ways in which the Constitution limits government.

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Limited government is a government that ...

Question 4

The term of office for a U.S.senator is ________ years,while that of a member of the U.S.House is ________ years.

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A)  six; two
B)  four; two
C)  six; four
D)  four; four
E)  eight; fourF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

________ referred to his victory in the presidential election as the "Revolution of 1800."

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A)  John Adams
B)  Andrew Jackson
C)  John Marshall
D)  Thomas Jefferson
E)  James MadisonF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Shays's Rebellion

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A)  was a successful revolt.
B)  convinced many political leaders that the national government was too powerful.
C)  convinced many political leaders that the national government was too weak.
D)  reinforced public support for the Articles of Confederation.
E)  occurred after the Philadelphia convention of 1787.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

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A)  leaders are the trustees of the people.
B)  a weak government is always preferable to a strong government.
C)  all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power.
D)  power must be used to offset power.
E)  legislators and executives cannot be trusted,but judges are trustworthy.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C) D

Question 8

The "three-fifths compromise" was a response to

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A)  conflict over the institution of slavery.
B)  the concerns of small states.
C)  apportionment in the U.S.Senate.
D)  the Electoral College.
E)  the demands of large states.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E) A

Question 9

Andrew Jackson persuaded the states to choose their presidential electors

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A)  on the basis of the popular vote.
B)  by a vote of the state legislature.
C)  by a vote of Congress.
D)  by a presidential convention.
E)  on the basis of one state,one elector.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

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A)  by the framers during the Philadelphia convention.
B)  in stages,from 1789 to 1798.
C)  in response to the freeing of the slaves during the Civil War.
D)  in response to the ideals of Jacksonian democracy.
E)  None of these answers is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Who was serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court when it decided the case of Marbury v.Madison?

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A)  John Marshall
B)  Thomas Jefferson
C)  John Adams
D)  James Madison
E)  Edmund BurkeF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following was not provided for by the Articles of Confederation?

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A)  a national Congress
B)  each state having one vote in Congress
C)  unanimous approval by the states to amend the Articles
D)  a federal government subordinate to the states
E)  an independent federal executiveF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

The framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things.Explain this difference and identify which concept the framers favored.

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As the framers understood the word "demo...

Question 14

Explain how provisions for majority rule have changed throughout U.S.history.Include examples from the Jacksonian era and the Progressive movement.

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The Constitution made only a small provi...

Question 15

President John Adams publicly indicated that

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A)  the federal government would not use force against common people that were simply seeking their inalienable rights.
B)  the Constitution was designed for a governing elite.
C)  dissent against the federal government would be welcomed as part of the birthing pangs of a republic.
D)  he disagreed with the concept of a republic and preferred more direct democratic rule.
E)  he felt he was the president of the "common folk."F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The Constitution prevents the government from suspending the writ of habeas corpus,meaning that the government cannot

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A)  prosecute persons for acts that were legal at the time they were committed.
B)  establish a state religion based on Christian beliefs.
C)  enact laws that would legalize the practice of indentured servitude.
D)  jail a person without a court hearing to determine the legality of his or her imprisonment.
E)  silence freedom of the press.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Presidential appointments and treaties must be approved by

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A)  Congress.
B)  only the president.
C)  the Senate.
D)  the Supreme Court.
E)  the secretary of state.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A contemporary legislator who voted for a bill because of a belief in its benefit,even though his constituents back home overwhelmingly opposed the bill,would be performing the Edmund Burke role of

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A)  trustee.
B)  delegate.
C)  statesperson.
D)  politician.
E)  oversight.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT among the checks Congress has on the executive?

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A)  power to ratify treaties
B)  power to approve executive appointments
C)  power to appropriate funding
D)  power to impeach
E)  power to declare an executive action unlawfulF) A) and E)
G) C) and E) E

Question 20

Marbury v.Madison is a landmark Supreme Court decision because it

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A)  established national supremacy.
B)  set the precedent for judicial review.
C)  defined the scope of state powers under the Tenth Amendment.
D)  affirmed the necessary and proper clause.
E)  helped to end Thomas Jefferson's political career.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 8: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

All but one state constitution formed after the American Revolution

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Which of the following chronologies is correct?

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Define limited government and its relation to liberty.Explain ways in which the Constitution limits government.

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The term of office for a U.S.senator is ________ years,while that of a member of the U.S.House is ________ years.

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________ referred to his victory in the presidential election as the "Revolution of 1800."

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Shays's Rebellion

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The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

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The "three-fifths compromise" was a response to

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Andrew Jackson persuaded the states to choose their presidential electors

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The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

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Who was serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court when it decided the case of Marbury v.Madison?

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Which of the following was not provided for by the Articles of Confederation?

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The framers of the Constitution understood democracy and republic to mean different things.Explain this difference and identify which concept the framers favored.

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Explain how provisions for majority rule have changed throughout U.S.history.Include examples from the Jacksonian era and the Progressive movement.

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President John Adams publicly indicated that

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The Constitution prevents the government from suspending the writ of habeas corpus,meaning that the government cannot

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Presidential appointments and treaties must be approved by

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A contemporary legislator who voted for a bill because of a belief in its benefit,even though his constituents back home overwhelmingly opposed the bill,would be performing the Edmund Burke role of

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Which of the following is NOT among the checks Congress has on the executive?

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